Author Topic: WTB: 26 window supreme (Read 4750 times)

SlowRideSmoothRide · « **on:** February 27, 2011, 05:40:01 PM »

I'm looking for a 26 window supreme that needs work. Something that the work on it is fairly simple if possible. Please reply if you can help me with this in any way.

AL. · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2011, 08:27:31 PM »

I have a '49 26 window supreme for sale. It has the original 125 horse motor with three port heads and massive dual Weber 25s. The tranny is the old six speed tiptronic which might need new oil bearings. Brakes are four wheel disc cable brakes with eight piston calipers... you have to push pretty hard. It runs great and I need to sell it. I had it appraised at $25,000. bucks but it has a flat tire so I'm willing to let it go for a case of Lucky.

Jerome · « **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2011, 09:43:33 PM »

Quote from: AL. on February 27, 2011, 08:27:31 PM

I have a '49 26 window supreme for sale. It has the original 125 horse motor with three port heads and massive dual Weber 25s. The tranny is the old six speed tiptronic which might need new oil bearings. Brakes are four wheel disc cable brakes with eight piston calipers... you have to push pretty hard. It runs great and I need to sell it. I had it appraised at $25,000. bucks but it has a flat tire so I'm willing to let it go for a case of Lucky.

I thought they came with run-flats..??

BUSDADDY · « **Reply #3 on:** February 28, 2011, 07:09:49 AM »

Like this? (count the windows)

SlowRideSmoothRide · « **Reply #4 on:** February 28, 2011, 04:28:39 PM »

No, like this but in worse condition...

Trevor P · « **Reply #5 on:** February 28, 2011, 05:15:26 PM »

That's known as a 21 window deluxe or Samba.

BUSDADDY · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2011, 05:16:14 PM »

Doesn't get much worse looking than that

Before that bus got all f-UK-'d it was a 21 window deluxe

AL. · « **Reply #7 on:** February 28, 2011, 08:05:32 PM »

I saw one in Robert's Creek on the high side of the highway around Leek Rd. The guy said it was all there but needed lots of work. He said it was spoken for but hadn't received any cash yet. He said for 6 grand I could have it. My friend told me about it at the end of November and I saw it at the end of December. I haven't been by there since. Might still be there.

Jeremy · « **Reply #8 on:** March 01, 2011, 10:34:03 AM »

My Dad kept telling me about that one everytime he came down from Powell River. Last trip down he said it was gone.

SlowRideSmoothRide · « **Reply #9 on:** March 01, 2011, 04:27:55 PM »

yea, i talked to that guy about it. and thanks, i thought they were 26 window, not 21. But Im looking for something in the 1,500$ area.

johnny main · « **Reply #10 on:** March 01, 2011, 04:54:12 PM »

here ya go there asking 1500usd for this on samba

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1086405

those 21-23 windows rarely go less than about 15k

karmann57 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 01, 2011, 04:57:50 PM »

Quote from: SlowRideSmoothRide on March 01, 2011, 04:27:55 PM

But Im looking for something in the 1,500$ area.

SlowRideSmoothRide · « **Reply #12 on:** March 01, 2011, 05:58:53 PM »

That was a crappy sunroof mechanism....

Geoff · « **Reply #13 on:** March 01, 2011, 06:46:28 PM »

yes it was a crappy sunroof but thats what you get for $1500 when looking for a 21 or 23 window. What your looking for is the one of the most sought after VWs and your lucky if you can find a basket case for under $6000

Jodasa · « **Reply #14 on:** March 01, 2011, 08:08:34 PM »

beetlemandan · « **Reply #15 on:** March 01, 2011, 08:21:34 PM »

Quote from: johnny main on March 01, 2011, 04:54:12 PM

here ya go there asking 1500usd for this on samba

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1086405

those 21-23 windows rarely go less than about 15k

hahaahahaha!

