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posted on October 25th, 2011 at 08:37 PM



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.

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posted on October 26th, 2011 at 07:04 AM



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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.

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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.
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posted on November 6th, 2011 at 09:26 PM



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 :D
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posted on November 8th, 2011 at 08:52 AM



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!


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posted on November 8th, 2011 at 09:06 AM



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

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posted on November 8th, 2011 at 06:15 PM



Nice find Big Dave 69! Another one saved!
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posted on November 11th, 2011 at 01:50 PM



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! :D :D :D :D
Oh yeah, gonna call him Jack coz thats the name of the bloke (original 1 owner) I got it from.
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posted on November 11th, 2011 at 02:33 PM
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quick.....put some long grass back around it to hide the rust:):lol:

a bit of work ahead but do- able




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