1978 VW Bus: Mechanically Sound Eyesore

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8:23a, 7/25/16

AG

I procreated on purpose for some reason and now have no time to finish out my lovely project from the last ~7ish years. This could be a dream for someone that wants to get into, or already is into basic mechanics and has the willingness that I didn't to actually make it look nice. I spent all my money/time on engine and drivetrain becuse I thought the outside looked hilarious.

Best offers will be accepted, rebuked and/or reposted for laughs accordingly. I just hope she can find a loving home that's part hippy, a little redneck.

Craigslist ad to share: http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/5682378893.html

Feel free to mention Texags in reply and I'll respond in memes only.

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8:50a, 7/25/16

AG

Yours probably wasn't the first kid conceived in that van.

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11:42a, 7/25/16

AG

Your Craigslist posting is gold. Blue parachute for you!

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In reply to Aggiemike96 • 11:27p, 7/26/16

AG

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Your Craigslist posting is gold. Blue parachute for you!

This!

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8:49a, 7/27/16

AG

I saw your bus on Craigslist the first day you posted it and was wondering if you were a TexAgger. I've been keeping an eye on the Classifieds board and low & behold, you are here.

I recently sold my '79 Westie (terrible mistake) and I'm in the market for a new bus. The issue I have is that I may very well be unemployed in a few weeks.......lay-offs are currently in the works and I'm not sure of my status.

Whatever the outcome may be, I'll ping you. I dig your bus........would love to give her a new home.

Thanks.

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3:06p, 7/27/16

AG

It's cool. I wish I knew the first thing about auto repair. I respect a guy who doesn't take himself too seriously. Great work!

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3:50p, 7/27/16

AG

I'd put it on www.thesamba.com if not already. Bunch of VW folks there.

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5:09p, 7/27/16

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Thanks for the free bumps, Ags. Appreciate the kind words in the midst of a constant internal struggle to pull it down.

Deadhead - let me know, no rush as it's a niche offering that is going to be slow to move. Have tire kickers from California but only a few serious inquiries thus far. More than happy to let it go to an Ag and a previous owner at that. If this were a Westy, I don't think I'd even sell.

Put it up on Samba same time I re-listed it on CL to see what kind of net that casts. I'm fairly active over there for technical readups, and I know it will eventually find a home there...so I was stalling on posting there.

Funny story on not being the first to make busbabies, I dug this thing out from behind a friend's father in law's auto shop and he used it purely to curl up in the back, read books, and smoke weed. He had a 69 right behind it that I really wanted, as well as a late 50's tbird that he absolutely would not part with. If I end up keeping this bus, I'm going to find a parts 60's and weld the front fascia to it for the patented "V" look.

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In reply to yeahtoast • 6:39p, 8/3/16

AG

Toast,

I got the axe this morning......looks like I'm gonna have to take a pass on your bus.

I'll keep lurking around here to see how things progress for you. Good luck !!

Thanks.

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In reply to deadhead aggie • 3:45p, 8/4/16

AG

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Toast,

I got the axe this morning......looks like I'm gonna have to take a pass on your bus.

I'll keep lurking around here to see how things progress for you. Good luck !!

Thanks.

Sad to hear that, hope it turns back up for you soon!