Thanks for the correction Mike. On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 6:09 PM, Mike <[email protected]> wrote: > That 'quick google search" is totally wrong.; > > See; http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/engine_letters.php > > A US-spec '74 model year VW Bus would have a 1.8 AW 65 hp engine with dual > Solex 32PDSIT-2/ -3 one-barrel carbs. > There were no optional others, and there were no Porsche engines ever > factory-installed in VW busses. > > Mike B. > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: <[email protected]> > Sent: Friday, April 23, 2010 8:30 AM > To: "Glen Segarra" <[email protected]>; "Air-Cooled Volkswagen > Discussion List" <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [vintagvw] 1974 Bus purchase questions > >> Glen, >> A quick google search show the 74 came with either the following engine >> options (you need to look at the engine block) >> >> 1.8 L L-Jet (Engine Code begins with EC), Porsche engine >> 1.7 L D-Jet (Engine Code begins with EA) >> 2.0 L D-Jet (Engine Code begins with GA), Porsche engine >> >> For rust I would look at the front door steps on the body including the >> outer sills on the body at the same level of the front seats. The floor >> boards in both the front (in particular) and in the rear/middle of the >> bus. >> Also they generally rust around the window rubber but since the windows >> and >> you see no rust through you are good. One other place to look is at all of >> the body seams. >> >> The other area to look at is the front axle beam. They some time rust >> where >> the horizontal and vertical members meet at the very ends. >> >> Price sounds about right if it is complete (is it a Westfalia camper also >> automatics and AC are relatively rare?) you should check www.thesamba.com >> to compare. >> >> Good Luck, >> Dan >> >> On Apr 23, 2010 3:40am, Glen Segarra <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >>> Its been a long time since I was active on this list, but I still visit >>> from time to time. I am looking at a 1974 bus at a local shop. He's >>> asking $2600 for it. Its complete, and I'm told mechanically sound, all >>> the interior (aftermarket) is there. The transmission is full automatic, >>> and it has factory air which I'm told works. It needs paint (right now >>> its just about ready for primer, and all the windows are out of it. Its >>> been sanded to the metal, so you can see the areas that the body needs a >>> little bondo. I see light pitting in a few spots around the windows, but >>> no rust through. The metal on the visible panels seems solid. I have not >>> gotten under her yet, but I will tomorrow/ this weekend. >> >> >> >>> My questions are the following: >> >> >> >>> Where specifically should I check for rust? >> >> >> >>> Is the price fair for that year? >> >> >> >>> What is the correct engine for this bus? >> >> >> >>> Any other buying advice for me?- I've never owned a bus, It seems like a >>> nice vehicle to take the girls to the beach in or to take 'em tent >>> camping. >> >>> Erin, d'you want to weigh in on this one? >> >> >> >>> This will be a recreational driver for me and the kids. I can just swing >>> purchasing it, and I am comfortable doing paint and interior work, I'm >>> not comfortable with mechanical stuff. Apparently I'm not as meticulous >>> as I think, and I'm not about to get stuck with the kids on the way to >>> the mountains in NC... (single dad, two girls). >> >> >> >>> If there's anyone in the NC area that wants to take a run to Rocky mount >>> with me.... I can buy lunch... ;) >> >>> Glen >> >>> [email protected] >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>> _______________________________________________ >> >>> vintagvw site list >> >>> [email protected] >> >>> http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw >> >> _______________________________________________ >> vintagvw site list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw > > _______________________________________________ > vintagvw site list > [email protected] > http://lists.sjsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/vintagvw >
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