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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...

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

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

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...

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...

Hi all! I want to tidy up my Westy pop top roof cap, what is the best type of paint to use? I've seen marine paint which can be applied with a roller but I'd like any advise before I go ahead. If anyone has experience of this in Surrey/Berkshire area, do you also know of a local supplier...

Hi All! I'm hoping to take Doris, my 71 westy, to France for a couple of weeks in September. I would like to have her serviced first however so.........Can anyone recommend a specialist garage, individual etc in the Walton on Thames, Bracknell area. I would really prefer to find someone with...

Hi I've recently acquired a dormobile buddy seat but can't find any fixing instructions online. I haven't got a dormobile interior, so was looking at fixing to back of passenger bulkhead? Any help, with photos hopefully, would be appreciated. Chris

Hi guys! Can I ask for your opinions on the best timing light to buy please. On a budget but happy to hear all suggestions! Cheers Chris

Hi there! Another novice question, my 71 has been painted a horrible burgundy colour, the inside is still original and I'd like to take it back. Is there a way to remove the top coat and grey primer but leave original paint? The current top coat is very poor quality, some flaked off removing a...

Looking for a fold down stool, not sure which conversion house they're out of. Anyone with same, I'd be interested in photos and possible purchase. Cheers Chris

I've recently (Stanford hall) seen a couple of walk through vans with what looks like a console/cubby that sits between the seats. The front portion of the lid has cutouts for cup holders......sorry should taken photos! Does anyone know if these are homemade items or purchased, if so do you have...

Hi guys! My 71 LHD westy has just been failed on MOT for 'steering excessively tight'. I have recently removed the sterring wheel/indicator housing to carry out other jobs. Driving to the MOT station the steering seemed to me to be as before. So question, what would you guys...

Hi guys!  Just bought a replacement indicator switch for my 71 bay, 8 wire. First switch everything worked correctly but in neutral position both rear indicators flashed. Second switch as soon as ignition turned on horn sounded constantly. Thinking it might be bad earth? Any help appreciated ...

Hi LHD 71westy.......my indicator arm will only stay on in one position, am I doing something wrong during rebuild? Outside of housing it works ok, lights works both ways but when I reassemble it will only stay on to left, right works if held up but won't stay on its own? Tried replacement...