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pawesty
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 2:32 pm    Post subject: 79 Westy Before and After Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 9:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That is beautiful, one day I will have of my own. Good luck and enjoy it.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 10:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Miguel Arroyo wrote:
That is beautiful, one day I will have of my own. Good luck and enjoy it.


thanks alot for the compliment. its come a long way.

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PostPosted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 9:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

WOW Medic, that looks sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet Cool
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 12:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

VW came out with the best damn colours.

Although I would question my 78 brown. Some elbow grease and she could sparkle Very Happy

Your ride looks great.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2005 1:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

canbug wrote:
VW came out with the best damn colours.

Although I would question my 78 brown. Some elbow grease and she could sparkle Very Happy

Your ride looks great.


thanks for the compliment. the paint code is L63H Sage Green. it's a close match but a little off from the original. pinstripes were replaced also much to the wifes dismay Very Happy

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

pawesty wrote:

thanks for the compliment. the paint code is L63H Sage Green. it's a close match but a little off from the original. pinstripes were replaced also much to the wifes dismay Very Happy

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It really is all about the pinstripes - definitely the finishing touch...It's always neat to see the different variations on busses from the 70s...
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice work! How long did the resto project take you?
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 2:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Nice work! How long did the resto project take you?


just a little over two years in the making. i still have some further work(canvas replacement,repaint wheels) to accomplish. that stuff will take place this winter.

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 7:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! Love the color!! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 8:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's alot of work putting together a Westfalia camper. You did a great job!
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 8:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't see the difference.




Twisted Evil Good job
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

TimGud wrote:
It's alot of work putting together a Westfalia camper. You did a great job!

this thing basically had no interior when we got her. outside of some beat up westy cabinets thrown on the floor and vanagon front seats. i have literally had this thing taken apart and reassembled 3 times now(engine/trans out, eng/trans in/interior out/in/out/in)new metal,glass out,new seals......it's been alot of work but worth it! every time this thing hits the woods for a camping trip is better than the last Very Happy no trailering this bus around Wink

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

here's what i started with
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 31, 2005 4:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am still green with envy, but I can tell you will be having a lot of fun with the westy. Good luck and Very Happy
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PostPosted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 2:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Damn that looks good. Real good. I love that color. Cool
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 7:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Excellent work, especially with the interior!

What I'd give for a shirt made from that fabric Cool
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