1978 Dakota Beige Westfalia Campmobile interior

[Ceckert64]

Maybe that’s for trouble shooting if your kid weighs too much

Anyways I decided to do some laminate work since I got some time. I did both fridge doors and the cabinets door that has the cubby’s and sits over the spare wheel well. So the laminate was fine but they were peeling bad. So I removed them with the iron first, lightly sanded it. The cabinet door got a little crooked, it’s not that bad but not perfectly aligned.

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1964 sunroof Beetle Restoration "Herbie"
“Joann” 1970 Elm Green Squareback
1972 Sierra Yellow Tin Top Westfalia Camper
“Fitz” 1971 Westfalia Poptop

[notchboy]

Dude. You are on the right track for sure. Fixing as much OG laminate it the best route. Keep in mind, what you can't fix is replaceable with aftermarket. Seat covers & carpet.
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[SLVRSRFR]

Nice progress!!

any luck with getting some dimensions from that rear closet bracket?

thanks!
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Brian

'78 westy, '64 sedan

[Slip356]

That propane tank will likely test just fine. Sand blast, prime & paint. These things have a safety design of like ten times max pressure. I would get it pressure tested to be sure. Clean up the valves, pressure regulator & test for leaks. A guy from IL advertises on The Samba has all the repair parts you might need.
‘Slip’

[Ceckert64]

[SLVRSRFR]

Okay great - thank you!

Can you confirm a couple dimensions for me?

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Brian

'78 westy, '64 sedan

[Ceckert64]

The question mark for the parallel holes are both 10mm also the other question mark with the 15 is correct.
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1964 sunroof Beetle Restoration "Herbie"
“Joann” 1970 Elm Green Squareback
1972 Sierra Yellow Tin Top Westfalia Camper
“Fitz” 1971 Westfalia Poptop

[SLVRSRFR]

Beauty - thanks!
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Brian

'78 westy, '64 sedan

[Ceckert64]

So I have a question, a little off topic though. When I was at the junkyard a while back, there was a complete T4 engine (actually from a T4) it still has complete fuel injection system, I know the system is different than a bus though. Are the OG T4 motors as good as bus ones? What would it be worth? How much would need to be changed for a bus, just some engine tin? Here’s some pictures I took of it last week

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1964 sunroof Beetle Restoration "Herbie"
“Joann” 1970 Elm Green Squareback
1972 Sierra Yellow Tin Top Westfalia Camper
“Fitz” 1971 Westfalia Poptop

[Ceckert64]

I got a little more progress done on the interior. I replaced the o-ring on the shutoff valve on the propane tank where it was leaking out.

Then I got some laminate repaired, I fixed the table leaf

Then a chip in the table laminate

And the sink top

I took the sink out to get the propane line off. I also took the stove apart to inspect. So the only special VW tool I have is the one to remove the stove burner Anyways, there are little metal tab you have to remove

And then use the tool to remove the ring

Then you can grease the shaft for the burner knobs

Some more pics

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1964 sunroof Beetle Restoration "Herbie"
“Joann” 1970 Elm Green Squareback
1972 Sierra Yellow Tin Top Westfalia Camper
“Fitz” 1971 Westfalia Poptop

[alman72]

[Ceckert64]

I might have to beat you to the engine looks like a later engine (~73 since it has an “E” brain) I think I might have found a good bus for sale but it needs an engine. Looks really complete and original since it still has all the German cloth vac lines. I will probably call this week to see how much it is.
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1964 sunroof Beetle Restoration "Herbie"
“Joann” 1970 Elm Green Squareback
1972 Sierra Yellow Tin Top Westfalia Camper
“Fitz” 1971 Westfalia Poptop

[Ceckert64]

Update: I got a 72 bus! the original westy interior in it is very nice so I will be selling this one as I decided to keep the original one to the bus.
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1964 sunroof Beetle Restoration "Herbie"
“Joann” 1970 Elm Green Squareback
1972 Sierra Yellow Tin Top Westfalia Camper
“Fitz” 1971 Westfalia Poptop

[NOVA Bus]

Wow just read your post, so I did exackly what you are doing back in 2002-2004. Searched and located a late Bay P-27 interior, located a donor bus (Dakota Beige none the less!), which was immaculate condition, all the laminate was intact and no real fading on curtains. We negotiated $1100 for complete strip of the bus. Tagged/bagged, measured and digital photoed all the parts prior to removal (this was 2002, so new tool at that time...). It took me about a year to clean, restore, and properly install the parts in our '77 Transporter (was 7-pass, had a '72 Westy interior which I ended up selling $600, reduced cost on the new Westy interior👍). Anyhow, your interior looks great, and very complete. I did remove and machine wash all the seat cushions/covers, for bench/bed. I did have extra fabric from the pop-top bed, so used it for pillows, and custom rear padding for the rear hatch.

My fridge worked after power up, far as I could tell the doner was last on the road early '90s, so the fridge was out of service maybe 20 years, yet it worked and gets cold very efficiently, especially on shore power. Just clean the evap/condenser unit. We did have replace door pulls, and t-moulding...not a big deal. Had to be creative hanging the rear overhead cabinet (roof bracket-anchor); had original carpet, did wood laminate to match cabinets; had to restore the LP gas tank and mount RV supply helps here...

I also reworked some of the electrics, took apart the battery charge timer and isolator..... dremmel buff cleaned ALL terminals and connectors, especially grounds.

If you need Westy interior wiring diagrams, they are readily available on Samba (big help). Take a look at my gallery, lots information from my resto and install of the same interior.

Best of luck! PM me for questions have a binder of records and information.

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1977 Transporter / Weekender
- GE engine, L-Jetronic w/ hyd. lifters
- Brown Beige plaid P27 Interior (ED)
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Camper Interior donor:
[/URL]/www.vw-mplate.com/mcode.php?lang=EN&id=721 (M-Code for interior).

[Ceckert64]

Nice interior Nova bus! Cool story! Do you have any issues with the stove being in their with out a pop top for extra room? Does it leave stains on the headliner?
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1964 sunroof Beetle Restoration "Herbie"
“Joann” 1970 Elm Green Squareback
1972 Sierra Yellow Tin Top Westfalia Camper
“Fitz” 1971 Westfalia Poptop

[SGodinho]

Bumping this thread with a quick question. What does the round dial switch and the lever on the sink faucet do? I'm putting a 78 interior in my 72. I have the kitchen cabinet but the lever and the switch are missing. My understanding is the switch is to turn on the electric pump and the lever is for a city water hookup? Thanks
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1972 Bay Window Riviera Camper w/ 1978 2.0 Liter w/ Weber Progressive Carb

"Love everyone around you because that's all we got"

[Ceckert64]