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billwilson
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Joined: March 16, 2009
Posts: 171
Location: San Clemente, CA
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SXXT!!
did not have that on my list
thanx!!
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'84 Wolfsberg Westy
Shore Power Free since 10 Apr 09
well i was untill 01 Jun 09......
.... but only after 6 days of no sun 
16' rims / WBX
Fiamma, 130 watt solar, 198 amp hour batts
Truck Fridge, Coco Mats
and of course:
the hard mount for my Pith Helmet! |
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Mr. Electric Wizard
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Joined: August 07, 2003
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Location: Smyrna, TN
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| Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 6:57 am Post subject: |
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Very nice Bill.
I love looking at breakdown pictures.
Really cool that you took the time to explain all the stuff you've done.
Looks like you and your wife are having a great time in your new setup.
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billwilson
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Joined: March 16, 2009
Posts: 171
Location: San Clemente, CA
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| Posted: Mon May 04, 2009 7:11 am Post subject: |
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thanx guys for the good press
however MY atta boys goes to the folks here for always pointing me in the right direction or at least giving me my options
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my suppliers and Chip at Unique
without good suppliers and Chip, this would not have happened
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'84 Wolfsberg Westy
Shore Power Free since 10 Apr 09
well i was untill 01 Jun 09......
.... but only after 6 days of no sun
16' rims / WBX
Fiamma, 130 watt solar, 198 amp hour batts
Truck Fridge, Coco Mats
and of course:
the hard mount for my Pith Helmet! |
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billwilson
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Joined: March 16, 2009
Posts: 171
Location: San Clemente, CA
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| Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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Franchers Upholstry box at my office
Front windshield cover and rain fly
Pics soon
over
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'84 Wolfsberg Westy
Shore Power Free since 10 Apr 09
well i was untill 01 Jun 09......
.... but only after 6 days of no sun
16' rims / WBX
Fiamma, 130 watt solar, 198 amp hour batts
Truck Fridge, Coco Mats
and of course:
the hard mount for my Pith Helmet! |
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HeftySmurf
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Joined: June 15, 2008
Posts: 879
Location: Washington, USA
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randywebb
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Joined: February 15, 2005
Posts: 3815
Location: Greater Metropolitan Nimrod, Orygun
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what wheels are those?
and do you know the wt. on them? |
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billwilson
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Joined: March 16, 2009
Posts: 171
Location: San Clemente, CA
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| Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 5:18 am Post subject: |
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what wheels are those?
and do you know the wt. on them? |
will get wheel and tire details asap
bw
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'84 Wolfsberg Westy
Shore Power Free since 10 Apr 09
well i was untill 01 Jun 09......
.... but only after 6 days of no sun
16' rims / WBX
Fiamma, 130 watt solar, 198 amp hour batts
Truck Fridge, Coco Mats
and of course:
the hard mount for my Pith Helmet! |
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fairweather
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Joined: August 26, 2007
Posts: 663
Location: Aspen, CO
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| Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 5:41 am Post subject: |
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Was your van in Denver last summer? I saw a cherry two-tone
just like yours parked near the Porsche dealer.
Those wheels look like the ones you can get from Westyventures, I have the same ones.
http://www.westyventures.com/parts.html
TV |
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Jonesy02719
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Joined: October 14, 2008
Posts: 111
Location: Fairhaven, MA
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| Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 5:57 am Post subject: |
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| randywebb wrote: |
what wheels are those?
and do you know the wt. on them? |
How do you like the General tires? I'm considering some for my Westy and would love to know your opinions (traction, road noise, etc).
Thanks!!! And your van looks awesome!!!!! |
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billwilson
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Joined: March 16, 2009
Posts: 171
Location: San Clemente, CA
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| Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 6:36 am Post subject: |
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| fairweather wrote: |
Was your van in Denver last summer? I saw a cherry two-tone
just like yours parked near the Porsche dealer.
Those wheels look like the ones you can get from Westyventures, I have the same ones.
http://www.westyventures.com/parts.html
TV |
denver, not me Brother, my dopleganger?
same wheels
bought them from Unique, price was a bit lower especially since shipping was lower. Will give Karl any business i can that is cost effective
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'84 Wolfsberg Westy
Shore Power Free since 10 Apr 09
well i was untill 01 Jun 09......
