Your bus; your choice. If you've got space, keep the original if you're worried about it devaluing the bus.
Knew that feeling very well Our bus did have a special convex mirror fitted to the offside which helped a bit mind.
I didn't have the luxury of choice, mine had nothing inside.....dashboard steering wheel and then nothing. Now have a useable van with more than enough storage...and it's right for my requirements.
Me too not only did I rip the heart out I also destroyed the Westfalia wardrobe ... both work better for me.
Personally, I think the scooby conversions look right at home in the back of a bay and I also enjoy looking at the different non-stock interiors, to me the individuality is what owning a bus is all about. That said, I do like some of the original interiors, especially if they are unmolestered. At the end of the day though, your bus, tailor it to suit your needs
I was a bit worried about devaluing it but I think it’s more important to have a bus that suits your needs. I love a complete original but most people have modified there’s in some way. If they were all the same it would be a bit boring.
Mine was completed "molestered" to bits by pesky californian squirrels so no qualms about pulling it out and making something better. Still managed to get good money selling the remains..
I’ve only got a bed in mine and no cooking etc facilities. The best thing was to swap a 3/4 bed for a full width as it makes for much better sleep. I had s Devon for a while and sold that as it felt too cramped and full of furniture. I like a big floor space .
Not for sale and it owes me nothing despite having spent a fair wedge over the last year or so ... Cost me 900 quid with a years tax and test . Remember the days when no one wanted em ?? Sent from my SM-A320FL using Tapatalk
Joinery bloke that @paul2590 knows ... Nowt flash but does the job and we managed to squeeze everything in . Sent from my SM-A320FL using Tapatalk
Well said I can appreciate a nice original van but there comes a point where it's no longer practical to keep said interior standard due to wear and tear over 40 + years and however many owners . Over the last 15 years T2's have become increasingly more 'precious' , often for financial reasons . Devaluation is a major issue with some owners and I really don't get it as I see the van as a camper to be enjoyed as such ... And , no , it hasn't got a name Sent from my SM-A320FL using Tapatalk