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> OT for our multi window VW bus lover's, Can this bus be saved & is it worth anything??
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post May 24 2006, 05:19 PM
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During my travels through Lansing, MI today I saw this multi window VW bus sitting in a repair shop. It was probably their tow/push vehicle. Had to take a picture & thought it was interesting. Cousin to our 914 in need of repairs.

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post May 24 2006, 05:37 PM
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late 50's deluxe....worth a bit for parts but I'd say too far gone for a resto.

Now if it was a 21 or 23 window sunroof or a barndoor.....We need a "blowing your wad" smilie
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post May 24 2006, 05:37 PM
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how scary. and even more scary.... it is probably worth it to restore..... they sell for cubic bucks..

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post May 24 2006, 05:47 PM
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It would be alot of work, but well worth it.
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post May 24 2006, 06:55 PM
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I'd say it'd be worth it to restore, tho I personally would go for the F100 next to it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post May 24 2006, 06:59 PM
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54 Chevy
bus guys fix more rust than 914 guys.
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post May 24 2006, 07:11 PM
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Hi

To a real Bus lover anything is worth fixing
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But Mark hit it on the nose, it just not the most desireable (resale) model to do it to. Its a split front window, which is good. and lots of repro panel and parts, cheap....but...
If you are thinking of fixin and usin and sellin, the cost of the project will kill you. Kinda like a 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif)

I know it hard to resist, its in our nature, cool project too, I'de go hippy with it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)

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post May 24 2006, 07:14 PM
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Go here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/ and look in the classifeds at the price$ those things are bringing. The are ALL worth restoring.
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post May 24 2006, 09:11 PM
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I sold a 1967 21 window bus in slightly rougher shape a couple of years ago for $3500. Guy I sold it to started a website to document the restoration. Last time I saw the website, he had the floors, most of the lower frame supports and SOME of the other metal replacement done, and his expenditures (metal work and parts only) were already over $10K!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Not worth saving unless you have extremely deep pockets and /or you are a master welder with a couple of years to kill...
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post May 24 2006, 09:15 PM
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damn. i missed the emblem on the fender in the 2nd pic (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post May 24 2006, 10:23 PM
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Just look at my blog...I know how much they cost to restore. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post May 25 2006, 01:35 AM
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I sold a 1967 21 window bus in slightly rougher shape a couple of years ago for $3500. Guy I sold it to started a website to document the restoration. Last time I saw the website, he had the floors, most of the lower frame supports and SOME of the other metal replacement done, and his expenditures (metal work and parts only) were already over $10K!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Not worth saving unless you have extremely deep pockets and /or you are a master welder with a couple of years to kill...


We would do the same for a 914 and not much of a return when we sell them eather. One mans trash is another mans treasure.
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post May 25 2006, 05:45 AM
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Well worth it Tom! If you don't buy it I will run up to Lansing and steal it out from under you! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Is it actaually for sale? The repair parts are not to expensive, if you can DIY it you can make good money on it, if you pay for the work you will be lucky to break even.

If you don't want it and it is for sale PM me and I'll go take a look. The saddest thing is that is a typical Michigan VW! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

Time to get out the (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) and (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) !!!
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post May 25 2006, 06:26 AM
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Here is one for sale for $29,999!!!! I'd buy it if I won the Lottery.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=118795
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post May 25 2006, 07:09 AM
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Go here http://www.thesamba.com/vw/ and look in the classifeds at the price$ those things are bringing. The are ALL worth restoring.



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There's a cult following on those buses,especially the ones with even more windows on the roof section.

Seeing them in Hemming for 30-50k is getting more common these days.


Definately worth restoring.


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post May 25 2006, 08:53 AM
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Jake, start building the engine. I've got an extra 911 tranny lay'n around here somewhere.

I'll have Dad run over and pick'r up...
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post Jun 15 2006, 02:34 PM
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Hey Guys,

Remember that VW bus I found in Lansing, MI???
Today I went by the place & the owner was working inside his storage bldg. He was working on lots of old stuff, AC English sdn, 66 Citroen, 52 MB 220-S & lots of other stuff. A real treasure of stuff.
Anyway, the VW bus is a 1960 or 61 Deluxe model w/40hop motor. The owner said it's a parts bus & wanted to sell for somelike $200 dollars. Sounds like a good deal to me if you like VW bus's. Anyone interested contact me by email. The guys is an old dude & I need to be careful who I give out his telephone #. Only call him if your really interested.

Tom
BTW: A few more pictures, looks like lots of good parts for $200 bucks.


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post Jun 15 2006, 03:43 PM
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a few more pics. Check out the door panel designs!!!

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post Jun 15 2006, 06:00 PM
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Ah crap!

I wonder if he has a title....I can't get it over the border without one...it's worth $200 easy!
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post Jun 15 2006, 09:38 PM
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At $200 it's a steal!
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