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Your marque experts: Ken Cservenka & Richard Copping

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First published in December 2005, reprinted in May 2007, June 2008 & February 2010 by Veloce Publishing Limited, Veloce House, Parkway Farm Business Park, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3AR, England. Fax 01305 250479/e-mail info@veloce.co.uk/web www.veloce.co.uk or www.velocebooks.comISBN 978-1-845840-22-8/UPC 636847-04022-2© Ken Cservenka & Richard Copping and Veloce Publishing 2005, 2007 & 2008. All rights reserved. With the exception of quoting brief passages for the purpose of review, no part of this publication may be recorded, reproduced or transmitted by any means, including photocopying, without the written permission of Veloce Publishing Ltd. Throughout this book logos, model names and designations, etc, have been used for the purposes of identification, illustration and decoration. Such names are the property of the trademark holder as this is not an official publication.Readers with ideas for automotive books, or books on other transport or related hobby subjects, are invited to write to the editorial director of Veloce Publishing at the above address.British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data – A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. Typesetting, design and page make-up all by Veloce Publishing Ltd on Apple Mac.Printed in India by Imprint Digital.

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Contents

Introduction - the purpose of this book .................3

1 Is it the vehicle for you? - marriage guidance ..........................5

2 Cost considerations - affordable, or a money pit? .............7

3 Living with a Bus - will you get along together? ............9

4 Relative values - which model for you? ....................11

5 Before you view - be well informed ...........................15

6 Inspection equipment - these items will really help .............18

7 Fifteen minute evaluation - walk away or stay? .......................19

8 Key points - where to look for problems ...........22

9 Serious evaluation - 60 minutes for years of enjoyment ..........................................23

10 Auctions - sold! Another way to buy yourdream ................................................45

11 Paperwork - correct documentation is essential! ...........................................47

12 What’s it worth to you? - be realistic, head over heart! .........49

13 Do you really want to restore? - it’ll take longer and cost more than you think ... ........................................50

14 Paint faults - a bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles ... .....................52

15 Lack of use problems - just like their owners, Buses need exercise! ............................................54

16 The community - key people, organisations and companies in the world of the Bus .....56

17 Vital statistics - essential data at your fingertips .....60

Index .............................................. 64

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First, let’s get the workhorse models out of the way. Unless you’re buying a Pickup or a Panelvan to do a serious job of work for your business, which in the case of the Splittie or Bay seems highly unlikely for reasons of age, they are not something most would opt to live with as either a daily or regular use vehicle. In Wedge form we could imagine a jobbing builder paying a small sum to buy a mid-1980s Pickup runner with a six month life expectancy, but we doubt very much if he will be reading this guide. No, if you’re contemplating an Ambulance, a Disaster Support Vehicle, or plain Panelvan, you are seriously into the show, or specialist scene and we’d expect you to be living with another vehicle on a daily basis.

Few would seriously consider any Splittie a practical mode of daily transport, while Buses produced in the 1950s tend to fall strictly into the ‘for show purposes only’ category. A 1960s Microbus Deluxe (known by enthusiasts as a Samba) the forerunner of the people carriers of today, might offer a limited degree of practicality, but its age and high value suggest that it would be much better kept locked away in its own purpose-built garage, only to surface on balmy summer days. The same applies to the slightly more basic Microbus and the dual-purpose delivery van/people carrier, the Kombi. All Splitties, other than those manufactured in the final year of production (1967 model year), featured less than practical six-volt electrics and, until the mid-1960s, were powered by a 34bhp, 1200 engine.

The Bay was launched in the summer of 1967 (1968 model year) and represented a major leap forward; so much so, in fact, that it might still be compatible with many aspects of modern motoring. If a leisurely pace is acceptable (a hallmark of all 1600 engine models) drivers of Bays could use their vehicles on a daily basis, particularly if there is no great wish to show the product in a Concours line-up. Although values are definitely on the up, some might still consider all-year round usage of a Bay acceptable. However, the acres of bare painted metal at the vehicle’s front (think stone-chips) and the lack of built in anti-rust treatment, inevitably mean a constant battle to keep the bodywork up to scratch if the Bus is driven throughout the winter months in the UK. When you consider the cost of a brand new Bus, though, and the inevitable spiral of depreciation, the thought of spending money each year to keep a Bay up to scratch sounds

3 Living with a Bus– will you get along together?

Plenty of room in this Splittie delivery van, but for what practical purpose to today’s owner?

