1970 Westy resto

[Daverob73]

Roof hinge painted and put back on

 

[Daverob73]

Scary to find this was my steering coupling, ripped in two :shock:
Inner peg bearings were seised solid in the steering box, sorted and handles much better now

 

[Bay-low71]

I think you've got the most out of that part.... :lol:

 

[Daverob73]

:lol:
VW quality is terrible, 43 years and it does that.

 

[Daverob73]

Recently I went down to see Leon at Concept pop tops in Poole for a new interior for the bus.

I based the design on a car I've always loved since I was a kid - the Ford GT
Think I need to change the Cath Kidston laminate now.

The old drivers seat was knackered, luckily Leon had a mint one sitting there ready

 

[r73]

Nice Dave 8) like it

 

[Daverob73]

Thanks Rob

 

[Shaggybus]

good thread .
job well done

 

[Daverob73]

Haven't updated in a while, few things to add on here.
Got a new beam to lower the front a bit.

 

[Daverob73]

Front arches were replaced while she was in for the new beam. And the front was repainted as I wasn't completely happy with it.

 

[Daverob73]

Replaced the old engine with a Reconditioned 'Turnkey' engine from VW engine company. Went with a 1600 twin port.

 

[Graham L]

Replaced the old engine with a Reconditioned 'Turnkey' engine from VW engine company. Went with a 1600 twin port.
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Just as a word of advice make sure you photograph the install and keep records of the engine service etc backed up with photos, there’s been a few instances now where VWEC have refused to cover engines on warranty due to ‘installation’ & ‘maintenance’ issues. It may seem over the top but they are questioning installs carried out by garages that know what they are doing.

 

[Daverob73]

Ok, good advice, good to know, thanks @Graham L