Hello from sub tropical Derbyshire

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  1. Aps

    Aps

    Hi, after lurking here for a while and trying to learn as much as I can about these old busses, one month ago I bought a 75 Westy. I have driven it for 350 miles, done some minor fixes to it along the way and I am hooked. Really loving having a vehicle that you have to drive and I enjoy doing the maintenance. I have questions for a few issues that shall be put in appropriate thread.

    Thanks for having me along for the ride and I look forward to getting out and about this summer in Rosie.

    Cheers, Andy

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    Aps, Jan 19, 2019
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  2. crossy2112

    crossy2112 Supporter

    Nice looking bus :thumbsup:
    Welcome from Barnsley beach :)
     
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  3. Day

    Day

    Welcome from the Italian Alps

    Enjoy your bus:thumbsup:
     
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  4. bernjb56

    bernjb56 Supporter

    Welcome along from Cheshire :hattip:
     
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  5. CollyP

    CollyP Moderator

    Howdy! :)
     
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  6. Bertiebot

    Bertiebot

    Welcome, that's a nice looking bus. Loads of help support and advice from folk on here when you need it. If you haven't had one of these old buses before then its worth taking it steady and leaning the foibles of your vehicle. No substitute for doing a bit of DIY maintenance and learning how everything works. Also get yourself a decent manual (or two). Haynes do a decent one and also there is one by Bentley which is an official USA one. Also worth working out what model yours is - Late rear-hinge Westfalia by the look of it, and also what engine it has. Don't take for granted what is on the log book as these old buses have been through many hands! Most of all have fun with it!
     
    Bertiebot, Jan 19, 2019
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  7. scrooge95

    scrooge95 Moderator and piggy bank keeper

    Welcome along!
     
    scrooge95, Jan 19, 2019
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  8. Pudelwagen

    Pudelwagen Supporter

    Hi and welcome from North Yorkshire!

    Smart looking bus!
     
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  9. art b

    art b

    Welcome aboard the roller coaster..
    :easter:

    You lurked here..
    reading gibberish day after day


    There is no hope for you .:eek:
     
    art b, Jan 19, 2019
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  10. Merlin Cat

    Merlin Cat Moderator

    Hello from just across the Derbyshire border in Sheffield. Nice van :)
     
    Merlin Cat, Jan 19, 2019
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  11. Aps

    Aps

    That's for the warm welcome folks, it certainly is a roller coaster :thumbsup:
     
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  12. Aps

    Aps

    I already have the Haynes, keep vw alive and a couple of resto books and they are serving me well. The Westfalia is a rear hinge but I don't know about its vintage and as for the engine, well its a 1600 single port with a 009 running points and solex 30/31. Both the dizzy and carb are brand new (1000 miles or so) but I have no idea why they would have gone for this set up.
     
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  13. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    Welcome from sunny Kirkby in Ashfield :)

    Where in gods county are you, I’m Crich born n bred :thumbsup:
     
    MorkC68, Jan 19, 2019
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  14. Ermintrude

    Ermintrude

    Welcome from sunny Saltaire :)
     
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  15. Geordie

    Geordie

    Welcome from South Manchester.:cool:
     
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  16. Bulletooth

    Bulletooth

    Welcome from Warrington:thumbsup:
     
    Bulletooth, Jan 19, 2019
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  17. paulcalf

    paulcalf

    Check out the techenders thread and then come along
     
    paulcalf, Jan 19, 2019
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  18. Aps

    Aps

    I am an Ashbourne lad but residing somewhere near Ikeston these days, not so far away from your good self
     
    Aps, Jan 19, 2019
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  19. Dub and Dubber

    Dub and Dubber Supporter

    They'll never let you leave!
    Welcome from the sleety Cotswolds :hattip:
     
    Dub and Dubber, Jan 19, 2019
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  20. Faust

    Faust Supporter

    Welcome aboard ...i am from Ashbourne :thumbsup:
     
    Faust, Jan 19, 2019
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