1968 Bay Window Volkswagen (type Ii) Westfalia Camper Vw Bus Hippy Transporter on 2040-cars

1968 Bay Window Volkswagen (Type II) Westfalia Camper Bus originally from Sonora California  (19 - 22 MPG)    Trophy winner at local car show this month – Best overall car or truck (Thophy seen in picture)   Very early 1968 production VIN of a Series that stretched until 1979 1968-1971 buses use 1.6 Liter upright Beetle engine where later models used more expensive to maintain VW “Pan Cake” engine.  This Bus was rebuilt by a Detroit born Meticulous Powertrain Engineer. This Bus has traveled 4,000 miles since restoration.   It is as strong and sound as a  46 year old bus can be.   We have taken this bus on the road to Drive Inn Movie Theaters, Camping, Woodward Dream Cruise and even to a Bob Dylan concert.  You simply cannot buy memories like this folks !   This bus comes with plenty of 1960’s psychedelic magnets (that hold on at 80 miles per hour) Magnets can be applied or taken off in minutes. (See pictures)   If you want a perfect show piece that will just sit in the garage, this is not it.   If you are looking for a memory making bus that can travel the country and not leave you stranded,   the description below may convince you that you have found what you are looking for:   Engine: Completely re-built 1600cc dual port engine - Re-machined, line bored and rebuilt correctly          See invoice picture for details regarding engine rebuild Engine Block is from a later and more robust 1974 Beetle  New heads, push rod tubes, jugs, cylinders etc. HUGE oil cooler with fan (original oil cooler design starves cylinder #3 of cool air)        Engine runs cool under all conditions due to remote cooler.        This cooler set up will increase engine life substantially New Alternator (with built in voltage regulator) within last 200 miles        Original generator only produces 30 Amps while New Alternator produces 55 Amps        This makes a difference when running Stereo along with GPS, iPhone etc.          New Carburetor with last 200 miles New Starter New Battery All tins are in place Most agree that keeping stock air filtration is BETTER than changing paper air filter New spark plugs Heavy duty oil pump Exhaust in great condition Comes with spare points, condenser, accelerator cable (just in case)   Engine is in new condition and runs strong Transmission: The gear box used in 1968 was known as  “The Acorn Box“ due to fasteners used.   This gear box is Inferior and susceptible to failure. Gear box was replaced with later model 3 rib gear box. New throw out bearing New Clutch New Pressure plate New Gear oil   The gear box shifts like it should and never pops out of gear.   Brakes: New front wheel cylinders (4) total New rear wheel cylinders (2) total New front brake shoes New front brake hoses New brake lines where needed   Rear pads are in great condition (but new rear shoes come with the bus) Front Wheel bearings repacked with Eaton Road Ranger Grease.   Suspension: One new Tie rod, the other is in great condition Drag link in great condition   Steering is tight Zero vibration in steering wheel when driven Zero play in the steering    Stereo: New Pioneer DEH-6400BT AM/FM, CD, Blue Tooth, USB connection for IPhone, MP3         Detachable front face         Tons of features that I never looked into The stereo sounds magnificent – Great for tail gate parties, camp sites and Drive Inn Movie Threaters New Pyle Indoor / Outdoor rear speakers that revolve out for tailgate parties - 300 Watt? New Pyle door speakers - 120 Watt                   ** Stereo remote control for when you are in bed or around the campfire.                        You are going to love this remote control feature  !!!   Tires: New Kelly explorer all season radial tires on all 4 corners   Interior: New (3) window deluxe tent with zip down flaps and zip down bug screens New Cot Rear Z-Bed works like it should and is Super comfortable All cabinets open and close as they should Grey Interior “Rope Seal” around bed area was missing at the time pictures were taken        Grey interior “Rope Seal”  is shown with pictures of magnets Newly Painted Interior panel on slider door could be better. It had suffered water damage at some point New upholstery (Original interior was Mustard Yellow but I prefer Black) New seat covers Interior lights all work with exception of small overhead dome light above driver/pass area Various foldout seat arrangements for sleeping Birch plywood interior panels. Looks like top layer of ceiling lament was removed Laminated plywood cabinetry for storage (No stickers, No holes which is rare) Electrical hookup (I hook up to remote battery charger under seat at camp sites) New Curtains Crank out Screened jalousie (Venetian blind) windows work as they should          I think one the screens is torn ? Laminated folding table in great shape Sink deleted on purpose (Sink gets in the way when hauling kids and stuff)   Controls / Gauges: Fuel level sensor is inaccurate so I keep tabs on miles driven (300 miles between fill ups) Voltage, Oil Pressure, Oil Temperature gauges all work. Tachometer works   New speedometer cable added because I hate when speedometer needle bounces Odometer works and reads 67,XXX miles.          Beats me if it is actual, so I would assume not ?   Remote Oil cooler fan and switch installed if extra cooling is ever needed   Ignition key switches on Buses where prone to failure.    Because of this, a push Button starter switch was added on dash.    Also installed is a power to coil switch on dash as well. -      Yes, the ignition key was bypassed on purpose.  -     Camping experience (failed ignition switch) in a previously owned 1971 bus was my guide to making this modification :o) -    This Bus modification makes it so bus will always start at campsites that are FAR AWAY from civilization. -    There is a FAT CHANCE that anyone would figure out how to start the Bus without instruction. -  Easy to rewire ignition switch if you choose to    Exterior: New deluxe windshield with tinting at the top (A “must have” for a VW Bus) New windshield seal  All other glass is in great condition   Clean buses are a true find here in Michigan hence my reason for buying this California bus in the first place One small hole was patched on passenger side fender when painted. The repair was made correctly Undercarriage is in very nice shape New (3) coats of high grade tough enamel white paint           (Scratches can easily be rubbed out when using enamel so head to the great outdoors with confidence)           Body work is not perfect but I have yet to see anyone notice

New external mirrors New Headlights Wipers – I have only one wiper which comes with the bus but took if off to increase visibility               Rain-Ex is good enough for race car drivers so that is what I use instead of wipers Door locks – Front doors lock from inside but have never tried the key Sliding door use to contact body. I have since touched up paint in this area. New Hub caps New Chrome exhaust tips I have not used trailer hitch but I would not be afraid to because it is solid All glass is good without cracks Seals do not leak but are not new Undercarriage is in great condition (see pictures)

 

Much thought and care was taken insure that this Bus could transport wife and small kids without issue.  4,000 carefree, memory making miles have proved this bus to be solid.     I sincerely hope that you use this bus as an opportunity to make memories with your loved ones as well………. It would be a waste of a great Vintage Bus not to.      Enjoy your adventures in a well sorted Bus ……