Hi everybody!
Some time is gone since my last post, but I'm still working hard to get the westy back on the street!
The tailgate got his final paint. I know, it's not perfect, but I'm happy with the result! We did all the work in the backyard from my parents, so I would say it looks not too bad!
CH = Switzerland
The engine lid
After painting, I've grinded the fresh paint with some 1200 sandpaper. After grinding, I gave the paint a good polish!
At the engine I had some troubles to mount the engine mounting bar with the full flow oil pump.
First I had to cut off some steel.
Then I made a custom piece of steel.
Then started the welding.
And finally powdercoated and mounted on the engine.
Now the engine is nearly done. Only the carburetor need a rebuild.
I got the right intermediate plates for the rear bumper from a guy from Berlin. First I had the wrong ones from a Split. One the pic you can see the difference...
Left Baywindow, right Splitwindow
Mounted on the bumper
The wheels are out the house to get some black paint.
I got also a set of original porsche central caps from my buddy Walter.
I had the great pleasure, to drove his 164 hp bug to the Luftkraft DynoDay! This engine is pure porn! Walter put all his knowledge from 40 years of racing in this car! I had the whole day a big smile on my Face, thanks Walter!
Was a great meeting, with great cars and really cool people from Switzerland and Germany!
Have a nice weekend!
Cheers
Reto