.... but only after 6 days of no sun
16' rims / WBX
Fiamma, 130 watt solar, 198 amp hour batts
Truck Fridge, Coco Mats
and of course:
the hard mount for my Pith Helmet! |
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r39o
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Joined: May 18, 2005
Posts: 9800
Location: San Diego
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Where is the "Unique" place?
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"Use the SEARCH, Luke" But first visit the Vanagon FAQ!
1990 Multivan EJ 22, Rancho trans 0.82 4th, Small Car front AC, CLKs w/ 215/65-16, homemade big brakes 303mm, Konis, Recaros, etc....
Click to see my ads for Cup holders, Subaru clutch fix and CLK wheels (no wheels currently) |
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billwilson
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Joined: March 16, 2009
Posts: 171
Location: San Clemente, CA
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| Posted: Wed May 06, 2009 10:28 am Post subject: |
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| Where is the "Unique" place? |
Unique Imports
25800 Jeronimo
Mission Viejo
949.951.5201
ask for Chip
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'84 Wolfsberg Westy
Shore Power Free since 10 Apr 09
well i was untill 01 Jun 09......
.... but only after 6 days of no sun
16' rims / WBX
Fiamma, 130 watt solar, 198 amp hour batts
Truck Fridge, Coco Mats
and of course:
the hard mount for my Pith Helmet! |
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billwilson
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Joined: March 16, 2009
Posts: 171
Location: San Clemente, CA
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| Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 6:53 am Post subject: tire size |
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Someone wanted TIRE SIZE and brand
here u go
General Alimax RT
215/60 R.16 - 95T
they really make a difference
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'84 Wolfsberg Westy
Shore Power Free since 10 Apr 09
well i was untill 01 Jun 09......
.... but only after 6 days of no sun
16' rims / WBX
Fiamma, 130 watt solar, 198 amp hour batts
Truck Fridge, Coco Mats
and of course:
the hard mount for my Pith Helmet! |
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r39o
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Joined: May 18, 2005
Posts: 9800
Location: San Diego
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| Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 10:19 am Post subject: Re: tire size |
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| billwilson wrote: |
Someone wanted TIRE SIZE and brand
here u go
General Alimax RT
215/60 R.16 - 95T
they really make a difference |
Those tires are UNDERRATED for your van!
Take a lookie here for example and the best threads stickie as below in my sig to learn about tires:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=354676
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"Use the SEARCH, Luke" But first visit the Vanagon FAQ!
1990 Multivan EJ 22, Rancho trans 0.82 4th, Small Car front AC, CLKs w/ 215/65-16, homemade big brakes 303mm, Konis, Recaros, etc....
Click to see my ads for Cup holders, Subaru clutch fix and CLK wheels (no wheels currently) |
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Typhon2222
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Joined: October 24, 2009
Posts: 363
Location: Berkeley, CA --> Berlin, Germany
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Kinda late to to the party here, but....
Bill, your Westy is AMAZING!
A question: where did you get the "Buse Shelf" (Bus Shelf?) which sits atop the pop-top cross bar? Never thought of rigging a shelf up there, but it's a great idea.
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1621
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Bill sold his van after all that time, money and effort and bought a Sportsmobile. Somebody ended up with a sweet van.
More info on the Buese Shelf here: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3958709
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Typhon2222
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Gah, sorry to hear it. 
Thanks for the link, 1621. I'm going to buy one immediately. 
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billwilson
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Posts: 171
Location: San Clemente, CA
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| Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 12:05 pm Post subject: bw |
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gents
yes sorry to see the westy go
however the sportsmobile rocks too
cant compare the two
best to you all
bw
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'84 Wolfsberg Westy
Shore Power Free since 10 Apr 09
well i was untill 01 Jun 09......
.... but only after 6 days of no sun
16' rims / WBX
Fiamma, 130 watt solar, 198 amp hour batts
Truck Fridge, Coco Mats
and of course:
the hard mount for my Pith Helmet! |
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