The paintwork is about 50% original according to the owner.
Careful rust repair has been done to make the Bus totally solid and the paint masterfully blended in to appear original
which is pretty slick. The logos have also been added to the Bus and have a nice aged look to them.
This has been the personal project of the owner of Murphy's Speed Shop
and he handled all the mechanical work in house using the best parts available.
The bodywork and paint blending was done by a very well respected shop in California
and the interior was restored by the skilled hands at West Coast Classics.
Its really got a great look to it and is a fantastic driver that has no issues with
keeping up with the modern traffic on the roads today.
The original 36 hp engine is long gone
(but the owner does still have the original suspension parts and
transmission should a future owner like to return it to stock specs)
In its place is a fully pro built 2110cc engine mated to a Benco pro-street trans with freeway gearing
and all four corners are fitted with Wilwood disc brakes by Oldspeed.
The chassis is very solid on the Bus and any notable rust has been attended to.
New floors have been installed as well as any other area of weakness.
The Bus today is very solid and strong and well sorted in all respects.
All new tie rods, brake system etc.
Original steering box retained
Dropped spindles up front and cross drilled rotors with Wilwood calipers and braided stainless lines.
New shocks and cables
Remote oil cooler with fan mounted underneath.
Rear disc brake detail shot...all fresh
Underneath the engine and trans you can see some of the real magic going on.
Here are the heavy specs for the engine...
*2110CC MOTOR
*INTERNALS WHERE MATCH BALANCED AT GENE BERG
*82MM CHROMOLY COUNTER WEIGHTED CRANK VW
*CROMOLY H-ROD 5.5 INCH, VW JOURNAL
*94MM MAHLE PISTONS AND CYLINDERS
*LIGHTENED 12 VOLT CHROMOLY FLYWHEEL
*FK-8 ENGLE CAM
*ENGLE LIFTERS
*STRAIGHT CUT CAM GEARS
*CROMOLY PUSHRODS "MANTON"
*1.4:1 HEAVY DUTY CHROMOLY RATION ROCKERS WITH LASH CAPS
*GTV-2 HEADS WITH 40MM X 35.5MM STAINLESS STEEL VALVES, CHROMOLY RETAINERS,DUAL HI-REV SPRINGS, HARDENED KEEPERS
*ALUMIUM SUPER CASE
*SILVERLINE BEARINGS, DOUBLE THRUST CAM BEARING
*FULL FLOW 30MM OIL PUMP WITH FACTORY DOGHOUSE OIL COOLER, REMOTE OIL FILTER AND HI-PERFORMANCE OIL COOLER WITH HI-OUTPUT FAN
*48MM EPC/IDA STYLE CARBS WITH 37MM VENTS
*GENE BERG LINKAGE
*GENE BERG VALVE COVERS
*GENE BERG PULLEY
*GENE BERG OIL BREATHER TOWER
*OIL AND FUEL LINES ARE PLUMB IN A-N FITTINGS "BLACK"
*FACT FUEL PUMP
*MSD IGNITION SYSTEM, BLASTER 2 COIL, 8.5MM MSD SPARK PLUG WIRES, MSD 6
AL DIGITAL IGNITION BOX WITH ADJUSTABLE REV LIMITER, MSD DISTRIBUTOR,
NGK SPARK PLUGS
*75 AMP ALTERNATOR
*BILLET COIL MOUNT
*BILLET OIL HOSE MOUNT
*STAGE 1 KENNEDY CLUTCH WITH DAIKEN DISC
*CHROMOLY GLAND NUT
*ADJUSTABLE PUSH ROD TUBES
*1.5 QUART OIL SUMP
*BILLET DRAIN PLATE
*POWDER COATED TINS
All new, fully tuned and ready to fly!
911 Porsche alloys on all four corners, beautifully polished and detailed.
4.5" wide on the front with 135/15 tires and 5.5" on the back with fat 225/60-15 rubber tucked in nice under the fender wells.
Vintage looks with modern performance!
Vin number tag behind the seat.
Columbia perhaps?
The interior was restored to stock specs by West Coast Classics with all seats and original equipment in place.
All the cool early details are here suck as the high mounted mirror
Awesome vintage steel roof rack with proper clamps.
Rare air scoop was an option for tropical climates.
All new rubber and seals, wipers as well.
New door seals also, this Bus was gone through completely.
Great plate!!
The modern monster tach is the only thing out of place when it comes to the original look of the inside.
New door panels with the pockets
Beautifully stitched seats in the proper heavy vinyl material
Very clean and solid in all the interior corners.
Age and wear of the paint has been kept very consistent from bumper to bumper.
Love the barndoor three spoke wheel with that perfect wear and age to it.
You can feel the history of this Bus as you drive it.
Fully functional semaphores (12 volt of course)
Detail of the Behr scoop
Simplicity at its finest!
Nice age to the speedo that matches everything perfectly
Starter button
Wiring is all new from end to end
Love that wear!
Grab handle
Proper early grooved door handles
Interior metal in the back has been resprayed in a suitable grey, so it all has a nice clean feel to the interior
Seats are all fantastic as are the interior panels
Very nice!
Floors are all fresh and clean in the back
New door seals on the cargo doors as well.
Ive always liked the "spoon" latches on the early cargo doors.
Early reflectors and taillights
Such a great look with its gentles bruises and bumps and worn through spots.
Its like your favorite pair of old blue jeans...undeniably cool.
Down low with the perfect wheels... very sweet ride.
A super rare Bus that has been very well sorted out and upgraded with top level mechanics
a freshly done interior, all metal work done and artfully blended to retain that warm worn originality.
Its a very attractive rig.
Asking
$65,000 obo
For More Info...CALL
951 767 1600
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