Great to see the old photos of the bus, kombis have so many stories to tell.
Bill, love the pic of yr son in the bus, here's a pic of my 8 yr old and 10yr old enjoying the bus, the next generation
1961 Westfalia SO23 , a new life
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Re: 1961 Westfalia SO23 , a new life
The suspension is twin wishbone coil over shocks with rack and pinion steering., my aim with the bus was to make it handle , stop and go well but retain the original character , everything is bolt on so one day the bus can go back to stock no problem, unfortunately I couldn't run the stock OG wheels as they fouled the callipers on the disc brakes, so I opted for 17" smoothies from airkewld which retain the original look.
The suspension is 28point fully adjustable for stiffness on the shocks and retains full suspension travel, even with the 17x7 rims there is no rubbing or bottoming out, I did have to roll the rear arch lip to clear though.
The bus runs a remote oil cooler and filter system with a thermostatically controlled fan (kicks in over 180 degrees) and a bypass valve to maintain oil temps.
Engine is a 1916cc with twin 44 webers, gearbox is Rancho pro street IRS
I installed dual circuit servo assisted brakes with new hard lines and 4pot disc brakes front and rear, vacuum line running from the inlet manifolds.
I managed to mostly utilise holes that were already there to run the lines as I didn't want to drill to many new ones.
Bus is converted to 12volt, runs LED headlights and rear lights/indicators from custom dynamics in New York.
I have installed a deep cycle battery and 12v 14ltr cooler /warmer under the rear seat.
Here's some photos from the build for anyone that's interested, we all love photos
Out with the old
Rear suspension complete
Front wishbone with bad series brakes n wilwood callipers
LED headlamps , straight replacement fit
POR15
OG sealing wax red
New shifter rod bushes
Front end with bay window brake booster ,dual circuit
Bay window fuel tank
I had my friend put a clear plastic over the stickers to preserve the Kelly's island and Mexico stickers, love the history
LED rear lights
With its shed companions
Made a friend at the morning coffee stop, Aussie flash trim beetle
Seatbelt install
The suspension is 28point fully adjustable for stiffness on the shocks and retains full suspension travel, even with the 17x7 rims there is no rubbing or bottoming out, I did have to roll the rear arch lip to clear though.
The bus runs a remote oil cooler and filter system with a thermostatically controlled fan (kicks in over 180 degrees) and a bypass valve to maintain oil temps.
Engine is a 1916cc with twin 44 webers, gearbox is Rancho pro street IRS
I installed dual circuit servo assisted brakes with new hard lines and 4pot disc brakes front and rear, vacuum line running from the inlet manifolds.
I managed to mostly utilise holes that were already there to run the lines as I didn't want to drill to many new ones.
Bus is converted to 12volt, runs LED headlights and rear lights/indicators from custom dynamics in New York.
I have installed a deep cycle battery and 12v 14ltr cooler /warmer under the rear seat.
Here's some photos from the build for anyone that's interested, we all love photos
Out with the old
Rear suspension complete
Front wishbone with bad series brakes n wilwood callipers
LED headlamps , straight replacement fit
POR15
OG sealing wax red
New shifter rod bushes
Front end with bay window brake booster ,dual circuit
Bay window fuel tank
I had my friend put a clear plastic over the stickers to preserve the Kelly's island and Mexico stickers, love the history
LED rear lights
With its shed companions
Made a friend at the morning coffee stop, Aussie flash trim beetle
Seatbelt install
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Re: 1961 Westfalia SO23 , a new life
Some more
What the!!
Straightened the chassis rail, and ran new wiring loom
Found the bad earth
Sprayed on some new white
Blended in some blue
New panels
What the!!
Straightened the chassis rail, and ran new wiring loom
Found the bad earth
Sprayed on some new white
Blended in some blue
New panels
Re: 1961 Westfalia SO23 , a new life
WOW. Awesome restomod. . That bus will be around for many,many years to come.
1963 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
Re: 1961 Westfalia SO23 , a new life
Huge props on that build! Wow! What speed does it like to cruise at in 4 gear?
The Rick Lang
Re: 1961 Westfalia SO23 , a new life
Very nice.
Craig
1963 Beetle
1972 Schnepp XL13 Formula Vee
1972 Caldwell D13 Formula Vee
1971 Super Beetle convertible
1963 Beetle
1972 Schnepp XL13 Formula Vee
1972 Caldwell D13 Formula Vee
1971 Super Beetle convertible