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For sale is my tax free 1970 Swedish Import. Originally a micro bus but I have converted this to a camper using an original late westy interior. Its had a full widnows out repaint in Blau Weiss over Bahama Blue with all new german quality seals. (seal kit worth £425) Good running 1600 engine...

Hi all I'm after a stock wide 5 spare wheel please. what have you got? Thanks, Hippysteven

Hi all , I've been searching the Web to try and find a supplier of window stickers for my bus. I'm after the kind that stick on the inside but can be seen on the outside if that makes sense. There's one or two on ebay but there's not many to choose from, are there any suppliers out there that...

Hi all, im thinking about a full engine rebuild and im not 100% sure what engine I have. Its a single port Mexico stamped block which came with my imported 1970 swedish bay. I was told it is a 1600 when i bought it but I spoke to an engine builder recently and he said he had never heard of a...

Hi all Im looking into lowering the van 3-4 inches and I have a few newbie questions. 1. Whats parts are required to do the job whilst maintaining similar ride comfort to stock? 2. How much does it cost for said parts? Aaaand can this job be done on the drive way or is it worth while having...

Hi all This is a question aimed at people who know their westfalia's I think really I'm fitting an early westfalia rock and roller plus side waredrobe in the back of a micro bus. I've been told previously that the floor thickness of an orginal floor is 6mm to level the floor and then 9mm on...

Hi all I'm looking at some flowered curtains for the van and I'm wondering which way I should put them in. The ones I'll be getting are flowered with a cotton liner so the question is.. Should I have the flowers facing in or out? I have googled this and there seems to be a variation and some...

Hi all, I'm looking for a complete LHD Early westfalia interior. It must be a westy interior I'll happily take a look at what ever you have but a set in good to mint condition would be great. Thanks chaps!

Hi all. Can you still buy original looking edging for westy cabinets etc? eBay has a few suppliers selling darker stuff but the original colour seems to be not available anywhere. Thanks

Hi all, As the title suggests i need a left side seat belt for my 70 bay. The one I have is missing parts so it doesn't work properly. Ideally I need a complete original seat belt. I've looked at the aftermarket belts and they look totally different so an OG belt would be perfect. Thanks

Evening, I'm after seals for my front bumper so that I can rebuild them now that their back from paint. I've checked the usual websites I.e. Cool air, C&C, even jk, and I've not found any. I hope there are some out there because my old ones are toast. Please advise on the best ones out there...

I'm onto one of my last jobs now on my (wide 5) bay before MOT day, The problem I have is the rear brakes are naff. I've replaced the cylinders, shoes and all the other gubins. I removed a lip around the inside of the drum using a flap disc which come about because the previous shoes had...

I have a 1970 lhd bay with a few wiring faults. Firstly, I can't locate terminal 31 on the back of the clocks. My diagram shows 3 wires going to terminal 31 which is supposed to be on the rhd side of the clocks as you look at the diagram, but for the life of me I can't find it. Does any one...

I'm after a pair of louvre knobs for my 70 bay, I know there are cheaper plastic ones for sale at JK and cool air etc, but should I try and find some original ones or go for reproductions. I've also seen the billet ones but they seem abit overkill. Please leave your views bellow :) Ta.

Hi all, I've removed the engine and tank from r lasses newly acquired 66 split and I can now see the gear box needs some attention as does the surrounding body work. I have never had to take a trans out of a split yet so the reduction box set up is me to me. Does anyone know the best way to...

I have recently replaced the cab door seals on my van, they are German quality ones from c&c and they won't let my door sit flush with the body. The door gaps are ok and even all round, but it's sitting proud at the bottom of the door bellow the hinges and bottom corner bellow the handle. Before...

Hi all, I've decided to fit new shiny chrome headlamp rims to my 70 bay. I've bought a pair from gsf. The 2 rims look exactly the same other than the locking catch at the back of the rims are abit different from one another. One has a folded piece of metal which has been tacked on to the rim...

Hi all I've been trying to install my old wiring loom behind the dash board, I originally marked as many wires as I could but as I was doing this, various wires fell of there spade connectors which means there's multiple wires I can't figure out where they go. I've tried to install it as per...

Hi all, Does anyone know if there is a thread on here, on how to rebuild a cab door with new seals? Mine we're stripped a long time ago and a rough how to guide would be much appreciated as normal :D Thanks

Hey all, I'm on the hunt for a complete window/door seal kit for my 70 lhd bay. I've found such a kit on cool air and c&c but cool air kits cost £600 ish and c&c £400 give or take. Both say the kits are of German quality but the price diffence is huge. From anyone's experience, Is either...