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Vw Bus Tansporter Micro Bus 1976 on 2040-cars

US $5,800.00
Year:1976 Mileage:90000
Location:

San Pedro, California, United States

San Pedro, California, United States
Advertising:
Engine:1600 dualport
Vehicle Title:Clear
Year: 1976
Make: Volkswagen
Drive Type: rear
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Mileage: 90,000
Trim: bay window
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

1976 vw transporter bay window micro bus!



1600 dual port upright engine, runs good. great for everyday use. ready to go, turnkey . ready for the beach!!!! 

body in fairly good shape for a nearly 40 yr old bus. 
will need very little work to get it looking good
frame and underside in good shape. 
all windows in tact and in good shape, all windows roll down and side pop outs open and lock.
front windshield is new, with new seal. 
stops on a dime, breaks professionally bled and properly adjusted. 
comes with top luggage rack!! $350 value, looks awesome
clear front turn signals
60's style steel VW front emblem
after market cd player, and great dual rear speakers under rear seat. 
never had any problems with transmission. works good. 
oil/air filter/fuel filter changed every 2 months 
valves adjusted, new carb, breaks adjusted a couple years ago, and has been strong ever since!!! i have paper work from mechanic. 
has all 4 VW hubcaps, good shape. 
i have VOLKSWAGEN script that goes on hatch. NEW
good battery! fairly new
current registration "april 2014"
pink slip in hand
trunk area grinded and painted white, ready to go. looks nice
i have most of the door panels. just missing trunk area. 
gutted inside for the start of restoration, but no time to complete. 


THE USUAL "PROBLEMS" WITH AN OLD BUS

spots oil, not a ton, but does drip when parked. this may be fixed with a new oil pan bolt and seal. (easy fix)
if you are a novice vw driver the shifting won't be a problem, if you are new at it, shifting can get a little stubborn , just takes some time to get used to
the patterns.
1 tire has a slow leak, i just fill it up every so often... i don't drive it enough to go buy a new tire. (easy fix, and cheap)
found a rust through area under passengers feet area. previous owners filled it with bondo. i grinded it out. a clean cut with a piece of sheet metal will fix the problem,. hole is about 5"x3" . 
has minor surface rust, as any 40 yr old car will have. but no rust throughs on the exterior. no panels will need to be replaced.
sloping door is from another bus. the previous owner did not attach a proper sliding hanger i think. it might be missing something. its a little lose when you open it. and needs to be pushed up inter place when it closed. this is common when doors are changed! i was told by my mechanic it can be fixed. but it was fine for me. still opens and closes. 
i lost the keys at one point, had to get ignition key re made. therefore i did not replace the door keys. to obtain door keys the door handle wil need to be taken to a locksmith to re key. the ignition cost me $20 for a new key, doors will be cheap as well!! 
no keys for hatch and engine lid. you can replace locking mechanism , very cheap . busdepot.com , easy fix
a few dents that i had filled with bondo, nothing major. 

bus originally came with a pancake engine. a 1600 dual port was installed, conversion tin was never installed. therefore there is a gap in the engine compartment, my mechanic said this is not necessary , more air flow gets to engine which is good considering it is air-cooled,  conversion tin is a personal preference item, and i chose not to purchase . does not affect condition, only cosmetic addition


OVERALL 

it is a good bus. in good condition for its age. turn key and ready to drive every day!!!   unfortunately i do not drive it enough with my schedule and don't have the time to give it that little sparkle that it deserves. 
drive as is , or put a little time and effort to get it looking clean!!



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