All camper conversions are ideal for leisurely weekends away.

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Check all points indicated. 1. Chassis and outriggers. 2. Torsion bars and uprights, Splitties and Bays. 3. Steering components. 4. Driveshaft joints and gaiters, reduction box housing on Splitties. 5. Shock absorbers, all models, coil springs, Wedges. 6. Engine oil leaks. 7. Battery tray, most models.

8 Key points– where to look for problems

All models are vulnerable around the cab step area. Look for rust on door bottoms, rust following outline of the rear wheelarches and seams on Wedges. Check window seals, wheels, tyres and around the petrol filler (on Wedges). Look at the right rear quarter-panel for evidence of corrosion due to battery acid. Campers – check for ‘tatty’ fabric on roof bellows.

Stone chip damage on all models, particularly Splitties and Bays. Rust around Bay headlamps and under the

windscreen, as well as the horizontal panel behind the bumper on Wedges. Check under the front of Wedges for the spare wheel.

Check the engine lid hinges on post-1955 Splitties and all Bays. 1973 model Bays and later, including Wedges – check for rusting seams on fixed rear valance. Check for rotten exhausts and heat exchangers on all air-cooled models.

Check the engine for the presence of tinware, hoses, rubber seals and ancillaries. Pay particular attention to the condition of the foam seal on all post-1973 Bay engines. Examine the engine and its surroundings for evidence of excessive amounts of sprayed oil. Pay particular attention to engine wiring. Check that the installed engine is correct for the model.

Check head-linings and seats for stains and tears, plus rubber cab mats for wear. Check under carpets for damp, and carefully examine Camper interiors. The battery on petrol Wedges ‘lives’ under the front seats.

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Auction pros & consPros: Prices will usually be lower than those of dealers or private sellers and you might grab a bargain. Auctioneers have usually established clear title with the seller. At the venue you can usually examine documentation relating to the vehicle.

Cons: You have to rely on a sketchy catalogue description of condition and history. The opportunity to inspect is limited, and you cannot drive the Bus. Such vehicles are often a little below par and may require some work. It’s easy to overbid. There will usually be a buyer’s premium in addition to the auction hammer price.

Which auction?Auctions by established auctioneers are advertised in car magazines and on the auction houses’ websites. A catalogue or a simple printed list of the lots for auction might only be available a day or two ahead, though often lots are listed and pictured on auctioneers’ websites much earlier. Contact the auction company to ask if previous auction selling prices are available, as this is useful information (details of past sales are often available on websites).

Catalogue, entry fee and payment detailsWhen you purchase the catalogue of the vehicles in the auction, it often acts as a ticket allowing two people to attend the viewing days and the auction. Catalogue details tend to be comparatively brief, but will include information such as ‘one owner from new, low mileage, full service history’, etc. It will also usually show a guide price to give you some idea of what to expect to pay and will tell you what is charged as a ‘Buyer’s premium’. The catalogue will also contain details of acceptable forms of payment. At the fall of the hammer an immediate deposit is usually required, the balance payable within 24 hours. If the plan is to pay by cash there may be a cash limit. Some auctions will accept payment by debit card. Sometimes credit or charge cards are acceptable, but will often incur an extra charge. A bank draft or bank transfer will have to be arranged in advance with your own bank as well as with the auction house. No vehicle will be released before all payments are cleared. If delays occur in payment then storage costs can accrue.

Buyer’s premiumA buyer’s premium will be added to the hammer price: don’t forget this in your calculations. It is not usual for there to be a further state tax or local tax on the purchase price and/or on the buyer’s premium.

ViewingIn some instances it’s possible to view on the day, or days before, as well as in the hours prior to the auction. There are auction officials available who are willing to help out by opening engine and luggage compartments and to allow you to inspect

10 Auctions– sold! Another way to buy your dream

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The biggest cost involved in any restoration project put into the hands of professionals, is not the parts you’ll need, or the materials involved, but labour. Such restorations don’t come cheap, while there are three other issues to consider when dealing with the trade.

