My 71 Westy

milfredo · Feb 21, 2022

Bought at the end of Summer 2021 with some known rusty steps and under window showing signs of problems. Took it off the road over winter in preparation for the summer.

First camper, fourth Aircooled VW (71 Type 3 Fastback, 66 Type 3 Fastback & 71 Fridolin)

Here are some snaps

Some of the very visual nasties!

Badly repaired over the years from a poor fitting window seal.

1 million spots removed!

Test fitting

Under window not too bad. Only surface rust.

Butt welded.

Paint all worn and tatty so trying to keep the new panels in keeping.

Original engine bar (not shown) is badly damaged from being too low so I've bought a lower profile one.

New exhaust to go on should give more clearance.

gninnam · Feb 21, 2022

Nice work on the repairs and paint.
Any other areas that need work?

koolkroozers · Feb 22, 2022

Nice job

gvee · Feb 22, 2022

Lookin' good

milfredo · Feb 23, 2022

gninnam said:
Nice work on the repairs and paint.
Any other areas that need work?

Not that I can see. I need to remove the other windows as the rubbers are shrunk and pours but the sils, floors and bulkheads all look really good. The battery tray has been patched before but the arches and back end are all solid. Everything else nice and straight.

milfredo · Mar 22, 2022

Some more bits done one bus...

New exhaust & raised engine bar

Got some original early interior parts installed (almost - need drain and fresh water/ tap installed)

New mats (need clean)

static · Mar 23, 2022

Do you have a new water pump?

leon · Mar 23, 2022

Tidy repairs. And a cool bus

milfredo · Mar 23, 2022

static said:
Do you have a new water pump?

For the sink? I've ordered two different hand pumps from the US. I'm hoping to butcher them to make the original faucet work.

- JR Products - 97025 Self Priming Manual RV Water Faucet - 97025
- Valterra - RP800 Rocket Hand Pump for RV, Camper Holding Tank Faucet Pump - Chrome (US Amazon)

milfredo · Mar 23, 2022

Made the badge more in keeping with the rest of the dinged up front.

before

After

gninnam · Mar 23, 2022

Good work with the badge

milfredo · Mar 23, 2022

gninnam said:
Good work with the badge

Could never tell that it’s plastic

static · Mar 24, 2022

milfredo said:
For the sink? I've ordered two different hand pumps from the US. I'm hoping to butcher them to make the original faucet work.

- JR Products - 97025 Self Priming Manual RV Water Faucet - 97025
- Valterra - RP800 Rocket Hand Pump for RV, Camper Holding Tank Faucet Pump - Chrome (US Amazon)

The problem that have found is that most new pumps don’t have the mounting screw holes at the right distance. The ones from Bus Depot have the right holes but the handle and spigot are not a match.

I save my old ones in hopes of successfully replacing the “o” rings but find it’s a lot easier just to buy a new pump.

milfredo · Mar 24, 2022

static said:
The problem that have found is that most new pumps don’t have the mounting screw holes at the right distance. The ones from Bus Depot have the right holes but the handle and spigot are not a match.

I save my old ones in hopes of successfully replacing the “o” rings but find it’s a lot easier just to buy a new pump.

I have no bottom piece to the two spigots I have. There is only the top section and plungers. I'm hoping I can remove this piece and use it on the original or at least use to see how one is made and mock one up on the 3D printer.