'68 California Westy - Our First Bus

My '68 Westfalia
After 30 odd years of wanting one, and seriously looking for the last 6 months, we finally found the right bus for us. Had to keep pushing the budget, as we just wanted to enjoy it straight away, and for at least a few years before any serious work would be needed.
'68 Westfalia, California desert import, as rust free as you can hope for on a 57 year old bus , Recon 1776cc Engine, imported and restored by Coolcampers in 2017, but only done circa 500 dry miles since. Interior still has some of the plastic wrapping on and is unused! Disc brakes and servo, along with a few other nice bits, but it was it's condition that sold it to us.
We broke down just 30ish miles into our 100mile journey home But kind of expected it from a bus that's been used so little in recent years. No biggy though - just a flat battery due to a faulty Alternator. Threw a new battery on it to get us home, and will be replacing the alternator when I get a minute.
A few minor things we wanna do to put our stamp on it, but overall really pleased!
I'm sure they'll be plenty of questions coming from me in the not too distant future as its my first Bus or even aircooled VW.

Lovely looking bus Sam

Looking forward to your updates

That is one seriously lovely bus.

Ozziedog,,,,,,perfecto

Lovely bus (i am biased based on similar paint colour)
Lovely house too, all the room on that drive!

Sam Mcgoo said:

My '68 Westfalia
After 30 odd years of wanting one, and seriously looking for the last 6 months, we finally found the right bus for us. Had to keep pushing the budget, as we just wanted to enjoy it straight away, and for at least a few years before any serious work would be needed.
'68 Westfalia, California desert import, as rust free as you can hope for on a 57 year old bus , Recon 1776cc Engine, imported and restored by Coolcampers in 2017, but only done circa 500 dry miles since. Interior still has some of the plastic wrapping on and is unused! Disc brakes and servo, along with a few other nice bits, but it was it's condition that sold it to us.
We broke down just 30ish miles into our 100mile journey home

But kind of expected it from a bus that's been used so little in recent years. No biggy though - just a flat battery due to a faulty Alternator. Threw a new battery on it to get us home, and will be replacing the alternator when I get a minute.
A few minor things we wanna do to put our stamp on it, but overall really pleased!
I'm sure they'll be plenty of questions coming from me in the not too distant future as its my first Bus or even aircooled VW.
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That’s a beauty! Holy cow! And it has a fold out bed up top?

wklail said:

That’s a beauty! Holy cow! And it has a fold out bed up top?

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Yeah, it's a solid bed on a front hinge, but the head end folds to give room to get up and down. Can be strapped up to the roof to give tou the head room when you don't need the bed.

Daughter and granddaughter like it lol