Following a meeting with Dean aka Gadget last Oct (2011) about a possible new bus for us!! We decided to embark on a slight resto project with a 1970 LHD Westie he had brought over from Florida.
Lots of pics here http://s70.photobucket.com/user/sdfordyce1978/library/1970%20Westie%20Pop%20Top?sort=2&page=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
And although Dean will be doing a full build thread concerning the several hundred hours he spent restoring "Murphy" I thought we should share a few pictures with everyone.
Aside from the replacement floor/sills/rear arches/ new poptop etc etc we decided to have a slighty upgraded camper and went for some aftermarket additions.Firstly we had the interior reupholstered!
Then we went for a few more additions namely a CSP disk brake kit, 4'' Narrowed Slamworks adjustable front beam, rear adjustable springplates and some bling wheels.
The wifelet and I
Dean worked his magic on the engine - alternator kit and almost new everything (sits at 65 happily!)
Starting to look a bit more like a bus now!
After getting MOT'd and insured the final stretch was installing some aux gauges and the deluxe brightwork
Me pleased with the first section of belt line trim installed (scary drilling holes in your new bus!)
Number plates fitted and guess where "Murphy" came from?
Us taking him home (first drive since 1989!)
Since getting Murphy home we have had a little issue with starting (am getting a new starter motor tomorrow), a slight whine when the clutch pedal is fully depressed and a small electrical issue where some smoke emanated from the fuse box!
Will post further pics as we get out and about more -we are off to Harewood house this weekend (17-19 Aug 12) for VW Fest!
Come over and say hello if you recognise us!
Lots of pics here http://s70.photobucket.com/user/sdfordyce1978/library/1970%20Westie%20Pop%20Top?sort=2&page=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
And although Dean will be doing a full build thread concerning the several hundred hours he spent restoring "Murphy" I thought we should share a few pictures with everyone.
Aside from the replacement floor/sills/rear arches/ new poptop etc etc we decided to have a slighty upgraded camper and went for some aftermarket additions.Firstly we had the interior reupholstered!
Then we went for a few more additions namely a CSP disk brake kit, 4'' Narrowed Slamworks adjustable front beam, rear adjustable springplates and some bling wheels.
The wifelet and I
Dean worked his magic on the engine - alternator kit and almost new everything (sits at 65 happily!)
Starting to look a bit more like a bus now!
After getting MOT'd and insured the final stretch was installing some aux gauges and the deluxe brightwork
Me pleased with the first section of belt line trim installed (scary drilling holes in your new bus!)
Number plates fitted and guess where "Murphy" came from?
Us taking him home (first drive since 1989!)
Since getting Murphy home we have had a little issue with starting (am getting a new starter motor tomorrow), a slight whine when the clutch pedal is fully depressed and a small electrical issue where some smoke emanated from the fuse box!
Will post further pics as we get out and about more -we are off to Harewood house this weekend (17-19 Aug 12) for VW Fest!
Come over and say hello if you recognise us!
