my first vw, 1974 westy project "matilda"

westys74

Hi all. Last November I bought my first ever vw, a 74 westy . She's mostly complete, but the nose is pretty beat up. The engines currently out being rebuilt as it was seized when I picked her up. The interior is in very good shape as is the frame , beam, and most of the rest of the body, floor is solid.

I hope to be able to use her at least once this summer for camping but we will see lol. Very Happy

westys74 · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 2:13 pm Post subject:

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Bala · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 2:22 pm Post subject:

I once knew an Audi named Matilda. Smile

Very nice Westy, I love that color combo!
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Zelten · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 2:23 pm Post subject:

That's a decent looking bus. I love the full width rear seat. I bet some oven cleaner will take off that primer. Welcome to the samba. Keep us updated with your progress and pictures, we love pictures!
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westys74 · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 2:51 pm Post subject:

I never considered oven cleaner. In some spots the primer flaked off and the paint under looked ok. She will get a full respray in a year or two in the original color which according to the mplate is Ravenna green but it looks more like Bali yellow to me on the inside.

Soon I'm replacing the deformation panel and the passenger side sill and dogleg.

ZornigBus · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 7:21 pm Post subject:

Congrats! Looks like its going to keep you busy. I named my Bus Matilda as well because of the song by Alt-J "Matilda".
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westys74 · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 11:01 pm Post subject:

Ya I think Matilda suits her, came pre named from the previous owner and my kids liked it so it stuck.


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