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74superTN
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 Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2015 1:03 pm Post subject: Bought a 77 Westy from my in laws... random updates |
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So i'm buying a 77 westy from my mother in law. My father in law passed away recently and she needs the money. I know VW's, but i don't have a clue about most of the items in this Westy, lol...
Is there a place someone could direct me to explain things, like how to use your spare battery, or where everything is and what it all does inside the camper?
Super newbish questions...I know. I checked the sticky section but didn't really find too much of what i'm looking for.
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Tcash
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| Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2015 1:35 pm Post subject: Re: Buying a 77 Wesfalia from my in laws... |
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Tcash
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| Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2015 1:36 pm Post subject: Re: Buying a 77 Wesfalia from my in laws... |
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pioneer1
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| Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2015 2:47 pm Post subject: Re: Buying a 77 Wesfalia from my in laws... |
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He doesn't need to be warned by this scarey video-he already has a VW
haha
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Bala
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| Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 10:16 am Post subject: Re: Buying a 77 Wesfalia from my in laws... |
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Post some pictures when you get a chance! 
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Ride_On
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| Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 4:49 pm Post subject: Re: Buying a 77 Wesfalia from my in laws... |
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We 'inherited' our 77 Westy from my in-laws this spring. Fun times! Good luck and enjoy!!
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74superTN
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| Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 9:28 am Post subject: Re: Buying a 77 Wesfalia from my in laws... |
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I'll post pics today!
Thanks for the help guys
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74superTN
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| Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 5:17 pm Post subject: Re: Buying a 77 Wesfalia from my in laws... |
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Here you go fellas, a few pics of her
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1967250s
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| Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 5:36 pm Post subject: Re: Buying a 77 Wesfalia from my in laws... |
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Sheeee--it. I hope you paid her very well!! She looks very nice. I guess you know what to do, get a Bentley, fuel lines, etc? My personal advice- Waxoil it now. And I mean - NOW.
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busdaddy
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| Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 5:42 pm Post subject: Re: Buying a 77 Wesfalia from my in laws... |
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X2, looks like one hell of a score at any price!, fuel lines, Waxoil and rubbing compound looks like all it needs, maybe some fresh (properly rated) tires and a brake flush as well.
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Tcash
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74superTN
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| Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 7:18 pm Post subject: Re: Buying a 77 Wesfalia from my in laws... |
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Going to keep it! Forgot to mention it has a raby camper special in it. Dual carbs, Mallory dizzy
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d-rick
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| Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 8:53 pm Post subject: Re: Buying a 77 Wesfalia from my in laws... |
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Very, Very, NICE!...sweet looking bus
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eche_bus
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| Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2015 9:39 pm Post subject: Re: Buying a 77 Wesfalia from my in laws... |
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Wow! Looks to be in great shape! Welcome to the Deluxe Westy club!  Looking forward to seeing much more of it here!! |
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Wasted youth
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| Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 1:02 am Post subject: Re: Buying a 77 Wesfalia from my in laws... |
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 This Westy was obviously vacuum packed with a nitrogen blanket after each use.
I cannot believe how fresh that bus looks. The slider details remind of some showroom gem. Can't recall seeing a latch that clean.
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74superTN
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| Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 3:25 am Post subject: Re: Buying a 77 Wesfalia from my in laws... |
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Thanks everyone. He took good care of it!
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Bala
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| Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 3:10 pm Post subject: Re: Buying a 77 Wesfalia from my in laws... |
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That IS nice!!! Engine pix?
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74superTN
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| Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 3:21 pm Post subject: Re: Buying a 77 Wesfalia from my in laws... |
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Tell me anything you can. I know it's a type iv built by Jake Raby probably 10 years ago, Maybe sooner.
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74superTN
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| Posted: Wed Nov 25, 2015 3:28 pm Post subject: Re: Buying a 77 Wesfalia from my in laws... |
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