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Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 6 2007, 03:12 PM

So my friend and I were talking and I mentioned that I would like to sell my 4Runner and would love to get a VW bus. He tells me that friend of his has a VW bus in perfect physical shape, but not running, hidden in a warehouse in Philly. He said that that guy would let it go to him for a song if I were interested. When I asked what year he said that he was not sure, but it was the one with "all those windows all over it, 25, 21 something like that."

Arent those worth like, a lot? Should I investigate further?

He also has a line on a combi that was imported from Germany and is in great shape other than one hole of rust. Possibly another low cost acquisition.

Posted by: Ferg Aug 6 2007, 03:42 PM

nope not worth much

give me your friends number


21 and 23 window bus's are worth big $$, I'd be in a car going to see it now, if I were you.

Ferg

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 6 2007, 03:51 PM

If your serious, I can be an intermediary if I dont buy it. Contact me and let me know what to look for and such.

Posted by: dflesburg Aug 6 2007, 04:05 PM

Highly collectable car.

Posted by: jasons Aug 6 2007, 04:12 PM

Finding one of those in a barn would *ALMOST* be like finding a Shelby GT350 in a barn. A rust bucket with a VIN is probably worth 5 digits.

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 6 2007, 05:15 PM

I had a feeling as such. I am all over it then.

Posted by: jaminM3 Aug 6 2007, 05:20 PM

Cool



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Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Aug 6 2007, 07:10 PM

Put it this way, my neighbor just added a 23 window to his rotating collection. No motor, but otherwise all there down to the smallest detail, and paid a bit under $20K. Made a 1500 mile Banzai run to fetch it in southern AZ the next day. After he's done, it'll be well nigh perfect, and it'll be worth $70K. Not bad for the less than $30K he'll have in it, and it'll sell the day he puts up the ad, if not before. He's 6 months into a similar 21 window, less investment, but it'll also bring in major dollars. Best part for him, is he keeps a really good body man and an excellent upholsterer busy enough that they can almost do just his projects, he makes a ton, and he can still go to his job every day. The Cap'n

Posted by: Rand Aug 6 2007, 07:25 PM

Saw this one at a local car show and had to snap a pic...


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Posted by: John Aug 6 2007, 07:27 PM

Now that would make a hell of a hood badge for a 914!

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 6 2007, 07:47 PM

Your SICK man!

Posted by: scotty b Aug 6 2007, 07:53 PM

Grab the Kombi too .....I hate you ...........

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 6 2007, 07:55 PM

I hate me too right now If you want the Kombi, let me know. I would love to seed the family with my good fortune

Posted by: scotty b Aug 6 2007, 08:06 PM

Do I want it yes.....do I have the $$$ NO....do I need another NO.....I'm more interested in the Am. junk I asked you about right now. BUT do not let the Kombi escape your grips. If the price is right.....Oh GOD .....I might bite

Posted by: type47 Aug 6 2007, 08:13 PM

ahhh, not the old bus in a barn in philly story....

Posted by: scotty b Aug 6 2007, 08:24 PM

Yeah, it belongs to some old lady. She'd going to start cleaning out the garage so he can get to it and take some pics

Posted by: Leo Imperial Aug 6 2007, 08:25 PM

How about a trade?????????







OPPS!

I mean for this???

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 6 2007, 08:35 PM

I want your bus, but I can poop my own diapers! Leo, I need to talk to you. You are a candidate for a health project I need to do

Posted by: Leo Imperial Aug 6 2007, 08:40 PM

PM sent, cut me open.

Posted by: GWN7 Aug 6 2007, 10:37 PM

I bought a 72 Westy last yr......had it appraised due to my ongoing fight with my insurance company about it. In #3 shape it's worth $9200 (15K if it was a #1) acording to the collector car value guide.

Check out the prices of split window buses on Samba.com

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 6 2007, 10:47 PM

I just went to Samba, WOW! Yup, gonna have to sell something to pay for that

Posted by: KELTY360 Aug 6 2007, 10:57 PM

Sell your 914 for 25 large. Buy the bus and a nice driver 914. Restore the bus and sell for big bucks; next thing you know you've got a big garage with lift & fridge and great wife.....and you haven't even finished your internship. Just do it!

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 6 2007, 11:06 PM

And, I havent finished my internship because I failed out of medical school due to diverting my attentions thusly In a few years, that will be the case, but for right now, NO MORE PROJECTS! If it cant be left alone for 5 years before I need to touch it, I dont want it

Posted by: KELTY360 Aug 6 2007, 11:28 PM

Well then, sell the benz, buy the bus and you can use it to store parts for the next five years!

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 6 2007, 11:35 PM

Shhhh, dont give away the plan

Posted by: KELTY360 Aug 6 2007, 11:51 PM

Your secret's safe with me.



Seriously, an old bus makes great yard art and old hippies will knock on your door wanting to buy it......rich old hippies.

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 7 2007, 02:24 AM

Ok, the thing I was calling a Kombi is not a kombi, it is what ever you call that thing that looks like a 1/2 bus 1/2 truck. What is that?

