Help rescue a Bay Camper - please

sean · Post by **sean** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 3:25 pm

The 1600 bellhousing has a shorter input shaft too than the 1800 or 2000 bellhousing. 1800 had the longer shaft but the shorter bellhousing where the 2000 had both extended. Not sure if that starter will engage correctly with the smaller 1600 flywheel.

I would personally get hold of 1600 bellhousing, input shaft and starter to simplify the setup.

didi · Post by **didi** » Fri Nov 11, 2011 9:47 pm

Thanks for all the advise and encouragement guys

didi · Post by **didi** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 12:38 pm

Just a quick update, I turned the key last night and it fired up. Nice milestone to have the engine roaring in the back since it was standing for almost 10 years.

Klaus · Post by **Klaus** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 7:10 pm

Good milestone to keep you motivated in the project

Well done and enjoy

CooP · Post by **CooP** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 7:46 pm

Fantastic D, heartiest congratulations!

didi · Post by **didi** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:20 pm

Thanks Klaus and CooP!

Post by **fig** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:54 pm

Brilliant Didi. Great save!

didi · Post by **didi** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 10:09 pm

Thanks Fig, there is still a lot to sort out, but the list is getting shorter. Next will be sorting out the electronics, brakes and suspension, doorcards, kickpanelsand then off to the roadworthy.

buggyfan · Post by **buggyfan** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 10:24 pm

didi wrote:Thanks Fig, there is still a lot to sort out, but the list is getting shorter. Next will be sorting out the electronics, brakes and suspension, doorcards, kickpanelsand then off to the roadworthy.

does this mean youve managed to get registration papers from the previous owner aswell?

didi · Post by **didi** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 7:03 pm

I have to get the bus to roadworthy, police clearance and weighbridge still to re-introduce it. Drove it around in the yard

Here is a photo from the back with the engine in

Post by **jolas** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 7:58 pm

great progress - do you still have your other westy

didi · Post by **didi** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 8:15 pm

Hi Jolas yes I still have Norm, the '72 Westy as well. Not sure what I'm gonna do once Norm is finished with the bodywork. I think I will restore Norm while I'm driving around with the '70 and then decide from there.

didi · Post by **didi** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 9:08 am

I am busy making the doorcards, kickpannels etc.

Junior · Post by **Junior** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:49 pm

Really nice job!!!

are you going to cover the door panels your self or get it done professionally?

didi · Post by **didi** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 6:28 pm

I am going to do it myself. I hope I do a half decent job. There is no fun in paying someone to do it

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