Happy 60th… or is it? No, I’m not quite there yet, but my classic VW camper might have reached the grand old age of sixty. Might have? Technically it’s one year older than that… so is it lying about its age or what? When I first got the classic VW bus, I unlocked its m-code … Read more
Air-cooled hangout At the end of a long, hot day, I remembered a few local air-cooled drivers were having another catch-up at Galley Hill in Bexhill. Always good to have something to look forward to. Any excuse to have a drive out in the summer sun, windows down, music on. Happy times! Galley Hill gathering … Read more
Impromptu gathering by the sea It’s been a while since I caught up with a few bus buddies. So it was nice to have a small socially distanced informal local gathering now the pandemic rules have been relaxed a little. Not quite a VW show as such. Still, it will be nice to see people … Read more
Dubs on your doorstep It’s always fun road tripping to vintage VW shows in Europe. It turns a show into a mini adventure. But when there’s a new ‘Dubs at DLWP’ event just up the road at De La Warr Pavilion (DLWP) in Bexhill, it does make things a lot quicker and simpler to get … Read more
Ben Pon Barndoor gathering… Despite its name, the 2018 Ben Pon Barndoor gathering wasn’t just Barndoor buses, there was a great selection of other classic air-cooled VW’s to see as well, such as this VW Type 181. It had many names across the various countries it was sold in. It’s a two-wheel drive, four-door, convertible, manufactured and marketed … Read more
first and the last MOT for a little while? With all the forthcoming changes to the UK MOT system in relation to how some vehicles over 40 years old (on a rolling basis) could now be made exempt from MOT testing from 20 May 2018. However, typically my MOT expired on the day before the Ben Pon … Read more
Variety is the spice of life So after a timely cup of tea and biscuit, time to check out some of the other vehicles that had made the journey to Brighton Breeze 2017. One of the things I liked about the show was the variety on display, plenty of mods and stockers with everything in between! Loved this … Read more
Off to Brighton I’ve been busy with a work project recently, so not had much time to get out and about in my camper. Good thing that Brighton Breeze is happening, great excuse to get out and go for a drive! The weekend forecast was ‘mixed’, but a camper is for life, not just sunny … Read more
Interior design updates When making my first template, I had overlooked the rear roof support an not allowed for the thickness of the plywood itself. Having now taken the missing additional dimensions, it was time to move on and apply the lessons learnt to the v1 plywood template. Having marked up the new layout dimensions, … Read more
With my bus on axle stands at Resto Classics whilst I help with protecting the underside, I wasn’t able to get to this years Split Screen Van Club organised Brighton Breeze event, but fortunately I was able to catch a lift over with a couple of friends. Glad I made the effort, lots of cool vehicles on display … Read more
As part of the preparations for the trip to Ninove, Belgium, I had been putting together a kit of spare bulbs for the VW Split screen bus. Most of these were fairly straight forward spare bulbs for indicators, brake lights and even the interior lights (possibly a bit excessive/OCD on my part!). With the headlights … Read more
Fashion photoshoot An exciting opportunity came up last weekend for the VW Early Bay Westfalia camper to be used as a backdrop for a fashion magazine photoshoot in the seaside town of my childhood, Whitstable, Kent. The location and choice of an iconic vintage VW camper were a perfect combination for various takes on ‘lifestyle’ … Read more