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Title: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: Jerome on February 27, 2011, 09:43:33 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..??
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: BUSDADDY on February 28, 2011, 07:09:49 AM
Like this? (count the windows) ;)
(https://airspeedparts.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.guim.co.uk%2Fsys-images%2FGuardian%2FPix%2Fpictures%2F2009%2F4%2F30%2F1241103750077%2FVintage-Greyhound-bus-001.jpg&hash=c342ad4e6de62ad8359875c2165a7f47749a2a45)
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: SlowRideSmoothRide on February 28, 2011, 04:28:39 PM
No, like this but in worse condition... (https://airspeedparts.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.leftcoastclassics.com%2F1966-vw-21-window-bus%2F1966-vw-21-window-bus-002.jpg&hash=367a11bd5941b283cab5b44ce860a5d22ccc0572)
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: Trevor P on February 28, 2011, 05:15:26 PM
That's known as a 21 window deluxe or Samba.
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: BUSDADDY on February 28, 2011, 05:16:14 PM
Doesn't get much worse looking than that lol_hitting

Before that bus got all f-UK-'d it was a 21 window deluxe
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: AL. 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.
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: Jeremy 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.
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: SlowRideSmoothRide 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.
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: 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 (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1086405)




those 21-23 windows rarely go less than about 15k
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: karmann57 on March 01, 2011, 04:57:50 PM
But Im looking for something in the 1,500$ area.

(https://airspeedparts.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cre8asiteforums.com%2Fforums%2Fstyle_emoticons%2Fothers%2Fpopcorn.gif&hash=44bc6f7ff2298cac94f0828b8699499a09f87095)
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: SlowRideSmoothRide on March 01, 2011, 05:58:53 PM
That was a crappy sunroof mechanism....
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: Geoff 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
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: Jodasa on March 01, 2011, 08:08:34 PM
 lol_hitting
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: beetlemandan on March 01, 2011, 08:21:34 PM
here ya go there asking 1500usd for this on samba


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




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


hahaahahaha! PDT_Armataz_01_37
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: SlowRideSmoothRide 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  chainsaw But seriously i guess im just going to have to go with a regular van.
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: johnny main on March 01, 2011, 09:53:03 PM
yeah caravan and i mean dodge caravan
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: SlowRideSmoothRide on March 01, 2011, 10:02:22 PM
 stfu 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.
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: Jodasa on March 01, 2011, 10:37:40 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.
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: Alp 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.....
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: DarrenE on March 02, 2011, 04:19:21 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.
PDT_Armataz_01_37  There's nothin' wrong with that!  Good luck with your search!   :D
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: Geoff 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!
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: Alp 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.
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: silas on March 02, 2011, 10:35:05 PM
well now that that's all sorted out... ;D ;)

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!
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: SlowRideSmoothRide on March 03, 2011, 06:38:53 PM
Thanks for your help, i defently will.
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: johnny main 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 (http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/1977-Volkswagen-Type-II-Kombi_14232045)

and then turn it into this!

http://www.type2detectives.org/# (http://www.type2detectives.org/#)
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: SlowRideSmoothRide 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.
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: dawerks on March 03, 2011, 09:38:02 PM
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1050643

Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: SlowRideSmoothRide on March 03, 2011, 10:27:48 PM
Too Much for me right now. My school did buy one with a pancake motor that the shop teacher did plan for the students to turn into a "dune buggy" but then after me and the other shop teacher told him what a bad idea it was he decided to sell it. I was thinking about it but I don't want the pancake motor. Can I switch it out?
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: BUSDADDY on March 04, 2011, 06:41:45 AM
Yes you can put a 1600 in a later bus using this repro of the Euro engine tin (http://www.creativecarcraft.com/notforbug.htm), but if it`s later than a 74 the ratios in the trans will be too much for a stock engine to handle reliably.
Title: Re: WTB: 26 window supreme
Post by: Geoff on March 05, 2011, 09:47:02 PM
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