Baphi
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Since I now only read messages it has become time to do a little introduction.
I'm Bas and live in the middle of the Netherlands with my girlfriend and daughter. I got infected by the VW-virus because I owned a beetle when I was a student. We both then got infected again as we spent our holiday in 2006 in a VW Westfalia (1974 model) in New Zealand. What a joy! We rented another one a week later (1972 cross-model).
Back in the cold winter in the Netherlands we decided to buy a VW camper. Our search was first based on the later bay model (1973-1979). But things went a bit different. We ran into a '69 Westfalia.
Since June 13 2006, we are the lucky owner of an original earlybay Westfalia from 1969. It was delivered in Wiesbaden in 1969, probably to someone from the U.S. army. It has U.S. spec's (padded dash, side markers, red lamps with reverse lights, speedometer in miles). Two years later, this person shipped the bus to the U.S. (Washington area). There it stayed until 1999 when it was shipped to the Netherlands. Last summer we bought the bus at VW Classics (vw classics).
When we bought the bus it had mainly original paint, has already had some welding done (chassis left and right) but was (except from the left and right rearcorner) in a very good condition. The plan was then to have these bad spots taken care of on the long run.
The camper interior is 80% original. Fortunately we are missing the box with fridge / sink, this saves space in camper interior! The wardrope was also missing but this has been found and installed. The hammock is present, as well as the extra stool.
The bus still has its first, original engine (1600cc singleport B-engine). M-code (factory delivered options):
03D Estimated production: 3 dec 1968, delivered 5 dec 1968
Delivery country: Germany, Wiesbaden
517 Campmobile / Westfalia
518 Pop-top roof
21
2 1600cc engine with M157 (Exhaust Emission control system)
1 manual 4speed gearbox
426 groupcode for US specifications:
020 speedometer in miles
047 with backup lamps
102 rear window heater
089 laminated windshield
511 padded dashboard
524 Sealed beam headlamps,
dual circuit brake warning light
back-up light
side marker reflectors (LHD)
141 heater outlet in rear part of cargo area
500 Full-width partition lower with two-seat passenger seat
507 Vent wings in cab doors
2310
2 Type 2 = VW Transporter
3 Kombi
1 LHD, sliding door on right side
0 standard (no seats in the rear cargo area)
523917 Special paint: L282 Lotuswhite (code for Westfalia)
In the summer of 2007 we almost had a big accident, caused by the left rear tire which exploded. Result: damaged bodypanel, leaking battery causing the engine bay area completely ruined, broken battery. Fortunately we were well covered by the insurance, so this could be fixed.
We decided to have both rearcorners fixed and the engine bay as well. We went to Classic VW Restoration (classic vw restoration). They have done a great job.
- the engine was removed and all engine bodywork was removed and restored
- the sheetmetal of the rear corners (left and right) was restored
- the sheetmetal of the left rear wheel arch was restored
- a new battery was hooke up
- the bodywork from sliding door to the opposite side, below the windows was resprayed
- four new tires were fitted
This was a rather big job, but fortunately well done by classcvwresto!
This year's summer (2008) I've fitted a period right dashunit, as a newer bay unit was fitted. Also the accessory clock has been added. It has a quartz piece but has the period type looks (except for the second hand).
At the moment the bus is at the workshop (vwbusbrothers) for a front restoration. The windshield frame exposed some rusty bits, coming underneath the rubber seal. The person who did the welding explained to us that we were in time to have this fixed. Waiting for another season might have ruined bits of the bus, which were now in a solid good condition. The bus is being prepared for a frontal paintjob!
Also the front and rear bumpers will be restored as well as all five rims. This should make a big difference, I hope!
Enough talk, here are some pics, in chronological order:
The bus at VW Classics before we bought it:
After we bought it:
The damage caused by the tire explosion:
The rear restoration:
The secondhand bought cabinet:
The dashunit which was in the bus:
The period type dashunit:
The complete dash:
The current front restoration, welding has been done, painting to be done:
More pics will folow as soon as they arrive from the restoration company!
Hope to meet some of you earlybay-guys in Enkhuizen next year!
