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971 RHD Twin Slider (VERY RARE)

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This has been a 2 year restoration.
£2700 spent out on welding and fabrication all done professionally by Airwerx in Ringwood Hampshire. (EVERYTHING THAT HAD TO BE WELDED HAS BEEN DONE)
Re-sprayed to original colour Pastel white L90D.
COMPLETE engine rebuild and tinware powder-coated. Rebuild buy Trained 30 years VW specialist mechanic.
All New rebuilt drum brake at rear all New rebuilt disc brake at the front. Replace all the hard-lines
All new Clutch and linkage, Brake and Heater Cables.
COMPLETE new window door and engine rubbers and sills THROUGH OUT!
All new Hella lights THROUGH OUT
Dashboard removed and been Powder Coated.

I have cut no corner in restoring this bus it was to be my Pride & Joy, But last summer as coming to the end of the restoration I met my wife to be and have spent the last 4 months
In the USA.
Where I will be moving to once sold everything I own here.

Stuff outstanding on the van to MOT

Fit exhaust,
Rebuild ignition or replace
Back indicators electrics need tinkering with
Exhaust has powder coated but need to be fitted
Carb has been restored but needs to be fitted
Wheels and coming off this week to go to be powder-coated (Tire's are legal but odd makes so would be better with new Tire's)

I WILL FINISH THE PROJECT TO TAKE TO THE VOLKSWORLD SHOW IN MARCH AT Sandown TO SELL, BUT IF SOMEONE WANTS TO TAKE IT OFF MY HANDS NOW FOR A SENSIBLE OFFER THAN GET IN CONTACT WITH ME!

(THE IS NO INTERIOR EXCEPT OG SEATS) SO BLANK CANVAS TO YOUR OWN STYLE!

(THIS IS A VERY RARE BUS (ONLY SEEN AND KNOW OF 2 OTHER EARLY BAY RHD Twin Slider)

PS have to say a HUGE thank you to David Cantle, Mike Tudor and Paul Jackson-Turner from Hampshire VW Owners Club. Without all their time and help the bus would never have been restored!

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catch333 said:
(THIS IS A VERY RARE BUS (ONLY SEEN AND KNOW OF 2 OTHER EARLY BAY RHD Twin Slider)

i had a 1971 RHD twin slider mini bus so that only leaves 1 more i offer £600
 
catch333 said:
(THIS IS A VERY RARE BUS (ONLY SEEN AND KNOW OF 2 OTHER EARLY BAY RHD Twin Slider)
You're not looking hard enough ;)

12 months ago I would have been all over this like a rash, what is the price?

:)
 
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