SlowRideSmoothRide · « **Reply #16 on:** March 01, 2011, 09:48:46 PM »

Well, Thats surprising, my old man was saying he saw one for 1500 that was in okay-ish shape. I guess i'll just have to look out for a regular van and cut some holes in it

But seriously i guess im just going to have to go with a regular van.

johnny main · « **Reply #17 on:** March 01, 2011, 09:53:03 PM »

yeah caravan and i mean dodge caravan

SlowRideSmoothRide · « **Reply #18 on:** March 01, 2011, 10:02:22 PM »

Maybe A bay window bus. Once again I want one that needs work to be done. Not nescessarily because I cant afford A nice one (which I cant) but my whole love with vw's is working on them.

Jodasa · « **Reply #19 on:** March 01, 2011, 10:37:40 PM »

Quote from: SlowRideSmoothRide on March 01, 2011, 10:02:22 PM

but my whole love with vw's is working on them.

Then you should fit in perfect around here. There is always lots of love.

Alp · « **Reply #20 on:** March 02, 2011, 02:12:23 PM »

there has to be some bull shit going on here. If you say you love working on VW's how can you be so clued out to what one is? 26 windows instead of 23 or 21, 1500 for a van versus what is the true selling prices.....sounds like a wee bit of tom foolery going on here.....

SlowRideSmoothRide · « **Reply #21 on:** March 02, 2011, 04:14:50 PM »

I'm 14, I've had 2 beetles, and now im looking at getting a third, I have worked on my dads bus but that is it. I know barley anything about buses and i want to get one and learn.

DarrenE · « **Reply #22 on:** March 02, 2011, 04:19:21 PM »

Quote from: SlowRideSmoothRide on March 02, 2011, 04:14:50 PM

I'm 14, I've had 2 beetles, and now im looking at getting a third, I have worked on my dads bus but that is it. I know barley anything about buses and i want to get one and learn.

There's nothin' wrong with that! Good luck with your search!

Geoff · « **Reply #23 on:** March 02, 2011, 05:02:49 PM »

This is why introductions are important! If everyone knew your age and your skill level they would go a little easier on you. Now that everyone knows what's up I'm sure you will see nothing but help from everyone here on the ASF!

Welcome and enjoy the vw scene!

Alp · « **Reply #24 on:** March 02, 2011, 06:13:24 PM »

okay that explains why the odd questions. Yes an intro does a lot when searching for something.

silas · « **Reply #25 on:** March 02, 2011, 10:35:05 PM »

well now that that's all sorted out...

avi, check this out...

http://www.vvwc.ca/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=7652

unfortunately the seller is in nanaimo so that's an expensive ferry ride...but a deal might make it worth it. he wants to sell as a package (beetle, bus, 1776 motor) but seems like he could be talked into selling seperately.

there is a possibilty that there is a bus just waiting to be found on the sunshine coast...so start putting the word out locally (posters, word of mouth, ask around at your local garages, etc). but most likely it'll be a ferry ride to the mainland to find one. it might be an even longer shot but there are deals to be had across the border in washington too (hopefully your dad can help you out)!!

otherwise...keep surfing this site, the victoria vw site, thesamba.com, and craigslist for a bus & motor!

just an fyi...buses have seemed to really gain ground in the last few years and the prices have gone up for them...so it may be a little harder to find one (even a project) that is within your budget. but keep looking and hopefully you'll find one that suits your needs!

good luck!

SlowRideSmoothRide · « **Reply #26 on:** March 03, 2011, 06:38:53 PM »

Thanks for your help, i defently will.

johnny main · « **Reply #27 on:** March 03, 2011, 07:08:35 PM »

what about somthing like this?

http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/1977-Volkswagen-Type-II-Kombi_14232045

and then turn it into this!

http://www.type2detectives.org/#

SlowRideSmoothRide · « **Reply #28 on:** March 03, 2011, 08:11:04 PM »

I'd like something a bit older, something before '70. (once again im only going with the few things I know about vans.) My dad told me that the older the easier to work on. I do know that the fI pancakes are not what I want.

dawerks · « **Reply #29 on:** March 03, 2011, 09:38:02 PM »

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1050643

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