'70 Westy resto begins.

[Barkafer]

This is my new project. hopefully here mid December. Bit rough but very restorable.

Rear of front wheelarches need some love

Both rockers need replacing

Rear arches seem ok. Had some filler at some stage in the front part

Underneath not too bad. Hope the pans aren't hiding too much

Front floor has isolated rot

That's the rusty bits. here's the fairly complete interior

And finally the DP motor

Should be at port next week ready to sail early Dec.

 

[justcruzin]

Congrats!!! I like it!!

I love the pics. I learn so much about my bus just by looking at everyone's pics. I noticed in one of your pics, the one shooting up toward the folding cot, that my cot is missing it's straps. I didn't even know it had them, now I do. So gives me something else to ad to my list.

Can't wait to see more of it, when you get it!

 

[Barkafer]

Thanks Kim, I like the ol girl too. Can't wait to get stuck in to the welding and get it on the road. I had a dream last night, that I was driving her! Drove really nice :lol:

 

[justcruzin]

LOL, Yah I had that dream once too. Then I drove mine. LOL I have to say that the dream is finally becoming reality for me. Still need a lot of replacement parts on the front end, but he does drive decent now. I love driving him around town. You'll soon know that same feeling!!!

 

[Barkafer]

The Bus is at port ready to go

Check out that Baltimore sky!

 

[doz]

Cool ride. I love the open air bunk!!!

 

[norm]

looks nice chris, that should keep you busy for a bit are you going for a full resto ? or get it on the road ready for summer ?nearly finished all my welding

 

[Barkafer]

looks nice chris, that should keep you busy for a bit are you going for a full resto ? or get it on the road ready for summer ?nearly finished all my welding

Never mind the Bus, have you finished that bathroom yet? :lol: :lol: :lol:

You don't hang about I can't wait to see some photo's (you have been taking photo's haven't you Justin?)
Get some on a resto thread and lets see what you been up to. (photobucket.com is a good way to do it)

I am just gonna Mot the bus and drive it to some shows this summer There's a bit of welding to do first tho :msn4:

 

[Barkafer]

Cool ride. I love the open air bunk!!!

Thanks doz. Might be a bit draughty up there, but I won't be up there :lol:

The Bus is due in on 23rd, so all being well I could collect then That'll be my Christmas pressie sorted then :lol:
Ere yar, some more photo's

Can't wait :mrgreen:

 

[issit]

Looks very nice fella ,, Great project

 

[71dormy]

looks good 8)
be keeping an eye on this

 

[Barkafer]

Thanks fellas
Here's a little vision of beauty! A man can dream can't he?

 

[Barkafer]

Collecting tomorrow!

 

[madness]

cool bus

 

[dubpower83]

Nice on Chris! Looking forward to seeing this one roll in to an ADK meet in the future. Might have to pop round for a visit by return when it lands

Mike

 

[Jailed up]

Looks a good project Finally getting my 69 out of the garage tomorrow for the work to begin! Maybe ill start a thread aswell!!

 

[justcruzin]

cool bus

Well? Where's the pics of the new arrival? You must be pretty excited. I know when I first got mine home, first thing I did was give it the "making it mine" bath! Can't wait for an update.

 

[71dormy]

is it not here??? :lol:

 

[Barkafer]

I got plenty of photo's, just not had a chance to load them up yet. My missus and little one have been poorly so I've been otherwise engaged. They are both a little better now so I will get downloading.

I will say the bus is more complete than I first thought, with the rear fly screen and stool included along with the childs cot, sink and buddy seat. Also has the original vinyl flooring and everything is in remarkable condition for it's age!
The rust isn't too extensive either.
Rockers are f**ked and battery tray. Needs front step repairs and a couple of small patches in the front floor so far. Need to dig a bit, but looks fairly solid for an East coast bus.
Surface rust in a few places. A respray is due :roll:
All I need to complete the bus is a panel set, a rear bumper and the canvas for the pop top.

 

[creationblue]

Nice 8)

Now load them pics!

Just