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Wed Dec 05, 2012 9:41 pm

ricekooker wrote: ricekooker wrote: Camping in it is great but I regret selling the camping kit I had for it.

I fixed the regret issue and ordered another RJ Campers interior. I went with a 58 Westy(ish) style with the fold down seat backs. I can't wait to get it finished and installed.

Better choice than the late model Westy stuff you had before. Nice bus BTW.

Sun Dec 09, 2012 3:22 pm

I decided to touch up some of the nose and fully paint the emblem.

Sun Dec 09, 2012 7:06 pm

Big difference, but very subtle. Great job Jason.

Tue Jan 15, 2013 11:56 am

I finally got the interior stained and installed. It's a little darker than I wanted but I still dig it. I just need to finish up the table and figure out some seat cushions.

Tue Jan 15, 2013 12:32 pm

ricekooker wrote: I finally got the interior stained and installed. It's a little darker than I wanted but I still dig it. I just need to finish up the table and figure out some seat cushions.

i think the old red and black cloth westy cushions would be awesome

like so: (from the gallery)

Wed Jan 16, 2013 10:12 am

That looks unreal dude! Love the stain...what color did you use?

You gotta post pics of it after the cushions are on.

Wed Jan 16, 2013 10:26 am

Thanks Dan. Still looking for the "right" fabric to use. I'll definitely post some pics when I'm done.

Wed Jan 16, 2013 8:28 pm

mandraks wrote: i think the old red and black cloth westy cushions would be awesome

like so: (from the gallery)

I like the Westy patterns but I'm looking for something different. I'd really like to find something similar to the starburst fabric used in 58 Westys. Probably end up just doing a solid color though.

Thu Jan 17, 2013 9:06 am

Jason, check out fabricguru.com you can find cheap fabric either as remnants or by the yard and the shipping is cheap. When I was studying furniture upholstery in Boston I bought all my fabric from them. Their inventory is always changing so you just have to check back often.

I'm still looking for fabric that will look good in my Westy. I'd like to find something close to the OG black and red plaid but spending a small fortune on reproduction fabric isn't an option right now. Also, I've yet to find anything similar to the Westfalia black/red plaid in the correct weight or check size. Finding something that looks 50's-60's period correct will do for the time being.

Josh

Thu Jan 17, 2013 12:10 pm

Low Bräu wrote: Jason, check out fabricguru.com you can find cheap fabric either as remnants or by the yard and the shipping is cheap. When I was studying furniture upholstery in Boston I bought all my fabric from them. Their inventory is always changing so you just have to check back often.

I'm still looking for fabric that will look good in my Westy. I'd like to find something close to the OG black and red plaid but spending a small fortune on reproduction fabric isn't an option right now. Also, I've yet to find anything similar to the Westfalia black/red plaid in the correct weight or check size. Finding something that looks 50's-60's period correct will do for the time being.

Josh

Josh,

i might be partial to the black and red plaid simply because i actually traveled from Germany to Romania in a 59 flip seat westy in the 90s. During my formative years if you will :)

Thu Jan 17, 2013 1:16 pm

I love the red and black plaid I just don't care for the price.

Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:57 am

crofty wrote: mastajusty wrote:

A little off topic but come on, thats the reason why the whole Patina thing is tired. I have sand paper that has more "OG" paint on it than that bug does.

Gas Face given.

Thats my old bug. I loved that car and its patina.

Although i wasnt a fan of linseed oil. Dust and pollen would stick to it really bad.

Love the bus btw

Sun Mar 01, 2015 3:29 pm

It's been a little over a year since it went to France... It would be nice to see what the new owner has been up to with this one.