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Jbarnestennis
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 Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:19 pm Post subject: HELP! bought two Westfalia's PICTURES/VIDEO where to start |
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Just bought two westfalia campers for pretty cheap. One of the buses has an engine the other doesn't. They both have the same pop-up bed and one has the fridge and the other has just the cooler. Everything is there with them, again except the one is missing an engine. My question is I am new to the air-cooled community and have no idea where to start.
What kind of engine is that and can I fix it up? Also, do you think the orange one will pass inspection?
Thanks guys
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Eharrison
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| Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Jason,
I don't know where to start but you may need to save your pic.png of the buses to a jpg file. Then read the FAQ's for the forum.
Best of luck!
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Jbarnestennis
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khalimadeath
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| Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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Look for the [img] [img/] insert your link between it for each picture. We can see what you see. |
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Jbarnestennis
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| Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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| im sorry im not following. can I only upload through gallery? it only lets me upload to the gallery and it doesn't have the bay window category. it only has the camper category.[/img] |
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Wasted youth
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| Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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| Congratulations on your purchase! Please see the Sticky topic thread "Bay window FAQ" at the top of the forum, there is a link on how to post photos. |
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eche_bus
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| Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes, in order to post photos, you must first upload them to the Gallery. You do this by clicking on Gallery-->Add Photo and a screen will appear that you fill out with details, as well as select a category (It says "Upload to Category"). There are categories for everything. I guess "Kombi" is what you use for a plain ol' bus, otherwise there is most certainly a category for 68-79 campers, just doesn't refer to them as "Bay Window". Note that there is a size limit on photos (generous one) and you can upload multiple photos at once. |
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sonofamitch
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eche_bus
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| Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes, so much better than those nasty green ones <snicker>. Also looking forward to seeing the new Westys! |
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Brian
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Jbarnestennis
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| Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:23 pm Post subject: incoming fellas |
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if you guys can, id like to know a lot about this engine, what kind, and if I can fix it up thanks
This is the second one. more for parts, but it is definitely fixable.
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Lil Lulu
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Start by reaching behind you with your right hand and carefully removing your wallet from your pants pocket and gently kissing it goodbye. 
Remember, fixing things mechanical are easy. Fixing things rusty are an expensive bitch.
Good Luck and keep posting your progress.
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Brian
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| Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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You're going to be learning a whole lot very quickly.
Since they both look to be late models its either a 1700cc or 1800cc Type 4 motor.
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Jbarnestennis
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| is it that bad? the orange one is in pretty good condition I just want to get it running. Im not touching the white one for now. the guy I bought them from is a family friend and has too many parts. He said if I need any he has them. Can I fix that engine up? |
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Jbarnestennis
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Mal evolent
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well, one has a lock in the sliding door panel. so, 74 or later
the other has the <= 76 hood hinge.
so with some detective work we can narrow the age ranges down
or somebody could just tell us what years they are
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morymob
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| Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2014 5:01 am Post subject: |
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| Maybe a bit late now but TITLES ??? any?? |
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Skoolieman
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Nice looking bus. Does he have the gas tank? Anything can be fixed for the right amount of cash. Does the motor turn or is it locked up?
Welcome to the world of bus ownership. Now go buy a bently and start studying!
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secretsubmariner
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looking into the windshield from the outside, on the driver's side you'll see the VIN plates. the 3rd digit in the VIN tells you the year. 227xxxxxxx tells you it's a 1977, 224xxxxxxx tells you its a 1974, etc.
On ol' yeller, you are missing some engine tin. Having all your tin in place is very important. Also, I see the decrepit remnants of a Fuel Injection system on the engine, but it is looking very incomplete. Do you know if this yellow bus had a fire? Did you get the rest of the Fuel Injection components?
If I were you I'd start with giving it a nice bath and completely cleaning out that interior. Then sorting through any parts you received with the buses to determine what you have and what you will be needing.
Oh, and I forgot, congratulations on owning 2 sick buses dude!! Please continue to post your progress. This should be interesting, indeed!
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DadsOld74
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What a great project! I'd love to see how these come together. Envy, Envy!
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