1976 Westfalia project

notchboy · Posted: Sun Oct 19, 2014 11:36 am Post subject:

I used satin black on mine. Rattle can from home depot.
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eche_bus · Samba Member Joined: October 07, 2007 Posts: 1318

The metal top of the dash is grey-black and is semi-gloss to satin. I repainted mine (spray gun Glasurit paint + flattener) and replaced the duct covers with new. You can see it here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6644576#6644576

FYI: Wolfsburg West sells grey-black in spray cans if you choose to go that route.

Bala · Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 10:42 am Post subject:

Dang man. Although it could have been way worse than that broken valve. Good think it didn't cause other problems! Smile

I need to repaint my metal dash as well, so I'm curious to see how yours turns out. I have new vent covers from Bus Depot (Just Kampers part I believe) and they are nice.

There's a VW camp out and show (NVMBRFST) at Emma Long park here in Austin if you happen to get it up and going soon. November 14/15/16.
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1976 Westy

1966 Beetle

Waves2day · Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 7:21 pm Post subject:

So I went the cheaper route with the dash. Rustoleum satin black(as notchboy recommended). Eche I wanted to go with your idea but just couldnt pay the extra dime. At least its not rusty now... Rolling Eyes

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New dash installed... a little dark at this point, sorry for the poor photo. More pics when its better light.

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Sam
1976 Westfalia Camper Pop-top
1972 Westfalia Hardtop (sold)

Waves2day · Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 7:26 pm Post subject:

eche_bus · Samba Member Joined: October 07, 2007 Posts: 1318

Your dash looks good, just wanted you to know the original color. The difference mainly shows in sunlight, otherwise in shade looks similar to straight satin black. Main thing is you didn't use gloss. Wink

Could I ask about your ash tray? I have the strong impression the ash trays in these later Westys used a decal for the manual shift pattern. Could you tell me if yours looks like it could be a decal? I'm thinking about having some made.

Stuartzickefoose · Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 10:11 pm Post subject:

notchboy · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 8:04 am Post subject:

It was kirk. He started it . Wink

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jmstu76 · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 9:24 am Post subject:

Kirk started what in July of 2008?

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James

'76 Deluxe Sage Green Westy
2258 cc GD case 78mm CW crank, 2.0 H-beam rods 5,325” 22mm pin, JE forged pistons with 15cc dish, JE rings, type 11 clearanced oil pump, CB Eagle 2205 Type-2 “Torque Special” hydraulic cam with matched lifters fed by CB Dual Weber 40 IDF MX with 6” foam air filters, currently 55 idle, 130 main, 200 air correction, 32 mm venturis. 27in General Grabber AT2 All Terrains, Berg Shifter, stock '76 exhaust HPC Ceramic Coated. 11/18/2020

notchboy · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 9:27 am Post subject:

It was james. He started it. Laughing

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Stuartzickefoose · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 12:12 pm Post subject:

james runs real tires...lame 195/75/14s cant beat a set of 27s for filling the wheel well. Very Happy

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2011 Jetta Sportwagen TDi 6 speed manual

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Bala · Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 12:28 pm Post subject:

Dash looks great!

You need to post detailed pix of those door panels and make everyone jealous. Wink

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1976 Westy

1966 Beetle

Waves2day · Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 8:20 am Post subject:

thanks everyone! lots of work completed! and she runs again!

going back together.

split the fan housing and cleaned 30 plus years of grime, then i decided to go ahead to paint it silver.

engine went in very easily.

out in the sunlight for the first time in a while. top looks good if i do say so myself Laughing

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Sam
1976 Westfalia Camper Pop-top
1972 Westfalia Hardtop (sold)

Bala · Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 9:10 am Post subject:

Sweeeeet!
What side step is that?
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1976 Westy

1966 Beetle

Waves2day · Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 1:12 pm Post subject:

Waves2day · Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 6:42 pm Post subject:

New shocks! Gas adjust in the rear and soon to have kyb gr-2 now called excel in the front. Also new steering dampner awaits!

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Sam
1976 Westfalia Camper Pop-top
1972 Westfalia Hardtop (sold)

Waves2day · Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 7:03 pm Post subject:

Junky rear bumper painted... with a brush and rustoleum oil based gloss... well its white at least Wink

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Sam
1976 Westfalia Camper Pop-top
1972 Westfalia Hardtop (sold)

Peabody · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 11:32 am Post subject:

Great thread! It gives me a good deal of hope that my '76 will fire right up with a battery and some fresh fuel. Thanks for the pictures and keep up the good work!

BTW...I too have a '76 chrome yellow westy that has a set of BFGs sitting inside waiting on the bus to run. Your's looks awesome.

My (less productive) '76 westy thread if you're interested:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=561415&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
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'71 Transporter "June" (traded a nissan hardbody + some $) (daily)
'76 Westy "Sandy" (traded an ak-47) (on hold)
'77 Westy (parts)
'74 Westy (parts)

notchboy · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 2:01 pm Post subject:

I like your style sir! Looks like another bad ass Westfalia Ive seen here on the Samba Wink

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Waves2day · Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 6:46 pm Post subject:


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