The colors are the correct "Mango and Seagull"
that have become very highly prized in recent days.
It has the correct lights and trims, but the bumpers have been swapped for
newer blades.
This photo shows the Bus when the current
owner bought it...many many many years ago.
The Bus on the far left is this Bus... he had his choice of the lot and the
one with the fancy bumpers was the one he picked!
OK...lets get back to "today".
There is a little rust in the Bus...but it is all pretty minimal.
The Bus has also had some bodywork over the years and some panel replacement...
BUT...check out the underside!!!
Dreamily dry and solid!!
A wee blister here...but overall really nice and sound!
The fender wells were cut out at some point and then replaced with later
arches.
A bit of rust in the cargo door.
and in this one too.
The Bus did experience a time long ago when all four wheels were not in contact
with the tarmac...
She went up on her side and if you look very closely in the door jams you
can see a bit of warpage here and there.
The repairs were decently done and if I didnt tell you about it, you probably
wouldnt know.
But if you were the "restorer" type...these flaws would come up in conversation!
Chassis number.
Front floor is excellent!
Lots of "patina" from years of use.
This Bus is owned by a skilled VW engine builder that has used it for his
adventure wagon
for a huge period of time. It was never treated as a jewel...it was treated
as a bit of equipment
and it's maintenance was kept up and modifications were made to make it function
well...the fashion was secondary.
Cylinder head temp gauge...and extra switch here and there.
Windows are filled with history of it's travels.
A bit of rust on the nose.
Stone chips? yes...plenty of them!
Poor man's microbus?
Rain gutters and window edges all look sound.
H4 headlights...and yes...12 volt electrics.
Nose is really quite straight!
Pretty darn straight down the sides as well!
One wee little crack/bubble...but that's it!
Under the front floor...dreamy.
Behind the nose...aslo excellent original dry metal.
Disc brakes??
A front axle beam from a 72 model Bus were installed along with the power
assist disc brakes!
Late model Bus bolt pattern as a result...
These wheels are from a Mercedes by the way...no provisions for a small hubcap.
Tires looks pretty nice on all corners by the way.
Stretched out Beetle roof rack perched up on top.
Rear bumper is newer model to match the front.
Rear hatch window is obviously not original.
Nice to see the correct taillights and decklid though!
IRS rear suspension was added as well...so this Bus really rides and drives
like a newer Bus!
Cool engine guard on the bottom of the greasy engine.
Original rear apron with crank start hole.
Auxillary oil filter.
12 volt electrics and a big Gold level Die Hard battery.
Dellorto carbs!
Bosch 010 distributor with flat cap!!
This is NOT a stocker 36 horse!
This is a full bore stroker 2 litre that has been pro built and maintained
and built to run endlessly
on huge road trips.
It has some serious miles on it but the owner would not be afraid to give
it a quick tune and then drive it across the US!!!
Rear deck.
Rear hatch.
Ice box and original Wesfalia cabinetry.
When that bed is layed out...it is BIG and very comfortable!
Black California plates.
The title is clean and clear, currently on non-operation.
It has been un-used since 2003, but is started daily and driven in and out
of the workshop where it is stored.
Body is pretty straight back here!
Do you restore it?
Or do you just continue with the theme and use it as it was built to be used?
Great stickers...this Bus has been very well travelled!!
Lake Louise is in Canada...thats a big drive from Southern California in
an old Bus!
Yellowstone, Montana, etc etc...
Several trips to Bonneville speed trials are documented in stickers on the
glass!
Seat bottom woodwork...
Sun hatch latch detail.
Dash is not too modified...the radio is a small format head, so I dont believe
there has been huge trims done.
More instruments installed above the driver...
On the bottomside of the sub hatch panel there are these writings in pencil.
I believe these were hand written during construction at Westfalia...take
a close look!
May 22nd 1958...
Wiedenbruck Westfalia Werk
I was fascinated by these scribbles...anyone else ever see something like
this??
Magnets and clothes pins included in the sale!!
Extra supports were added to the roof on the inside to strengthen the roof
so you could
sit up there or load heavy goods.
Cabinet insides...
Crawl on it and catch a nap!!
Orirignal Westfalia Camping Box decal still bareley legible.
Sub hatch tops are so cool!
And in an odd ultra-funky sort of way...these are very cool in a camper!!
High hinge doors...note the signs of repair from
the time it went on it's side.
Wow...not bad eh?
Airbox is missing some of it's guts.
Original visors...and this passenger side one with the chrome... talk about
rare!!
I think this is a pretty slick place to mount the gauges!
100mph speedometer... a needed thing with the big engine and more modern
underpinnings.
Cute chicks stick to it like nothing you would ever imagine!
I tried to grab this one and she just wiggled with excitement!!
This is still the sort of radio with the seperate stalks for the tuner and
volume...so I bet if you removed it you could
fit a stock radio block off plate and it would cover the holes!
So...there you have it!!
I think this is really a fantastic basis for someone that wants the looks
and style of an early "bullet" Bus
but wants to have it be a fully functional vehicle in today's fast paced
world.
Its not so nice or so expensive that you would have to worry about it getting
scratched and leaned against
by drunken campers...it is one you can truly go and "play" with.
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