Another 71' Westy makes it over here!

[cyberdyne systems]

Been a while since i've posted, still doing bumper and poptop repaint, waiting for some dry weather! :roll:

Went to two shows, Peppercorn and VWBustop, had misfire/stalling on the M20 on way to Peppercorn, managed to get there, was worse on way home. Seemed that if you rested it for a few minutes it would be all good again, like a fuel starvation issue. What i found was some dirt in the float that seemed to be in the main jet, probably being sucked in and the releasing when the engine was off again. In the meantime I changed the fuel line and fitted a new filter (under tank), and my vacuum distributor. It now runs really well again.

The horn also stopped working, checked the wiring and accidently dislodged the wire by the steering box, nightmare to put back! Turns out it was the horn, so i've drilled out the rivets took it apart and cleaned the contacts and now its ok again.

pics to follow

Gareth

 

[cyberdyne systems]

Ok so this weekend I got my new '73 poptop and continental bed fitted with a new canvas (just kampers):

Van with old poptop removed - new canvas fitted to roof as per faux's advice:

fitting up the new roof:

luggage rack on first:

lifting the elevating section on:

looks so much better all clean and painted:

continental bed ready for its new home:

Lifted up ready to attach the canvas:

side:

rear:

new living quarters:

Gareth

 

[lard]

Looks great - loving the conti roof bed, still looking around for one!

 

[cyberdyne systems]

won it on ebay, along with the poptop, which allowed me to get it painted before i swapped it, plus i got the '73 hinges which are stronger!

 

[lard]

won it on ebay, along with the poptop, which allowed me to get it painted before i swapped it, plus i got the '73 hinges which are stronger!

nice find - does it have seperate hinges for the bed aswell as the poptop that needed drilling in?

 

[cyberdyne systems]

won it on ebay, along with the poptop, which allowed me to get it painted before i swapped it, plus i got the '73 hinges which are stronger!

nice find - does it have seperate hinges for the bed aswell as the poptop that needed drilling in?

Yes thats right there are two simple hinges that are secured to the roof, I just fitted the bed in the best place and then traced round the hinges and removed the bed and hinges, drilled and attached them, then refitted the bed, simple! :lol:

 

[cyberdyne systems]

Washed the fringe (more than a few times!) now lovely and clean:

 

[cyberdyne systems]

Got round to putting my wheels on now:

 

[Dirty Harry]

The wheels look ace 8)

 

[faux]

Wow, looking good, neat and tidy install. 8)

A roof bed is on my list too, but I'm going to make one using some parts that Calibay knocked up for me.

Jon

 

[cyberdyne systems]

Ok its MOT time and I need to finally get round to putting a front plate on, so with that in mind the front bumper has to go on. Here it is all ready to fit:

All the bits painted with new step rubber and cleaned up og overider rubbers

These came up well, better than the knackered carpet underneath!

Pic coming of it fitted and the new early Uk plates

Gareth

 

[Airtime]

Looking good! 8) Planning on blasting and painting my bumpers this winter too!

 

[cyberdyne systems]

Bumper went on today, looks good 8)

Getting ready:

Before:

After:

 

[gninnam]

Nice work 8)
What colours the bumper then :?:

 

[freddie]

Awesome work

My 70 westy arrives in December, i cant bloody WAIT

 

[cyberdyne systems]

Nice work 8)
What colours the bumper then :?:

Thanks, err the colour, well i went to the paint shop and asked for a plain white as i wanted a contrast between the pastel white and the bumper and poptop. The front has been repainted and the mix was a bit more creamy where as the sides are a respray which is slightly on the greyer side which was done some time ago.

Gareth

 

[Grazy]

Good work mate first time I have checked this thread , Niiiiiiice , I was at Peppercorn , didnt see you :?

 

[cyberdyne systems]

Thanks for the comments, i'll look out for you next time 8) , hey now the bumper is on, spose I can do the bake bean tin height check :lol:

 

[Bundy]

Hi Gareth,

Just found this thread and loving your van.
I have a 71 westy due to me shortly and I'm trying to decide on the lowering front, but I intend to use it properly and probably fully loaded so am undecided as to what to do (it may not fit in the garage without something!).
Yours looks great on the dropped spindles and 1 spline at rear, but how does it fair loaded up and what, if anything, have you had to change to get it right?

Cheers
Al

 

[Anonymous]

Love this thread. Was wondering if you'd help me put a Westy roof on my tintop with me. :idea: