'71 Westy Project - Maiden Voyage!!
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Dutch_Diver
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Re: '71 Westy Project - Maiden Voyage!!
Sounds like a great weekend bonding with the bus.....I'm jealous as mine's not there yet for longer trips....aiming for end of Jan for the George Car Show Run.
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Re: '71 Westy Project - Maiden Voyage!!
Nice one! The Westy is looking great.
The only substitute for cubic inches are more cubic inches.
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That's about as long a trip as I would try at the moment. The steering is still very vague and will need to be properly sorted as well as the throttle linkages. I am definitely aiming for George in Jan, it would be nice to meet you guys there.Dutch_Diver wrote:Sounds like a great weekend bonding with the bus.....I'm jealous as mine's not there yet for longer trips....aiming for end of Jan for the George Car Show Run.
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Thanks, beetlefanatic, the photos flatter it a little. There is still a lot of work to do. But, just like travelling in one of these, restoration is all about the journey, not the destination imho.beetlefanatic wrote:Nice one! The Westy is looking great.
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I agree. It's all about the journey.smashcat wrote:Thanks, beetlefanatic, the photos flatter it a little. There is still a lot of work to do. But, just like travelling in one of these, restoration is all about the journey, not the destination imho.beetlefanatic wrote:Nice one! The Westy is looking great.
The only substitute for cubic inches are more cubic inches.
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Dutch_Diver
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Re: '71 Westy Project - Maiden Voyage!!
I'll start a CPT to George thread so that we can see who's going and get the details together for a convoy nearer the time!
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Re: '71 Westy Project - Maiden Voyage!!
I can't believe I only noticed this thread now!!! Awesome Westy & definately something to work towards, reading your posts here I realise I am in the same boat that you were in, definitely some handy info there.
When I'm "finished" with my resto I want one of those Westy tents they could be very handy for my camping trips.
When I'm "finished" with my resto I want one of those Westy tents they could be very handy for my camping trips.
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