Our 71 Westy

[Cali_bay]

A couple of pictures of our Bus (callie) at Vanfest 08.

Couldn't help accessorizing with a westy trailer, that I have just tidied up. It's first outing, good for carrying the kids bikes and other junk.

 

[AxlFoley]

thats really nice, love the matching trailer!

 

[faux]

Hi Simon

It looks just as good in the flesh, a really nice bus and the trailer.....well it inspired me. :lol:

 

[steve92]

very nice

 

[gninnam]

That is very nice - you must be so proud 8) :mrgreen:

 

[Camperdan]

Like it..... and a crossover too!

Stance/height is pretty similar to mine.... nice!

 

[Cali_bay]

Thanks for your comments.

I will add some interia shots, when I get a chance.

 

[Cali_bay]

Here are a few shots of our bus when it was in California and its interior when we got it.

Sitting a little high :|

So a few evenings graft by my wife and I earlier this year and the interior was transformed.

I must admit that the language used whist fitting the TMI seat covers could not be quoted on this forum. Don't want to do it again in a hurry....

Also the Westy trailer when we got it.

 

[Cali_bay]

Finally got motivated today and removed my engine, so that I can clean and paint the engine bay. What a great day for it

I am also going to get all the tin powder coated, repaint the fan housing and sort out a couple of oil leaks.

Over the last couple of weeks I have also been making a few bits for my bus, using OG parts as a guide.
Westy flip table support, not actually fitted to the campmobile as standard, but will give the table more support when I have re-made that as well.

Continental roof bed supports, fabricated from three pieces, still need plating.

Continental roof bed hinges in stainless steel.

Finally some westy trailer hinges, just need to do the frame and the wood now.

Off to Dubfreeze tomorrow to get a few more bits I need.

 

[faux]

Well done Si

They look amazing, there are some pretty hard to find parts there. I also think there would be quite a demand if they were advertised well.

Please can I put my order in for the brackets and hinges?

Jon

 

[Cali_bay]

An update on my Westy.

Have welded in new battery tray, repainted engine bay, had tinware powder coated, replaced beather hoses and repainted rear valance and lower outer corner (due to new tray fitment).

Also refurbed a set of overriders that I got as part of a group buy arranged by Faux (thanks again, top chap to do deals with).

Hoping to take her and the family to Big Bang in a couple of weeks, after fitting some new calipers on the front.

Here are a few pictures.

 

[slammedresto]

Hoping to take her and the family to Big Bang in a couple of weeks,

looking good, be nice to see it in the flesh

put your name down for sundays lineup

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[faux]

Wow Si

Looking really good. Fingers crossed for a dry summer.

I'm glad the overriders worked out well for you, you have done yet another top job. (Thanks for the kind words, but never again. :mrgreen: )

Jon

 

[Cali_bay]

Maybe up the the line up, but its the first family trip out of the year so need to keep them sweet.

Really pleased how the o/riders turned out, even though they needed quite a bit of bashing to get them straight. I can't believe what they are selling for now!

Now I just need to sort out the lid on my trailer, I have all the bits. Just need to weld it together and give it a paint.

 

[faux]

I wish I had kept my trailer now.....I had to sell my puck to fund a new car

Yours will be even better with the lid, you can carry more stuff too :roll:

 

[Jason]

If you turn the hitch bar over the trailer sits level on a slammed bus. Sweet!

 

[PetrolHead]

Finally got motivated today and removed my engine, so that I can clean and paint the engine bay. What a great day for it

Hello,

what do you have you engine on, it looks a bit more robust than your average trolley jack.

J

 

[Cali_bay]

Hi,

Its a sealey Motor cycle jack, makes it a whole lot easier removing/installing the engine. No balancing on a trolley jack.

 

[Cali_bay]

Got a bit done to my Westy trailer lid today. Frame welded together, rack holes drilled and rack tubing cut to size.

Need to weld on the hinges, paint and get the plywood cut to size.

 

[faux]

Good work again Si

This is going to finish off the trailer nicely. 8)