1980 Volkwagen Vanagon Bus Westfalia Camper Bay Window on 2040-cars
Trempealeau, Wisconsin, United States
Body Type:Minivan, Van
Engine:2.0
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Exterior Color: Blue
Make: Volkswagen
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Trim: GL
Drive Type: Rear Wheel
Mileage: 250,000
Up for auction is my 1980 Vanagon Westfalia. It is a "project" vehicle, and I am selling because my wife just had twins, therefore leaving me no time to finish. Disclaimer-If you have NO expectations, then you won't be disappointed! This van needs a lot of time and attention to be nice again.
I spent most of my time and money on the engine. It starts, runs, drives very well, BUT I would recommend a trailer to get it home since the tank leaks when it's topped off.
The fuel pump relay doesn't function, so I installed a toggle switch to activate it.
Engine: New pistons, new rings, new heads, new injectors, new plugs, new wires, new coil, new electronic ignition, had alternator professionally rebuilt, new belt. Starts and runs really well.
Transmission: replaced leaking seals
Body: Very amateur (me!) paint and body work. Lots of bondo in rust holes on rocker panels, terrible paint job. Looks great at 60 mph, but not when you are standing next to it. Removed all the windows before painting and replaced with all new window seals (except for the windshield, which is cracked and only held in place with an adhesive/sealant...although I have the seal for it, just never installed it on the bad windshield)
Interior: It is complete (except passenger seat; missing] but mainly gutted, and I have everything that I removed.
Tires: new
Gas tank: leaks when full, and fuel gauge doesn't work.
Top; repainted
Tent; original
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