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1979 Volkswagen Westfalia Sage Green-mostly Origional on 2040-cars

Year:1979 Mileage:40723 Color: sage green /
 green plaid
Location:

Berkeley, Illinois, United States

Berkeley, Illinois, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Minivan, Van
Engine:4 cylinder-air cooled
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 2392002269 Year: 1979
Interior Color: green plaid
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Trim: WESTFALIA
Drive Type: rear wheel drive
Options: CD Player
Mileage: 40,723
Sub Model: BAYWINDOW
Exterior Color: sage green
Disability Equipped: No
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"excellent over-all condition."

HI,YOU WILL BE BIDDING ON A 1979 WESTFALIA WITH AUTOMATIC TRANS.THE BUS RUNS GREAT AND I HAVE TAKEN IT ON MANY TROUBLE-FREE TRIPS.IT DRIVES VERY WELL AND I WOULD SAY THE YOU COULD DRIVE IT ANYWHERE.

  THE PREVIOUS OWNER DID NEW CYLINDER HEADS AND RINGS.I THINK THE BOTTOM END HAS ALSO BEEN REBUILT BECAUSE OF THE WAY IT RUNS AND A OFFICIAL VOLKSWAGEN RBUILD STICKER.I HAVE NO PROOF OF THE BOTTOM END ENGINE REBUILD.
  IT HAS FOUR HANKOOK RAO8 REINFORCED SIDE WALL TIRES WITH 1000 MILES ON THEM.THESE ARE THE CORRECT TIRES FOR THESE VEHICLES.THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REDONE;NEW CALIPERS,FRONT ROTORS,REAR SHOES,WHEEL CYLINDERS AND ALL NEW FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.THE BUS HAS A DUAL BATTERY SET-UP WITH MANUAL ISOLATION SWICTH SO THERE IS NO WORRY OF A DEAD BATTERY WHILE CAMPING.
THE FOLLOWING PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN THE LAST 500 MILES;SPARK PLUGS.IGN.WIRES,AIR FILTER,A PETRONIC ELECTRONIC IGNITION CONVERSION FROM POINTS.THE TRANS AND DRIVE UNIT HAVE HAD THE FLUID AND FILTER CHAGED ALSO.THE FUE; FILTER AND TWO FOTHE C/V BOOTS HAVE ALSO BEEN REPLACED.
  THE BUS ALSO HAS A 1000/2000 WATT 110 POWER INVERTER.
  THE FRONT SEATS HAVE BEEN REDONE IN ORIGINAL MATERIAL AND HAVE ALSO BEEN COMPLETLY RESTUFFED WITH NEW PADDING.THE REAR LOWER BED OF THE SAME MATERIAL IS ORIGINAL AND IN GREAT CONDITION.THERE IS A NEW WATER PUMP FOR THE SINK AND THE WATER TANK IS LEAK-FREE.THE SIDE PANELS AND THE FONT DOORS AND THE FRONT KIK PANELS HAVE ALL BEEN REDONE IN BALTIC BIRCH THE SAME STUFF THAT WAS USED IN THE EARLIER BUS INTERIORS.THE FRONT OF THE CABIENTS HAVE ALLBEEN REDONE IN CHERRY WOOD TO MATCH THE ORIGINAL AS CLOSE AS POSSABLE.THE CARPET IN THE REAR HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A CLOSE REPLACEMENT.THE WOODED BOX YOU SEE ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE SIDE DOOR GOES WITH THE BUS AND JUST FOR STORAGE.IT IS NOT MOUNTED TO THE FLOOR AND CAN BE REMOVED IF YOU WANT.
  THERE IS AN ALPINE STEREO THAT IS ONLY ABOUT A YEAR OLD.IT HAS RCA AND USB PLUGS BUILT IN SO YOU CAN PLAY I PODS OR WHATEVER.THER ARE SIX SPEAKERS IN THE BUS IN THE FRONT DOORS AND BY THE REA BED.
  EIGHTY% OF THE INTERIOR HAS HAD DYNOMATE IT THE MOST IMPORTANT PLACES.THE FRONT CONSOLE WA CUTOM MADE TO FIT BETWEEN SEATS AND IS VERY CONVENIENT.ALL THE DOORS CLOSE WELL AND ALL LOCKS WORK FINE.I AM SURE THERE ARE SOME THINGS I HAVE FORGOT,IF I REMEMBER I WILL UP-DATE INFO.THANKS AND GOOD LUCK BIDDING.
  A DEPOSIT OF 500.00 WILL BE REQUIRED 48 HORS AFTER FINAL BID.PAYMENT CAN BE BY CERTIFIED CHECK OR CASH.THANKS AGAIN.
 THERE ARE A FEW THINGS I FORGOT;FIRST-THE ODOMETER SAYS 40,723 AND I WOULD THINK THAT IT IS 140,721 BUT I DO NOT KNOW ONE WAY OR THE OTHER.-SECOND-THE PAINT IS ORIGINAL AND STILL SHINES GREAT.THE WORST SPOT IS THE DRIVER SIDE AIR VENT WERE SOMEONE BACKED INTO SOMETHING.I HAVE SEEN THIS ON MANY BUSES.I PLANNED TO HAVE IT FIXED BUT NEVER DID.THE OTHER SPOT IS THE BOTTOM OF THE PASSANGER DOOR.IT HAS SURFACE RUST THAT HAS BEEN THIS WAY FOR A LONG TIME.THE DOOR SEALS FINE AND DOESN'T EFFECT ANYTHING.II GUESS I THOUGHT THAT ORIGINAL CAN'T BE DUPLICATED.
  THE BUS HAS ALSO HAD A FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT JUST TWO MOTHS AGO.FINALLY,THE HORIZONAL STEERING STABILIZER IS NEW.IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOUCAN CALL=630-546-0985=JOHN.
I ALSO HAVE THE CHILDS COT,REAR BUG SCREEN AND FRONT WINSHIELD CURTAIN THAT ALL GO WITH THE BUS.

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