Restored Classic 1973 Volkswagen Westfalia

1973 Volkswagen Bus/Vanagon Westphalia Description

I will grieve the loss of this family member when I watch her drive away.She has been in the family since I was 27.Now at 53 having raised two sets of children in her, we must part.Time for the next phase of life and a new love (Catalina 42).Every possible upgrade has been made to this labor of love restoration without losing the integrity and aesthetic of the original.I am the second owner having owned her since 1993.Full restoration was started in 2010 and was completed in 2014 with the exception of the chassis that is in excellent condition.

3000 miles on Bus Depot 2.0 liter with Hydrolic lifters, newly rebuilt Rancho San Anotonio Transmission, New clutch, new dual Kadron Carbs, petronix electronic ignition, new starter, new alternator

Upgraded Auxiliary Battery, Blue Sea Marine Grade automatic dual battery relay, Blue Sea Marine Grade Battery Switch.Dual battery charging system

New Propex HS2000 Forced Air Heater

New Dometic Ice Making refrigerator

30 Gallon Water Tank

RetroSound Model One Type 2 sound system

Secondary fuse panel

New Bus Depot pop top canvas

Newly refinished cabinets

Newly refinished interior including paneling and upholstery for bench seat and jump seat from Sewfine

Completely restored passenger and drivers seats with new batting and upholstery

Sound dampening FatMat and insulation through out the entire interior(ceiling to floor, front to back).Mellow, easy conversation at freeway speed.

All new complete interior body and window rubber

Bodywork and paint completed in 2014 by one of the Northwest's most respected VW body work artists/specialists MC Gamble of Gamble's Finishing LLC

Bus DepotAdd a Room shelter with add ons.

Just Kampers Full Enclosure Luxury Breathable Cover

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