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1978 Vw Transporter T2 Type 2 Bus Camper Westfalia on 2040-cars

US $7,500.00
Year:1978 Mileage:123000
Location:

HI RES PICTURES AFTER DESCRIPTION

$7500 or best offer

1978 VW Transporter T2. WEST COAST BUS! Has been in Virginia for only 6 months. Purchased to fully restore (currently daily-driver quality), then tour the Northern U.S. with my girlfriend, but plans, and life, have changed. 99% RUST FREE, only rust is surface discoloration on the roof and in a few other spots. No Rust through or “cancer” anywhere on the body or frame. Excellent mechanical condition. DRIVEN FROM OREGON TO CALIFORNIA TO TEXAS TO FLORIDA TO VIRGINIA! 2100cc high output engine with hotter cam. Fuel injection. $3000 worth of engine work (rebuilding) recently completed. Transmission rebuilt and clutch replaced at that time as well. Good tread on all four tires. ORIGINAL PAINT. Again, there is no rust on the rocker panels, floorboards, frame, underbody… anywhere really. She is ready for you to turn into a mobile studio, add appliances to camp in, etc. low-ish mileage at 123,000 miles, although the odometer is currently inoperable due to the speedo cable breaking. However, the condition and pictures of the bus speak for themselves.

 

Comprehensive list of minor Needs/issues:

Repair of damage to passengers side fender

Repair of dent in the front of the bus

Repair/recovering of front seats (rear seats are in good condition)

Repair/replacement of canvas/mosquito net for the pop-top

Appliances if you want to camp in it

Replace speedometer cable

Repair fuel gauge

Small chip in windshield

Clutch cable needs adjustment (I can do this, just haven’t had the time) Clutch itself is 1 year old

Replacement of spare tires

 

The Bus is perfectly driveable as is, and recently completed a cross-country trip 6 months ago. It tracks straight and true, brakes well without any spongy pedal feel or vibrations.

 

Located in Great Falls VA. For further questions call or text (text preferred) 239-595-9838.

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