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notchboy Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:34 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westfalia Camper-The story of how we met |
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Enjoying the fruits:
Maupin road trip. Last Thursday the 16th I drove down the 5 to Portland to hang with the P Land boys for the Maupin weekend. Talk about a shit drive in pouring rain. But we made it.
Stayed the night then headed to Maupin the next day after hooking up with some fellow busers. Two blue Rivis and two yellow Westys cruzin on in.
Maupin was a blast. Definatly need to go if you can. Such a nice change from Seattle. My son and I did lots of hanging out and even rode the rapids. Meet a whole new group of VW people outside the Samba and T3 crowd I usually circle with.
After two days of that we headed with a 10 bus possy to Mt Hood for another night. Next day drove through the Hood back to the Columbia then up the 14 through Yakima then over Mt Rainier and back home.
Being able to do Mt Hood and Mt Rainier in the same clear sunny day made it for me. Im still grinning. To do it all in a bus that eats hills up is epic
Lots of pics.
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Xevin Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:09 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westfalia Camper-The story of how we met |
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Oh man! Those pictures are great. Who's the fat f*€k under the 72? Looks like he was happy to see you Good times. Was great to meet your fantastic kid. Glad you made it down brother. _________________ Keep on Busin'
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GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
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I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
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My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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notchboy Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:11 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westfalia Camper-The story of how we met |
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Xevin wrote: |
Oh man! Those pictures are great. Who's the fat f*€k under the 72? Looks like he was happy to see you Good times. Was great to meet your fantastic kid. Glad you made it down brother. |
Someone asked why there was a chimney sweep under your bus. _________________
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Jason "notchboy" Weigel
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notchboy Samba Member
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Xevin Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2017 11:53 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westfalia Camper-The story of how we met |
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I could be wrong. But, I'm thinking there are more bay window campers at that gas station then Nebraska and both Dakota states combined _________________ Keep on Busin'
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GFY's Xevin and VW_Jimbo! |
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Damn that Xevin... |
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I respect Xevin and he's a turd |
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My God! Xevin and I 100% agree |
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mark d Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2017 12:18 am Post subject: Re: 1977 Westfalia Camper-The story of how we met |
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beautiful photos, thks _________________ 1972ish westfalia
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RONIN10 Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2017 10:36 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westfalia Camper-The story of how we met |
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SO bummed that I couldn't make it. I'm STILL waiting for my bus to get out of the body shop. Anyway, glass you got to make the trip J, Maupin it's a special one _________________ Andrew
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notchboy Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 3:01 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westfalia Camper-The story of how we met |
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RONIN10 wrote: |
SO bummed that I couldn't make it. I'm STILL waiting for my bus to get out of the body shop. Anyway, glass you got to make the trip J, Maupin it's a special one |
Well I wouldn't of gone unless you turned me on to it. Thanks for that. It was a nice couple day trip for sure. I met some real cool P Land peeps that you and I will hang with for sure.
We should plan on a P Land trip later in the year to having with Xevin at a Lucky Lab Monday. _________________
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Jason "notchboy" Weigel
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notchboy Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2017 6:18 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westfalia Camper-The story of how we met |
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Well some epic shit just on this page alone.
PO - Previous Owner. Hack - Any addition to your ACVW that did not come stock from VW or any authorized VW dealer.
This is going to be some PO Hack stuff
Been loving the bus, the additions of the Eberspacher, clean interior with working range and especially that sweet CS in the back. Regardless of it leaking oil
All is well and ready for a PO hack that will make this bus more user friendly for me. I have the OG westy seats for 77 in it. Being 6'5" the position of the seat fully back is inadequate to say the least. I need to sit lower and back as much as possible. To accomplish this I purchased 74 seats second hand in order to mod them to my taste and or needs. Hence the PO hack. Here is the initial prototype phase of the seat mod.
Im removing the spring back of the driver seat. Don't want it and will have the board lined with dense foam about an inch thick, do the bottom as normal. The 74 seats sit about 3-4 inches lower than the 76 and later seats due to the lack of the Captain swivel option seen on the passenger side. That one addition caused the 76 and later seats to be raised the 3-4 inches. I love the lack of bulkhead and captain seat, but you can stuff the new seats and height.
Not one to just do the driver seat, I wanted a different passenger seat as well. For this I'm using the 74 seat but putting Mercedes seat recliners on it. The whole assembly will still be higher than the drivers seat but will have the box look of the earlier seats.
The idea is to make a lower and back driver for my big ass and a more adjustable passenger seat with cool period seat recliners installed. I will need to make the back even with the bottom to do this. Im also not liking the install so far and will use capture nuts welded on and longer attachment bolts. The adjustment rod needs to be shortened as well as the Mercedes seats are wider.
Here is phase one -- the prototype.
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KentABQ Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2017 9:40 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westfalia Camper-The story of how we met |
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Isn't this more of a CO hack than a PO one?
