Hi Bud,
Thanks for the tips. I am currently checking out 2 1978 buses non running
for asking prices of $1500. my mechanic is going to set me up with friends
who are into VW's. I found a great site www.thesamba.com with forums and
getting lots of help like with the Spridget list serve. Sounds like the fuel
injection of the 78 may be the ticket for my first VW. And it would be great
to find a 1 owner I may keep looking.
BTW I suppose so long as my Sprite continues to keep the garage she won't be
jealous about a VW in the driveway : )
Thanks for the support,
Linda
62 California Sprite "Pinky"
www.freewebs.com/lgrunthaner
On 3/23/07, Bud Osbourne <abcoz@hky.com> wrote:
>
> Bill,
> Not true! While the "split window buses" were really NOT recommended by
> the manufacturer for traveling at highway speeds, the "bay window"
> models featured MUCH better suspension geometry and were a vast
> improvement. The "Vanagon" models (my favorite) are VERY good on the
> highway and handle amazingly well. In crash testing, done in the 80s
> (during their production run) they held up VERY well. In fact, when in
> a head-on collision with Volvo's latest design of the era, the Vanagon
> just ATE the Volvo!
> But, then, based upon the crash-test mindset, the Spridget HAS to be one
> of the most dangerous vehicles on the road!
> So, to Linda, I would recommend either a "bay-window" VW camper
> ('68-'79), or a Vanagon camper ('80-'91). Best bet is to be patient and
> wait until a true, one-owner, low original mileage unit shows up, and
> JUMP ON IT, QUICK. No bargains to be had, here. However, if it's been
> PROPERLY MAINTAINED (like with our Spridgets, there's a lot of bad
> information/urban myths/bad repair & maintenance practices going on),
> it'll be a delight to own and drive. Excellent club support is
> available for ANY older VW. Parts for the water-cooled models (Vanagon
> "water-boxer") can be rather pricey, but, they're available.
> Bud Osbourne
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
> [mailto:owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net] On Behalf Of William McLeod
> Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 7:28 AM
> To: Linda Grunthaner; spridgets net
> Subject: Re: 76 Midget trade on craigslist CT
>
> Please remember that the bus was one of the most unsafe vehicles ever
> built! Regards, Bill
>
> Linda Grunthaner wrote:
> > Listers,
> > While shopping for a VW bus I found a Midget trade on the CT
> craigslist
> > site. http://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/car/296764862.html
> > I am looking at 2 1978 VW Buses which both are in non running
> condition. I
> > found a great site for all my tech support www.thesamba.com, and I
> figure
> > the 70's buses will be a cheap start for me but if any lister knows a
> 60's
> > or 70's bus let me know. They don't appear to be too complicated so I
> think
> > I can handle them and they have a boxer motor like my cycle so I am
> > comfortable with that. My intentions are to go camping with it and
> relive my
> > teenage dream : ) I hope you are all getting your LBC's ready for
> spring
> > work.
> > Linda
> >
> > 62 California Sprite "Pinky"
> > www.freewebs.com/lgrunthaner
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