Bud,
Good idea to pass on those buses that are not running. Perhaps I should puck
up a nice little 60's motor at Carlisle and rebuild it then all I will need
is the body.
Lin
On 3/24/07, Bud Osbourne <abcoz@hky.com> wrote:
>
> Linda,
> Beware of non-running old cars of any make. If you can't start and
> drive it, you will not be able to evaluate the rest of the
> mechanical/drivetrain components and could end up spending a small (or
> not so small) fortune on getting the thing up and running.
> You mention The Samba website, which is excellent. Check out LiMBO
> (Late Model Bus Owners) and some of the other VW Type 2 owners groups.
> They also have excellent websites and offer a lot of technical support.
> As I recall, you are located in the Philadelphia area. If so, you will
> not want to miss Import Carlisle, the 3rd weekend in may. There's
> always an very large selection of Brit car and VW parts available, as
> well as a large selection of vehicles for sale, from projects to fully
> restored. Shame on you for six weeks if you miss it!
> Bud Osbourne
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
> [mailto:owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net] On Behalf Of Linda Grunthaner
> Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2007 9:05 AM
> To: Bud Osbourne
> Cc: William McLeod; spridgets net
> Subject: Re: 76 Midget trade on craigslist CT
>
> 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
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