Sam Mcgoo
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My '68 Westfalia
After 30 odd years of wanting one, and seriously looking for the last 6 months, we finally found the right bus for us. Had to keep pushing the budget, as we just wanted to enjoy it straight away, and for at least a few years before any serious work would be needed.
'68 Westfalia, California desert import, as rust free as you can hope for on a 57 year old bus , Recon 1776cc Engine, imported and restored by Coolcampers in 2017, but only done circa 500 dry miles since. Interior still has some of the plastic wrapping on and is unused! Disc brakes and servo, along with a few other nice bits, but it was it's condition that sold it to us.
We broke down just 30ish miles into our 100mile journey home
But kind of expected it from a bus that's been used so little in recent years. No biggy though - just a flat battery due to a faulty Alternator. Threw a new battery on it to get us home, and will be replacing the alternator when I get a minute.
A few minor things we wanna do to put our stamp on it, but overall really pleased!
I'm sure they'll be plenty of questions coming from me in the not too distant future as its my first Bus or even aircooled VW.
After 30 odd years of wanting one, and seriously looking for the last 6 months, we finally found the right bus for us. Had to keep pushing the budget, as we just wanted to enjoy it straight away, and for at least a few years before any serious work would be needed.
'68 Westfalia, California desert import, as rust free as you can hope for on a 57 year old bus , Recon 1776cc Engine, imported and restored by Coolcampers in 2017, but only done circa 500 dry miles since. Interior still has some of the plastic wrapping on and is unused! Disc brakes and servo, along with a few other nice bits, but it was it's condition that sold it to us.
We broke down just 30ish miles into our 100mile journey home
A few minor things we wanna do to put our stamp on it, but overall really pleased!
I'm sure they'll be plenty of questions coming from me in the not too distant future as its my first Bus or even aircooled VW.
