Someone suggested that i posted this here, so here we go :
I came across a 1971 volkswagen microbus, engine runs very good, no smoke, exhaust is clean, low petrol usage, original engine and last but not least, no rust at all! , not a single spot. Notice that i´m in south africe (despite my email adress), and that finding old cars without rust is not that uncommon here. So far the good news. The bad news:
Rubbers around windows and windshield totally worn, chrome on left door missing. Dumbass painted the van over in purple and mounted a mercedes star in the front (ouch!) Brake works but very hard, pump shot (is there a pump)? Gearbox shot, very hard to get in gear (or can that be caused by something else?) Parts missing inside, cardboard under dashboard gone, carpet inside completely shot due van used as storage for all kind of crap. Rubbers and t molding around windows shot or missing. No keys exept ignition key. I want to make this one into a tourist vehicle, so what can i do, any part suppliers in south africa or elsewhere, any other suggestion? I fixed cars before. As well, i found another early 70´s van in fair shape, was on blocks behind a barn. Body is rusty and dented, but all inside is original 70´s What shall i do? Strip for parts or fix up? If i strip, what parts are worth something? Thank you
Bart Bervoets