change is inevitable… change is constant

attracted a VW bus buddy on this mornings cold start

Change happens Funny how sometimes you can look back on a year and think you’ve not done a lot. As 2016 morphed into 2017, I was beginning to think exactly that. It was only when I started to put a small nine (3×3) image montage together for my Instagram #topnine2016 post that I realised this was not … Read more

Power steering rack upgrade for a VW bus

custom power assisted steering rack conversion so neat it looks like factory spec

Custom power steering rack upgrade Well, once again the guys at Resto Classics have come up with a brilliant solution for the custom-powered steering rack for my vintage VW bus! Their collective knowledge and experience have produced an awesome result, so a big shout out to Nathan for bringing it all together and making it … Read more

all change – the great British brake off

BAS Ahnendorp built 2.4 litre type 4 engine

Driving up and down the hills of northern England and Scotland on our recent 1,200+mile road trip north of the border was a great opportunity to see and experience some of the UK’s stunning landscape. It was also a great way to enjoy driving and using our vintage 1964 VW camper. Although the bus performed … Read more

original VW 15″ steel wheel transformation – Part 2

the 15" steel rims back from the painters looking sharp in L82 Silver White

Well happy days, the wheels are back from the painters, all looking fresh in a few coats of Silver White L82, quite the transformation from when I originally picked them up! However, I’m sure some of the eagle-eyed viewers will have noticed they are not quite finished yet! 12 of the hubcap clips are broken … Read more