Greetz,
Bas
I'm Bas and live in the middle of the Netherlands with my girlfriend and daughter. I got infected by the VW-virus because I owned a beetle when I was a student. We both then got infected again as we spent our holiday in 2006 in a VW Westfalia (1974 model) in New Zealand. What a joy! We rented another one a week later (1972 cross-model).
Back in the cold winter in the Netherlands we decided to buy a VW camper. Our search was first based on the later bay model (1973-1979). But things went a bit different. We ran into a '69 Westfalia.
Since June 13 2006, we are the lucky owner of an original earlybay Westfalia from 1969. It was delivered in Wiesbaden in 1969, probably to someone from the U.S. army. It has U.S. spec's (padded dash, side markers, red lamps with reverse lights, speedometer in miles). Two years later, this person shipped the bus to the U.S. (Washington area). There it stayed until 1999 when it was shipped to the Netherlands. Last summer we bought the bus at VW Classics (vw classics).
When we bought the bus it had mainly original paint, has already had some welding done (chassis left and right) but was (except from the left and right rearcorner) in a very good condition. The plan was then to have these bad spots taken care of on the long run.
The camper interior is 80% original. Fortunately we are missing the box with fridge / sink, this saves space in camper interior! The wardrope was also missing but this has been found and installed. The hammock is present, as well as the extra stool.
The bus still has its first, original engine (1600cc singleport B-engine). M-code (factory delivered options):
03D Estimated production: 3 dec 1968, delivered 5 dec 1968
Delivery country: Germany, Wiesbaden
517 Campmobile / Westfalia
518 Pop-top roof
21
2 1600cc engine with M157 (Exhaust Emission control system)
1 manual 4speed gearbox
426 groupcode for US specifications:
020 speedometer in miles
047 with backup lamps
102 rear window heater
089 laminated windshield
511 padded dashboard
524 Sealed beam headlamps,
dual circuit brake warning light
back-up light
side marker reflectors (LHD)
141 heater outlet in rear part of cargo area
500 Full-width partition lower with two-seat passenger seat
507 Vent wings in cab doors
2310
2 Type 2 = VW Transporter
3 Kombi
1 LHD, sliding door on right side
0 standard (no seats in the rear cargo area)
523917 Special paint: L282 Lotuswhite (code for Westfalia)
In the summer of 2007 we almost had a big accident, caused by the left rear tire which exploded. Result: damaged bodypanel, leaking battery causing the engine bay area completely ruined, broken battery. Fortunately we were well covered by the insurance, so this could be fixed.
We decided to have both rearcorners fixed and the engine bay as well. We went to Classic VW Restoration (classic vw restoration). They have done a great job.
- the engine was removed and all engine bodywork was removed and restored
- the sheetmetal of the rear corners (left and right) was restored
- the sheetmetal of the left rear wheel arch was restored
- a new battery was hooke up
- the bodywork from sliding door to the opposite side, below the windows was resprayed
- four new tires were fitted
This was a rather big job, but fortunately well done by classcvwresto!
This year's summer (2008) I've fitted a period right dashunit, as a newer bay unit was fitted. Also the accessory clock has been added. It has a quartz piece but has the period type looks (except for the second hand).
At the moment the bus is at the workshop (vwbusbrothers) for a front restoration. The windshield frame exposed some rusty bits, coming underneath the rubber seal. The person who did the welding explained to us that we were in time to have this fixed. Waiting for another season might have ruined bits of the bus, which were now in a solid good condition. The bus is being prepared for a frontal paintjob!
Also the front and rear bumpers will be restored as well as all five rims. This should make a big difference, I hope!
Enough talk, here are some pics, in chronological order:
The bus at VW Classics before we bought it:
After we bought it:
The damage caused by the tire explosion:
The rear restoration:
The secondhand bought cabinet:
The dashunit which was in the bus:
The period type dashunit:
The complete dash:
The current front restoration, welding has been done, painting to be done:
More pics will folow as soon as they arrive from the restoration company!
Hope to meet some of you earlybay-guys in Enkhuizen next year!
Greetz,
Bas
very nice westy.
