Howdy,
I am looking to find a Type 2, 73-79 to restore, (not looking to do total frame off back to original, but looking to make one look good (like new) and be able to do cross country trips
I guess Im not looking for too much now am I?
Need to find something that has a decent body (I can do new doors, skins etc but want a good starting base), and a decent motor. Don't mind rebuilding it and for reliability would do so anyways.
So that being said, I have been popping my head in here for a few months, along with samba, type2.com etc...
I have seen alot of info about generally buying a used car, but not too much specific to westys...
What should I be looking for? For example on a 4x4 toyota you look for hub replacements/damage which is BIG $$, rust on grease spigots (means they havent been lube'd properly)... etc
Is there anything to look for specifically? Anything that you would not want to have to do over in a restore?
What am I looking for as a sign that the bus is more headache then it's worth.
any info would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks
Tyson