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Title: I think I may be turning bay-curios!
Post by: somevwguy on May 26, 2013, 08:46:17 PM

I'm having these strange urges but I don't know what to really look for?  I'm looking at a 72 hi-top is there anything other than the normal rust to look out for (rockers, battery tray, dog legs)?

Title: Re: I think I may be turning bay-curios!
Post by: slammedbus on May 26, 2013, 08:54:46 PM

Look in behind the nose panel down low. There is a reinforcement on the inside for the bumper. Usually rot. Also behind the front tires in the wheel wells. Also the frame in front of the front beam where it Y's off. Outriggers too. And take a good long look at the torsion tubes on the back end.

Title: Re: I think I may be turning bay-curios!
Post by: 72vwtype2 on May 26, 2013, 09:59:20 PM

I am not sure if this is the same 72 high top you are looking at, but it's been on the market for a while.

http://vancouver.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1972-Volkswagen-Camper-W0QQAdIdZ428850871

I have never checked it out, so I can't comment on the rust situation.

Title: Re: I think I may be turning bay-curios!
Post by: somevwguy on May 28, 2013, 10:17:05 PM

no thats not the one, thanks for the info on what to look for

Title: Re: I think I may be turning bay-curios!
Post by: somevwguy on June 03, 2013, 01:34:11 PM

I'm bay-curios! I bought it!!!

http://cariboo.en.craigslist.ca/cto/3792262767.html

Title: Re: I think I may be turning bay-curios!
Post by: BUSDADDY on June 03, 2013, 05:36:49 PM

Well congratulations!, the pics don't show the bottom edges well but overall it's a pretty sweet looking 72 Adventurewagen, nice!

Title: Re: I think I may be turning bay-curios!
Post by: slammedbus on June 03, 2013, 09:00:33 PM

 :party1:

Title: Re: I think I may be turning bay-curios!
Post by: DarrenE on June 03, 2013, 09:29:24 PM

Quote from: 72vwtype2 on May 26, 2013, 09:59:20 PM

I am not sure if this is the same 72 high top you are looking at, but it's been on the market for a while.

http://vancouver.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1972-Volkswagen-Camper-W0QQAdIdZ428850871

I have never checked it out, so I can't comment on the rust situation.

What kind of shape is this in? I can see visible rust in the pics, but inside looks okay.

Title: Re: I think I may be turning bay-curios!
Post by: rolls and pleats on June 03, 2013, 11:13:53 PM

Looks good, but not only are you bay curios but you have a cross-over

Title: Re: I think I may be turning bay-curios!
Post by: somevwguy on June 04, 2013, 01:56:13 PM

It does have a little rust (wheel wells, rockers) but its not rotted. bought it for camping, didn't want somthing I wouldn't drive on dirt roads.  it also leaks a little oil but its nothing that can't be fixed.  at least I'll be camping this summer. 

Title: Re: I think I may be turning bay-curios!
Post by: DarrenE on June 04, 2013, 03:29:49 PM

Quote from: 72vwtype2 on May 26, 2013, 09:59:20 PM

I am not sure if this is the same 72 high top you are looking at, but it's been on the market for a while.

http://vancouver.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1972-Volkswagen-Camper-W0QQAdIdZ428850871

I have never checked it out, so I can't comment on the rust situation.

Who knows about this one?