Date: Fri, 27 Feb 1998 05:53:51 -0800
Reply-To: "CARVER, JEFFREY D" <Jeffrey.Carver@AEROJET.COM>
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From: "CARVER, JEFFREY D" <Jeffrey.Carver@AEROJET.COM>
Subject: FS (2) '80 Westi's Sacramento
For Sale (2) 1980 Westi's.
To make room and pay for a Deluxe 21/23.
(I don't have one yet, I'm in a lookinfor mode)
The daily driver I've had since 1984, and
am the second owner. It has over 200K on
it overall. Overall condition is good.
The windshield has a single crack from bottom
to top, but not distracting.
Small tear in the pop-top canvas. I haven't
used the fridge in years, there is an
electrical break somewhere. CV's repacked
last year. The tires are in great shape.
This bus started out as a non-CA vehicle
but a few years back needed some exhaust
stuff, so bought bus#2. I took the FI and
exhaust stuff off bus#2 and transplanted
it to driver bus, and successfully passed
CA emissions and the bus is now legally a
CA version bus. Runs great.
Recent engine work includes a head from the
other bus (valves ground) installed.
Rear wheel bearings replaced a few years ago.
A little seam rust on the panel on the
driver's side, vertical joint and at the rocker.
Hit a deer, so front slightly caved in, touched up
with matching paint, no rust there.
We used this bus extensively for camping
while we lived in Arizona, but haven't
done any camping recently, and probably
won't is another reason for selling.
Interior suffers from wallpaper shedding.
Camper water pump replaced with non-stock.
I added an oil sump temp gauge. Wired for
additional gauges. Heater boxes and heat
system works great!
Good radio/tape player. 4 speakers with fade.
Asking $1800.
The 'other' bus - 1980 L Westi
The body is in GREAT shape, much better
than the driver. This bus would be perfect
for someone who wrecked their bus's body
and wanted to transplant.
Items missing (migrated to driver bus):
fuel pump, one head, seat backs, CV's.
Engine is a non-CA engine complete except
for missing EGR filter. EGR valve needs
a little work (shaft worn), crossover pipe
is decent except that where EGR filter comes
out has been folded over. Since this bus
started out as a CA bus, it couldn't be
smogged in CA with the engine stuff it has.
CV's bad.
This is IMHO an unusual special edition
version bus. I haven't been able to either
confirm or deny though. It is a stock L
version Westi, but a Cal look version, meaning
that all the chrome bits found on the
driver bus are black; bumper, no window chrome,
vertical up windshield side is black, yet
it is still an 'L' version. I haven't seen
another one like it, and no one else has
reported siting one either.
Interior suffers from sitting in the sun
in one position too long. Wallpaper is in
bad shape, curtains shot, cushion covers
in bad shape, etc.
Purchased with a completely shot transmission.
Unknown mileage, odo busted.
Asking $400.
I'd prefer that they go together (SO's
preference actually), but not necessary,
however they both need to be sold.
I haven't parted it out, as the body is in
such good shape, it should be resurrected.
I tried to keep from cannibalizing as much
as possible, but when it's sitting right there . . . . .
Additionally I have a refurbished complete
instrument cluster for a '80 L available. A few years
ago I had the dreaded odometer problem, bought
a couple of bad units from the junkers, mushed
them together and ended up with two complete
functional units, one in the driver, the other
as a spare. Will sell separately for $50.
(the L version has a clock in the right side)
All located in Grass Valley, CA about 30 miles
east of Sacramento.
Photos are still in the camera, will post and advise
when ready for viewing.
- Jeff Iwanna21/23windowsunroofDeluxewalkthru!
to be used for daily driving
'80 Westi (2) BOTH FOR SALE $1800 & $400
'66 Bus, Kombi FOR SALE $800
'22 Piano, upright Kohler & Cambell FOR SALE
'67 Sqbk '64 Ford Crewcab
'87 Subaru 4WD '97 Nissan Quest
Grass Valley, California, USA
Jeffrey.Carver@Aerojet.com
