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Year:1963
Mileage:99999
Location:
United States
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Okay, I bought this one about a year ago with big plans for it, but I’ve since found and bought the Walk-Thru that I’ve wanted so I’m going to pass this one on. It’s had some pretty shoddy body work done to it and was generally a mechanical disaster when I got it. If you plan on restoring it, you’re going to want to replace the inner and outer rockers on both sides. The outers are pretty solid thanks to all the Bondo somebody packed into them, but they did a crap job shaping and sanding. There’s obvious Bondo at the left rear vent and wheel well, as well as at the “hand hold” on the rear hatch. The floors are surprisingly solid as you can see in the pics. Most of the undercarriage is in very good shape as well, save the rockers and one outrigger, also shown in the pics. The brakes and wiring are all sorted now, as in it’s safe and legal. It’s got working Headlights, High Beams, Tail lights, Brake lights and Turn Signals. I’ve done a good bit of work on the engine and it runs like a Bat out of Hell. I don’t know what it is, but I’d guess an 1835cc based on the power it has. It was reported to be a fresh rebuild by the guy I bought it from. I’d be inclined to believe him. It runs very strong and tight. It climbs hills like a Chevy and cruises down the highway at a pretty good clip. The speedo works to within a few mph. It says 62 and the gps says 65. It will cruise 70 easily, but with no interior and the awning windows flapping around in the wind the noise gets a bit obnoxious at that speed. I recently put a fresh distributor and a brand new Bosch Alternator and a new fan on it. It’s got a brand new higher end battery too. The front tires are in very good condition, probably 80%. The back tires are not as good at around 40%. The wipers work when they feel like it. The ride is solid and awesome. The suspension seems in great shape. It hugs the road nicely and it turns like it’s on rails. It’s a blast to drive (I have done a few trips to the Redwoods and up and down the CA and OR coasts in it). It’s got Stainless Steel Gimbaled Marine Drink Holders! …and a Parcel tray stereo mount that I have never seen in 30 years of owning bus’s. I don’t know if it was factory or aftermarket or custom made, but it’s a great fit and it’s really nice the dash has never been butchered. The rear window rail is there and in perfect condition. It also comes with a pre-cracked passenger side windshield. All the other glass you’re going to have to crack yourself. And yes, the roof rack stays with it. I have over 100 pictures that cover just about every inch of the good, the bad, and the ugly. email me at cynicalsailor@yahoo.com for the link. The way Bus prices are going I’m half tempted to keep it for later, but I could use the money to fix up the walk-thru. All in all, this is a great Rat-Rod just the way it is, or if you’re looking for a resto project, there's a whole lot of good Bus here and it’s the last year (early '63) of the small rear window and is a pretty rare model. It’s currently registered and has a clear Oregon title. Thanks for looking and happy bidding! |
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