Introducing Doodle, the 1977 Westfalia.

thegoodfight7211 · Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 12:13 pm Post subject:

Right on!! Sage Westies rule for sure Cool

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Kirk · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 3:16 pm Post subject:

Well, got some work done this weekend in the sun shine. Started with a new engine seal...

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Just a slight difference with the old one.

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While installing the engine seal, I found a good and bad. First, I found the mint condition mosquito screen. Nice.

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And that someone at some point cut a big ass hole to replace the fuel sender. Sad

Then I removed my current wheels and tires. They were load appropriate, but a bit cracky.

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All the wheels are original to the bus according to the build date vs the date stamped on them, so they will be kept and powdercoated silver later. So I put my brand spanking new 0 mile Vancos and previously painted white wheels on the bus. Turned out pretty nice, and ride great. Man I love these tires.

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Kirk · Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2010 3:19 pm Post subject:

Then I removed the Scooby Doo seat covers and found perfectly mint plaid seats. Nice!

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And opened the top up. OG Canvas in great shape. Im happy.

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Then I ended the day by driving to my kids night game. Ahh.

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pnocean · Samba Member Joined: April 23, 2004 Posts: 32

Awesome bus and a great score!

What are the black triangles on the kitchen drawer and cabinet?
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choadtx · Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 8:47 pm Post subject:

Man, so Jealous. I'll have my matching mate next to yours soon enough, though. Should have the long block in this week. Bought another $900 new parts for stuff to keep it road worthy for a loooong time hopefully...

I can't get enough of that green! What do the Watsonburger guys think?

Kirk · Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 9:09 pm Post subject:

choadtx · Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 10:11 pm Post subject:

I hear that for sure. I love my bus, can't wait to get back behind the wheel. I'm hoping everything comes together pretty smoothly next week. I got some great new toys or it as well, fuel pressure gauge, CHT gauge, etc.

secretsubmariner · Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 3:44 pm Post subject:

Just read this for the first time- very nice. I have that same VW keychain on my bus keys!!!!
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1978 Champagne- "Lord Puber"- first love.
1978 Champagne- "Scuttlebutt"
1978 Deluxe Auto Westfalia- "Samsquantch"

Kirk · Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 4:08 pm Post subject:

Funny thing is, I never really needed a build thread. So I never really updated this with stuff like:

Mr. Yellow Westy Bucket II! (even tho I had one before Dan. Wink

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Snarly Beefy Tires!
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Doodles visit with Colin!:
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Doodle visits the Hill Country!:
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Doodles first bologna sandwich!:
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I keep the blog quasi updated on Doodle for his PO. Thanks for reading tho. Smile

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Westfabulous · Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 4:17 pm Post subject:

jmstu76 · Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:31 pm Post subject:

So are you ready to make a 4 hr trip to Oklahoma? We are camping at Red Rock Canyon Friday night. Hinton Oklahoma. Google it.
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'76 Deluxe Sage Green Westy 2.0L Fuel Injected with '78 ECU and AFM, ACN SVDA Distributor, Hydraulic Lifters (boo hiss), 27in General Grabber AT2 All Terrains, Berg Shifter, stock '76 exhaust HPC Ceramic Coated.

First VW engine I've ever built and it's still running strong. 60,000 plus miles and counting. Built in 2004.

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curtis4085 · Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 6:39 pm Post subject:

kuleinc · Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:29 pm Post subject:

I don't get it and am new to westy's, whats with the yellow buckets? Also how do those narly tires sound on the highway? loud? do they do well in the snow?
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Westfabulous · Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:38 pm Post subject:

Well, Kirk actually said it best in one if my threads: "It's not a bucket, it's the bucket". Original equipment and now quite rare, some selling for upwards of $300 these days.
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Kirk · Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:44 pm Post subject:

Dan makes soup in his. I hear its fabulous.
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Westfabulous · Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:53 pm Post subject:

minispdrcr · Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 7:48 am Post subject:

dasdachshund · Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:24 am Post subject:

Ahh man....you got rid of the smiley face tire cover. Crying or Very sad

-dasdachshund

Kirk · Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:36 am Post subject:

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