Posted by: Leo Imperial Aug 7 2007, 06:42 AM

Single or double cab. I'll take it, so stop talking about it here in public

Posted by: McMark Aug 7 2007, 10:40 AM

I've been searching for a nice double cab. If nobody else steps up, keep me in mind Mike.

Posted by: Coy Aug 7 2007, 11:30 AM

There's a guy running around Portland that owns a painting company and drives a double cab. It's not even fixed up, and it just reaks of cool! Somebody here has to buy that thing!

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 7 2007, 11:43 AM

Looking on the Samba for buses and double cabs and almost all of them are in CA, OR, WA....what gives They are coin, too. I had no idea they went up so much in price.

Posted by: GWN7 Aug 7 2007, 03:49 PM

That's what my insurance company can't understand ......

I have a quote for transporting a replacement up here for $2,600....there are almost 0 buses for sale up here......or they are "projects" and I need another one of those like a third thumb...they won't factor in transportation costs in my settlement....

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 7 2007, 05:55 PM

Well, his idea of a steal for the bus was $5k. For that it better be something special (to be a real find), otherwise it is just your average bus.

I hope to talk to him tonight or tomorrow. There are a lot of single cabs for sale in the west for not too much. They all need some love, though.

Posted by: Rand Aug 7 2007, 06:10 PM

I thought we were talking about a 21 window, or a pickup/double cab? Those are special and $5k could be a steal. Damn, what did I miss while I was in the bathroom?

Posted by: scotty b Aug 7 2007, 06:45 PM

Damn I hate you, you muther fucher, I hate you with all my blackend heart

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 7 2007, 09:01 PM

What? You like the single/dual cab better or worse?

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 7 2007, 09:05 PM

Sorry, let me clarify...med skool has made me car dumb, its true.

I have a line on a potential warehouse find 21 or 23 window bus. I need to get more info, but when he described it to me and I asked about the little roof windows he concurred. He said we could likely get it for $5k so I am hoping it is what we think it is and not just a regular bus.

I also have a line an a double cab that is in pretty descent shape. I have no more info on this one for now, but hope to get more tomorrow.

I really want a bus, but if the price is right I would go for a nice dual cab
I intend to help flip the bus if it is a 21/23 window.

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 13 2007, 02:47 PM

Well I verified with my friend today the type of VWs he has access to. He said that the bus is a dead ringer for the one pictured below and and the "3 door truck" is a split window dual cab When I showed him how much these sold for he was like, "well lets get 'em!"


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Posted by: scotty b Aug 13 2007, 08:04 PM

arsehole

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 13 2007, 08:05 PM

Cant you just be happy for a brother/ Dont be hater

Posted by: scotty b Aug 13 2007, 08:06 PM

A hater A A A A










hole

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 13 2007, 08:08 PM

Aw, c'mon dont be a sourpuss.

Posted by: scotty b Aug 13 2007, 08:09 PM

well at least you got the A in that time. I'm just jealous. All I ever seem to come across is.........crap?

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Posted by: markb Aug 13 2007, 08:10 PM

Me too.......

Posted by: scotty b Aug 13 2007, 08:13 PM

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Aw, c'mon dont be a sourpuss.
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well at least you got the A in that time. I'm just jealous. All I ever seem to come across is.........crap?
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Me too.......
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Let's kidnap him...assume his identity and take over the evil operation !!

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 13 2007, 08:52 PM

Posted by: type11969 Aug 13 2007, 09:04 PM

Evil - you need someone to check out that 21 or 23 for you, a place to crash or a place to eat, drop me a line.

Or if you need someone to take it off your hands too. I was looking for a mid 70s westy but I guess I could deal with a 21/23 . . .

-Chris

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 13 2007, 09:10 PM

Sorry brother, this 23 window is a pure investment and he/we are looking to get it to $60K status...the one pictured above is on sale on the samba for $60k right now. The dual cab, on the other hand, will likely be purchase-patch-and pass, but Leo has first offer.

Posted by: type11969 Aug 13 2007, 09:16 PM

Kidding about the 23, you don't pass on an opportunity like that, but the offer stands on food, beer, and a place to crash.

but wait, theres more, I have 2 sweet unknown tailshifter trannys you can have in trade for the 23 . . . I know you are always looking for spare parts for your rebuilds. Whaddya think??

Posted by: Dr Evil Aug 13 2007, 09:26 PM

Thanks for the offer


As for NEEDING transmissions.....I may never NEED any again This is only a small chunk of the new stash



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Posted by: Leo Imperial Aug 13 2007, 09:39 PM

I am happy for you and sad for me. Does that make me bad?

The kid is for sale if you change your mind.

Posted by: GWN7 Aug 13 2007, 09:50 PM

Cool score on the bus....waiting to see the pics........I sort of settled with my insurance company on my 72 westy.......The arbitrator awarded the value at $7500, now I just have to fight with the insurance company over the salvage value and I can start repairs.