Looking for a Baywindow (found)
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2017 7:00 am
Hi All,
Recently joined the forum and have been lurking for a while.
I am based in Johannesburg and am looking for a Baywindow. I dont know much about them but plan it to be a family project with my two daughters who have been bugging me for years to do one with them.
Ultimately I would like a 1972 (as its the year I was born) but have had no luck finding one yet.
I have come across a all white 1979 2.0 ltr in not so great condition but it starts and runs. I know its not really a big collectors option but thats not really why im interested in it. Interior is still all original with some minor tears/holes in the vinyl, roof lining needs to be replaced and there is minor surface rust in the usual places. It needs lots of cleaning up. I am considering making an offer but would like to know the following first please:
- What would it cost to rebuild the motor and gearbox?
- Is there anything I should check before making an offer
- I know its hard to say without seeing the bus but what sort of price do these go for?
- does anyone know of any for sale for someone, with a R40k budget for the purchase?
Some people maybe horrified but this would be the look i would go for (although this is a low light):
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/73 ... 57c3bf.jpg
Perhaps if I am successful in finding one, I could do a build thread on this forum if there is any interest.
Any advice or assistance will be appreciated.
Thank you
Recently joined the forum and have been lurking for a while.
I am based in Johannesburg and am looking for a Baywindow. I dont know much about them but plan it to be a family project with my two daughters who have been bugging me for years to do one with them.
Ultimately I would like a 1972 (as its the year I was born) but have had no luck finding one yet.
I have come across a all white 1979 2.0 ltr in not so great condition but it starts and runs. I know its not really a big collectors option but thats not really why im interested in it. Interior is still all original with some minor tears/holes in the vinyl, roof lining needs to be replaced and there is minor surface rust in the usual places. It needs lots of cleaning up. I am considering making an offer but would like to know the following first please:
- What would it cost to rebuild the motor and gearbox?
- Is there anything I should check before making an offer
- I know its hard to say without seeing the bus but what sort of price do these go for?
- does anyone know of any for sale for someone, with a R40k budget for the purchase?
Some people maybe horrified but this would be the look i would go for (although this is a low light):
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/73 ... 57c3bf.jpg
Perhaps if I am successful in finding one, I could do a build thread on this forum if there is any interest.
Any advice or assistance will be appreciated.
Thank you