My '69 pearl white Westy

[Busboyjake]

I just sold my '66 so-42 and bought an early bay.

I'm pretty happy with it so far.
Here it is before I got it.

After a day of swapping wheels/tires, adjusting and fiddling:

Now she's in the garage.

 

[Fortunate Son]

Welcome to the forum! Really love pearl white, looks great 8)

 

[Lee152]

Pearl White 69 Westys are the best arent they! 8)

 

[aogrady]

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Hi,

Welcome along to the forum, always nice to see another Pearle White Westy!

Interested for some information about your pull out awning, how is it fixed on? I'd love one myself, and I dont think i have seen one on a westy before?

More pics!!

Cheers!

Alistair

 

[Dirty Harry]

Nice 8) , what is your tire size?

 

[Busboyjake]

Nice 8) , what is your tire size?

225-75-15 BFGoodrich all terrains.

 

[Busboyjake]

Pearl White 69 Westys are the best arent they! 8)

I agree. This thing rides like a Cadillac! -will make an excellent daily driver and weekend camper.

I think there's something about the early bay front beam that makes them so comfortable. Whatever it is - I like it.

Sold my '66 Westy to buy it. I've been prowling earlybay.com for inspiration.

 

[roland]

Nice! Love the big tires and split wheels, such a good combo on a westy!

 

[Busboyjake]

I've been busy. I pulled the motor and replaced/ repaired:
Heater boxes
Flywheel main seal
Oil cooler seal
Intake seals and boots
Degreased and painted all tins
Degreased motor
Motor mounts
Body to engine seals
Fuel lines and filters
Changed oil
Adjusted brakes
Welded and repaired rear upper shock mounts
Here's some pics of the progress

Waxed and buffed paint

Found a little "patina"

Stereo

Insulated the front

Got some Vanagon retracting seatbelts.

Scrubbed crappy spray paint off of nose front badge area

Re-shot nose badge

Found paint behind and around front bumper, so pulled it cleaned behind and reshot bumper.

I even added a rug to tie the room together.

 

[gninnam]

Very nice van you have. Welcome :mrgreen:

 

[justcruzin]

Nice bus.

 

[Busboyjake]

Nice bus.

Thanks Kim! I was really liking the look of your dirty white hubcaps - kind-a stole it hope you don't mind

 

[Busboyjake]

New curtains, went camping 1st time.

 

[roland]

looking awesome!

 

[NickJ]

Hi, some great pics and lovely bus 8)

 

[Steenfeldt]

Nice van! look a lot like mine. Do you have any pictures with the awning unfolded??

 

[mister]

Lovely bus, liking the go anywhere stance on those big tyres

 

[Dave.P]

Lovely bus, liking the go anywhere stance on those big tyres

Yep, I'm with you there. Looking very cool indeed.

 

[CHILDSEY]

Nice van! look a lot like mine. Do you have any pictures with the awning unfolded??

I'd also like a pic of awning as I want to try and find a similar one.
Great van mate!
Cheers Paul.