First, make it abundantly clear what you want doing. It’s no use simply indicating that the Bus needs to be restored. For example, are all replacement panels to be new old-stock, or at least correct for the year? Is a re-spray to be a bare metal one? Should all window glass be removed prior to painting? The list is endless if you are going to be fair to the professionals and, in turn, if they are to give you the result required.

Secondly, make sure that not only is a detailed estimate involved, but also that it is more or less binding. There are too many stories of a person quoted one figure only to be presented with an invoice for a far larger one!

Thirdly, check that the company you are dealing with has a good reputation. There have been quite well known names in years gone by whose work has later been shown to be disappointing, at best. You don’t want to be faced with the prospect of having a Bus restored for a second time.

Restoring a Bus yourself requires a number of skills, which if you already have them is marvellous, but acquiring the same might not be an overnight process. Can you weld; can you prepare and spray a vehicle as big as a Bus yourself; can you rebuild an engine; and have you got the equipment? Of course, you might elect to oversee a project but have you sufficient friends with the expertise to accomplish all you require? Above all, have your contacts got time to do the jobs you want according to the schedule you set.

Be prepared for a top-notch professional to put you on a lengthy waiting list or, if tackling a restoration yourself, expect things to go wrong and set aside extra time to complete the task. We can think of people who have taken over two years to restore what wasn’t an absolute basket case, and of at least one other who pushed things through in well under a year ... at the cost of his marriage.

Some go for a rolling restoration (not a good idea if Concours is the goal), while all year usage with panels in primer will cause deterioration, especially if there is salt about. The biggest danger of all with either rolling restorations or hobby-based projects, is one of loss of interest, as either the project drags out, or the icy garage becomes more inhospitable! How many Buses do you see advertised as ‘unfinished projects’? Part-finished Buses inevitably spell financial loss, while many can be quite difficult to move on.

13 Do you really want to restore?– it’ll take longer and cost more than you think ...

In need of complete restoration, involving expensive front panel, replacement, doors, new window rubbers all round, and a first class paint job! Probably worth doing because of age and general desirability.

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AuctioneersBarrett-Jackson – www.barrett-jackson.comBonhams – www.bonhams.comBritish Car Auctions (BCA) – www.bca-europe.com/www.british-car-auctions.co.ukCheffins – www.cheffins.co.ukChristies – www.christies.comCoys – www.coys.co.ukeBay – www.ebay.comH&H – www.classic-auctions.co.ukRM – www.rmauctions.comShannons – www.shannons.com.auSilver – www.silverauctions.com

Clubs across the worldCanadaClub international de camping-car WestfaliaPO Box 47101, Sillery (Quebec), G1S 4X1. Website: www.westfalia.qc.ca

GermanyVW-Bus-Club KoblenzManfred Klee, Erlenweg 11, D – 56323 WaldeschTel: +49 (0) 2628/2428. Fax: +49 (0) 2628/987787. E-mail: mm.klee@vwbc.de. Website: www.vwbc.de

Bulli KarteiBulliKartei is the worldwide club for all friends of the Splittie 1950–1967. Membership is not restricted to ownership: to be interested and to like these vehicles is enough to become a BulliKartei member! H. Joachim Brauer, President, Seveckenhof 2, D-58455 Witten (Heven), Germany.

16 The community– key people, organisations and companies in the world of the Bus

Website: www.bullikartei.de E-mail: mail@bullikartei.de

Japan VW owners club KdF of JapanAtsushi Nobusawa. ‘66 Westy owner in Japan, E-mail: 3s@kakaa.or.jp

Switzerland Westfalia-Interessengemeinschaft Schweiz.Established in 1988 we currently have 36 members (1999). Most members drive a Joker Typ1 or 2, some on the VW-LT-base. The oldest one dates from 1976. E-mail: hr@trosoft.ch

