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MorkC68
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 Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 2:23 pm Post subject: Re: 1974 Westfalia Weekender |
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You’re welcome!
Someone will indeed be happy, I sincerely hope they get to enjoy it and make some superb memories too.
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Major; 1977 Westfalia Campmobile
- Subaru EJ20
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notchboy
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| Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2020 2:37 pm Post subject: Re: 1974 Westfalia Weekender |
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| MorkC68 wrote: |
You’re welcome!
Someone will indeed be happy, I sincerely hope they get to enjoy it and make some superb memories too. |
Thats what these are for.   
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OK, this thread is over. You win. |
Jason "notchboy" Weigel
1964 1500 S
1964 T34 S Convertible
1977 Westfalia Camper pop-top |
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MorkC68
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Location: Nottingham, England
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| Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2020 2:45 pm Post subject: Re: 1974 Westfalia Weekender |
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Perfect collection!
The 1500S looks neat, got a nice understated look to it, sometimes less is more! Cant say I have seen many T34's over here in the UK, that looks like its a nice project!
I'm missing our westy now, it's gone for a subaru motor then it needs upholstery and then its good to go camping again 
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- Subaru EJ20
- Koni Classic adjustable dampers & Empi Heavy Duty Anti Roll Bar
- 180W Solar System
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notchboy
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| Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:46 am Post subject: Re: 1974 Westfalia Weekender |
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Going to be closing this thread out and moving on from this bus real soon. She has sold. Im very happy with the new owner. They sound like excellent caretakers.
Now all I need to do is await the carrier to pick up the bus and take it back east. You guys in the NYS area will have some California competition soon.
I had a scare that the bus got jacked up during the sale - Santa Ana came early and blew down my back yard. Luckily only the notchback got a scratch  Bus is fine.
Last shot of the dynamic duo.
Ill post picks of the pick up when it happens.
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Jason "notchboy" Weigel
1964 1500 S
1964 T34 S Convertible
1977 Westfalia Camper pop-top |
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71whitewesty
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Location: oregon
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| Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 11:47 am Post subject: Re: 1974 Westfalia Weekender |
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Congrats, I really liked what you did to that Bus. New owners should be real happy.
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1970's Snow Trac 1600 SP (sold 12/2016)
1968 Tucker sno cat, sold 2021
1969 Tucker Sno cat 542
2017 VW Alltrac
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Twin 71 White Westy, Bus 2, that I pulled from a 15 year slumber in a dry eastern WA field in 2015.
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westy
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Location: isle of misfit bus owners
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| Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 12:49 pm Post subject: Re: 1974 Westfalia Weekender |
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| notchboy wrote: |
| Going to be closing this thread out and moving on from this bus real soon. She has sold. Im very happy with the new owner. They sound like excellent caretakers. |
Been following since day one. Nice build. Sad to see the close, but happy you sold it to someone you're comfortable with.
Funny how selling our Volkswagens becomes more like an interview process and less of a sale.
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| Ill post picks of the pick up when it happens. |
please do
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Convoy
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Location: San Clemente
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| Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 2:13 pm Post subject: Re: 1974 Westfalia Weekender |
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| notchboy wrote: |
Ill post picks of the pick up when it happens. |
Notch “you’re a better man than I” to sell such a nice specimen.
Seeing those pics side by side brings up a thought I’ve had for awhile. Has anyone modified the Chrome/wood vintage roof rack for a tin top mounted on the late bay fiberglass Poptop? Would have to modifying the mounts but would it look good?
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notchboy
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notchboy
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| Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2021 10:10 pm Post subject: Re: 1974 Westfalia Weekender |
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Yesterday was the last day with old Whipple. The sale and subsequent pickup has closed a 11 year long adventure with this bus. Its been a long and interesting one I hope I never have the pleasure to duplicate. A broken relationship, death of the man that sold it to me (John Whipple of VolkSmith), the god awful packing up, moving from San Antonio to Seattle, several moves in Seattle then finally to San Diego. The bus has traveled more while it was inoperable than after when I finally had it finished under my ownership. I just realized this  Good lord. The constant on again off again emotional roller coaster to stay engaged and follow through. The money, don't get me started. But I do think Im ahead but a discernable amount IF we don't count my labor. Making yet again another space with a new gal in San Diego to work on him. Finding out that my soon to be wife and Whipple were born on the same day.  What? WTF?? 1/23/74 Same birthday. Weird shit. Giving her right of refusal, right? But a new kitchen won out. Im glad because as with the past girlfriend I had, Michelle Erickson, we did decide that this adventure was to be sold at the end of it. But we all know, things change. When I drove Whipple, the ease of driving an automatic made me second guess. I almost for a minute there kept him and put the 77 up. The final push on Whipple came with lots of Stuart Zickafoose working on him. Lots of the heavy work I was either to lazy, disinterested in or just flat out didn't want to do, he did for me. I owe him a big thanks. So with that. Old Whipple is off to live a new life, adventure and hopefully be pampered.
Cheers John Whipple! May your stories never grow old!
Last Day! Packing up and shipping out!!
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Jason "notchboy" Weigel
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Xevin 
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| Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2021 1:27 am Post subject: Re: 1974 Westfalia Weekender |
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That is a proper limousine to deliver a pimpin’ bus. Nice work J. Hope the new owners drive the F*€k out of it and have some good times. Well done brother 
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Abscate
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| Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2021 5:21 am Post subject: Re: 1974 Westfalia Weekender |
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Hope the new owners will join us here.
Calling all units, BOLO in NY for an awesome 1977 Westie Auto!
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RONIN10
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KentABQ
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| Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2021 4:39 pm Post subject: Re: 1974 Westfalia Weekender |
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That buyer lucked out by getting one heckuva good Westy!
Good job on the reno, Jason.
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1976 Riviera, 1.8l FI chrome yellow VAN - "Chloe"
"I must say, how can you be in a bad mood driving this vehicle full of vibrant color.
Cars of today are so bland in comparison. It's like driving a celebration!" ---WildIdea
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