Sale Details

Description:

We bought this van for $15,000 in September 2014 from an 87-year-old gentleman who loved it dearly, but did not feel like he could take care of it and utilize it in the way it deserved. His wish for this van was to find someone who could love and care for it like he did in years prior.

Two months before our purchase of the van, in July of 2014, we were contacted by Scott and Kelly. Kelly had once lived in a 1977 Bus and these two were anxious to relive those days. They put down a $5,000 deposit and submitted a wishlist for a Vanagon to which they could add some modern luxuries. When this van came to us in September, we knew that Scott and Kelly were just the people to make the previous owner's wish of finding someon to cherish his beloved van come true. Scott & Kelly agreed that this was the van for them. They named her Bertha and we got to some serious work on her!

First, let's start with some of the basics:

• GoWesty super duper ultra thorough major service—everything back to 0 miles - includes replace spark plugs, replace all filters, flush all fluids, check brakes, detail battery compartment, test washer system, check all exterior & interior lights, and more!
• Install GoWesty Bigger Brake Kit
• GoWesty super duper detail inside and out

          - as close to new looking, working, and smelling as possible
          - everything that is supposed to be there is there 
          - everything that is there works—guaranteed!

• All new, current design 16" wheel & tire all-terrain suspension package
• Keyless entry system 
• Complete Stainless Steel Exhaust System with catalytic converter and saddles
• Replace Cooling System and Heater System
• Pop Top Tent with a Lift Assist Strut Kit
• Deluxe Skylight Kit
• Plate Steel Bumpers
• Larger Capacity LP Tank with Level Indicator
• Windshield Tinted & Shaded
• Stock Dometic Fridge Elimination
• Complete repaint including pop-top and luggage rack
• New Pioneer Speaker Set, Pioneer Premier Speaker, and 6" Bazooka Self-Amplified Sub Woofer
• Three Point Retracting Belt Assembly for Rear Seat and Cabinetry Finishing Kit
• Complete Facet Upgrade Kit
• Replaced Printed Circuit Board
• Complete High Power Headlight Upgrade Kit
• Headlight Warning Kit
• Bluetooth In-Dash CD/AM/FM Receiver with Dual Phone Pairing & HD Radio
• Fueltank Reseal Kit
• Replaced Hatch Struts

 Scott and Kelly went a little further than the basics on their van in their pursuit of nostalgia with modern comforts. Here's some of the deluxe treatment to our standard restoration that we gave to Bertha:

• Complete AC System Overhaul
• Installed Syncro Transaxle with Locking Differential with a 6.17 Ring & Pinion
• Installed Heavy Duty 930 CV Axles
• Installed a new Electronic Fuel Injection system
• Upgraded Skidplate with 1/8' steel
• Upgraded the engine to the soon to be released 2.7 Liter GoWesty engine with a Road Warrior engine warranty
• Cruise Control System with Wireless RF Cruise Control Switch

In addition to the above work, Scott & Kelly added on the following options:

• Upper South African Grille
• Auxiliary Reverse Light Kit
• Air Horn Kit
• 8' Fiamma Awning
• GoWesty Bumper Mounted Swing Away Assembly
• Tray for the Swing Away Carrier
• Spare Tire Wheel Mount Kit
• Spare Wheel and Tire
• Ridgeback 4 Bike Carrier
• Leather Recaros
• Leather Front Door & Sliding Door Panels
• Rubbertite Mats in aisle and Back
• Upper Mattress Topper
• Replacement Downstairs Mattress
• Lower South African Grille
• GoWesty portable solar panel system
• Front Hitch
• Complete Hilift Jack Kit
• Smittybilt XRC-9.5 Winch
• Roadshower with locking kit
• Mega Warrior Roof Basket
• Complete Air Compressor Kit
• Automatic Tire Deflator Kit
• Air Compressor Tank
• Recover rear bench seat, quarter panels, and rear hatch panel in gray leather to match front seats
• Auxiliary Battery Kit
• Engel Fridge
• Propex 6500 BTU Heater and Thermostat Kit
• Rear Seat Kick Panel
• Rotopax
  • 2 Gallon Fuel Rotopax
  • 2 Gallon Water Rotopax
• City Water Hose
• 2" Hitch Receiver Cap/Plug and Hitch Pin
• Console for Manual Transmission

Here's a report detailing how it all added up when all was said and done:

Page       Cost      Description

1.         $20,876.88          Vehicle Purchase & Mark Up / Documentation Fees / Transportation
2.              $949.95          Exhaust System
3.           $2,863.93          Cooling & Heating System Overhaul
4.         $10,741.81          2.7 Engine / Major Service
5.          $3,858.69          Roof Basket / Winch / Compressor
6.          $2,582.50          Recover Rear Seats & Panels with Gray Leather
7.          $1,374.65          South African Grilles / Headlight Kit / Air Horn Kit / Reverse Light Kit
8.          $5,671.20          Recaro Chairs / Leather Door Panels / Rubber Mats / Mattress Topper / Replacement Downstairs Mattress
9.          $2,902.85          Fiamma Awning / Swing Arm / Swing Tray / Spare Tire / Bike Carrier
10.        $2,425.40           AC System Overhaul
11.       $13,245.55          Syncro Transaxle / Posi-Traction / Decoupler Kit / Drive Axles / Syncro Front Differential
12.       $12,318.03          Undercarriage Restoration / Brakes / Suspension Bundle for Syncro
13.       $12,092.78          Pop-Top Tent / Skylight Kit / LP Tank / Steel Plate Bumpers / Exterior Restoration
14.        $5,656.11           Headliner / Soundproofing / Seat Belts / Stereo / Fridge Elimination / Interior Restoration
15.        $2,599.56           Auxiliary Battery / Solar System / Engel Fridge
16.        $3,247.00           Dashboard Overhaul
17.           $996.29           Fuel Tank / Sender / Calibration
18.        $4,734.20           Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) System / Accelerator Cable / Hatch Struts / Enhanced Reliability
19.        $1,403.92           Propex / Kick Panels
20.           $853.45           Rotopax / Roadshower / Off-Road-Tire
21.           $346.39           Center Console

        $111,741.14     Final Project Total 

We loved working on this van and put together this little video to remember her by.

Amazing buy, Scott & Kelly! We hope Bertha is the van you've been dreaming of!

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