I started this project a while ago and have since had kids and it's been on the back burner for at least two years.

it's 95% complete, but mostly disassembled. (galley removed, and engine disassembled)

the engine needs to be completely rebuilt with new heads, pistons and cylinders (they're a bit pitted from rust, they would probably work ok for minor use but I won't say they don't need to be replaced)

fuel tank needs replaced or coated inside (rusty) fuel pump was junk... I never did get it to run prior to disassembly, so I can't say the FI is ok. I planned on putting a subaru engine in it. Has 138k on the odometer iirc. Previous owner said it was running / driving fine when he parked it (long time ago) due to leaking coolant at cylinder heads.

missing items include pop top top seals, the curtain rod on the passenger side, rear bumper.

needs a general mechanical restoration and the minor galley rust repaired / whatever... gas tank replaced or coated, fuel pump was junk, so it's gone.

needs:
canvas
pop top seals
sky-lite
brake's bled, maybe replaced.
slave? clutch petal does not move
tires
engine
windshield cracked across-ways
front direction indicator housings (bulb holders corroded iirc)
rear bumper
hook-ups (cracked, some missing pieces)
propane tank cleaned and tested

look at my website:

http://gavush.toplessrabbit.com/westy/

and the pictures on photobucket:

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v480/vw_nick/vanagon/

I just titled it this week so should get it in the mail pretty soon...

for some more $ I also have a set of 17" Mercedes SUV wheels and tires with like new tires (but not load range D as recommended for a full westy)

I'm in White Bluff.

$1000/offers

email vw_nick@yahoo.com

IS if very tough to switch the engine?

Neat stuff
Is the 84 vanagon transmition the same as older vw buses?
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If one were to actually come out and look at this thing and bring a trailer along, the price is definitely negotiable, so if any of 'yall know anyone looking for a vanagon, spread the word.

Yep, 80 was the first year for the Vanagon.

I have seen a bus and vanagon tranny sided by side, but it's been a LONG, LONG time . . . if I remember correctly, the bell housings are a little different, the main section with the gearbox and differential are very similar, but the shifter is WAY different.  If I'm remembering correctly, the vanagon shifter is on the side where on the bus it goes straight into the end like a type 1.