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Thu May 19, 2011 6:22 am

Had to åut summer wheels on it, usually my winter daily.

Thu May 19, 2011 1:26 pm

holmsen wrote:
Had to åut summer wheels on it, usually my winter daily.

What kind of wheels are they? Where did you get them?

Dave

Sat May 21, 2011 11:21 am

My ride- 87 transporter, Westy conversion & EJ25 Subie engine, prior to complete body work & new paint job & Rocky Mountain Westie tube bumpers.

Sat May 21, 2011 2:46 pm

When you want to spare your T3´s the hard wear of daily use: get a T5 :D

2004 130hp 4-motion Transporter cargo van.

When I got it a few months back.

Summer wheels, painted mirrors, painted all door handles and got new headlamps w/black surrounds.

Sat Jun 04, 2011 6:59 am

Here is my basic 1990 Vanagon! 180 on the cluster and 80 on the engine

these pictures were taken the moment i got it running, still carrying the mil due it was collecting from the spot it settled in in the PO's forest.

Going to get it running as a road tripper / daily driver.

Edit: Almost forgot to include the sweet story that followed with it.

I am a 21 year old college senior going to school for Art/Animation and Design checking out this van with my friend who is an ASE mechanic, also 21. We encounter the family selling the van who are basically the original owners that purchased this van in 1992 to raise their children in. The mother told me stories about how they would go on trips and mount a TV in the jump seat while the kids watched movies with the VCR. Other stories ensued. (I can share upon request, don't know if ill bore the forums.) The dad told stories of things hes worked on, funny incidents including a failed test of the structural rigidity of the windshield. They were a great family. They were a close family. I really hope to keep this van for a while, in spirit for them, since they raised their family in it. I hope to keep it going for another 20 more years at least.

You'll probably see some more of me around, after I recover from my back surgery. 8) :wink:

And next to my friend's volvo 940 :lol:

Wed Jun 08, 2011 7:28 pm

My newly acquired 1986 Westfalia Weekender. I'm new to the Westy crowd so go easy on me... I'm learning.

Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:33 pm

Our well loved 1984 Westfalia.

Sun Jun 12, 2011 6:40 pm

Now that is one PRETTY '84. Looks great!

Sun Jun 12, 2011 7:26 pm

My 90' MV hiding in some flowers

Brian

Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:57 am

tipsword wrote:

My 90' MV hiding in some flowers

Brian

That's a really sweet picture, nice van! Nice grille too! did you paint those side view mirrors yourself?

Tue Jun 14, 2011 7:15 pm

New to me 1986 Transporter Syncro. Has some rust but nothing I can't handle. Good thing it isn't a Pop top, this barely fit through the garage door.

A fold out rear seat has been added to use as a camper for me and my helper. He loves it already.

Found it on my local classifieds. Kind of a rare beast. It has the cargo style bulkhead but is a window van???

Wed Jun 15, 2011 7:48 am

Stockurai wrote: tipsword wrote:

My 90' MV hiding in some flowers

Brian

That's a really sweet picture, nice van! Nice grille too! did you paint those side view mirrors yourself?

Hiya, thanks and nope ~ the mirrors are part of the trim package the van came with in 1990.

I've since added the SA lower grill and some other stuff too.

Brian

Tue Jun 21, 2011 6:40 am

My T25 hauling my toy to the rolling road

Thu Jun 23, 2011 5:20 am

Just snagged a good deal on our first Westy!!

Decided to start a blog about the adventure too!

www.gowestyward.blogspot.com

Come join me!

(I've never used a forum before, so I have no idea how to add the picture!!)

Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:03 am

Ah HA!!

W00T!! Thanks for the photo-loading tip, tipster!!

Tue Jun 28, 2011 12:03 pm

Here are my rides:

My wife and I's 1989 Tiico Westfailia:

And my daily Driver; 1984 DoKa with 2.1L WBX:

and here are the both of them in the driveway:

Tue Jul 12, 2011 6:44 am

Here's my 1.9DG 88'Velle. Needs a new engine though :(
Future plans are mk3GTI engine conversion, coilovers and new wheels.
Ow and chrome bumper to match the front one. Stero and interior lighting instal. Hope you all like as i love it.
Far better driver/camper than my old splitty...

Andy

Thu Jul 14, 2011 12:55 am

Thu Jul 28, 2011 1:56 pm

Mahalia in N.S.

Thu Aug 25, 2011 5:30 am

Mine, a 16" multivan with factory poptop and cupboards (weekender layout)

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