UKCornwall Volkswagen Owners ClubCornwall, UK.Website: www.cvwoc.co.uk

Volkswagen Owners Club (Great Britain)The oldest VW club in Britain. While some members join to find out more about later water-cooled models, both Buses and Beetles play an important part in the club’s make-up.PO Box 7, Burntwood, Staffs. WS7 2SB. Tel 01952 242167.Website: www.vwocgb.com

Club 80-90Web-based club for owners of WedgesE-mail: andy@club80-90.co.uk. Website: www.club80-90.co.uk

VW Camping Club (GB)Peter Philips, 101 Lodge Road, Long

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Stateside Tuning Engine machining and tuning specialists. Tel: 01608 812438 (Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucester)

Wolfsburg WestWebsite: www.wolfsburgwest.com

BooksThe Volkswagen Bus Book– Malcolm Bobbitt, Veloce, 2007.

VW Bus – 40 years of Splitties, Bays and Wedges – Richard Copping, Veloce, 2006. History and marketing – including Campers – unique brochure style.

VW Transporter and Microbus Specification Guide 1950–1967 – David Eccles, Crowood Press, 2002.

VW Transporter and Microbus Specification Guide 1967–979 – Alexander Prinz & Vince Molenarar, Crowood, 2005. History, detailed specification year-by-year, specials.

VW Camper – The Inside Story 1952-2005 – David Eccles, Crowood Press, 2005. 40 different camper conversions, range of models and interiors.

Volkswagen Transporter – Jonathan Harvey, Haynes, 2008

Volkswagen Transporter The Legendary Type 2, 1950–982 – Laurence Meredith, Crowood, 2005.

Splittie, Bay and air-cooled Wedge.Original VW Bus – Laurence Meredith, Bay View Books, 1997. (Out of print)Restoration guide to all Splitties and Bays, excluding Campers.

Volkswagen Transporter 1950–1990 – Richard Copping & Ken Cservenka, Nostalgia Road, 2005. Potted history including Campers, range explained.

VW Transporter/Bus 1949-1967 – Walter Zeichner, Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 1989. Illustrated history.

VW-Campingwagen 1951-1991 – Michael Steinke, Schrader Verlag, 2003.German text – Campers.

Volkswagen Model History – Joachim Kuch, Haynes Publishing, 1999.All boxer engine VWs. Splittie, Bay and Wedge (including water-cooled).

Volkswagen Bus Camper Van Performance Portfolio, 1954–1967, Brookland BooksVolkswagen Bus Camper Van Performance Portfolio, 1968–1979, Brookland BooksVolkswagen Bus Camper Van Performance Portfolio, 1979–1991, Brookland Books.Three volumes of reprints of contemporary reviews from around the world.

Volkswagen Transporter – The First 60 Years – Richard Copping with Brian Screaton, Haynes, 2009

VW Camper and Microbus – Richard Copping, Shire Library, 2009

Owners Workshop Manuals, Haynes.A series of Bus workshops manuals published by Haynes. Invaluable to the home mechanic.Robert Bentley Manuals, USA.Reprints of factory manuals.

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STOP!Don’t buy a VW Bus without buying this book

FIRST!

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Ken Cservenka’s and Richard Copping’s years of real ownership experience, learn how to spot a bad Bus quickly, and how to assess a promising Bus like a professional. Get the right bus at the

right price!Packed with good advice – from running costs, through

paperwork, vital statistics, valuation and the VW Bus community, to will a Bus fit in your garage and with your lifestyle? – this is THE COMPLETE GUIDE to choosing,

assessing and buying the VW Bus of your dreams.

Models covered 1950 to 1990 –First generation Bus 1950-1967 ‘Splittie’ all models.

Second generation Bus 1967-1979 ‘Bay Window’ all models.Third generation Bus 1979-1990 T3 ‘Wedge’ all models.

(‘Bus’ is the generic name for all VW Transporter/Type 2 models.)

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The Essential Buyer’s GuideVOLKSWAGEN

BUS

Your marque experts:Ken Cservenka & Richard Copping

“You’ll find a chapter on living with these vehicles, a checklist of what to do before you start viewing, plus detailed step-by-step guides of exactly what to look for when examining any

derivative. For such a compact book, the level of detail is very impressive” – Classic Car Mart

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