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 Navigator
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| posted on December 6th, 2008 at 03:45 PM |
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'72 lowlight sinlge cab
Hey guys.
Looking at buying my 1st bus, its a '72 lowlight pick up.
Haven't seen it in person yet but its supposed to be rust free with a reco'd engine and been sitting for 5yrs. He wants $1000 for it.
Is that one of those 'can't go wrong' buys?
Cheers.
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| posted on December 6th, 2008 at 04:08 PM |
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sounds like a good buy , the engine alone would be worth that if it is what they are saying it is
gravity wont get you high
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Navigator
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| posted on December 6th, 2008 at 04:18 PM |
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Are they a 1600?
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| posted on December 6th, 2008 at 08:08 PM |
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Are they a 1600?
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Should be- I would grab it now.
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greedy53
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| posted on December 8th, 2008 at 05:08 PM |
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no you dont want a small 16009 i'll tell ya what i'll do for ya i'll buy it so the god awful thing will be out of ya life
love a bro looking after ya
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| posted on December 8th, 2008 at 05:18 PM |
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... it's only half a bus! 
1972; yeah should be a 1600TP
Pay your debts, CxxT
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Navigator
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| posted on December 9th, 2008 at 04:36 PM |
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1972; yeah should be a 1600TP
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Are the 1600TP's any good? What makes lowlights desriable, apart from the lowlights?
Also are the single cab utes a rare thing in Australia?
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| posted on December 9th, 2008 at 04:47 PM |
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Yes.. Strong and reliable
Getting Older - Only made between 68-72
Not rare but getting harder to find
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1972; yeah should be a 1600TP
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Are the 1600TP's any good? What makes lowlights desriable, apart from the lowlights?
Also are the single cab utes a rare thing in Australia?
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| posted on December 11th, 2008 at 01:44 PM |
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They're like elbows mate - everybody's got one. If greedy doesn't take it I will... that's two brothers looking out for you now!
But seriously if it is in fact rust free then buy it. However even a reco motor that has been sitting for that long may need some love.
Wicked - wish I could stumble across a $1000 sc.
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| posted on December 17th, 2008 at 01:32 PM |
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sounds good
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| posted on December 19th, 2008 at 09:57 PM |
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a 72 is a special beast as these were only made in 72 they have the lowlite front and a high rear and they can be fitted with any engine 1600 1800 2
lit so good luck with the buying experdition
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Navigator
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| posted on January 8th, 2009 at 09:08 PM |
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So I checked it out today.
Bit of surface rust on the roof and around the edges and a little under the rubber on the floor. No holes or anything though. Inside the wheel arches,
treasure chest and engine bay it looked brand new.
I was able to turn the engine over by hand by turnnig the pulley, is that normal? I couldn't feel much compression. Its supposedly only got 1500kms
on the engine. Had plenty of (very black) oil in it.
Tyres are cactus, interior was pretty sun damaged, esp drivers seat and all the rubber/plastic.
Probably all the rubbers throught the whole car are gonna be shagged, ie hoses and seals for the brakes and clutch? Are they hydraulic clutch?
I reckon I should try and get it running before I agree to buy it. If the motors stuffed is it still worth it?
I'll try and post some pics later.
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All SC's will have some of these issues as they were work utes after all and you seem to understand what they are.
At a $1000 it is a pretty good buy
My tip would be to get it checked out by a VW mechanic and get all the mechanicals right.
Best of luck with it.
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| posted on January 9th, 2009 at 02:31 PM |
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But should I be able to turn the engine over easily by hand? There was no compression to be felt. I'm guessing that means the engine is screwed.
Getting a mechanic to look at it is not really an option. Its on a farm out of town and obviously isn't running.
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| posted on January 9th, 2009 at 02:41 PM |
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Yes. You can turn the motor over by hand. I can't judge how easy it was for you, but you can do it. No matter what, if it's rust free, it's a good
buy. I'll be the third brother if you pass on it. Sounds like a nice ratty ride.
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| posted on January 12th, 2009 at 07:37 AM |
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well did ya get it dont leave us hanging with money in our pockets
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| posted on January 12th, 2009 at 09:26 PM |
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well did ya get it dont leave us hanging with money in our pockets
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Not yet, I gotta sell my datsun first. Not many buyers out there for it.
After its sold I'll be in position to buy it.
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| posted on January 12th, 2009 at 09:43 PM |
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Man beg, borrow or steal the money and go and secure it NOW!
The gates in that condition are worth $1000 alone!
Bugger selling the datsun if you want this SC make it happen!
It is not safe now people can see it is a bargain 
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| posted on January 13th, 2009 at 01:36 AM |
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its worth twice that without an engine, grab it
looks bloody strait, was it used to deliver pillows?
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| posted on January 13th, 2009 at 11:53 PM |
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Navigator,Whats your location ?.Ill give you a $1000 for the gates and my old gates.Then you can keep the Datto
if it looks like crap smells like crap then guess what!!!!!
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| posted on January 14th, 2009 at 09:33 AM |
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looks like it located in the country..
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| posted on January 14th, 2009 at 09:39 AM |
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man that looks like a top buy, dont hesitate!!!!!!!
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| posted on January 17th, 2009 at 03:45 PM |
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well i think i can help tell me where it is an i will buy it so you dont have any nerv racking decisions tto make it will kee p ya young
be on the other hand am about to fall of the perche so you will get back after my grand children are fiinished with it
that sound fair
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| posted on January 18th, 2009 at 09:26 AM |
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GET IT GET IT GET IT NOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
show us your gates
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| posted on January 18th, 2009 at 08:58 PM |
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Nice looking single cab, doesn't look like it would take much to get it on the road. Buy it, and make them all Jealous ! Good luck with the purchase.
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| posted on January 18th, 2009 at 10:18 PM |
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being a fellow learner dubber you should pm me where it is so i can buy it and make them all jealous, the gates will do me
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| posted on January 30th, 2009 at 10:11 PM |
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so...did you end up buying it Nav?
How many is enough?
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| posted on January 31st, 2009 at 11:39 AM |
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Not yet!
Got someone coming to look at the datto today though. Hopefully they turn up.
The owner of the kombi doesn't seem to be in a rush so I'm lucky there.
Can't wait to get it though. Plan is just to lower it (lots) and put some rims on it. Maybe retrim the seats and door cards.
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| posted on January 31st, 2009 at 07:25 PM |
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ii will take it all just for parts of cause honest
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| posted on March 11th, 2009 at 10:25 PM |
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well did the dream come true?????do you own it yet??????
if it looks like crap smells like crap then guess what!!!!!
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