Found RHD SO42 Westfalia

Leroy 54 · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 3:15 am Post subject: Found RHD SO42 Westfalia

Hey Guys,

Thought you'd be keen to see my latest acquisition Cool

I was given a lead on this about 3 years ago by a good customer of mine who used to slash the block where this this was. I've never been successful getting in contact with the old bloke who owns the property. Notes left, many visits etc, but all to no avail.
That all changed last Thursday when I had to attend a first aid refresher course for work. It just happened to be around the corner from where the bus was! So on the 15 minute morning tea break I thought I'd try my luck!
Low an behold, the old boy was walking his dog in the backyard! I was able to chat to him, and found out that it was parked up there by his son inlaw 30 odd years ago! He told me he would like to see it gone, so a deal was done and a time arranged!

Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that it was a RHD SO42 camper!

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So today was rescue day! Thanks heaps to Chris for his help today, couldn't have done it without you mate!

It was parked up in the early 80's after being driven from Darwin. His son inlaw left it there as he had to start a new job in far north QLD. He never returned to collect the bus, so it had been in the same spot since.

A massive log had to be shifted and a couple of small trees cut down, but otherwise it was a fairly easy rescue!
Chris suggested we try and put some air in the tyres and see if they would hold air. I'm still in disbelief that they all did! It was then hitched up to the mighty Touareg and pulled out of it's resting place.

Heres a quick video of the rescue Cool

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Will update with more tomorrow.
Enjoy guys Cool

Pinetops · Samba Member Joined: March 24, 2007 Posts: 2987

Excellent! Can't wait to see the initial clean up pics. Imagine if he had parked it in that building.
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mandraks · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 6:49 am Post subject:

congratulations!

i don't think i have ever seen a nose that looks like it might come of any moment. Looks like a lot of the westy stuff is still in there.
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Pacmanfever · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 6:50 am Post subject:

Nice save! It'll be great to see it all cleaned up and more details on the condition of everything.

EverettB · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 8:46 am Post subject:

Nice!

I like the look of that Electrolux fridge too.
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Leroy 54 · Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 12:50 am Post subject:

Thanks for the kind words guys!

Here are a few more pics for you to enjoy. After we got it to the driveway, it was time to rope it all together to avoid anything falling off or coming open.

Had to get a pic with the old boy doing the deal. He was happy to see the old thing gone Very Happy

Then the tilt tray arrived. The driver couldn't believe I actually wanted this thing. He asked if I had a tarp to cover it with so no one saw it on his truck Laughing

Then off he went! Headed for home Cool

She arrived safe and sound!

Time for a quick bath and clean out!

Then it was beer time Cool

Had to laugh at the title of this book we found in the back Laughing

Will post up more as time permits Cool

curtis4085 · Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 6:08 am Post subject:

I just love a good rescue!
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Pinetops · Samba Member Joined: March 24, 2007 Posts: 2987

Thanks for the update, I enjoy the pics/story.
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srfndoc · Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 8:22 am Post subject:

Nothing better than a Westy rescue! Keep the pics coming, especially interior pics including the mcode plate and Fabrik-nr. plate. Not many RHD SO42's around.
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Z · Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 9:48 am Post subject:

Nice find! Can't wait to see it cleaned up.

BarryL · Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 12:01 pm Post subject:

wcfvw69 · Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 1:14 pm Post subject:

Fantastic save!

Somewhere Gerson is smiling at the potential metal panel sales for it!

Keep updating this thread as you work on it!
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Leroy 54 · Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 1:52 am Post subject:

Thanks Lads!

Yeah, I've already had to sell a kidney to fund the Gerson Panels on my Barndoor Laughing

My friend John has run the numbers and confirmed this!

13/5/1965
North American Export Model
SO42
Headlamps for RHD
USA Export Program
Pearl White

Interesting that its a RHD destined for the USA. Maybe someone did a world tour and finished in Australia?

Had a little bit more of a clean up and the interior is in incredible condition! Sat and had a beer in it this arvo Cool

All the mechanisms, hinges and stays are in place and fully functional! It's like taking a step back in time Cool

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It looks pretty complete, are you going to restore it?
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srfndoc · Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 8:03 am Post subject:

Is there a Fabrik-Nr. tag, usually on the lower right face of a RHD bed:

It looks like when they pulled the original ice box and replaced it with the electrolux unit they kept the small table and attached it to the forward cargo door.
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BarryL · Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 9:11 am Post subject:

For how crusty the outside looks I can't believe how clean that interior came out. Are the front curtains usable?

katastrophenshutzwagen · Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 10:06 am Post subject:

Lovely. Well done. Cool

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