from the bottom to the top – time to get the roof sorted

getting there… straight, true and rust free

Roof rust Having got the underside of the bus cleaned up and protected, it was now time to look at the roof and gutters. The most obvious issue was an area over the rear corner of the bus. At some point in the past, some filler had been applied to an area. Unfortunately over the … 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

decisions, decisions, decisions – what vintage VW camper to go for next?

It seems odd to wake up and not see my vintage air-cooled Early Bay Westy camper on the drive this morning – something that needs to be rectified as soon as possible! I have started putting the feelers out and begun looking around for a ‘new’ (read older!) vintage Volkswagen, and I have been trying … Read more