If you have been looking for a solid, 99% rust free Bus, this is the one. No, it's not perfect, few of them are. But if you want a daily driver or want to hop in and drive 1,000 miles on a trip, no problem. This is a 1966 "Walk through" with 11 windows. The original paint was Dove Blue but someone painted it Mouse Gray with white on top. Almost no rust. One rust area exists behind drivers door and the nose was backed into before I bought. Both should an easy repair. I have owned the Bus since July 2012 and have done or had a lot of work done to it. The following is a list of maintenance actions or upgrades since July 2012. Brakes - Wheel cylinders replaced as necessary, bearings greased, new brake shoes all 4 wheels. Steering- Idler arm and connecting rods replaced. Wheels aligned. Tires - New Hankook RA-8 tires installed last summer. Less than 4000 miles use. Heating system - Main tubing under bus replaced and insulated. New bell cranks and heater cable. Wing windows replaced with new ones. Antenna installed in factory correct position on front right. Interior completely insulated with plywood floor installed in main area of bus. "Rock n roll" style bed/bench installed with custom cushions and pillows for bench and in rear. Folds down for a bed appr 71" x 46 with storage under bench. Digital gauges installed in overhead console - Oil pressure, oil temp, & volt meter. Digital tach installed in dashboard. Clutch adjusted. Shift linkage adjusted and shimmed but still has some slop. All gears shift easily. Electronic ignition installed. Plugs, wires, distributor cap replaced. Deep cycle battery installed with 1000 watt inverter. The inverter will run a small fridge for 15 hrs on the deep cycle battery. Both batteries will charge from alternator, primary battery will NOT discharge if deep cycle drains down. Alternator replaced 9 /12 Starter replaced 8/13 Original oil bath air cleaner installed. New sun visors installed. Hub cap clips replaced on wheels. New fan belt 8/13. Seat belts with shoulder harness installed. Mileage is unknown since non standard height tires were installed at one time. While on a vacation to Las Vegas last fall I went to the Auto Museum at The Quad and lucked in to purchasing an awning for the Bus from them. I do not have poles but was told by the Curator I spoke with that the awning is a reproduction made from an original. I have not opened the awning to look at it but it will come with the purchase. I also have an unused headliner, and also a full cover for the Bus for storage. This is a great Bus that gets 18-21 mpg. We have had it from Boise to N Montana to camp the last two summers, and over to the coast at Seattle last summer also. I also made several trips commuting to work in Nevada from Boise with it. If you are looking for a 99% RUST FREE Bus, this is it.

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Windshield Rescue Inc ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Windshield Repair

Address: 295 S Holmes Ave, Idaho-Falls

Phone: (866) 290-4620

River City Automotive ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automotive Tune Up Service

Address: 413 E 3rd Aveste A, Hauser

Phone: (208) 457-9656

Richard`s Diesel & Auto Repair ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Automobile Parts & Supplies, Automobile Diagnostic Service

Address: 455 N Lee Ave, Idaho-Falls

Phone: (208) 542-0465

Phil Meador Toyota ★★★★★

New Car Dealers, Used Car Dealers, New Truck Dealers

Address: 1437 Yellowstone Ave, Chubbuck

Phone: (208) 643-4736

Midnight Auto Repair ★★★★★

Auto Repair & Service, Brake Repair, Automotive Tune Up Service

Address: 647 S 5th W, Newdale

Phone: (208) 297-3388

Boise Collision Center ★★★★★

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Address: 3901 W Chinden Blvd, Kuna

Phone: (208) 323-8382

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Tanner Foust checks out his new VW Beetle GRC rally car

Thu, 11 Sep 2014

Racing driver and Top Gear USA host Tanner Foust is a very busy guy. After all, he's competing in rounds of both Global Rallycross series and FIA World Rallycross Championship, not to mention his TV duties. However, we probably shouldn't feel too sorry for him, because his job puts him behind the wheel of some truly crazy machinery.
Case in point is his latest ride in Global Rallycross - the Volkswagen Beetle GRC. The German company claims that this all-wheel drive Bug makes around 540 horsepower from its 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder and can shoot to 60 in under 2 seconds. Plus, if this video is any indication, this Volkswagen sounds like a machine gun when throwing revs at idle, and it can do some wonderfully easy four-wheel drifts.
Previously, Foust was driving a VW Polo for Andretti Autosport in GRC, but the team unveiled the look of the Beetle GRC at the Chicago Auto Show. Now, Foust is finally getting to show off his new office to the public, and like VW's tagline for the new car claims, it's way hotter than Herbie.

Lamborghini and Bentley may hold off on SUVs so VW can conserve cash

Thu, 11 Oct 2012

After surveying the European economic scene, Volkswagen may have decided now is not the time to launch utility vehicles with Bentley and Lamborghini badges. Bentley officials say they will continue to push for support for the EXP 9 F and Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelman has said planning for the Urus will continue until VW tells it to stop.
That decision could come on November 23, when VW's board will vote on the company's budget for equipment, factories and vehicles. With VW's sales slowing and the Euro economy slumping further, some industry watchers say the company is more likely to build its cash reserves than to introduce super-expensive luxury SUVs or crossovers.
"Such vehicles are anything but obligatory during a crisis," says Frankfurt-based Equinet AG analyst Tim Schuldt in a new Automotive News Europe story. "Delaying their launch would be no drama but help save costs."

Volkswagen E-Co-Motion Concept brings electric mobility to the commercial set

Wed, 06 Mar 2013

Volkswagen sees a future where the bulk of the world's freight is moved into city centers by train, then offloaded onto a fleet of smaller, light-duty commercial vehicles for final delivery. Those vehicles could wind up looking something like the company's E-Co-Motion Concept that debuted at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The EV features a modular underfloor drive unit comprised of a battery, motor and gearbox that can be paired with any number of cab and body configurations to suit a buyer's needs, from a refrigerated box to a standard flat bed.
The E-Co-Motion Concept features a rear-mounted electric motor with 113 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque. A standard 20 kWh battery pack provides a driving range of up to 62 miles, while 30 kWh and 40 kWh packs could deliver 93 and 124 miles of travel, respectively. Check out the press release below for more information.

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