1963 Bus Vanagon Double Cab Crew Cab Truck Custom New Restoration Rare Surf Wagn on 2040-cars

 1963 Bus Vanagon Double Cab Pickup Truck
Three Door w/Custom Rear Pickup Bed
Storage Area/Cooler or Keg Setup
Custom Wood Railing 

 Flat Four Cylinder Engine
Floor Mount 4-Speed Manual

Brand New Restoration
Laser Straight Body
Stripped to Metal
 Seven Coats of Single Stage Valspar
Early 60’s VW Colors
Custom Fabrication
All New Rubber
All New Glass 

Four Month Restoration at Professional Shop
Recent Rebuild on Engine - Runs Strong
Mechanically Gone Through
Brand New Wiring
Brakes Rebuilt
Brand New Tires

You are bidding on a 1963 VW Vanagon Custom Conversion.  This gorgeous conversion was created by a dedicated team of experts in Southern CA. The six month restoration/conversion was undertaken by taking a Southern CA bus and making it into a Double Cab Pickup with Custom Features.  The restoration is stunning and was completed in September with less than 100 miles since completion. 

The Rear upper body (rear side doors back) was removed to convert to a pickup and the upper back window area was cut out and welded in behind the rear seat.  The conversion gives this ride an amazing and functional transformation, while leaving the original integrity to the body structure.  The side trim roll from the original body was welded in under the back window to give it a really nice complete look.

This Pickup bed area has endless possibilities and we left it so the next owner can modify to his/her needs.  In contrast to the normal beds on these pickups this bed is really functional for a storage area that goes to the frame and a flat bed area on the rear end.  Fixed sides make it more like a real pickup truck, rather than the industrial/utilitarian look of the original VW pickups.  When people see this smooth tapered look with the gorgeous wood trim they just go “WHOA”... it’s really cool and the way it “should” look.  

We considered adding a locking hatch into the front bed area but left it open.  This is a really cool area to fill with ice/drinks or a keg.  Also would be perfect for someone with a business that carries tools or parts and could build a locking hatch.  

Want a really cool surfboard hauler... this is it.  The rear compartment area would be cool to set boards in nose first into the leading edge of the compartment leaning the tail up and over the upper bed edge at an angle.  Surfers could build a locking system so that their boards could be mounted at an angle and locked in place; awesome board hauler with a little thought and fabrication.  

The interior is just like a Standard Crew Cab or Bus to the back window; enhanced by a complete brand new custom interior.  Seats, Door Panels, Headliner, everything was attended to and complements the exterior to perfection.  Also, the Interior Dash Area was completely stripped and painted to match the exterior.    This floors and trunk were all rhino coated for durability and sound proofing. 

Paint & Body

The vehicle started out as a really nice rust free Bus and was converted after being completely stripped to bare metal.  The body was primered then blocked to a laser straight appearance several times.  All door gaps and panels are precise and more exacting than factory original.  

Keeping with the 60‘s look in paint seven coats of  Valspar Single Stage Paint was applied followed by a week of color sanding and buffing, resulting in a superlative paint finish with zero orange peel and mirror like in any lighting configuration.  I tried to take pictures in low light and in sunlight to give the viewer a feel for the vibrant colors and depth of paint finish.   

The wheels were also stripped to metal and re-painted the same color as the body.  New period correct hubcaps were added. 

Mechanical

The Engine runs extremely strong.  It was rebuilt within the last year with less than a couple of thousand miles.  The brakes are excellent, with new brake lines and brake cylinders.  The transmission shifts smooth with no issues.  Brand new tires.  The Electrical System is all new from one end to the other.   

Here’s a little Party Bus, Surf-Mobile, Work Vehicle or all of the above and more.  This VW is DONE and ready for you to enjoy.  

Any questions feel free to call 949-310-6262.  

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

The car is for sale locally and we reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time before the end of the auction.  We do not have a Buy It Now Price listed.

The car will be made available for inspection by serious bidders throughout the auction. Please e-mail us if you would like to see the car. If you prefer, we can arrange to have a qualified, independent, professional mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection for you (at your expense).

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT ACCEPT PAYPAL AS A FORM OF PAYMENT. THIS IS TRUE FOR BOTH THE INITIAL DEPOSIT AS WELL AS THE FINAL PAYMENT. 

Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $500.00 deposit is due within 48 hours of end of auction. The deposit can be made by cash (please do not mail cash!), bank check, cashier's check, or bank transfer (preferred). The remainder is due within 10 days of Auction end. The remaining balance must be made in the form of a bank transfer (preferred) Cashier's check, or bank check (all forms of payment subject to verification). PayPal will not be accepted as a form of payment for either the deposit or the final payment. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. Once the final balance has been paid, title transfer paperwork will be initiated. 

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