1982 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon

2 liter

Standard 4 speed

WV2ZA0250CH139324

Clear

Gasoline

Okay, guys, here's a beautiful restoration by Uncle Lon's Westies. First, the basics: We start with rust-free Westfalia vans, then do whatever they need mechanically, first. We don't start with beat up junkers, but we do repair any small body damage and repaint the exteriors. Then, we completely rebuild the interiors. That means, we not only put in custom fabrics, but we also rebuild seats with new rubber and foundations where necessary. (I have a much longer discussion of the deterioration of 'original' interiors on our Facebook page.) Also, I put 100,000 miles in the category, since Ebay won't let me say 'exempt'. The odometer shows about 42,000 miles, but like any Westy which has had the odometer stop working, we do not actually know the mileage of the vehicle. But after 30 years, that's kinda a moot point anyway. The important thing with ANY vintage vehicle is, 'how long since it has had a rebuild of the important components like suspension, brakes, etc.?" On this '82 full camper, we have: - A full custom Santa Fe interior, including new seat rubber, new fabrics on seats and interior panels and headliners. - The cabinets have been relined with non-slip rubber fabric. - The carpets are original and have been cleaned (They do show wear, but not enough to warrant a complete replacement.) - We have installed new stereo radio/CD player. - The front doors, rear hatch and sliding door have all been treated with new 'Boom Mat' soundproofing. - New map pockets installed on doors. - New custom curtains - Exterior has been repainted, including the pop top to match. Wheels have been color-coordinated and new 'baby moon' hubcaps installed. New exterior trim and appearance items include: Wiper blades Both rear view mirrors Bumper end caps Flue vent cover Camper hook-up boxes and covers Door handles and grills have been painted or resurfaced - Headlights have been replaced with a Vision Kit, including new Bosch H4 headlights with 90/100 bulbs, and the necessary new wiring and relays. - We normally replace the canvas tent under the pop-top. However, this tent was in such good shape, we decided to leave it and I shall include a new, three-window, tan canvas tent in the sale. The new owner can use the old one for a season or two, or replace it as you like. - This Westy comes with one table support, but no table. Again, some owners want a table, and some don't; so I left it up to you after you purchase the camper. I can show you where to buy a new table top if you wish. - Both batteries are new from Batteries + Bulbs - Fridge works and makes ice (on 110V). We employ a professional VW shop to do our mechanical repairs. They start with a complete 27-point inspection of all engine, drive, suspension, safety and accessory systems - giving extra attention to anything rubber! Any components that fail inspection are repaired or replaced. This particular Westy was in very good mechanical shape and only required the following care: - New V-Belt - New valve cover gaskets - New push rod tube seals This Westy happens to have been air-conditioned, which is rare for 1982. HOWEVER, the A/C system was not working when we bought it and we did not attempt to repair it. Our reasoning is that many experienced Westy owners would rather have the horsepower than the A/C. We have left all components in place, and the new owner can make any decisions as to what is cost-effective in their case. We would expect a repair of this system to be in the range of $500 - $1000. One item I deem not to be economically feasible to repair is the odometer, as it relies on small plastic gears which are always brittle with age and seldom working when we buy a van. We cannot guarantee the mileage on a vehicle anyway, so an odometer tells you basically nothing when buying a Westy. We can replace it with a rebuild, but I just figure that's a waste of $500 or so, which would ultimately make my price higher. I'll be glad to show you where to buy a replacement odometer, should you wish. We have, and shall include, the original owner's manual and some receipts from the previous owner. Also, this van does NOT pass the Idaho emissions test for Canyon County. It does not have a catalytic converter on the exhaust system. It was licensed by the previous owner as a 'Recreational Vehicle' in Idaho, and was therefore exempt. Please check with your local Dept of Motor Vehicles for your own specifics PRIOR to bidding. Our mechanic shop can certainly do additional work on this or any system, but at your additional cost after purchase. All sales require a non-refundable deposit of $200.00 by Paypal only within 48 hours of winning bid. Final purchase is dependent upon your inspection at our location within 10 days. You can fly into Boise, Idaho, and we will pick you up at the airport, take you to the van or assist you in making motel arrangements. For additional discussion, more photos, and to see our other Westfalia projects, please see our Facebook page: (Ebay won't accept a link, so just go to Facebook and search "Uncle Lon's Westies") Please call me personally (I'll give you the number if you ask in an Ebay message), or message me with any questions prior to placing a bid. I shall attempt to answer any questions or furnish additional photos. I am basically retired and restore Westy vans for the love of the little vehicle and to keep me out from underfoot of the Missus. Please don't expect a bolt-and-nut restoration (these are available elsewhere at much greater cost), and remember that you are dealing with a curmudgeon and his dog, both of whom would much rather be fishing... Thank you for looking at this fine little Westy. I use my Westies. I drive them, carry my kids in them and