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popuppopdog Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2017 Posts: 80 Location: Oakhurst, CA
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Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 6:29 pm Post subject: 1977 Westy renovation project thread |
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[/b]1977 Westy: Renovation.
Your help and expertise is appreciated every step of the way .
Here is the beginning !
Please advise on replacement of the engine, I am planning of an AVP engine with hydraulic lifters, I am not a complete purist but am aiming for as closes as I can get without having to adjust the valves every 3000 miles
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vwjetboat Samba Member
Joined: May 11, 2017 Posts: 1732 Location: Florida
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Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 6:35 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westy renovation project thread |
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looks like a great foundation to start with.. post some pics of everything.. inside and out.. that way they are on forum for referance to go back and look at what you started with |
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senseless1707 Samba Member
Joined: June 03, 2017 Posts: 42 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2017 8:02 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westy renovation project thread |
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this is awesome...about to pick up 74 Westy that isn't running. Excited to start the process. |
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popuppopdog Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2017 Posts: 80 Location: Oakhurst, CA
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Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2017 9:00 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westy renovation project thread |
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By the way this was a free donate vehicle that has been sitting for 11 years, shame on me....how do I get people to respond to questions?? thanks all for the support more pics to come
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cmonSTART Samba Member
Joined: July 15, 2014 Posts: 1915 Location: NH
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Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2017 3:45 am Post subject: Re: 1977 Westy renovation project thread |
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Was this free? Looks fairly solid for free.
Is there an engine in it now? _________________ '78 Bus 2.0FI
de K1IGS |
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50347
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Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2017 5:06 am Post subject: Re: 1977 Westy renovation project thread |
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If you want people to respond to your questions you need to provide the right info. To just say you are not a purist and expect engine recommendation isn't telling us much. How are you going to use this vehicle? Just a drive to the beach once a month to go surfing during the warm months or are you going to be putting several thousand miles a month on it going camping, touring, skiing, etc all over the west? |
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Ride_On Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2015 Posts: 385 Location: Ottawa, Canada
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 7:41 am Post subject: Re: 1977 Westy renovation project thread |
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We have a matching 77! Love it and kudos to you for taking on the restoration!
We're going Subaru later this summer for the added reliability and HP. EJ25 with a matching Subaru 5sp transmission (Subarugears kit install by Matt Steedle). Obviously, this goes fully against the purist comment, but if you don't have an engine, it may be a worthy thought to pursue. Otherwise, used stock 2L engine. I don't know anything about other air-cooled options, but lots of others here do. I'm sure they'll chime in with the advice you are seeking. Good luck! _________________ 1977 Westfalia 2.0 FI Skills EJ25 w SubaruGears 5sp
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=687254
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popuppopdog Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2017 Posts: 80 Location: Oakhurst, CA
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2017 8:39 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westy renovation project thread |
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Thanks for the feedback ....pics and a better posting to follow....engine is in it but bottom half is blown ! |
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popuppopdog Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2017 Posts: 80 Location: Oakhurst, CA
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2017 8:54 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westy renovation project thread |
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Okay...I am trying to start with simple stuff , 60 plus photos to come with 100 questions, here is a simple start, I am replacing rear tail lights 1977 Westpahlia 2.0 fuel injected, should I stay stock or are there LED alternatives for the tail lights, I appreciate any response
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Wildthings Samba Member
Joined: March 13, 2005 Posts: 50347
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2017 9:04 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westy renovation project thread |
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Do a search, others have been down this road. You can buy special resisters from your local flaps to make the flashers work correctly with LED's. |
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popuppopdog Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2017 Posts: 80 Location: Oakhurst, CA
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Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2017 8:49 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westy renovation project thread |
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So I have the correct tires now, rims powder coated nicely.
read some where to be careful on the torque and re-torque of powder coated rims, guys wheel came off at 55mph.
