> My name is Charlie Orchard, and I am interested in buying a late > sixties/early seventies Bus. What should I look for or be wary about? > What should I pay particular attention to when I examine a Bus? What > issues do you > experienced Bus owners feel I should be informed about? You know, do we have a FAQ to point people to about this, common engine tests (sort of an improved summary of Muir) common rust spots, analyzing steering linkage condition, checking boots on ball joints, cv's etc. If not, I'd volunteer to organize a few thoughts, but would need submissions from split window people as I got no real clue there. John ja@coe.wvu.edu '78 Westy Virginia
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