1976 Vw Bus Camper, Runs, Needs Bodywork on 2040-cars
Perryville, Kentucky, United States
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I have owned this bus for over 20 years. I drove it regular until 2008 when it started to get some rust on it. I intended to do the body work myself but never even got started. I recently realized I was over Buses and decided to part with it.
There is a lot of rust. I took pictures of all the major problem areas. I do not think that there is any thing structural but I am not a body work person so I am guessing on that. I put a battery in it over the weekend and cranked it a little bit to move the oil around. I gave it a shot of starting either and it fired right up. This was the first time in at least two years that I had started it and it idled out fine and did not put out much smoke. I drove it out of my shop and parked it where you see it. Here is what I know about it: -The heater exchange rusted out on one side so I welded some pipe together to put the exhaust system back together. I did this about two years before I quit driving it. -Several of the window seals are dry rotted pretty good. -The wind Shield has a small chip in it that has been there for years. It also has been leaking in the center where the seal separated. -The sink holding tank I have not tried to use in years so I do not know if the little pump still works. -There is no frig on this one just a built in Cooler. -The canvas top is as you see it. The screen is bad on one side and not great on the other. The basic fabric seems to be okay. -The drivers side seat is tore but the back seats, while needing a good cleaning, are not ripped. -I do not know if I have the table and post. I had them at one time but have not seen them in a awhile. Assume they are missing. -The tires have held air this whole time but they are older and starting to dry rot some. -The brakes seemed to work fine. Keep in mind I drove it about 30 ft. -The pictures that you cannot tell what it is are of the rust through by the feet of the driver and passenger. -I have not tried the CD player. It used to have a loose connection on the power. I would occasionally have to jiggle it. Please note: -While it does start and run I do not recommend driving it any distance. The gas in the tank is as old as the oil. It will drive up on a trailer fine but, having sat for so long there could be a host of minor problems that could break you down over distance. Of course once you buy it the choice, and responsibility, are yours. -I make no claim on the engine other than its starts, idles, and has no obvious knocks, pings, etc. It has sat for long enough that how it ran before then is not relevant. -You are welcome to come and inspect it any time the auction is on. Road testing will be limited due to lack of insurance and plates. You can run up and down our country road a little though. Just contact me to make arrangements. The Important Stuff: I am only selling it through ebay. I will not entertain private offers while the auction is going. No foreign bids accepted of any kind. $100, non-refundable, deposit required from the buyer within 48 hours of end of Auction. Failure on this and I will re-list and block that bidder. Sadly experience has taught me to be hard on this point. Balance of buying price can be done several ways, contact me on winning the bid and we will work it out. Buyer has 30 days to complete the deal and pick up bus or (and I hate to have to say this) it will be re-listed. This was a good bus for us for a lot of years. It needs a good home (and some body work) to make it a fun vehicle for someone. Feel free to ask any questions. Thanks for your interest. |
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