What's your favorite Westy/Vanagon mod?

thummmper · Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:09 am Post subject:

my favorite mods preceed me.
casey, pete and the xk venter mafia, dave clymers suby trans option,
everything the tdi guys are doing, and all the other pioneers out there reinventing the vanagon for the team. diesel subys, i5's, bens endeavors,
alika and his renault transaxle option. major engineering going on here--
burley and his magic. expanding capability is a consistency with vanagons.

I noticed that vw vested heavily in the initial architecture configuration, and the peripherals got trimmed towards the end of the design phase, like the engine. the fuel cell is another enigma.
but this little van will occupy me for many years.

kennyw · Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 11:49 am Post subject:

Back in the 70s my parents made a removable cot that ran from the rear seat to the back of the drivers seat (non-westy) for our family camping trips. Tents, suitcases and such were stored under it. It was basically plywood cut to fit between rear seat drivers seat back and just wide enough for one person to lay on, the legs (if I'm remembering correctly) hooked into the middle seat hold-down clamp.
I swear my parents told me this was either a kit or plans that they bought from the dealer.
It was a cool spot that us kids fought over who got to sit or lay on when heading to our next destination. (it was the 70s seat belts were and afterthought and 5 point indy-car child safety seats didn't exist).
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kamzcab86 · Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 4:42 pm Post subject:

Since there isn't a dedicated cutting board thread (that I could find), thought I'd post this here. I, too, now have the "cutting board over the sink" mod:

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And you no longer have to cut that corner notch out, or resize a larger board. Simply get this http://www.amazon.com/Camco-43857-Cutting-Board-Wh...ing+boards (also available in almond for you beige/brown interior folks) and cut out a small notch for the stove grate (easy to do with a drill, if that's all you have). It's a perfect fit! Very Happy

(It comes with adjustable rubber feet, which I removed.)
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dixoncj · Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 4:52 pm Post subject:

madspaniard · Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 10:15 pm Post subject:

tam_shops · Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 10:31 pm Post subject:

I SPY machine embroidery with a Vanagon on it! Is this one you digitized yourself and can share, or one you bought and can not? PLEASE! I have the Pfaff 7570, but both PcdMore and SmartSizer, so should be able to convert it. You better not tell me you hand embroidered that! Cause that ain't happening here! LOL I've been looking for the basic VW logo on line, may already have one, but all my designs are on my old lap top and that is no longer working, which also destroyed my ability to transfer designs...

I know everyone else is staring at that cutting board, which I did at first too, until my eyes went down! Wink

Thank you for the link on that one. Been debating which/what/where one to get. I can get someone to cut the corner out, but haven't found a cutting board I like enough yet...Has this cut down on your travel noise, or added to it?

tam

shizzon · Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 10:44 am Post subject:

kamzcab86 · Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 11:08 am Post subject:

Timwhy · Posted: Sat May 11, 2013 2:14 pm Post subject:

madspaniard · Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 6:27 pm Post subject:

MootPoint · Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 7:03 pm Post subject:

Halifaxwesty · Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 8:28 pm Post subject:

Mine took a couple hours to fabricate.....and then they changed their logo...

Go Dolphins

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Chuey · Posted: Sat May 18, 2013 9:45 pm Post subject:

MootPoint · Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 7:43 am Post subject:

RCB · Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 7:57 am Post subject:

Hi ya Moot. A bit off topic, but is that one board or did you have to glue it up.
That there is one fine looking stove top !!!! Mother Nature is amazing with what She can create. Shocked

tam_shops · Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 9:30 am Post subject:

Where did you get your $9 cutting board and what size is it? I should be able to make a cut out on a regular one and save myself $20!

tam

MootPoint · Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 9:41 am Post subject:

MootPoint · Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 9:44 am Post subject:

juliesie · Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 10:00 am Post subject:

Thanks for this great and easy idea! This will be the first mod in our new (to us) '90 Syncro Westfalia. Can't wait for our first trip!

And thanks to all of you for the info on this board - we have learned so much!

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Operating windows! Just removed the power window motors and put in standard regulators. The breeze is fabulous.
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