68 Bay ???

[Mr Dan]

Hi All
I'm New To Your Forum!
I own a few vw's one of them being a 1968 Bay (RHD)(Build date Dec 67) My Question is How sort after are 68 Bays? Are they hard to come by seeing as they are a one year only bay? Is it worth me spending £3'000 on it to get it finished?
Cheers Mr Dan
Other V-Dubs i own :- 1970 Panel Van (RHD) & a 1964 1500s Notch (RHD)

 

[Grazy]

hi mate welcome to the gang , i dont own one yet so dont know enough to answer your question . id like to see pictures of your 70 panel van as they are my favourite v dub looking to buy one very soon 8)

 

[TexasAirCooler]

My Question is How sort after are 68 Bays? Are they hard to come by seeing as they are a one year only bay?

Welcome to the group.
Okay, have I miissed something about the bays? I knew the '68 models didn't have a wall between the engine and the fuel tank. But it was my understanding that was the only thing differant.
I bought a '68 months ago, but haven't started working on it yet due to weather.

 

[Mr Dan]

Cheers Grazy
As soon as i find out how to put pics on here i will do so! My Panel Van May be coming up for sale if you are interested!

 

[Grazy]

there are lots of people looking for panel van mate you will have no probs if you do wanna get rid . put the money towards the 68 , keep me posted re your van cheers Mr Dan

 

[pete nice]

A 68 bay has a few other differences, most are quite subtle & you don't notice until you go to work on it.

The door handles are different for a start.

I think it would be worth restoring one, they look great & drive great, possibly the best type 2 model ever made if you are into using it.

 

[dormbay]

my june 68 bay is to me welll worth it and they are very sort after

 

[easy]

welcome fella! 8)

 

[clyde]

Mines a one year only aswell in fact they are all one year only.
Ive had a good luck around a friends 68 and door handels, warning lights and firewall are the only noticable differences.
All early bays are worth saving if you ask me. Have a look around at any show and see how many late and crossover bays are about then see how many earlys are about. (its almost like the bay version of a Barndoor split)

 

[Scampi]

Welcome.

As too me also every early bay is worth saving!

 

[Mr Dan]

Cheers Guy's
project save my 68 bay will be full steam ahead in the summer! I just gotta finish my 70 Panel Van first!

 

[Justin & Muttley]

Once you've finished it you could sell it to Grazy - he seems to be getting desperate! lol

 

[Mr Dan]

I could be tempted to sell me van now for the right price!!!
If i can find out how to put pics on here i would so as you could have a butcher's at it!!!

 

[Justin & Muttley]

If you go to the Gallery section there's a 'how to' post pictures thread...

 

[issit]

Welcome.

As too me also every early bay is worth saving!

what he said ,,sounds cool 8)

yum yum tht is sweet as :wink:

 

[Scampi]

Nice panel as well. And if you do sell it please give Grazy first dibs :lol:

 

[Mr Dan]

Cheers Scampi
Will do dude ! I'm open to offer's on it! as i gotta do me 68 for the end of the summer!!! :wink:

 

[Scampi]

Does it have MOT?

 

[Mr Dan]

Tax , MOT & on the road ! I use it as much as i can! Surf trips, Going to work ect

 

[Scampi]

Cool man. Do you have a price in mind or want an offer? :lol: