[tcb] Re: What's it worth?
- From: Julie <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:44:09 -0600
I did cringe when I saw it in the grass.
When I asked about trying to get it running or inflate the tires so I could get
a better look underneath it became strained. His yes seemed to turn to no and
then back to yes if he had the cash in his hand or it would go back to him
saying that he wants to keep it and restore it, but he will never do it and he
wants it to go to a loving home blah blah blah total waste of time.
If the body and interior were close to perfect, I could contemplate dealing
with unknown mechanical problems or if it could be test driven to determine
that the engine, tranny, brakes,... are in working order I could handle doing
the beautifying work. But unknown mechanical condition plus rust to address
better translate to a free Bus. Don't doubt, you can get free ones.
On Jan 24, 2011, at 11:25 PM, kelly dosch <kellydosch@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> The first thing I look for in a vehicle that has been sitting is where it
> has been sitting. A dry garage would be ideal. Sitting on pavement is OK.
> Sitting on grass? I walk away. Every time the ground gets wet, the moisture
> evaporates and rises right up a bus's skirt and gives it cancer in all of
> it's tender business.
> It doesn't matter how many miles they say are on the engine. You won't know
> anything about it until it starts. They could have rebuilt it and driven it
> without oil or engine compartment seals and burnt the crap out of it.
> I really hate to be a cynic, but until I hear it purring I assume the
> worst.
>
> --- On Mon, 1/24/11, Julie <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> From: Julie <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [tcb] What's it worth?
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Monday, January 24, 2011, 3:29 PM
>
> I came upon an orange '73 Bay Weekender (non pop top camper). It has been
> sitting outside parked for four years. Engine supposedly only has 8000 miles
> on it. Has dual carbs that need to be rebuilt. Needs new tires. It isn't a
> rusty mess but needs TLC in the windshield area and the rear window needs a
> new seal. Holes in floor near door frame (the usual place). Rust hue on roof
> and bumpers but not real evil bumpy rust. A couple of very small dents in one
> panel, other than that it is a straight Bus. Needs attention around one rear
> tail light, it looks like it is glued in place. Inside stuff is all there but
> wood headliner is drooping and small stuff like cracked closet door handle,
> no big problems.
>
> Of course who knows how it would do on a compression test. And being that it
> has been sitting for four years, I wouldn't be surprised if it needs things
> like new brakes and shocks.
>
> I always hear those magic tails of people finding a Bus that has been sitting
> and in a few minutes of fiddling poof like magic it is back on the road. But
> that is not how it works out for me.
>
> I don't really want or need this Bus, just wondering if it would be a good
> deal for somebody.
>
> Julie
>
>
>
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