Next step is brakes, rebuild of calipers, been sitting for 12 years, test ball joint play etc. and replacement of shocks. After much reading I am leaning towards the Sachs- Boge standard shocks, not the upgrades, with great tires and decent shocks do I need to upgrade to a heavy duty front sway bar...or wait and see how it rides with new shocks and tires, read Ratwell article on all of this and no clear conclusion... trial and error and $$ is a factor
Thoughts please on the shock choice and the sway bar |
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popuppopdog Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2017 Posts: 80 Location: Oakhurst, CA
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Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 10:29 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westy renovation project thread |
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So I think I am back in action after a very hot summer....104 plus, and of course it will be freezing cold soon, I am going to set up camp outside my house , my wife might find me drunk or frozen. I am trying to keep the steps simple... I am going to disassemble brake caliper and rebuild just for posterity , have the rotors turned a slight, new wheel bearing etc. check ball joints etc. new Boge shocks, recommends on just regular or upgrade...that is my starting point, steering stuff done, long story, Engine coming out and hopefully heading to Sacramento to Justin at Kombi Works
Thought appreciated, bullshit left behind, I am a plumber and I see a lot of shit and recognize it in a minute,,,, taste like chicken looks like corn |
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ivwshane Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2011 Posts: 1920 Location: Sacramento ca
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Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 1:00 am Post subject: Re: 1977 Westy renovation project thread |
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The rims came out great! Where did you take them and what color did you get? _________________ 77 westy 2.0 FI
69 ghia coup 1600dp
70 single cab |
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Bleyseng Samba Member
Joined: July 03, 2005 Posts: 4752 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 7:46 am Post subject: Re: 1977 Westy renovation project thread |
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Looks just like my Westy when a friend gave it to me in 2005 _________________ 70 Ghia Black convert-9/69 build date-stock w/133k 1600 SP-barn find now with a rebuilt tranny and engine
77 Westy 2.0L w/Ljet, Camper Special engine-95hp and with LSD!(sold)
76 Porsche 914 2.1L L20c, 120hp Djet (sold)
87 Syncro Westy Titan Red 2.1L 2 knob 100k miles |
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popuppopdog Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2017 Posts: 80 Location: Oakhurst, CA
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Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 6:27 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westy renovation project thread |
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ivwshane wrote: |
The rims came out great! Where did you take them and what color did you get? |
Caps powder coating in Fresno 2 week turn around, 35 per tire and they were pretty rusty and messed up. I was happy let us see how long they last |
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popuppopdog Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2017 Posts: 80 Location: Oakhurst, CA
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Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 6:42 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westy renovation project thread |
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Bleyseng wrote: |
Looks just like my Westy when a friend gave it to me in 2005 |
What does it look like now ? |
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MorkC68 Samba Member
Joined: December 23, 2015 Posts: 610 Location: Nottingham, England
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Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2017 2:30 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westy renovation project thread |
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good luck with the build buddy, we are just renovating our '77 Campmobile ourselves _________________ Major; 1977 Westfalia Campmobile
- Subaru EJ20
- Koni Classic adjustable dampers & Empi Heavy Duty Anti Roll Bar
- 180W Solar System
My blog: https://twolatebays.wordpress.com/ |
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popuppopdog Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2017 Posts: 80 Location: Oakhurst, CA
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Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2017 8:47 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westy renovation project thread |
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MorkC68 wrote: |
good luck with the build buddy, we are just renovating our '77 Campmobile ourselves |
I need luck for sure and a lot of dollars, thanks keep on postin' |
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popuppopdog Samba Member
Joined: April 19, 2017 Posts: 80 Location: Oakhurst, CA
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Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2017 8:53 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westy renovation project thread |
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First bath in 15 years, drove it for about three, and blew the engine , sitting for 12 years.
Amazingly the brakes still work and it rolls real well with new tires and powder coated rims, thank God for good neighbors, pushed it about 100 feet down the shared driveway to neighbors garage which they are clearing out so I have a workbench and a decent place to work, hope they don't mind if it is there for another 12 years
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Hoody Samba Member
Joined: November 28, 2007 Posts: 1948
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 10:45 am Post subject: Re: 1977 Westy renovation project thread |
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How do you know that you blew the engine? |
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