1970 Volkswagen Transporter California Bus!! on 2040-cars
Owenton, Kentucky, United States
Body Type:Minivan, Van
Engine:4Cyl Air Cooled
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Trim: Deluxe
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: Left hand Drive
Mileage: 276,504
Exterior Color: Red
Number of Doors: 4
Interior Color: Red
Now on the block is my 1970 VW bus. I made a lot of progress with the interior and mechanical restoration of this bus, but have come to a stopping point due to time and other projects, and it is time to move this to someone else and continue the journey.
The bus is originally from Long beach, California, and spent the majority of it's life there. The body is very typical of a California bus. some of the window seals are dry and need to be replaced, but no body cancer to deal with. The motor is a twin carb that has been overhauled, valves recently adjusted, and runs like a sewing machine. The transmission and clutch work very well, doesn't pop out of any gear.
I replaced the rear wheel bearings, hubs, and brakes. I also replaced the center steering pin (big job), steering gear and the steering damper to get the wander out of the front end. The bus has brand new Hankook tires that are bus rated (don't just put passenger tires on these) all around.
The interior is all new by TMI, new panels, carpet, seat covers, and glove box. I even added a new reproduction radio and new antenna (didn't cut up the dash, but it has an ipod input).
I have new seat covers for the front two seats, but couldn't bear to put them on because the existing ones are in such good shape, and was saving them for the total restoration. Same thing with the new steering wheel on the back seat. I also have the original window for the sliding door if you want to go back to bone stock.
So what does it need?
My top priority would be a headliner, but you really should decide if you want to do a repaint and put new window rubbers as part of the process. I couldn't decide, so here we are.
Could use a paint job, but everyone who sees it says leave it alone and drive it.
The gas gauge doesn't work, but the odometer does, so just keep an eye on it and you'll be fine until you decide to replace it.
The headlights, taillights, turn signals and marker lights all work. The dash lights are dim, so probably need some replacements.
The heat is hooked up and you can even feel heat at the windshield and coming under the dash after it warms up. But it is still a VW bus. Lot of area to heat.
This is a great running and driving bus, and the interior is new so you can be comfortable putting the kids in and go for a drive.
But what a great bus for a total restoration!!! The trim is all there, no rust to deal with! This bus has many more miles left, and more memories to make.
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