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Rocky Mountain Westy Samba Member
Joined: April 17, 2008 Posts: 1031 Location: Fort Collins Colorado
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2017 2:27 pm Post subject: Re: The official Rocky Mountain Westy product thread, new and old |
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Luckyphil wrote: |
I plan to install puddle lights in mine if possible |
Definitely possible. We talked about it. There is room to wire it in through the speaker cavity.
Thanks a bunch for the interest!! _________________ Rocky Mountain Westy Inc.
www.rockymountainwesty.com
970-310-3441
[email protected]
The Splitzgauer build (when I have time to work on it and update the thread)
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=497133 |
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Wellington Samba Member
Joined: September 21, 2004 Posts: 1884 Location: Montreal
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2017 4:29 pm Post subject: Re: The official Rocky Mountain Westy product thread, new and old |
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Mike, how about manufacturing some side scoops that go on the rear air inlets?
There are some plastic versions available, I don't like the look.
A member here made some metal ones for himself that followed the body lines really nice. I'd be interested in a pair of those, and I'm sure others would be as well. |
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hdenter Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2008 Posts: 2753 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
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Posted: Fri Mar 03, 2017 10:15 pm Post subject: Re: The official Rocky Mountain Westy product thread, new and old |
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^^^ X2
Hans _________________ '79 triple white convertible bug
'84 sunroof vanagon
'85 weekender |
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Gnarlodious Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2013 Posts: 2319 Location: Adobe Jungle USA
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2017 8:05 am Post subject: Re: The official Rocky Mountain Westy product thread, new and old |
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A picture of the user Goffoz scoop that has gone missing because it was on an external server:
Don’t that look nice!
The discussion with cutting template:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7690643#7690643
I’d sure go for a set of these great looking scoops! Numerous people on the discussion also wanted a set, but Goffoz up and vanished. _________________ Vanagon ’83 diesel AAZ w/Giles injection, 5spd 4.57R&P+TBD and a '78 diesel Rabbit |
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rkoss Samba Member
Joined: April 28, 2014 Posts: 48 Location: Canada
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2017 11:34 am Post subject: Re: The official Rocky Mountain Westy product thread, new and old |
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Bring back the Propex interior locking box for behind the passenger seat!!
I called back in December and was told you didnt sell enough though. The guy thought he had a blank box unit hidden in the warehouse somewhere but I never heard back. Unless someone else has one they want to offload |
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WedgeAntillies Samba Member
Joined: April 07, 2008 Posts: 166 Location: Maple Ridge, BC
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2017 1:18 pm Post subject: Re: The official Rocky Mountain Westy product thread, new and old |
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Hey Mike, would it be possible to make a Rear side slider where the back half used the aluminum window replacement?
http://www.rockymountainwesty.com/253847765_p/253847765.htm
I would think for anyone with the Westy cabinet in place, it would be a nice option to hide the back of the cabinet and still have partial use of the window. _________________ 1987 Westfalia, Slate Blue
1986 Syncro, Timor Beige (Sold) |
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Merian Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2014 Posts: 5212 Location: Orygun
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2017 1:33 pm Post subject: Re: The official Rocky Mountain Westy product thread, new and old |
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Gnarlodious wrote: |
scoop ....
Don’t that look nice!
...great looking scoops! . |
The real issue is whether it addresses a problem, does nothing, or just makes it worse. _________________ .... |
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Gnarlodious Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2013 Posts: 2319 Location: Adobe Jungle USA
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2017 5:47 pm Post subject: Re: The official Rocky Mountain Westy product thread, new and old |
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Merian wrote: |
Gnarlodious wrote: |
...great looking scoops! |
The real issue is whether it addresses a problem, does nothing, or just makes it worse. |
Huh? So it doesn’t matter that a bunch of us want them and are willing to pay money? Whatever happend to supply-side economics?
Or did you just come here to ridicule my suggestion? _________________ Vanagon ’83 diesel AAZ w/Giles injection, 5spd 4.57R&P+TBD and a '78 diesel Rabbit |
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jimf909 Samba Member
Joined: April 03, 2014 Posts: 7462 Location: WA/ID
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2017 7:05 pm Post subject: Re: The official Rocky Mountain Westy product thread, new and old |
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Merian wrote: |
The real issue is whether it addresses a problem, does nothing, or just makes it worse. |
Often that's not the question with after-market car parts. What the installed car part does in the mind of the owner can be most important.
Fortunately, it seems RMW supplies parts that both make the owner happy and provide some useful benefits too boot. _________________ - Jim
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Do not get killed, do not kill others.
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Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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Paulbeard Samba Member
Joined: July 10, 2015 Posts: 2604 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2017 9:32 pm Post subject: Re: The official Rocky Mountain Westy product thread, new and old |
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Gnarlodious wrote: |
Whatever happend to supply-side economics?
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What you're asking for is actually consumer demand at work, and I agree with you, to be clear. When I look at all the big ass bumpers and "sick" lighting displays, this —
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The real issue is whether it addresses a problem, does nothing, or just makes it worse.
