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bastardbus
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 Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 11:00 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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Thanks Neil, those don't look too bad but the price seems pretty steep. Think they would at least galvanize em for $41.50 a pop plus. I was hoping for some cheap, Chinese knock offs I could strip down and leave in the rain for a couple weeks so they would match the $100 rack I have. Maybe I will have to buy one of those old used crappy repops or just trade this rack off as-is for something I need...
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easy e
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| Posted: Fri May 25, 2018 11:47 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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If that’s a real Westy rack.... you may have scored it for $100... but it’s a $1,000+ rack (all day long). Virtanen’s stuff is *tits*... just need to be electro-galvanized. Way better than those stainless turds.
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bastardbus
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| Posted: Sat May 26, 2018 9:47 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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It's a real one...I have had a couple westys in my days..
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mattoreg
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 10:38 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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| BarryL wrote: |
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| ...a child cot screw... |
Um...you talking about one fastener? |
Yep. One screw. Are these everywhere? Where can I get one that matches the others?
Thanks!
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Eric&Barb
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| Posted: Mon May 28, 2018 7:51 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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| mattoreg wrote: |
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| mattoreg wrote: |
| ...a child cot screw... |
Um...you talking about one fastener? |
Yep. One screw. Are these everywhere? Where can I get one that matches the others?
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Have you tried a fastener shop?
If you are in USA, tried searched thru the fastener aisle in Ace hardware?
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BarryL 
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| Posted: Mon May 28, 2018 10:18 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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| mattoreg wrote: |
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| mattoreg wrote: |
| ...a child cot screw... |
Um...you talking about one fastener? |
Yep. One screw. Are these everywhere? Where can I get one that matches the others?
Thanks! |
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| Yep. One screw. |
OK, whew...try one of the cargo door strap fasteners to see if it's the same. Some have slot oval head but some have phillips round head. What's yours?
Somewhere there's a Westy diagram that shows all the fasteners and sizes. |
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crofty
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| Posted: Tue May 29, 2018 7:58 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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| easy e wrote: |
If that’s a real Westy rack.... you may have scored it for $100... but it’s a $1,000+ rack (all day long). Virtanen’s stuff is *tits*... just need to be electro-galvanized. Way better than those stainless turds.
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Original clamps sell for 80-100 if you can find them. The Chinese rack clamps are crap without a doubt.
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EverettB
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| Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2018 11:11 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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I'm pretty sure these are NOT correct Westy curtain sliders but I just found them in a box of VW stuff I got a while back so I don't want to throw them away if I am wrong. Please let me know, even if they are later than Split Bus - Bay or whatever:
They say Silent Gliss and 3533 on them (hard to see)
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crofty
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| Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:38 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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I'm pretty sure these are NOT correct Westy curtain sliders but I just found them in a box of VW stuff I got a while back so I don't want to throw them away if I am wrong. Please let me know, even if they are later than Split Bus - Bay or whatever:
They say Silent Gliss and 3533 on them (hard to see) |
Not split bus for sure but usable for either bay or split I think.
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pillansii
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| Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 12:22 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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Usable for both split and bay.
Correct for Bay. |
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Craig
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| Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2018 5:57 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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The stickers turned out okay for as often as they are seen.
There are twenty; PM your address to me if you want one.
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notchboy
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BarryL
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| Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2018 11:25 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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OK with me or even start a new thread called "June '67 Westy outlet location".
I felt guilty keeping on posting in this thread about it but my fingers wouldn't stop. |
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EverettB
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Craig
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| Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2018 8:16 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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| Thanks, I felt guilty as well for joining the hijack. The stickers are still available and free. |
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Dewayne
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| Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:00 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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I'm in need of an SO23 Dining table and everything for the hatch except the hatch itself (latches, aluminum trim, etc). I have an extra wiring harness and brackets for the interior clamshell lights if anyone needs them.
Has anyone made their own table? I think I could make something functional if I had measurements and pics...
Thanks.
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westy66
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| Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2019 6:50 pm Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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i have assembled the parts i need for my SO-442  A combination of a SO44 and SO42 interiors. I will have the rear full width bed, jump seat with table and the rear facing double (non-walkthru) seat. Seating for 9.
I will be photographing the parts im willing to get rid of. They are big kitchen cabinet, closet and rear head banger. Not sure about shipping yet, at least for the kitchen cabinet... its HUGE!
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LAGrunthaner
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| Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2019 3:59 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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i have assembled the parts i need for my SO-442 A combination of a SO44 and SO42 interiors. I will have the rear full width bed, jump seat with table and the rear facing double (non-walkthru) seat. Seating for 9.
I will be photographing the parts im willing to get rid of. They are big kitchen cabinet, closet and rear head banger. Not sure about shipping yet, at least for the kitchen cabinet... its HUGE! |
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Craig
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| Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2019 5:50 am Post subject: Re: Westfalia Traders |
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Friends, I sold my bus, but I still have a small parts hoard. I have some SO 42 stuff, 1967 only stuff, and general stuff. Before I take it to CTS in May I want to ask you if you know of a hungry Sambino to whom I can donate a thing or two? Logistics? I guess the best way is to ask if I have something he or she needs. If you’re in a squeeze I’ll trust you if you need it.
I intend to sell some of it , but if you want to try to help me try help to someone in need whom you know or someone whom you know of, send me a PM. If any of you want anything I can bring it to CTS or you can wait until I post ads.
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