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> OT: I need a PPI in Allentown, PA for a VW bus, Please help if you are near.
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post Mar 11 2008, 06:10 PM
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There is a a 74 VW westy for $600 in the nothern Burks County area near Allentown that I could use some help checking out.

http://allentown.craigslist.org/car/600100419.html

For the price I could afford it and could get Scotty B to fix the body work (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

HELP!!!
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post Mar 12 2008, 10:57 AM
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Bump ..

"Spoke" is from up there. IM him or hopefully he'll see this.

any one from the Jersey side that's close to Allentown?
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post Mar 12 2008, 03:08 PM
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Evil PM'ed me yesterday about this. Location is upper Bucks County so not sure how far away from me. It will be at least 20 miles. Find the address and let's go.
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post Mar 12 2008, 03:54 PM
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Where in Bucks County? I drive alot for work I could stop by.
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post Mar 12 2008, 05:12 PM
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I also contacted Wilcheck as he lives closer than me, but probably not closer than Jerry. I emailed him to get an address, but I will try to call him later when I am done with running errands.

This place continues to rock (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 12 2008, 07:26 PM
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Here is the town it is located in. I havent had time to call him, so I will try to tomorrow. Too busy with surgery (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Kintnersville, pa near Allentown
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post Mar 12 2008, 08:00 PM
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I can go Saturday. It is near the border of NJ about 1:15 for me.
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post Mar 12 2008, 10:04 PM
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It's just south of Easton PA. Can't be more than 15-20 mins south of 78/22. Some really pretty country out there. Some great driving roads there.

I miss my old stompin grounds. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Mar 13 2008, 06:37 AM
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I could jet up 476 on Sat to check it out, never need much of an excuse to hit the roads I used to tour while going to Lehigh. Plus there is a great sandwich shop in Bethlehem that makes the ride worth it.

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post Mar 13 2008, 06:52 AM
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I have some friends in Easton that I'd really like to visit. If I had the time, I'd hop over this weekend, if only as an excuse to say Hey to Kass and Bob.
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post Mar 13 2008, 03:25 PM
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Spoke was going to see it today, until work got in the way (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) He will try again tomorrow. If no joy on Fri, then I am open to have anyone who wants to look on Sat. I can make it up on Sun, but would hate to waste my only free day to see a crappy teaser if I dont need to.

More to come! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 13 2008, 05:40 PM
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I'll try again tomorrow. Wanted to go today to take the 914. Might rain tomorrow so I'll be stuck with the a6.

My buddy picked up tickets tonight to see Robin Trower at Penn's Peak Restaurant.

Later, Spoke.
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post Mar 14 2008, 05:11 AM
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Hi,

Going to Lafayette Saturday morning to pick up the student. I drive right past Kintnersville on Easton Rd. If you need me to stop by, forward me the info. If there is a ppi guide on the web for these vehicles, could you point me to it?

Carlos
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post Mar 14 2008, 05:14 PM
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Everything is dependent on if Spoke got to see it today. If not then I think that Chris (type11969) will be my best bet as he knows these busses. We shall see. I have to be back at the hospital at 6am tomorrow. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Mar 15 2008, 01:21 PM
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Did anyone stop by to look at it yet? If not, I'm heading that way now. Just spoke with the folks there and plan to be there within the hour.
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post Mar 15 2008, 02:07 PM
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Nope, you will be the one, then. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Mar 15 2008, 02:29 PM
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Just got back from checking it out, sorry guess we should have coordinated better. Pics to follow . . .
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post Mar 15 2008, 03:06 PM
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Pass side wheels have sunk into mud, pulling it out will be a challenge. Dunno if any of the wheels are free to spin or locked. Tough to get underneath it because it had sunk down, plus I didn't feel like getting wet and muddy, so I don't have the best idea in the world about the undercarriage. Rockers on both sides are shot, pass side ft outrigger is shot, others probably as well. Lots of surface rust on the underside, some more advanced, but other than the areas that are really gone, it generally looks solid. The front beam has surface rust but the mounts (critical) look okay. Pass side dogleg is shot, drivers side looks okay. Rust under the windshield doesn't look too bad but who knows what is hiding underneath. Rear bumper mounts are rusted out as are areas in the rear quarters. Sliding door doesn't open (I didn't try particularily hard though), tracks are rusted for it but I don't know if they are too far gone. Belly pan is missing.

Engine spins, looks like a bad oil cooler leak was the cause of the smoking judging from the oil caked fan. It has a proggy on it. Pass side battery tray is rotted. I’d expect to be replacing all mechanical bits on the underside, sitting in that quasi swamp can’t be good. With the belly pan gone too all that stuff is exposed.

Wiring looks messy, mice are definitely inside (smells inside, not overwhelming but bad nonetheless). Looks like it was a weekender judging from the table. Sink/icebox cabinent is missing along with the jumpseat. Rear bed and cabinents are there, cushions, etc should obviously be replaced. Didn’t think to pull up the carpet to check the floors but judging from the underside pics I think it would just be surface rust. Drivers and passengers seats need to be redone. It has a sweet hitech stereo, you can’t get those just anywhere.

Pop top looks good, needs to be resealed. Didn’t open it since it was under a tree. Cushions look good, dunno about the canvas.

$600 bucks, not a steal by any means. Rust replacement parts are generally cheap for buses but it is going to be a lot of work to replace it all. Plus all the wiring, interior, and other mechanical bits that will need work. I’d see if you can get it for cheaper if you are interested after looking at the pics, for the amount of work it is going to be just to get it out it should be free.

I’m on the fence, its not terrible but it also won’t be cheap to get it going. Definitely like this one more than the last one.

Pics (80 total, didn’t filter any out so sorry if some suck. Still loading them up):

http://s19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/type11969/evilbus/

What do you think?
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post Mar 15 2008, 07:25 PM
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Yeek, a bit shittier than I was lead to believe. This is why he told people to "come look at it" so they can make their own opinion. I am gonna be making a deal with Scotty B to have what ever I get fixed up...after this one we may no longer be friends (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) He is looking at one by him for $400 that is complete but considered rusty. I cant wait to hear about that one. He hasnt been able to verify the year of it yet. I think I will pass on the $600 one, even if it was free it is waaay too much work.

Ah well, thanks for all the effort. Beer is on me at Hershey!
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post Mar 15 2008, 10:27 PM
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I got the same feeling about the car as Chris. Car was in a swamp like environment. Gentleman of the house mentioned that the vehicle hasn't been run in several years.

If you don't want the bus, there's also other vehicles available.
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