Selling my 1985 VW Vanagon Tin Top. This is a complete ground up rebuild. Completely fresh build. Over $16,500 invested, not including labor. Only driven to test drive.Engine is swapped with Volvo B230 Redblock engine known for reliability and easy maintanance. If you know Volvo B230s from the brick style Volvos you know that these engines are built to last. Engine was completely re-sealed, along with all new gaskets and belts. Engine heads have been plained, cleaned, and inspected. Equipt with dual Reed Moral Dcoe 40 carburetors, making this a complete mechanical set up with no computers (ECU) making this as simple and easy to work on if needed.
Brake, and suspension: Using 235 75 R15 MT on a 2.5 lift. New brakes, Vacuum pump, rotors, calipers, pads, bearings, drums, bushings, tires, wheels, adapters, brake lines, tie rod ends, ball joints, T3 Adjustable Upper Control Arms(upper and lower) rides very smooth and reacts as it should.
Exterior was repainted using TCP Global liner paint thinned by 15% for a smoother feel which is very durable for back country driving. Lifted 2.5 inches with MT tires this torquey machine can take you where the stock aircooled or wasserbox cant.
Interior was completely gutted repainted and redesigned. Cedar panel ceiling, led lights up top, in cabin and living area. BMW E90 sport seats which are heated and power controlled. Gps speedometer custom upgraded tachometer and turn signals including battery warning light. Full size bed with tons of room for storage underneath as well as shelving storage bins and nooks.
This is my 3rd Vanagon build with the same exact setup. I driven mine to several National parks around the country with no worries of being left on the side of the road. Im a long time Volvo enthusiast, and am confident on the reliability of this drivetrain. Wanting to build a reliable Vanagon was the goal and l think we are here.
With plenty of room to continue to customize to your liking, with enough space in 12v accessory fuse box to add any extra powered accomidations.
Below is a list of new parts and refurbished parts to this vehicle. I have receipts for every item listed. Both in digital format and paper.
Trans:
Complete reseal
Main case bearing
Axle seals
Complete inspection
3quarts gear oil
New gasket set
Cylinder heads:
Checked, cleaned, resurfaced
New parts:
Water outlet gasket
Wheel seals
Upper ball joint
Lower ball joint
Brake pads
Drum and shoes
Rotors
Fuel sending unit
Front wheel bearings inner and outer
Smoked tail lights
Front bumper
Rear bumper
Front bumper end caps
Rear bumper end caps
R and L front turn signals
Led head lights
Tranmission mounts
Radius arm bushings
Radius arm sleeve
Fuel cap
Sliding door handle
Front door step pad R and L
Side window seals R and L
Lower front grill
Stainless steel radiator hoses
Led side markers
Fuel pump
Fuel filter
Distributor cap
RotorSpark plug
Spark plug wires
Distributor
Ignitor
Crankshaft seal front
Crankshaft seal rear
Oil pan gasket
Head gasket
Oil filter
Upper ball joint spacers
Front axle nuts
Tie rod ends
Rear shocks
Front shocks
Front brake hose
Rear brake hose
Accelorator cable
Steering gear boot
Front sway bar bushings complete kit
In dash custom signal lights
Adjustable spring shims
Timing belt
Accessory belt
Starter
Radiator
Alternator
Motor mounts
Water pump
Waterpump gasket
Temp sender
WheelsTires
Wheel adapter
Lug nuts
Turn signal switch lever
Temp sender sensor
Throttle lever
2x carburetors
Heater lever clips
Heater blower
Clutch kit
Transmission adapter
Starter adapter
Clutch slave cylinder
Flasher relay
Windshield
Front wheel bearing seals
Grill fasteners
Rubber washers for grill
Voltage stabilizer for cluster
Gps speedometer
Tachometer
Battery warning light
Gas tank
Metal brake line
Exhaust down pipe
Exhaust resonators x2
Flasher relay
Terminal bus bar
Shifter ball and cup
Idle jets
Pulse module for seats
Tailgate shocks
Battery
Intake manifold
Paint by TCP Global
Door edge guards
Fender trim
Led Cabin lights
Led living area lights
Usb ports x 4
Fuse box circuit x12
Fuse relays x4
Window cranks
Window lock pulls
New door panels all around
Silicone radiator hose elbows and couplings
Thats a total of over 100 new parts with receipts and many with warranty and all with exact part number if need replacing.I am happy to answer any questions for serious buyers buy please no shop talk. Ive had people contact simply for conversion information on theyre own vehicle. I have over $16,500 invested in this vehicle not including labor, I put a lot of love and hard work into this project and simply ask for my labor to be compensated. You wont find another Vanagon with this much new parts on the market. This is truly a "new" car. Hope the buyer enjoys the open road as l have on my personal Vanagon build. Follow entire build on Instagram @dolo_builds
I can email you a folder of pictures if needed. Just ask