OT: VW bus (was: RE: Collections vs. accumulations ....)

From: Tothwolf <tothwolf_at_concentric.net>
Date: Sun Jan 20 01:43:54 2002

On Sat, 19 Jan 2002, Ethan Dicks wrote:

> Unfortunately, the 1975 Bus was not well maintained.
<snip>
> At least it was only $300 and it was in good enough shape to drive 40
> miles home. It's not reliable enough for regular transport, but it
> should be repairable.

About 2 years ago I purchased a 1969 Bus for $200. Someone had turned the
thing into an art car, and had abandoned it when its engine threw a rod.
I'm slowly restoring it back to original condition, and plan to build up
an engine for it. The engine that was in it was a real frankenstein. It
contained parts from at least 4 or 5 different models of VW engines. The
only reason I bought the thing with a DOA engine was the condition of the
body. Other than the typical rust found around the windshield and rusted
out front floor panels, the body is in great shape.

-Toth
Received on Sun Jan 20 2002 - 01:43:54 GMT