Hi, I am looking for a Splitscreen Microbus or Panel Van, prefer an unfinished project or a tatty runner, something affordable !

Cash Waiting,

Thanks.

What are you classing as affordable when it comes to a Splitscreen?

here are tatty runner 27k or really big project (on back of ute just needs headlight switch)

now thats a project and a half

or 1/2 a project

Your budget will by you heartache in a splitty (i.e. too much work left to do)
Get a lowlight bay and you will end up with something enjoyable and fairly complete. My 2c

yep just sold a ratty lowlight micro blueslipped for 5500 and it took ages to sell , no rust new brakes even brand new brms in boxes , pulled the motor apart n put new rings in it too , have other bays but no lowlights

Dibsy

I might be worth a call in September for the Carwash van

currently on QLD historic rego

You might want to reassess your budget, as Marcus said it will only buy you heartache and whole lot more in the costs you will be forking out to get things fixed. One thing you want to watch, like the green split above, is what's lurking behind the paint under the lower 6 inches. Sometimes the more you dig, the more it hurts the wallet. Don't rush into anything. If you can save 25k, you will be able to get something you are happy with and will cost you less. Spend less to start with and the more it will cost you to get it roadworthy and to a safe standard that you would also be happy with. There is a difference between ratty and unroadworthy.

Thanks for your input everyone,

I have owned two lowlights in the past and as much as i love Bay windows i really want to get a Splitscreen. I sold all my classic Scooters to raise the money so that's all i have to work with, i have a young family and just cannot justify 25k sadly.

I am not after a show winner so i should be able to cover the welding, engine and a big paintbrush and pot of matt black paint

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Originally posted by Dibsy Quote: Originally posted by MISS VDUB What are you classing as affordable when it comes to a Splitscreen? A year ago my friend bought a tatty but rego'd Split for $8k .. seems prices have skyrocketed since then, i am hoping $11k gets me a bus with all welding done and no engine, or a running one with rust issues. by sept i will have $18k that i would like to get a running tatty roadworthy split ??? I can see me ending up with a lefty import

If your not in a rush you'll find one , just be picky and ask alot of q's , go on dsk and look around plenty of busses that are fairly solid for good $$ but expect to spent up to 30k if u cant do much of your own work to get a ratty bus regoed . Just save more and get what u want already done but make sure you inspect it in person or get alot of pics but even then you cant be garanteed of a solid bus

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Originally posted by Dibsy Thanks for your input everyone, I have owned two lowlights in the past and as much as i love Bay windows i really want to get a Splitscreen. I sold all my classic Scooters to raise the money so that's all i have to work with, i have a young family and just cannot justify 25k sadly. I am not after a show winner so i should be able to cover the welding, engine and a big paintbrush and pot of matt black paint

All good advice from everyone, and it's true they are all rusty in my price bracket ! The brakes / lowering etc etc are going to be a whole new learning curve for me as well i am sure......

Good news is i am in negotiations with a Dsk'er for an early Microbus, needs some welding but not as bad as some i have seen, i am just awaiting more photo's just to be sure before i go see / get it. The price is right and will enable me to get all the welding done at least, luckily i can do the spannerwork myself.....

Wish me luck !

Best of luck, but a heads up. It's missing a lot of parts, ones which are hard to find and will cost you when you do find them, hence the sale price. If it was complete it wouldn't be that price. If its something looong term you are wanting to sink money into and hunt parts, perfect!

I can do any welding you need at $110 an hour

try one of these, they would be worth getting.i dont have any pics but they belong to a friend of mine.


http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/vineyard/cars/vw-split-screen-kombi-panelvan/1...

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/vineyard/cars/vw-split-screen-kombi/1002166101 

damn I'm too cheap

Think if you re read you will find there was no "bagging" as you call it of your bus. I've never seen it on the road or at any shows?

Thanks Ged & Miss Vdub, i understand exactly what you both mean, luckily i have friends with Splittie's to give me the lowdown on what to look out for.

Happily i am now buying a project Split and fingers crossed this time next week it will be in my shed !

Thanks for all the help getting me to this stage !

Mark.

All the best, let the adventure begin!

Great news Dibsy, look forward to catching up.

Ash it was at Run to the Sun , The GC Dub Club show on the 6th May, and I am trying to get a pass out for Valla but waiting for approval from Ministry of recreational persuits.

Hope to catch up

cheers

Sorry choose not to go to Run to the Sun and was moving house on the 5th so missed out on all the fun.

If you want to attend Valla, get in quick as there are very few camp sites left. You want to make sure you stay where all the action happens at Valla Beach Tourist Park! Staying all the way in Nambucca Heads isnt the same.

Save yourself you the stress!

$26k

Wish i could, but my pockets dont run that deep ......

Thankfully i now own a Splitscreen Kombi 11 window, although not as pretty as your van !