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Welcome to my, very, reluctant sale of my super solid, rust free, 1971 t2 Westfalia, “Doris”. Due to a change in circumstances and ill health, I have to sell my beloved Early Bay “Doris”. She was born in 1971, a ‘one year only’ model (low lights, oval rear lights, front disc brakes). I have her...

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Thank you Ozziedog!

Hi all Looking for recommendations for early bay tuning and servicing please. Located in Kingswinford area (West Midlands). Thank you

Always loved ‘Final Fling’ down in Woolacombe, then again just something very special about the area!

Thank you for the heads up, I know these things are never set in stone but what sort of turnaround time should expect.....days, weeks, months (please not!)? Cheers

Hi all The time has finally arrived to complete Doris’s refurb with a new paint job. Looking for your recommendations please, only previous customers really know how good a service was provided! Thank you in anticipation Chris and Doris :D

Hi guys! Looking for recommendations for vw (early bay) garages in the Walton on Thames area please. Also respray for same. Tight nuts!

Hi guys! Does anyone know the gauge of wire used in 71 Westy front seats? Cheers Chris

Thanks Guys....was thinking more along mounting plates as things got worse after a bottom out (not mine!!!) while leaving Eastnor

Hi all, hope everyone is making the most of the Indian summer! Gearbox problems abound: I've gone for a sloppy but reliable box, to a tighter box (JK base plate), to 2nd popping out, to 2nd popping out and reverse hitting a forward gear when not under load. I've been advised to try changing...

I find myself on the edge of sanity, everything crossed someone out there can help. After being delivered home on a low loader last weekend (unrelated issue?) I came to park Doris only to find she had developed another electrical glitch. Deep breath.......on starting her the horn sounded...

Hi all I recently fitted a gearshift plate from jk to improve gear change. On Thursday after a good run it started popping out of 2nd gear. It was fine as long as I held the gear in place with minimal pressure. Friday I drove 150 miles to Ledbury without issue but this evening on the return...

:D thanks for the info, fingers crossed it all goes well!

Hi all! After installing a jk plate to bottom of gear lever with only moderate improvement, I'm now going to change nylon bushes. Is there tips/advice I need to know before I start? Cheers Chris

Hi all Bit of a thank you; travelling down A24 on Thursday, when ignition light came on. Dumped clutch and rolled to a stop. No electrical whatsoever, not even hazards! Luckily I was on a duel carriageway.......scary enough though! My first thank you to the lady who crossed the carriageway to...

I recently fitted new indicator to 71 Westy, mine sounded horn constantly. I placed a band of insulation tape around colum under metal collar hey presto! I know it's not what the purists will tell you but it worked and passed mot. Chris

Many thanks Paul and Evo. Marine paint sourced and first coat on.......what a difference!