camp in them. I love my Westy restorations, and I think you will too! From my Facebook page: Let’s have a little discussion about restored vs. original vehicles: Like almost everyone, I appreciate a really nice original and unrestored Westy. Some are incredibly low mileage and look almost like they’re brand stinkin’ new! However, since I’ve been restoring these vehicles, I’ve learned a thing or two about what to expect with a 30 to 40 year-old Westy. That’s the key to understanding what you are buying; the age of the vehicle, rather than just the cosmetic condition. For instance, I’ve found that when buying ‘desert’ vehicles, they are generally more rust-free, but also generally more prone to dry rot of the rubber components. Lots of these rubber thingies are in places you would not normally see them, unless you are really thorough. Like the suspension and steering bushings. Or the gaskets in places like the fuel filler tube junction. Or the brake lines, power steering lines, and others that are located underneath the floor, or above the fuel tank! 'Original' interiors will reliably fail when a new owner starts to use a vehicle and stresses fabric seams or compresses old rubber seat foundations. If you run the seat up all the way forward, you’ll almost always see a handful of orange crumbles on the turntable below. That's the dry and crumbling rubber from the seat foundation. The Westy has seats that are high anyway, and anyone getting into or out of the seat almost always has to slide over the outer edge, so the seats are always beat down and deteriorated in that area. Even if the vehicle is a ‘like new’ survivor, the rubber components are still OLD. Also, remember the paint surfaces. Most Westies have, or had, vinyl stripes and other cosmetic details which were the fashion of the 70s and 80s. If exposed to sunlight, these stripes are now fading and often ragged around the edges. They can be removed with some of the newer decal removers and a LOT of elbow grease. However, the paint under the stripes will always be shinier and brighter than the rest of the vehicle. If you want to get rid of the old-looking stripes, then you should realize the problem that arises in matching a 30 year old paint job. Even if it’s only mildly faded, a touch up will show up when you try to ‘freshen’ older paint. And don't forget that the pop top is fiberglass. That means that it is subject to even more sunlight damage and oxidation than is the paint. Most pop tops can be restored with special oxidation removal and color renewal agents, but be aware of the top surfaces rather than just the edges that are easily seen. I guess what I”m saying here is ANYTHING that has been exposed to sunlight is subject to fading and deterioration, even if it has been stored indoors and is otherwise ‘like new’. Sometimes sunlight deterioration is practically invisible, such as in the seams of interior materials or the fabric of the tent - especially the zippers of the screen and flaps. Original curtains are almost always sun faded and brittle. Heat is always a killer to anything in the interior. The head liner material is normally glued on and will come down when exposed to years of heat, regardless of the miles on the vehicle. And, in a Westy, remember that the headliner material is used on wall panels and inside of cabinets and closets. Likewise, the plastic parts are subject to cracking, fading and deterioration just from age and heat, again regardless of use. Be especially aware of gauges and switches which may have plastic components. (If the odometer hasn't been rebuilt, it will soon need to be!) So the bottom line is: if you wish to have a vehicle for a show room display or a museum, then look for the original, or one which has been restored to original specifications. But if you want a Westy to use, to drive or to camp in, then look for a restoration which has been carried out with the idea of making it a better vehicle, rather than just an original-looking one. There are newer models of radios, for instance, which can take CDs or even better, digital plug-in memory cards. There are newer fabrics for seats and headliners, newer engine components and better tent designs. Some owners restore their Westies as they go. They replace worn items in the normal course of ownership. But generally, once a Westy reached a ‘certain age’, it became the vehicle that got a quick fix or has just succumbed to time and the wear and tear of hard use. But that’s part of the beauty and allure of the Westy - so long as it’s fairly rust-free, it can be totally restored and begin another life of safe, reliable and totally fun for someone else. And that pretty well sums up my philosophy at Uncle Lon’s Westies. I buy sound vehicles with as little hard use as possible, then restore, rebuild or upgrade things which will be an advantage, not for the museum piece, but for the vehicle which will be used and loved all over again. Here's a photo of typical 'original' seat foundation and fabric, under some Wallyworld seatcovers: And a tip for new buyers - If the seat piping, or vinyl bead around the edges, is wavy, that means it has gotten enough heat to deteriorate the seams and rubber beneath: A proper Uncle Lon's seat restoration will include vinyl panels on the edges as well. The need for this is because the Westy seats are high anyway, and situated so that anyone entering or getting out, must slide over the edge (and over the inside edge of the wheel well). These edges get a lot of stress for fabric, and almost invariably, the body edge paint in the door will be worn away as well. Also, be aware that the newer seats with armrests have more 'bucket-like' or raised side panels, while the earlier ones, like on this '82, have flatter seats. Here's a seat of this Santa Fe Westy, after restoration: