guru wanted

[trebor]

I need help in buying a bay, just someone I can ask advise and send links to from time to time for a second opinion. None of my mates are interested in bays so I'm stuck. :?

 

[Grazy]

This forum mate !! , if i were you i would specify your ideal bus/van/pick up try and include as much detail as possible ,

What will you be using the vehicle for , how many persons will be using it ,

Do you want an already done bus or do you want a blank canvas so to speak .

And the big one , whats the budget !!!

 

[trebor]

Just want a nice example tin top sunroof no welding, straight, og paint, if a nice og Westy comes along with a complete interior fair enough. I don't mind doing the mot work, don't mind fitting engine if needed. What I can't do for now is strip for painting, besides I prefer the traditional look. Whatever I get my total spend is about 13000. Seen a nice Westy on samba but it's missing louvred window and sink which is going out of my reach at the moment.

 

[RICH-I-AM]

Use this thread mate.
Everyone who looks could have an opinion. One person may spot something that everyone else misses.

Rich

 

[trebor]

I really like this one but missing a few bits.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1639061" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
for the money it is and I would have to make it complete inside the total price goes up.

 

[shiplee123]

Sorry trebor I've not replied to your last pm.
Bit hectic here at mo.
Yes the red westy looks nice. Hard to tell for sure by the pics alone !

 

[trebor]

I'm just concerned about staying in control with the money. I need to buy once and buy right. Shame this is the later model
http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=59139" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[shiplee123]

If u wonna buy right n buy once then this is not for u!
If your not happy it's a crossover then what's the point of starting out with a bus that doesn't tick the boxes !

 

[trebor]

The early crossover is ok with the flares and small vents n lights n discs.

 

[shiplee123]

Are u gonna look at the westy on eBay in Essex. It's up to around 5k now.
Bit of a distance for u I guess ?

 

[trebor]

That one has some nasty dents in it, how the hell would you get them out ? They look below the floor line.

 

[shiplee123]

This your sort of thing ?
Just gone on eBay
Saw it on e b app society on fb

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1971-VW-Type-2-Campervan-Just-restored-MINT-BODY-WORK-Future-Show-winner-/191181048250" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;?

 

[trebor]

Nice, but a bit too much for me !

 

[shiplee123]

No mate u got loads of cash !
Yer u have :!:

 

[trebor]

I suppose I could make a cheeky offer

 

[RICH-I-AM]

This your sort of thing ?
Just gone on eBay
Saw it on e b app society on fb

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1971-VW-Type-2-Campervan-Just-restored-MINT-BODY-WORK-Future-Show-winner-/191181048250" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;?

Id want an airfilter if I was shelling out 15 grand.

 

[Graham L]

Dont mind offering free advice if you need it mate, happy to give second opinions, I seem to do it all the time.

I would rather help someone buy the right bus in the first place rather than them jumping in and buying one they see and take a punt on, not a lot of good buses coming from the US at the moment. Thought you were after a tintop?

 

[Marriedblonde]

Where in hampshire are you? I think I might have asked before. If its southampton way there is a very good local specialist that is more than happy to offer advice and checks etc.

As for one with dents you will be amazed at what a decent body shop can hammer out. Have a look on my meeting poppy thread to give you an aide

J.

 

[Marriedblonde]

The one thats £15K on ebay - have a look at the pic of the cab floor and how its been finished...

 

[shiplee123]

Listen to graham
He knows his stuff !