Meet Morrison...1985 Westfalia

[Sylvester]

Hey Ryno, got some more pictures to post of the 76?

[Ryno]

Back from 10 days in Montana and Colorado, and back at the bus. I had it running before I left, it seems the seal behind the clutch is leaking pretty bad. The engine seems to run ok with a few exhaust leaks.

I think I will begin to pull the engine and start to make a list of needs. Doing some more cleaning today and pulled all of the curtains and cushion covers to wash them. It has to start smelling better soon. Will post some pics when I can, this baby is ruff-ruff.

When I did the 72, I only had to worry about my dogs running off. Trying to work around a 9 month olds schedule, that's a different story.

Crazy thing is, there may be another 72 in my future as well. Whoever said it in my for sale thread was right, these things have a way of finding you.

[Ryno]

Well, we now have two buses again. Scored this 72 Kombi from the original owner. Good thing too, that 76 is wasted but full of good parts. Speak up if you need something.

This 72 is a keeper though, very nice bus.

Probably be putting up some ads for parts from the 76 westy over the next few days.

[yondermtn]

Very nice!

I might be interested in the following from the '76 depending on condition.

Passenger Door
Rear Hatch
the folding portion of upper bunk

I'll have to think if I need anything else. How is the carpet?

heck, I'd like the whole thing, but the wife probably wouldn't approve;)

[Ryno]

Passenger door and rear hatch are in usable condition. No through rust as far as I can tell. The carpet is icky though. Maybe you can wander up this way to take a look?....I don't see this bus being here much longer, I plan on removing whatever can be used though.

[yondermtn]

Yes, I'd like to come take a look. I'm pretty busy this week as we have a 9/15 deadline to meet.
Sunday the 16th would be best for me.

I'd like to look at both front doors and the rear hatch. Maybe some odds and ends.
My doors are repairable, but if your doors are cleaner I think that would save me a lot of bodywork. My hatch has some moderate rust under the window seal so again, if yours is better that would save some bodywork there too.

Let me know if Sunday would work.

[Ryno]

Should work for me. I will PM you my cell number.

[Hippie]

You two did good work, I could see you guys rehabilitating buses as a sideline. Were you able to turn a profit? That seems to be the problem with resto work, you don't seem to get out what you put in...not to mention the time.

With a few exceptions, that's true. Depends on the collectible value of the car and how good of condition you find it. There are guys that make a decent living "flipping" cars like houses...Rare muscle cars and classic Mercedes are a good bet...but for VW you may need to find a rich boomer who wants that '60 splitty you got a deal on in the back country of Arizona with no hidden rust...or like that.

So...are you getting another Bus? =D>

[Ryno]

So...are you getting another Bus? =D>

Yep. When they jump in your lap and look you in the eye, it's hard to say no.

[Hippie]

Yep. When they jump in your lap and look you in the eye, it's hard to say no.

Right on. Me, I wish for a Beetle again someday. Right now I'm thoroughly enjoying everyone else feeding and caring for them.

[Sylvester]

Well, we now have two buses again. Scored this 72 Kombi from the original owner. Good thing too, that 76 is wasted but full of good parts. Speak up if you need something.

This 72 is a keeper though, very nice bus.

Probably be putting up some ads for parts from the 76 westy over the next few days.

How about the hubcaps? I still paint them.

[Ryno]

Well, we now have two buses again. Scored this 72 Kombi from the original owner. Good thing too, that 76 is wasted but full of good parts. Speak up if you need something.

This 72 is a keeper though, very nice bus.

Probably be putting up some ads for parts from the 76 westy over the next few days.

How about the hubcaps? I still paint them.

A local guy wants them, but if he doesn't take them, you're in bud.

[Ryno]

Yes, I'd like to come take a look. I'm pretty busy this week as we have a 9/15 deadline to meet.
Sunday the 16th would be best for me.

I'd like to look at both front doors and the rear hatch. Maybe some odds and ends.
My doors are repairable, but if your doors are cleaner I think that would save me a lot of bodywork. My hatch has some moderate rust under the window seal so again, if yours is better that would save some bodywork there too.

Let me know if Sunday would work.

Well, Yonder made it up to the RynoRanch yesterday and took some good bits off of old yella. I was happy to see some of the parts get put to use.

It's always a pleasure to meet people in person!...Cheers to you Chris!

[yondermtn]

Pleasure to meet you, too. I'm glad I could source the parts locally.
And thanks for those eggs, they are delicious

I can't wait to see that beautiful '72 of yours up and running.

We hit the VW show in Crystal Lake on our way home. It seemed to be a good turnout compared to prior years. Here are a few pics.

[Ryno]

Ok, so I scored this 72 Kombi from the original owner, a very rust free bus for this region. I managed to get it running this morning, after the mouse nest blew out of the muffler, it fired right up. This bus had not seen the light of day since 1998, it's got some bruises,bumps and touch ups, but very original. My plan is to go through it this winter in terms of mechanicals and address a few issues, should be a wonderful project.

Here's a video I took this morning:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=yo ... Fn9I_fwXFo