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1978 Volkswagen Westfalia Hardtop Camper Bus No Reserve on 2040-cars
Year:1978
Mileage:90000
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Location:
Manteno, Illinois, United States
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Up for auction 1978 Volkswagen Westfalia Camper Bus NO RESERVE. I bought this 3 years ago and used it for 2 years. it has been in indoor storage for thelast year due to me buying another Bus to replace this one. So I no longer need this Bus and would like to sell it to a restore for restoration if possible. This Bus would be great for restoration as it is all solid underneath with minor surface rust in some areas. No gaping rust holes anywhere although the floor of the front cab is rusted due to water damage and could be replaced or patched up. This Bus was located in Colorado for most of its life. Colorado doesn't use road salt so the Bus doesn't have Midwest Rust Belt rot due to years and years of salt exposure. While I've had this Bus in Illinois for the past 3 years it wasn't driven much during the 2 winters and has been in indoor indoor storage the entire past winter.
Some of the work I've done to it. Replace both front brake calipers and all brake pads. ( Done a few years ago, brakes are great ) Replaced both rear wheel cylinders and all brake shoes. ( Done a few years ago, brakes are great ) Replace thermostat and thermostat cable. ( Done about a year ago ) Modify exhaust to a fully welded one piece system with J pipes and no heat exchangers with goo quiet pack extractor muffler. ( Done about a year ago ) Replaced all CV joints and boots. ( Done a few years ago ) Replaced front tires Good year 195R14. ( Done about a year ago ) Transfered rear tires Michelin Ajillis 185R14C. ( Done when vehicle purchased ) Replaced steering damper on front suspension. ( done a few years ago ) Replaced clutch pressure plate, clutch disc, clutch release bearing, main pilot shaft needle bearings, clutch cable, clutch cable flexible tube, rear main oil seal. ( Done a few weeks ago ) Replaced valve cover gaskets. ( Done a few weeks ago ) Replaced air filter. ( Done a few weeks ago ) I use high quality German parts when I can or high quality parts and no aftermarket junk parts. What work it should need: The engine leaks a little oil, the pushrod tubes and seals need replacing. The oil drain plug and/or drain plug hole needs replacing or rethreading. I bought it like this, the drain plug won't tighten down with a wrench but doesn't fall out. Bear in mind this is a thirty+ year old VW, it needs TLC interior and exterior to bring it back to quality condition. The camper interior is in good shape except the laminate on the cabinets is peeling and cracked off in some areas. The Z-Bed is working and the fabric/foam cushions are in good condition with no worn through spots. The sink faucet is working pumping water fine. There is a mosquito net but no childs' cot. The jalousie windows are good and working with opening knobs and screens. The curtains are complete including the front cab privacy curtain. There is no passenger seat or seat swvel mechanism. I took the seat swivel mechanism out but I do have it, it was cut out with a torch. It could be reassembled and welded back in. I took the seat and swivel out to install a propane heater which I had used but is now removed. The original seats were no good and gotten rid of. The drivers' seat is from a VW Golf and is bolted to the floor and cannot be adjusted forwards or backwards. The seat back can be adjusted with the seat back pivot knob. I am tall and the stock VW seat tracks don't go far enough back to allow me to stretch my legs out not be cramped in the seat. I've had to do this with my previous Buses and cars, the seat doesn't go back far enough. The interior lights don't work. The electrical wiring has had some shoddy work done to it. An alarm was once installed and removed but the messy alarm wiring was not removed. The entire electrcal system should be gone over and repaired or replaced. I am still working on a few things like installing the foam engine seal as seen in the pictures. But the Bus does run and drive as is. Bear in mind this is a NO RESERVE auction, highest bidder wins it. I can answer any questions you may have. I have many pictures of just about everything. If you need to see something I can email you photos. This would be a great camper Bus for a newbie VW enthusiast with many things to do and tweak with. This Bus was my third Bus and second Westy Camper Bus. I want someone to appreciate this Bus and bring it back to high quality condition. I'm on my fourth Bus so I need to pass this one on. Thanks for looking happy ebaying. |
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