Westfalia Camper 1970
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Westfalia Camper 1970
Sean and I bought this Westy from Jean in Paarl today (thanks to one of Fig's Gumtree reposts )
We bought it sight unseen, so we were'nt sure what to expect. The MOEGOES who transported it from JHB (not sure what company it was), failed to
strap or secure the front hinged portion of the fibre glass roof, the result is that it was lost somewhere along the journey (I'm hearing a lot of similar stories with car transporters recently, so, keep this in mind if you are having a bus transported soon. (and if you are driving behind one of these transporters, it might be an idea to keep a good following distance )
This westy is quite thrashed - no motor, no gearbox, no interior, no roof. Its quite disgusting inside and the previous owner or his mechanic had some very wierd ideas.
Superior towing vehicle, Sean's 2.6i Caravelle (Activ)
vrot conditions inside, no shelter from the rain
And now it's up on the lift and will be ready and driving on Monday according to Sean
We bought it sight unseen, so we were'nt sure what to expect. The MOEGOES who transported it from JHB (not sure what company it was), failed to
strap or secure the front hinged portion of the fibre glass roof, the result is that it was lost somewhere along the journey (I'm hearing a lot of similar stories with car transporters recently, so, keep this in mind if you are having a bus transported soon. (and if you are driving behind one of these transporters, it might be an idea to keep a good following distance )
This westy is quite thrashed - no motor, no gearbox, no interior, no roof. Its quite disgusting inside and the previous owner or his mechanic had some very wierd ideas.
Superior towing vehicle, Sean's 2.6i Caravelle (Activ)
vrot conditions inside, no shelter from the rain
And now it's up on the lift and will be ready and driving on Monday according to Sean
Last edited by jolas on Sat May 06, 2017 9:23 am, edited 1 time in total.
by fig » Mar 26, 2018
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
- AlanH
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Re: Westfalia Camper 1970
Wow you guys have your work cut out for you. Makes me appreciate mine even more.
Wanted parts:
Left sunvisor
Sink faucet
Exhaust to swap for Beetle exhaust
Left sunvisor
Sink faucet
Exhaust to swap for Beetle exhaust
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Re: Westfalia Camper 1970
OH No !!!! don' tell me Sean's Slacking again.....
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
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1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Re: Westfalia Camper 1970
Herman, when I was looking at the photos I was thinking I hope he doesn't get soft and arrive in that caravelle
at the KKK next year.
at the KKK next year.
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Re: Westfalia Camper 1970
No he said yesterday that he is taking an 1100cc to KKK
@ Herman, sies that minibus looks like a Toyota or something
by fig » Mar 26, 2018
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Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
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No, just a bad restoration of a Frankiota...
Herman
1952 Split Beetle 1835cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
1968 Fastback 2Lt.type4
1972 Low Light Bay Panel Van 2Lt type 4
1975 Fleetline Panel Van 1914cc
2020 MeFusco Beetle Truck 2Lt type 4
1972 FT Hahn SP 1776 cc
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Re: Westfalia Camper 1970
Eish, you guys have little faith in me.... someone has to save the T3 kombis before it's too late:twisted: But it's just for the collection, travelling to shows will always be the air cooleds. They still the best.
This westy was really attacked by a bastard mechanic, I spent the whole day just removing this idiots work. I think I need an extension till next weekend to get this one driving.
This westy was really attacked by a bastard mechanic, I spent the whole day just removing this idiots work. I think I need an extension till next weekend to get this one driving.
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Re: Westfalia Camper 1970
Hi Guys, here is a VW Kombi Pop-Up roof on Gumtree. And it's in Kaapstad :
://www.gumtree.co.za/a-car-accessories- ... 0015720309
Looks like a lekker project.
://www.gumtree.co.za/a-car-accessories- ... 0015720309
Looks like a lekker project.
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Re: Westfalia Camper 1970
didi wrote: ↑Sun May 07, 2017 8:10 am Hi Guys, here is a VW Kombi Pop-Up roof on Gumtree. And it's in Kaapstad :
://www.gumtree.co.za/a-car-accessories- ... 0015720309
Looks like a lekker project.
Thanks didi - we purchased the pop-up roof from her for R1000 and it came with new canvass sides, etc
by fig » Mar 26, 2018
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Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
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Awesome, that is great news. One step closer. I have a replica rear facing Westy seat as well if you are interested.
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Re: Westfalia Camper 1970
Thanks didi. We are in fact missing that unit, but I have the actual seat/cushion section and the padded backrest section. The base might be easy to make up, will let you know when we get closer to the interior part of the project
by fig » Mar 26, 2018
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Re: Westfalia Camper 1970
Some more Westy bits https://www.olx.co.za/m/ad/vw-westfalia ... 2bf6b2d819
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Re: Westfalia Camper 1970
Ok, so here are a few pics of the bus completed, for now that is....
It must get a full restoration, but I have other projects to finish first. I have just given the mechanical components a thorough overall to have the bus in a good driving state for now.
I will share more of the mechanical rebuild pics later, but quite honestly, this bus was in the worst mechanically molested/abused state I have ever seen. The entire suspension, brake system, drive train and fuel system needed a rebuild (that's normal) but the molestation from previous work was unforgivable, I must also not forget the wiring loom I had to pretty much do over from being cut-up so badly.
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Donor Westy roof also installed and working, but note the safety strap . This westy roof is going to need some fibreglass work before I trust it.
Westy "interior" installed just for completness for now. I still need to source a sink/ice box unit.
I have installed a fresh 1600 single port kombi motor.
It must get a full restoration, but I have other projects to finish first. I have just given the mechanical components a thorough overall to have the bus in a good driving state for now.
I will share more of the mechanical rebuild pics later, but quite honestly, this bus was in the worst mechanically molested/abused state I have ever seen. The entire suspension, brake system, drive train and fuel system needed a rebuild (that's normal) but the molestation from previous work was unforgivable, I must also not forget the wiring loom I had to pretty much do over from being cut-up so badly.
r
Donor Westy roof also installed and working, but note the safety strap . This westy roof is going to need some fibreglass work before I trust it.
Westy "interior" installed just for completness for now. I still need to source a sink/ice box unit.
I have installed a fresh 1600 single port kombi motor.