[tcb] Re: What's it worth?
- From: kelly dosch <kellydosch@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:23:52 -0800 (PST)
In that case I would try to estimate what I could get for it if I had to part
it out and pay not a dime more. At that price it might be worth the gamble.
It depends on where you are financially. If you have a hard time coming up
with 7 grand for a good bus that is ready to roll, you could buy something like
this. It will take time and may finally wind up costing you 10 grand in the
end, but it would be no different than buying a new car on credit. It will cost
more but at least this way you won't have borrowed from a bank so you won't
have loan bills knocking on your door every month. You can just fix it part by
part at your leisure.
But I strongly suggest you look around in Arizona or someplace far from salt,
water, and saltwater for something rust free first. $500 to have it shipped to
you might be a drop in the bucket compared to rust repair on a local bus.
Try Ebay. Look for low rust bus's. If you find a good runner 300 miles away
you can get a cheap bus ticket to go pick it up. Get AAA premium emergency road
service before you leave. If it breaks down, the premium plan will tow you
hundreds of miles home and it is cheap. I actually did this. I broke down and
had to use it and it all worked out fine.
I broke down half way back from Broken Arrow, OK and they towed me all the
way home, no charge.
So really, look in arid states for low rust bus's, take a Greyhound to pick
it up or have ebay deliver it for $600.
Do the math. Totally worth it!
--- On Tue, 1/25/11, Julie <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
From: Julie <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [tcb] Re: What's it worth?
To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2011, 1:44 AM
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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