Lola the 73 Westy

Discussion in 'Restorations' started by red88golf, Jan 4, 2012.

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    A little update! Lola is up on stands at the moment so I can finish the mechanicals ready for when the engine comes back.
     
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  2. Have been considering some stripes, a little like these.......
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  3. Im loving the interior:thumbsup:

    Full width bed and a unit simaler to your large one is what i want for my van
     
  4. Nice work on the headliner, looks spot on:thumbsup:
     
  5. We're getting closer..............
    Just waiting for the engine to come back from the engine builders.

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    As soon as the engine is in I can fit the Westy tow bar and bumper.
     
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  6. The unit came from a guy on ebay called Mroutem , item number 111331407141. Really nice guy supplied us with both units and the buddy box between the seats.
     
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  7. Ready to bolt in! Hopefully get it fitted and bay wiring finished tomorrow!
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  8. What fuel filer is that?
     
  9. Got it from the electronic ignition guy at bus-freeze, like the look of it over the plastic ones.
     
  10. Keep an eye on it:thumbsup:
     
  11. Now you've got me thinking, are they problematic? Should I get a plastic or glass one instead?
     
  12. Should be out of the engine room
     
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  13. Your ride looks amazing :thumbsup:
     
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  14. Plastic one in the original vw location works for me
     
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  16. I have moved the filter to above the gearbox between the tank outlet and tinwear. Thanks for the heads up.

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    Tried to fill the brake system and for some reason it wouldn't bleed up, after looking underneath Lola I found that the "T" piece that I had purchased was leaking from the mounting bolt hole! I have ordered a couple of replacements and I will be sending the faulty one back to where I purchased it from.
    On the plus side Lola fired up first time with the carbs on base settings and sounds lovely.
     
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  17. Maiden pre MOT voyage tonight! All went well, no banging or clonking. Tracking and horn to sort tomorrow then MOT on Friday morning.
    Going to check and re-adjust brakes again also now it's had a little trip.

    YIPPEE!!!!! 4 Bloody years and the end is actually in sight!
     
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  18. MorkC68

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    good luck fella, you've certainly done a superb job!
     
  19. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you tomorrow! Look forward to seeing you on the road somewhere soon :)
     

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