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— sounds silly. _________________ Currently -> Frida: 87 Tizian Red (mostly) Vanagon GL Westfalia w/ 2.0L ABA conversion
Formerly -> Steward of a 73 Super Beetle (Beater) and 67 Beetle 1300 (Little Max) both names by POs
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msinabottle Samba Member
Joined: September 20, 2005 Posts: 3492 Location: Denver Area, Colorado
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2017 10:33 pm Post subject: Re: The official Rocky Mountain Westy product thread, new and old |
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I have <cough><cough> shared an idea or two, Mike. Just a few...
The one I've been thinking of fabricating myself is a waterproof, quick-release, fire-extinguisher box that would fit onto those bolts on the passenger's side of Westy meant for another propane tank. A serious, Halon-equivalent fire extinguisher would be there for the rapid deploying immediately. Say, pull a ring, the bottom drops down, the extinguisher is on a bracket on the door, and you are in the fire-fighting business--not just for the van!
Want more? Ask! I... do have a lot of such ideas.
Best! _________________ 'Winston,' '84 1.9 WBX Westy
Vanagon Poet Laureate: "I have suffered in
many ways, but never, never, never in silence." |
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baltik Samba Member
Joined: April 08, 2015 Posts: 440
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Posted: Sat Mar 04, 2017 11:13 pm Post subject: Re: The official Rocky Mountain Westy product thread, new and old |
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I am hoping you guys make some door slats to match your bumpers...
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Pcforno Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2014 Posts: 575 Location: Santa Fe, nm
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Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2017 5:59 am Post subject: Re: The official Rocky Mountain Westy product thread, new and old |
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The scoops do work. I currently have the plastic ones. I have a 1.8t and my IATs run 10-15 lower on hot days with it then without |
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MsTaboo Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2006 Posts: 4083 Location: East Kootenay, British Columbia
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Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2017 9:01 am Post subject: Re: The official Rocky Mountain Westy product thread, new and old |
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baltik wrote: |
I am hoping you guys make some door slats to match your bumpers...
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I just removed mine to improve the look. (that's my van above )
_________________ Currently:
'90 Syncro Westy 3 knob w/Zetec
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Help the fight against Truth Decay.
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MsTaboo Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2006 Posts: 4083 Location: East Kootenay, British Columbia
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Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2017 9:03 am Post subject: Re: The official Rocky Mountain Westy product thread, new and old |
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Gnarlodious wrote: |
A picture of the user Goffoz scoop that has gone missing because it was on an external server:
Don’t that look nice!
The discussion with cutting template:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=7690643#7690643
I’d sure go for a set of these great looking scoops! Numerous people on the discussion also wanted a set, but Goffoz up and vanished. |
3x on the scoops!, I've been considering the plastic ones but prefer the look of Goffoz's. _________________ Currently:
'90 Syncro Westy 3 knob w/Zetec
The information age has morphed into the age of disinformation and willful ignorance. Agnotology!
Help the fight against Truth Decay.
Defend democracy, support Ukraine. |
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climberjohn Samba Member
Joined: January 11, 2005 Posts: 1840 Location: Portland Orygun
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2017 11:57 pm Post subject: Re: The official Rocky Mountain Westy product thread, new and old |
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Mike and RMW friends,
This is a great thread. We love to see your new creations, keep them coming.
The door storage trays are very nice!
-CJ _________________ '86 Westy, 2.5 Subaru power
Know your limits. Exceed them often. |
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Colorado Yeti Samba Member
Joined: August 25, 2013 Posts: 356 Location: Ft. Collins, Colorado
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 5:20 am Post subject: Re: The official Rocky Mountain Westy product thread, new and old |
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I would definitely buy the scoops, especially if they are designed like the above pics. Thanks Mike for the great thread! |
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Pcforno Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2014 Posts: 575 Location: Santa Fe, nm
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 6:34 am Post subject: Re: The official Rocky Mountain Westy product thread, new and old |
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I would buy a set too. |
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Gnarlodious Samba Member
Joined: September 28, 2013 Posts: 2319 Location: Adobe Jungle USA
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 5:00 pm Post subject: Re: The official Rocky Mountain Westy product thread, new and old |
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I betcha there is a demand for the pieces that hold up the flapper rod in the heater box footwell. I discovered 3 of mine had gone missing. They were PVC melted in place and fall out easily after years of thermal abuse and get lost among stuff on the floor. As I looked for replacements I realized many vans have one or more of these missing. Dealer says NLA. There is a different symmetrical piece for each side of the outlet:
25125914401C Plate
25125914301C Plate
Only applies to later vans, I know ’85+ had them due to a redesigned heater box. These parts could be made easily on a 3D printer. _________________ Vanagon ’83 diesel AAZ w/Giles injection, 5spd 4.57R&P+TBD and a '78 diesel Rabbit |
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Energy Concepts Samba Member
Joined: March 12, 2007 Posts: 352 Location: Yacolt, WA
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 8:26 am Post subject: Re: The official Rocky Mountain Westy product thread, new and old |
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Did I hear mentioned an
Automatic Transmission Cooler
in the works? |
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