Some new modofications for 2007! (pics)

vwjedi

In December '06 I threw a few belts, blew the oil cooler seal and split a couple hoses, I thought catastrophic damage ensued so I bought my '04 Passat for the new daily driver thinking an SVX conversion was finally in order! Oh well the 'ol waterboxer just won't die, new belts, new oil cooler and seal, some new radiator hoses and she is back on the road for 2007 after a few months hybernation. While I was getting dirty and spending $$$ I did a few other mods I have been fawning over too:

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My little man helping out with the hose replacement. Just doesn't get any better than that. Very Happy

My version of the heater hose cut-off valve to eleviate competition with the A/C. Cost $11 in plumbing section at Lowe's hardware. 3/4" outer diameter. Wink

I traded a Samba member my old shorty Wolfsburg springs for a set of original equip. VOTEX rack feet, had 'em powder coated and 78" huge THULE load bars with retractable extension is nice for Kayak/canoe loading with one person. Love it! Razz

I know it is not exactly a Kombi, but it is basicly a passenger Van with Wolfsburg edition upgrades so hey. I just didn't want the standard VANAGON badge. Need something else to fill the extra holes, SVX badge maybe?

Mounted and braced the "FREE" broken THULE rack box, stuff all kinds of crap in there. I also wired up some passenger side scene lights for under the awning while camping. These things put out serious candle power when setting up grills or what-not. (Don't worry, no holes were drilled)

Couldn't go without adding some bling, clear turn signal lenses I think look good with the painted grill and other six clear lights. Cool

Finally putting it all to good use at the annual Full Moon Bus Club campout at Ginnie Springs on cino de Mayo weekend. I think 20 busses showed up, splitties, bays and wedges, all represented! Very Happy

Along with gobs of scantily clad bathing suit wearing UF college girls + mdetro4660's gas power margarita mixer and blender=great f***ing time!

Hope everyone else is enjoying family and freinds and trouble free miles for 2007. Cool

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1987 Wolfsburg T25 still riding out. A bunch of other VW's passed on...

aguabonita · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 9:09 am Post subject:

Nice setup! Looks like you're ready for anything.
Kevin
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'87 Westfalia, GW 2.2, and some other goodies
'90 Volvo 245

vwjedi · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 1:25 pm Post subject:

[email protected] · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 6:45 pm Post subject:

Hey you didn't show me the load bars at Ginnie! I only thought that Yakima had the insert for the bar, you have just made me very happy as I would like to use a pair of those on the Rack N Roll trailer. My idea is to have a premade tabletop to put on top of the bars when slid out making an instant table at the campsite, would go good with the onboard mounted grill, and a place for the blender Smile

Oh yea, you still coming down this way to camp this weekend? If so there is a VW get together pretty close to Ft. Desoto on sunday at a really cool property (vw coachbuilts and military vehicles etc.. housed there). Were heading out tommorow night in the westies for the Mountains in NC, gonna ride bikes down a mountain, that should be interesting Very Happy

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Markus

vwjedi · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 9:32 am Post subject:

We are heading down to Fort Desoto Friday night untill Monday noon. Should be fun, fishing the bay, mama and the kiddies like to hit the beach and shell hunt.

THULE extension load bars, yes they are sweet, a little pricey for what they are. I would be hesitant to put too much weight on them, bartending and cooking and everything from trailer height.

Have fun in the mountains of NC, be carefull. We'll be there for the High Country Bus Festival in July! Very Happy

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1987 Wolfsburg T25 still riding out. A bunch of other VW's passed on...

90Doka_Guy · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 12:34 pm Post subject:

i love the color and the lights that you added. im a bit jealous i must say

camo westy · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 5:40 pm Post subject:

I love that 1/4 turn heater valve, I'll pick one up tomorrow.

vwjedi · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 6:24 pm Post subject:

vwjedi · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 6:33 pm Post subject:

mellow cat · Samba Member Joined: September 21, 2006 Posts: 236

Thats a good van, man.....

Im smellin' what your cookin'..

MC

aguabonita · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 9:59 pm Post subject:

bill89westy · Samba Member Joined: November 22, 2006 Posts: 9

Very nice ..... My recent mods include interior 12 volt sockets, BLUE LED, 2.3 westy go power, big wheels and big head lights. Your clear lenses and spots on the front look great, where would I would I find those??

Bill89westy 2.3

bill89westy · Samba Member Joined: November 22, 2006 Posts: 9

www.biztek.com/k6acj/westphalia_info.htm

yea, I spelled it wrong long ago, weird for sure and I'll fix that some day.

tikibus · Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 11:46 am Post subject:

Love the rack system.

My rack for my Kayak won't do on the V.

Thanks for letting the moths in the wallet get agitated again Very Happy

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Happy Trails!
Mark
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Founding member of the Empire State VW Camping Club.
http://www.empirevwcamping.org/
1984 Westy - Tiki
1997 Honda Civic -The Green Hornet
1971 Volvo P-1800E- needs TLC


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