White 1977 Volkswagen Bus on 2040-cars
Edinburg, Texas, United States
This bus was handed down to me after a friend of mine passed away. I have had it for almost a year and was trying to turn it into a little side project. It does not run however, I was told by the original owner that all it needs is a new starter and some electrical work to get it running. I purchased a brand new bosch starter for it and spark plugs, however I still never got around to getting it running (I have zero mechanical skills.) My main purpose for taking over this bus was to use it as a mobile photo booth for my photography business but the project has taken up too much time for us and we would prefer to get it into the hands of someone who knows what they are doing.
The inside of the bus was a disaster but for the most part, we cleaned it out and i put hardwood flooring in it. We painted it a little as well, however its not a professional interior paint job by any means. I also tinted all the windows minus the driver and passenger side windows and windshield. I also replaced most of the window seals Since I am no mechanic, I cannot say 100% what exactly it needs to start running, but the bus does have everything it needs (from engine to spark plugs) to function as long as someone can give it the TLC it needs. Other minor issues include, cracked windshield, sunroof seal leaks door hinges need cleaned and lubed tires need replaced along with lug nuts brakes (it might just need fluid) starter needs to be properly attached some lights need to be replaced minimal rust in some areas of the body (mainly on the floor around the pedals and passenger side) However, I puttied up the holes and are not visible. I was able to use this bus for a few of our events (We had to tow it) The milage only shows 56,000 miles on it. I also have both rear and front bumpers which are not attached to the bus in the photos I also have the middle and passenger seats. I removed the passenger seat to clean the area and I removed the middle seat to allow us to use it as a photo booth, however it can be put back in |
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