Overall, it's a great idea. I'm eager to hear how it works for you. _________________ -Kent-
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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notchboy Samba Member
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[email protected] Samba Member
Joined: May 01, 2003 Posts: 175 Location: camas washington
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Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 11:59 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westfalia Camper-The story of how we met |
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Great pics and video. What a fun campout and convoy. That video sure shows the whole posse. Let play again soon. _________________ 72 ASI Bus "Mill"
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notchboy Samba Member
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Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2017 8:01 am Post subject: Re: 1977 Westfalia Camper-The story of how we met |
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[email protected] wrote: |
Great pics and video. What a fun campout and convoy. That video sure shows the whole posse. Let play again soon. |
I had a blast with you guys. Im for sure doing it again next year. Let me know when you are up here brother! _________________
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Jason "notchboy" Weigel
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notchboy Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2017 3:37 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westfalia Camper-The story of how we met |
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Put the later thick rubber wheel on. Jeff you were right. I like it.
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Jason "notchboy" Weigel
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Tram Samba Socialist
Joined: May 02, 2003 Posts: 22727 Location: Still Feelin' the Bern- Once you've felt it you can't un- feel it.
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Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2017 11:32 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westfalia Camper-The story of how we met |
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notchboy wrote: |
Well some epic shit just on this page alone.
PO - Previous Owner. Hack - Any addition to your ACVW that did not come stock from VW or any authorized VW dealer.
This is going to be some PO Hack stuff
Been loving the bus, the additions of the Eberspacher, clean interior with working range and especially that sweet CS in the back. Regardless of it leaking oil
All is well and ready for a PO hack that will make this bus more user friendly for me. I have the OG westy seats for 77 in it. Being 6'5" the position of the seat fully back is inadequate to say the least. I need to sit lower and back as much as possible. To accomplish this I purchased 74 seats second hand in order to mod them to my taste and or needs. Hence the PO hack. Here is the initial prototype phase of the seat mod.
Im removing the spring back of the driver seat. Don't want it and will have the board lined with dense foam about an inch thick, do the bottom as normal. The 74 seats sit about 3-4 inches lower than the 76 and later seats due to the lack of the Captain swivel option seen on the passenger side. That one addition caused the 76 and later seats to be raised the 3-4 inches. I love the lack of bulkhead and captain seat, but you can stuff the new seats and height.
Not one to just do the driver seat, I wanted a different passenger seat as well. For this I'm using the 74 seat but putting Mercedes seat recliners on it. The whole assembly will still be higher than the drivers seat but will have the box look of the earlier seats.
The idea is to make a lower and back driver for my big ass and a more adjustable passenger seat with cool period seat recliners installed. I will need to make the back even with the bottom to do this. Im also not liking the install so far and will use capture nuts welded on and longer attachment bolts. The adjustment rod needs to be shortened as well as the Mercedes seats are wider.
Here is phase one -- the prototype.
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Psssst. Why not just go with the entire Mercedes seat those recliners bolted to? The rails off your VW seats can be installed to them pretty easily, I'd think. Just sayin. _________________ Немає виправдання для війни! Я з Україною.
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notchboy Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:01 am Post subject: Re: 1977 Westfalia Camper-The story of how we met |
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I think that it would to wide for both sides. You know how much of a lurch I am. I take up 1/3 of the four quarters of space in the cockpit.
I would still want to pull the back spring section off the driver side to sit further back. Then the Mercedes seats will most likely be too wide to sit on top of the swivel without hitting the pillar or seat belt winder. I think these early seats themselves may be a stretch to fit the swivel area.
This hack has been on my mind for a couple years now. If it proceeds the way its going the passenger will still sit higher due to the swivel.
I may just alter the seat back on the stock seat and just deal with my head in the headliner. Its the need to stop every 2 hours to unfold thats the issue. I guess I could just lose some weight and get in better shape?
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Jason "notchboy" Weigel
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Tram Samba Socialist
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 11:28 am Post subject: Re: 1977 Westfalia Camper-The story of how we met |
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notchboy wrote: |
I think that it would to wide for both sides. You know how much of a lurch I am. I take up 1/3 of the four quarters of space in the cockpit.
I would still want to pull the back spring section off the driver side to sit further back. Then the Mercedes seats will most likely be too wide to sit on top of the swivel without hitting the pillar or seat belt winder. I think these early seats themselves may be a stretch to fit the swivel area.
This hack has been on my mind for a couple years now. If it proceeds the way its going the passenger will still sit higher due to the swivel.
I may just alter the seat back on the stock seat and just deal with my head in the headliner. Its the need to stop every 2 hours to unfold thats the issue. I guess I could just lose some weight and get in better shape?
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I'll get you some measurements when I am done weightlifting with transmissions. Remind me Weds. via PM or email.
As to the passenger swivel why couldn't you just mod the seat frame so the swivel sits up inside the seat a little? I thought that Bus had a passenger swivel when you bought it from me. Am I misremembering?
I think you should cut a hatch in the roof so you can sit up straight while driving. Wear goggles and keep yer yap shut unless you're a bug eater.
I think you'd be WAY happier with the M-B seats. _________________ Немає виправдання для війни! Я з Україною.
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notchboy Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2017 2:57 pm Post subject: Re: 1977 Westfalia Camper-The story of how we met |
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It does have the swivel - as it was sold to me. I did think of setting the swivel into the seat base as well. I think the swivel plate is bigger or as big as the seat frame.
I actually looked at your type of seat and thought they were just to big. _________________
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RONIN10 Samba Member
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