WANTED EARLY BAY

[m.dedhar]

Hi, we're new on here (and to the whole VW scene really!), but are looking for an early bay. We need a solid body/chassis, as we can't do any welding, but not too worried about engine or interior. Paintwork doesn't have to be show condition, just not too bad.

Budget of between 5-8k depending on condition and work needed.

We're in Essex, so any thing in or around East Anglia would be fantastic! But we're willing to travel for the right van.

 

[slammedresto]

a mates just had this in from the US, got more pics if needed

7500ish as is, 8500ish ready for mot, new whitewall tyres , serviced etc etc

 

[bluecab]

Iv got a 72 for £4,500 running starts on the key, solid underneath, needs front floor and battery tray welding for the mot and a bit of tlc! inside is empty so ready to put your own stamp on it, can supply rock n roll bed etc.

 

[Bwuttonmoon]

hi welcome. This isnt my bus but a bargain I think... RHD westy on the road for under 5k !

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[Fruitpiece]

Please see below some buses within your price range. Please see the website for more details.

Thanks,
07818856750

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[scott wilson]

good luck with your search

 

[m.dedhar]

Cheers for all the replies. Some people have pm's. Thanks for all the advice, we understand that we'd have to pay more for better van, thats why we're ideally looking for one that we can do some work on ourselves. We're taking all the advice on board though, maybe an import would be best and easiest, we're definitely open to that option. Thanks.

 

[PetrolHead]

FWIW - Best advice I can give is:

Take someone with you who 'knows' vans when you go to look at any van.
Try not to let your heart rule your head, or it will end in tears.
If it 'just dosen't feel right', walk away, there are plenty more vans about.

I ignored all the above when I bought my first latebay [sorry] van 15 years ago, and got my fingers very burnt and learnt the hard way

If you can, join a local VW club and take the chance to look at their vans and talk to them about them.

Good luck with your search

 

[Graham L]

Hi

Got a number of buses due in that fit what you are looking for, drop me a PM or email and I'll send you further details,

 

[m.dedhar]

Hi guys,

Again thanks for all the advice we really appreciate it!
Some more of you have pm's.
We are travelling around next week to some places having a look so hopefully we will get lucky.

We are still looking so any more for offer are mich appreciated (basically a shameless bump)

Cheers

 

[crewcab]

i'd of bought that '68 from Fruitpice, nice looker and nice price, i have some on here somewhere, also have a '69 westy coming, mail me for more info

 

[m.dedhar]

Hi,

Thanks for all the advice and the campers you've let us know about. We've now found one and bought it, so are looking forward to having some trips away in it now!

Cheers,

Maddie and Andy

 

[r73]

Well done on the purchase!!!

I, however am still looking!

early bay - must be solid - ideally disc brakes - imports ok

Let me know what you have - many thanks Rob