1964 Vw Bus, Standard, 12v Sys With Updated 1641cc Engine And F'way Flyer Trans on 2040-cars
Roseville, California, United States
Body Type:Bus
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1641 CC
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Trim: Standard
Drive Type: Freeway Flyer
Mileage: 99,999
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Exterior Color: white & green
This is a great little '64 bus with great potential. This was supposed to be a Father-Son project, but the son wasn't as excited about the restoration as Dad. So, we put a new engine and trans, fixed a few things and reupholstered the seats and he drove it. The rest of it just never got finished. The bus starts, runs, drives and stops. It has an idle problem. it either idles too high or dies when you stop. Can't seem to get it right, but a mechanic or someone mechanical should be able to correct it easily. It has been converted to 12V system. Windshield Wipers are not installed, but wiper motor and wiper arms are included. Minor cancer in typical places and hole in driver's side floor. The only major issue with the body is the driver's side rear. It was hit and mangled pretty badly. Previous owner(s) tried to pound it out, but it's still ugly. However, a hard to find (and expensive) replacement panel is included with sale (see pictures). I just don't have the time to fix it and have several other projects. Engine has been updated to 1641 CC motor and Freeway Flyer transaxle. This makes it fun and really surprises other drivers at stop lights! All in all it's a good starter project and could actually be a fairly painless restoration. This Bus has a clear CA Title and is currently on CA Non-Op status - which, if you have ever had to deal with will save you a bunch of money as well as a WHOLE lot time. Ready to drive after registration, but would want to go through everything before taking off on a cross-country tour...... Not trying to represent this as something that it's not, so PLEASE ask questions if you have them.
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