Backyard find. Worth Grabbing???

Big Dave 69 · 2011-09-24T05:57:33+00:00

Spotted this in a backyard so knocked on the door to see if they wanted to part with it. It's a 70 lowlight deluxe that he bought new & parked here running about 12 years ago to do some front panel repairs that he never finished (small bingle that tore off the front bumper & moounts) It all looks to be there though I didn't get inside & the roof has some rust holes towards the back in the gutters & the front panel is rusted at the bottom, but what I could see through the window the front floor looks solid. There is a bit of surface rust on the floor above the engine due to the holes in the roof but the hood lining is all still there. The interior is white. I'm happy for a long project so not too fussed about the level of work required. Is it worth grabbing? Any thoughts please?

rossdanialnaumov Officially Full-On Dubber

230 posts · joined Jan 2011 · 25 Oct 2011, 8:37 pm

#868640

Hi Big Dave 69,

I would say repair. There's not allot that can't be repaired. Keep the option of parting it as the VERY last resort! Check this out: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=432300 If you don't buy I'd be keen. Email me at rossnaumov@gmail.com or call 0412 441 831. Otherwise if you need advice I'm happy to help. I'm just finishing off a lowlight that had allot of rust too.

Cheers,
Ross

Big Dave 69 Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Jul 2011 · 26 Oct 2011, 7:04 am

#868679

rossdanialnaumov wrote:Hi Big Dave 69,

I would say repair. There's not allot that can't be repaired. Keep the option of parting it as the VERY last resort! Check this out: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=432300 If you don't buy I'd be keen. Email me at rossnaumov@gmail.com or call 0412 441 831. Otherwise if you need advice I'm happy to help. I'm just finishing off a lowlight that had allot of rust too.

Cheers,
Ross

Thanks for the offer of help Ross. I'm still working on picking it up and saving it, Just might take some time to sway the owner.

Big Dave 69 Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Jul 2011 · 6 Nov 2011, 9:26 pm

#870727

Ok the bus is MINE! Picked it up this morning from the origanal owner with the original delivery rego papers showing delivery from Hack Motors in Footscray on 30.04.71 and all rego renewals until 1986. Yep it's got rust but i have seen worse repaired so i'll give a crack. Will try and get pics up tomorrow 😀

Big Dave 69 Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Jul 2011 · 8 Nov 2011, 8:52 am

#870979

Ok here are the pics. Got the ownwres manual off the previous owner today as well. New factory reco engine installed in 1980 at 59000 miles. Odo now reads 23000 odd & he stopped driving it in 1999. I'm geussing that it's only done 123000 miles but at worst 223000. Has rust in all the usaual spots but have seen all panels available on the bus stop web site. Only chalenging bit i can see is the roof thats rusted through just above the gutter on the passanger rear corner, but i'll work it out. Everything chassis wise including the jacking points are solid with a bit of surface rust. The front floor & under the seats is pretty good as well, only a few small holes. Next is to get it running so I can move it without pushing. I also have the door panels with good vinyl but the cards are rotten in bits & the plastic air ducts are cracked. Also all the deluxe front bumber bits including rubber steps.
AND YES I GOT IT FOR NIX!

Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,608 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 8 Nov 2011, 9:06 am

#870981

Great score. It will be a great time fixing it all up.

Yogie

rossdanialnaumov Officially Full-On Dubber

230 posts · joined Jan 2011 · 8 Nov 2011, 6:15 pm

#871058

Nice find Big Dave 69! Another one saved!

Big Dave 69 Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Jul 2011 · 11 Nov 2011, 1:50 pm

#871580

HE'S ALIVE! New fuel lines, filter & battery, Bit of start ya bastard down the carby & fired up. Coughed & spluttered till his lungs were clear and idles like a dream with no smoke at all. Put some brake fluid in & took it for a spin around the block. Gearbox shifts nicely & brakes work well enough woo hoo! 😀 😀 😀 😀
Oh yeah, gonna call him Jack coz thats the name of the bloke (original 1 owner) I got it from.

vwsteve karmann crazy

2,087 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 11 Nov 2011, 2:33 pm

#871586

quick.....put some long grass back around it to hide the rust🙂😂

a bit of work ahead but do- able

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