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1972 Vw Volkswagen Bus/vanagon Restored- T4 1800cc Motor, Runs & Start Strong on 2040-cars

US $11,900.00
Year:1972 Mileage:63090
Location:

San Gabriel, California, United States

San Gabriel, California, United States
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This was restored with a lot of love and time. Before I list all the things that was done to it, let me discuss my approach as you will see that affects the restoration. 

Because parts are so hard to find and this is a 40+ year old car, I tried to repair, store any existing original parts than getting new replacement parts that might not be OEM. In addition, any rust was aggressively sanded off plus I soak the area with RustGone that I bought at an automative paint supplier. This way I know rust will not be a problem. 

Youtube videos: 
Start/drive: http://youtu.be/N2r3q3xqyxg

Items done:
Cosmetic/Radio
- Brand new 7 year warranty 2-tone paint job by Maco 
- All flooring and bottom sidings are coating with automative truck-bed lining to seal off any scratches and rusts. It's suppose to be anti-scratch. 
- After that coat is applied, carpets have been installed on all floor surface
- All side panels are brand new 
- All sidings are brand new
- Ceiling is brand new
- Brand new upholstery for both front seat and rear seat. 
- All locks are keyed the same and work properly. All doors lock as needed. 
- Ignition is keyed to a new ignition key for double security and stronger key (done by AD Buggie)
- New radio + speakers (will play MP3s, AUX port in front, LCD screen)
- Brand new headlight fixtures (upgrade because old ones are too dim [actually replaced fixture + new bulbs]). 
- Brand new headlight rims 
- Brand new turning signals and gasket 
- Brand new side mirrors 
- Brand new retractable red seat belt

Engine:
- T4 motor with simplified/upgraded single carb (easy to change out air filter and service)
- All leaks (by replacing seals) are fixed by AD buggie. Your wife will be happy this is done so your driveway stay (fairly) clean.
- Motor runs strong and got good torque. I drive up and down the hill every time I go out; no problem with power. 
- Heat shield in place 
- Transmission shifts as it should
- Extended exhaust chrome (new) tip to avoid carbon build-up on bumper or side of bus
- New Alternator
- New Regulator
- New Starter

Electrical:
- ALL ELECTRICAL WORKS!!!!  Why?  Because I spent $800 at a VW auto shop just to re-do all the wiring. Each plug is examined and redone so all electrical works.  Yes, ALL!  It was a 10 hour job done by PowerHaus in Torrance on Del Amo.  

Suspension & Tires
- Inner & Outer Tie Rods are replaced (and alignment done) 
- Tension Rod + Ball joint both side replaced
- Font shocks replaced
- Break-fluid flushed and all break serviced & checked 
- Tires have excellent tread-ware 
- Rims are in excellent condition with chrome (actually chrome) hub cabs 

There are also other smaller things done that I won't mention but you'll see the difference in person.  This is my personal car so I am proud of all the work I did (I am not a dealer). 

Being a 40 year old car, there are things that can still be done to it to make it even better:
- Steering wheel can be replaced.  It's just old but works just fine.  
- Front windshield.  It is old and got beaten down by the sun overtime.  Still ok and drivable. 
- Rear side window.  It has some smear on it that I cannot get off.  Still ok and drivable, no physical damage to window actually.. just cosmetic. 
- If you are doing window, I would replace the window seals as well.. but there's no water leak from these seals so they hold up just fine. 
- Door molding.  The old ones are just old and falling apart.. but the car has such low insulation value and does go fast, there's really no statistical benefit besides cosmetic. 
- Front windshield wiper blade.  Just old. 
- Small things that I can't think of but being an old car you just have to keep working on the little things... 

I bring up all these points because I don't want you to find something you didn't expect.  I had a buyer who expected me to discount the car because of those points above to an unreasonable price that I simply walked away.  Here's the point: if you expect this 40 year old classic car to function and perform like a brand new car with all the features of a modern car, this is not your car and you won't be happy with this car.  I have a lot of interest about the car; please try to ask questions pertaining to making a deal. If you are interested in VW Buses in general, go to a forum.  Thanks. 


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