Halfj99

theres a small chance i might be picking up an old school 70's VW bus, i was wondering what you guys could tell me about them, as far as reliability,can they get to hwy speed (65mph here), if there hard to work on?

i know the body is in pretty decent shape, if i get it ill be buying it from a friend of my g/f who's husband does body work/painting, but is there anything structurally or mechanically thats common to go bad in these


i bealive its gonna look like this, but in a super deep purple (hey my balts lazer blue,so purple isnt a big deal to me) minus the rims n stuff of course

obviously im not looking for a speed demon,just somthing i can cruze the strip in, take to local shows

O6ChevyHHR

wow those are so sweet!!!!!!!! put some 18s on it then it will be a true vdub!

jx3

Where's Sindy when you need her!

Halfj99

lol didnt think about this, hope im not asking about you guy's competition :P j/k all 50hp isnt competition for a in shape bycyclist

hhrmajesty

I had one...pop up camper version. Heat is about non-existent. It will get to 65mph but you want to be going down a 6% grade at the time Will probably leak oil. BTW...did I say they are loads of fun?

SindyDix

What happens in my bus stayes in my bus!

Once you get the adjusting the valves down, it'll be a breeze and fun nostalgic van to drive.

Get the "VW IDIOT" book. For reals, thats what it's called.... Mr. B is an official graduate!

Halfj99

did you have the solid or hydro valves?

SindyDix

Solid need adjusting, hydo's are self adjusting, Well, thats what Mr. Bumpstops just told me. He keeps it running, I drive it!



Here is one on ebay....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EMPI-...QQcmdZViewItem

karen1953

Oh the memorys, of the VW Bus,
Have fun start new Memorys.

O6ChevyHHR

Caint wait to see pics of it!