1970 tin top westy resto

[panalvan]

Looking spot on will .It will soon be done and showing the rest of our vans up.Looking foward to seeing it done
Cheers chris

 

[tintintin]

Cheers Chris,

It's going to take a while to put back together, but we WILL be going to big bang won't we Dave?

Then I think a good old P*ss up is in order...

Will

 

[tintintin]

Quick update

Got the front beam on, along with the rear drums...

We've dropped it two splines at the rear (one inner and one outer) - it looks to be about 260 mm from bolt hole to bolt hole for the shocks.

Has any one done similar - what size shocks are you using front and rear?

Come to think of it - what tyre sizes would go on 14'' rim at this height ?

Any advise much appreciated!

 

[67 BAY]

Try your og shocks on you might be able to get away with them,otherwise try a front on rear for length.I'm running KYB front shocks on mine 2 spline drop,the only downside is you have to undo and remove bottom shock bolt to get wheel off.How have you lowered front,as you might have to remove bumpstops or have you made them adjustable? Sorry to sound like the voice of doom.

Steve

 

[tintintin]

Tks Steve,

The beam has adjusters on it so we'll look to level it against the rear.

Will.

 

[Grazy]

Oh yeah Will Kermit beam looks ace 8)

 

[tintintin]

It's been a few weeks since my last confession....

...but hard work has been moving it on. The gearbox, oil Cooler, fuel tank, seals, brake pipes, hoses, blah,blah,blah...and Engine are now back in..

...CSP's have been put on the front and the rear drums have been rebuilt and re-fitted...

...I'm chuffed to F%&K with how the wheels have turned out..

..fitted with 185 65's front and 185 70's rear the ride height looks like this..

..but it will hopefully drop to this when fully loaded..

..& most of the wiring has been sorted before the dash goes back - thanks John!

It looks like we'll be turning her over next week!

 

[58herbie]

looking sweet, need more confesions my son, it has been far to long since we last heard you.

go and say 3 hails to ben pon

and

i must post more on early bay..

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[gninnam]

Such a credit for everyone who has worked on this bus - it's going to be the one too keep an eye one
if you see it at shows 8)

 

[tintintin]

looking sweet, need more confesions my son, it has been far to long since we last heard you.

go and say 3 hails to ben pon

& tks for the comments gninnam!

 

[Guest]

so nice! almost too nice to drive!

 

[VWAIRCOOLED]

It does indeed look very nice,I like what you've done with it,keeping in with the earlybay style,especially those wheels,better than VW would have done 8)

 

[tintintin]

Thanks for the comments everyone

Quick update,

The front's been flattened and the front bumper is fitted..

Not sure if the VW badge is staying off or going back on yet?
What do you think?

The front doors are on..

..and a bit more flattening..

..The dash is nearly back in..

..a nice little touch on the filler cap..

.and the Kermit beam just pokes through from time to time..

..The mats have arrived and are looking really good (MadMatz)..

.. and the first bit of the interior has been finished..

..A good day at the office..

Later..

 

[gninnam]

Well wicked!!! 8)

I'm a badge man myself :wink:

 

[Guest]

the restorers have done your vision proud, this and alfies bus i wanna see in the flesh.

 

[panalvan]

Getting there mate i would go for the badge looks spot on rock and roll bed looks very good to
Cheers chris

 

[Grazy]

Definate with a badge there Will , lookinhg bob on mate especially the beam

 

[Airtime]

I agree, definately with the badge on. 8) It's really looking ace! Hope to see it IRL sometimes.

 

[stuartrx7]

This is the best van i have ever seen,magazine feature for definite.

 

[TinTopaway]

Badge Badge Badge!

Great work..........it's good to see how IT SHOULD be done!!

When will she be completed?

Ian