http://www.heise.de/autos/artikel/Bulli-Bearbeitung-VW-restauriert-alte-Bullis-selbst-1498509.html
Translated to English:
Bulli-processing: restoration of old VW Bulli itself
VW now restored and repaired old Bullis of type T1, T2, T3 and T4 itself
Hanover, 02 April 2012 - one reads, the other rocks, and yet it's about a car, a very special course, the VW Bulli. Volkswagen has discovered the Kultbus again for yourself and celebrate this event with author Christopher Geisselhart and Stuttgart's Fernando musicians Bernhardt. Geisselhart reads from his book "Maximum Rock" - it is about the English rock band "The Who". The band celebrated in the 1960s and 1970s with great success. And she is the favorite band of many fans Bulli.
Bulli meeting was to blame
In 2007 it began: 75,000 Bulli friends come with 6000 vehicles to the 60-year anniversary Bulli, The Who is also there. The crowd exceeded the wildest expectations of VW executives. The decision-makers recognize that it is time to do something for the brand icon, and thus to do for one's roots. The idea of offering Bulli restorations from the factory, was born. What now, for the start of the project, almost self-evident effect, was connected to stories of those responsible for the overcoming of resistances. Some people were on the board with the idea of old-timers really do not care make friends - it just costs money and the previous concept was solely focused on the sales of new vehicles. However, everybody should have been clear that the brand has to offer just such an emotional-prone vehicles like the VW Bus.
With factory certificate
And now the time has come: whether T1, T2, T3 or T4 - Volkswagen repaired or restored all the old Bullis. The customer can get from the routine examination of the simple repair to complete restoration of all. This used Volkswagen genuine parts from VW Classic Parts. If required parts are reproduced. The entire repair process is carefully planned with the customer. Each step is documented in writing and by photograph. In the end the customer gets not only revived his Bulli, but also the information package with Works Certificate. And so a work certificate can increase the value of the vehicle thoroughly, as Harald Schomburg, member of the Board at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand says. Porsche did with the practice already had good experiences.
Schomburg promises that a Bulli is better for his rehabilitation at VW as new. The fellow will be renewed in five steps. When the vehicle is adopting an inventory check conducted on the basis of substance and won a first impression. Then it goes to the disassembly / assembly, in which the Bulli is decomposed into its components. Engines, transmissions, axles and interior are separated. After that, makes the engine work place her on the drive, disassemble the unit and check the parts for dimensional accuracy. Here, even small increases in performance are offered. The next station of the body's turn. Bumps, rust and damage can be eliminated at this station - most of the time and effort put into the sheet metal. At the conclusion reached in the paint shop. Even this step is done outside the home, but soon has her own Lackierabschnitt Bulli workshop.
Collection, sale, lease
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has itself already been covered with a handsome body of Bullis. 100 models of all generations are in the vintage building. "Just out of the tradition we know what customers want," says Harald Schomburg. The Bullis can be admired by everyone who takes his car to work and restoration. Even if you buy a VW Bus would be advised of the new VW Bulli Department. The wishes and needs of the customer in accordance with the appropriate vehicle is searched - VW recalls in this connection to his good contacts worldwide. At the rental of factory Bullis VW thinks - at the moment the car only to its own offices for events are provided. From a sausage-Bulli at events such as the famous VW plant Currywurst is issued.
Depending on your budget
For the VW Bulli workshop promises a personalized quality service - and do not come cheap. The complete restoration of a T1 can cost up to 100,000 €. However, rare models like the T1 Samba-Bus on the market have already the 100,000 euro mark cracked. And the work certificate is supposed to be good for an increase in value. Minor repairs are of course available for less money. A working hour amounts to industry-standard 80 €. And do the job, only selected and experienced professionals. "
On 2012-04-09, at 8:52 AM, Paul wrote:
> They should let Westy owners, and others, bring our rigs to the dealer and
> do a weekend exchange kinda deal. We leave our Westys as collateral, more
> or less, and they let us "Demo" their unit on a weekend jaunt. It would be
> very interesting to see what the opinion of the vehicle would be
> then..........
>
> On Sun, Apr 8, 2012 at 9:21 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote:
>
>> But it is long and no 4 wheel drive option! Basically the same length as
>> the
>> Rialta and they didn't sell well either. The sticker on my 87 Syncro Westy
>> was around $25,800. It was on the dealers lot from early October until I
>> took it in February 88. They gave it to me for $19,900 and helped to get me
>> financing as I really couldn’t afford it with interest at 14% at that time.
>> They were very happy to see it go off the lot.
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
>> chris and/or ruth
>> Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2012 10:49 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: Watch out Westy, there is a new kid in town!
>>
>> According to an inflation calculator I checked, if you spent $24K on a
>> westfalia new in 1990, the cost in todays money would be $42,000. The
>> Nissan
>> is $64K and it has everything and more that the Westfalia crowd lusts over.
>>
>> * They must have been reading this list for most wanted necessities and
>> options:
>>
>> 17" wheels, AC, cab AC, 317HP motor, Head lights, air-bags, traction
>> control, contemporary radio, Remote locks, 4 HD disk brakes, hitch receiver
>> w/ wiring (you can tow!), 3 rear seat belts, 5-speed auto, cruises down
>> the
>> highway turning at 2K-rpm, power windows-tinted, coach battery, micro, 12v
>> fridge ,exterior storage(running board), water heater, Grey water tank,
>> front seat bed option, outside shower, cruise control, tilt wheel, compass
>> and exterior temp display, ABS and limited slip, 45 cubic feet of storage,
>> and for Dave McK, in Texas, I don't see a pesky roof sky-light.
>>
>> Looks like it gets about same gas mileage as a Vanagon or better.
>>
>> Chris 3
>>
>>
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> --------------------------
>> I had a good look. Especially at the standard 106L !!! engine. I want to
>> see that baby, and I'd like to see the vehicle that uses it!! In
>> "Specifications" under "Automotive", the line designated "Engine" lists
>> 106L/28 U.S. Gallons . Hmmmm...... .
>>
>> mcneely
>>
>> ---- Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>>> Looks good! A Nissan weekender.
>>>
>>> http://www.navvehicles.com/features_and_benefits.aspx
>>>
>>>
>>>>> Although Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc., the parent of NAV Vehicles, was
>>> established in 1974 and manufactures the number one selling class B
>>> motorhomes in North America, NAV Vehicles is a new division currently
>>> establishing a network of Nissan dealers to handle its new line of
>>> activity vehicles:<<
>>>
>>> Rob
>>> becida@comcast.net
>>
>> --
>> David McNeely
>>
