1969 Westy parcel shelf above the bed

[GDK]

Here In the US- I have come across 2 types of parcel shelfs that are fitted above the folding bed in back.
1) is just a cargo net
2) is a wood laminate more like the rest of the interior cabinetry.

It seems the cargo net is more often seen on the ”pop tops”

I have a 1969 westy , “pop top” and it has the cargo net parcel shelf

Does anyone know what type of Parcel shelf - would have came with the vehicle originally ?
was the wooden parcel shelf an option for the pop or just not available at the time ?
Any information would be greatly appreciated and thanks every one in advance
GDK

 

[creationblue]

Hi. The early Earlies had the net and the mid to late Earlies have the headbanger shelf (as did the late bays, but that don’t fit the Earlybay). Tintop & poptops had the same interiors

 

[GDK]

Thanks much , i appreciate it just want to keep it original as i go thru the restoration work -- thanks again

 

[cov1967]

I have the 69 bay also, mine has the headbanger shelf and I’ve always thought it was a bit of an odd finish to the inside. I’m now thinking it’s been retro fitted by a previous owner

 

[static]

I associate nets with the 1968’s.
My ‘70 and ‘71 had the headbanger cabinet.

It’s fairly simple to determine who has the headbanger cabinets; just look for the people with a bandage on their forehead.

 

[Clem]

68 & 69 - net
70 on had the open shelf.
I think the closed cupboard came in around 72 onwards?

 

[Bluesnailman]

My 68 had a net, but I upgraded to a bruised forehead. With a bit more sense, I’ll probably go back to a net……. Whose Annette I hear you ask…. Sorry I’ve still got concussion. Man that headbanger hits you hard on a Saturday night

 

[GazWil]

Hi, this is mine on my US 71 Westy (the interior was trashed hence the new one).

 

[static]

Hi, this is mine on my US 71 Westy (the interior was trashed hence the new one).

Hey! Re-attach that cabin light!
(Let me know if you require new switches.)

 

[Mikek]

Here In the US- I have come across 2 types of parcel shelfs that are fitted above the folding bed in back.
1) is just a cargo net
2) is a wood laminate more like the rest of the interior cabinetry.

It seems the cargo net is more often seen on the ”pop tops”

I have a 1969 westy , “pop top” and it has the cargo net parcel shelf

Does anyone know what type of Parcel shelf - would have came with the vehicle originally ?
was the wooden parcel shelf an option for the pop or just not available at the time ?
Any information would be greatly appreciated and thanks every one in advance
GDK

My 69 westy pop top has a net

 

[GazWil]

Hey! Re-attach that cabin light!
(Let me know if you require new switches.)

Hi its altogether now thanks

 

[CleoMar]

If your early Westfalia Bay had an original wood "headbanger" storage shelf in the rear then you will have a support bracket attached by a rivet to the side of the bus. If it has been removed then there should be a hole where the rivet was attached. Cheers.

 

[GDK]

Thanks Every One