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xyzzy
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 Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2015 9:09 am Post subject: Introduction for a 1973 Westy |
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Hello everyone! Former Vanagon Westy owner here switching over to the Bay-side of the house. Recently sold my Vanagon, and purchased a 1973 Westy. Anxiously awaiting delivery tomorrow!
She's in fantastic shape -- a dry, one owner vehicle, in original condition. I plan to go through the obvious items (fuel lines, fire extinguisher, fluids, tune-up, etc). Just picked up a Bentley, and the infamous How to Keep your Aircooled Volkswagen Alive book. I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions.
Looking to getting some road-work in and putting some miles on the bus.
I know this thread is worthless without pictures, so I'll update this threat with plenty soon enough!
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Bala
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Welcome! Looking forward to the pix.
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Bleyseng
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and add to the list:
center link pin
shocks
clean gas tank
ball joints
rebush and rebuilt dual carbs
replace vent line hoses
clean out mouse nests under cylinder tin
Is it a Wild Westerner?
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77 Westy 2.0L w/Ljet, Camper Special engine-95hp and with LSD!(sold)
76 Porsche 914 2.1L L20c, 120hp Djet (sold)
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Tcash
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Welcome to the Bayside.
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PITApan
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and add to the list:
center link pin
shocks
clean gas tank
ball joints
rebush and rebuilt dual carbs
replace vent line hoses
clean out mouse nests under cylinder tin
Is it a Wild Westerner? |
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xyzzy
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Location: Encinitas, CA
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and add to the list:
center link pin
shocks
clean gas tank
ball joints
rebush and rebuilt dual carbs
replace vent line hoses
clean out mouse nests under cylinder tin
Is it a Wild Westerner? |
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That's a great one! Roger that -- will do when I take delivery and get some photos.
Thanks for the great lists... really excited for a coastal shakedown cruise this weekend 
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xyzzy
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How sweet it is! Off to The Bus Lab to have everything gone through...
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Tcash
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Looks good. When you get it back post some more pix.
Good Luck
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Tcash
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MGBBob80
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Welcome - great looking Bay!
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1978 Type 2 Transporter. 2L engine (engine code GE), Fuel Injection, 4-speed manual transmission.His name is Buddy.
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xyzzy
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Pescadero
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