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PostPosted: Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:51 pm    Post subject: 1972 Helsinki/Houston Westy Bus Reply with quote

I had just picked up a 72 Houston Westy bus from Oceanside from an awesome dude that wanted us to have every part as possible to get the bus back on the road sooner as we work on it.

I will be posting up pictures of it when I brought it home and afterwards of the project itself. Do share or ask for more about this different interior layout opposed to most westy ones. Otherwise, enjoy following this build Smile


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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:00 am    Post subject: Re: 1972 Helsinki/Houston Westy Bus Reply with quote

Cool!
Continental bed to boot, I wonder if it's a 1600 bus.
Lets see the M plate behind the LF seat.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 7:06 am    Post subject: Re: 1972 Helsinki/Houston Westy Bus Reply with quote

Thanks for posting those pics of your new bus. That's going to be a fun refresh to do, since the changes will be dramatic.

Especially liked seeing the pic of the "penthouse" (as Riviera called it). It has a platform for the bed instead of the cot, which I have never seen before.

I live an hour away, neighbor, if you need a hand with anything. I'm fairly new to ACVWs, but know a little bit about a few things.

Have fun and Welcome to The Samba!
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:32 pm    Post subject: Re: 1972 Helsinki/Houston Westy Bus Reply with quote

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We decided that we couldn't bear the color orange and started stripping it back to OG Niagara blue color underneath.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:33 pm    Post subject: Re: 1972 Helsinki/Houston Westy Bus Reply with quote

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Rhino lined the interior floors and rear hatch floor, also put up siding on panels to keep us warm!
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:38 pm    Post subject: Re: 1972 Helsinki/Houston Westy Bus Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:39 pm    Post subject: Re: 1972 Helsinki/Houston Westy Bus Reply with quote

Stripping the paint patiently......
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:40 pm    Post subject: Re: 1972 Helsinki/Houston Westy Bus Reply with quote

New Tires!
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:45 pm    Post subject: Re: 1972 Helsinki/Houston Westy Bus Reply with quote

New interior means new wood panels! My girlfriend wanted a darker stain so we went with it and started our new templates, they went great!
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:46 pm    Post subject: Re: 1972 Helsinki/Houston Westy Bus Reply with quote

Onto the floor and westfalia interior...

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:47 pm    Post subject: Re: 1972 Helsinki/Houston Westy Bus Reply with quote

Now, let's see what will power this bus?!!
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:49 pm    Post subject: Re: 1972 Helsinki/Houston Westy Bus Reply with quote

This side is done with stripping the paint!
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:54 pm    Post subject: Re: 1972 Helsinki/Houston Westy Bus Reply with quote

2 liter Motor yeaaaaaaa built in Anaheim, great mechanic with small time shop.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:55 pm    Post subject: Re: 1972 Helsinki/Houston Westy Bus Reply with quote

Of course, brakes are a priority too.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 3:59 pm    Post subject: Re: 1972 Helsinki/Houston Westy Bus Reply with quote

New top, new cushions, new curtains!

Isn't it time for a road trip yet?



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PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 4:02 pm    Post subject: Re: 1972 Helsinki/Houston Westy Bus Reply with quote

Motor/Freeway Flyer trans mounted!


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PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 4:05 pm    Post subject: Re: 1972 Helsinki/Houston Westy Bus Reply with quote

Roadtrip worthy!

My family and I took the bus through 11 states last summer and finally had the time to post up all the pictures of our build. It was a fun build! Helsinki interior is not 100% back to original since few woodworking is needed.


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PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 4:18 pm    Post subject: Re: 1972 Helsinki/Houston Westy Bus Reply with quote

Now that's the way to get it done in record time, nice work! Cool
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 4:43 pm    Post subject: Re: 1972 Helsinki/Houston Westy Bus Reply with quote

NOW::::: I want to blend the paint after the metal work is done for the rockers, what kind of spray can paint have you guys found useful for this Niagara Blue paint job?
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 4:56 pm    Post subject: Re: 1972 Helsinki/Houston Westy Bus Reply with quote

I have yet to find a close match for Niagara blue off the shelf, luckily your local autobody supply store will be able to mix some up and can even put it in a spray bomb if you like.
A Harbor freight touch up gun is a better choice, that way you can spray 2 part paint for better durability.
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