Supertramp
Well-known member
Well now that my European adventure to get the bus home is over I thought I would start this thread to document my future with the bus. She's a white 1971 Westy, imported from San Francisco to Holland and then to me in the UK. Three previous owners and has been stood in a barn for 16 years. I wanted something original and this pretty much fit the bill. Original paint (mostly) and interior. With that in mind it isn't pristine, but the plan is to go on as many trips as possible in it.
For some reason the rear two panels and corner of this side have been repainted in this horrible scratchy, chalky stuff. Can't find any accident damage though and the magnet says no filler? Rest is original.
Some damage to deal with in the future (ahem, Midland Paintwerks)
Weird tyres have to go
First job after driving 300 miles overnight was to clean it. Years and years of dust and dirt and one or two mice droppings needed to be thoroughly dealt with.
Much better
Comes up good with Cif
Then put my feet up in my new home
Dog (reluctantly) joined me
Certain little addition I've waited ages for
And that's all I've got to so far. NOVA declaration has been done and came back immediately as requiring no VAT. Just got to get it registered and we're good to go!
For some reason the rear two panels and corner of this side have been repainted in this horrible scratchy, chalky stuff. Can't find any accident damage though and the magnet says no filler? Rest is original.
Some damage to deal with in the future (ahem, Midland Paintwerks)
Weird tyres have to go
First job after driving 300 miles overnight was to clean it. Years and years of dust and dirt and one or two mice droppings needed to be thoroughly dealt with.
Much better
Comes up good with Cif
Then put my feet up in my new home
Dog (reluctantly) joined me
Certain little addition I've waited ages for
And that's all I've got to so far. NOVA declaration has been done and came back immediately as requiring no VAT. Just got to get it registered and we're good to go!