I am a bit of a VW nut and have been for a good number of years.
This site is a collection of bits and pieces of information I have collected over the years. I have a few articles about my VWs both past and present, some "How To ...."s and a collection of plans and VW parts and tinware (mostly mechanical bits and pieces, primarily Type 4 engine bits (cases, cranks and con rods etc). There are lists and photos but they're not exhaustive - please ask if you can'y see what you're looking for.
This site is a collection of bits and pieces of information I have collected over the years. I have a few articles about my VWs both past and present, some "How To ...."s and a collection of plans and VW parts and tinware (mostly mechanical bits and pieces, primarily Type 4 engine bits (cases, cranks and con rods etc). There are lists and photos but they're not exhaustive - please ask if you can'y see what you're looking for.
1973 Westfalia
This was the van that rekindled my memories of growing up with VW campers in Australia.
I persuaded my wife it would be cheap and reliable way of holidaying ...(hmmm)... and it started my current obsession. The bus was very ropey but got me around Europe - just. This is the only picture I have of the old girl.
I persuaded my wife it would be cheap and reliable way of holidaying ...(hmmm)... and it started my current obsession. The bus was very ropey but got me around Europe - just. This is the only picture I have of the old girl.
1975 Viking
This was the bus I never should have sold according to my wife.
It was a very well restored 1800 Viking conversion. I sold it to a lucky chap in Edinburgh who still loves and cherishes it.
It was a very well restored 1800 Viking conversion. I sold it to a lucky chap in Edinburgh who still loves and cherishes it.
1962 RHD Hitop Split Windscreen
This is the one I think I never should have sold.
It is a very rare hitop model (only about 80 still exist) made even rarer still because it was RHD. I never restored this as funds and time were not available because of a house extension. It sat in the drive for over a year and eventually my wife told me to sell it and buy something we could use.
This van now lives in Japan.
It is a very rare hitop model (only about 80 still exist) made even rarer still because it was RHD. I never restored this as funds and time were not available because of a house extension. It sat in the drive for over a year and eventually my wife told me to sell it and buy something we could use.
This van now lives in Japan.
1975 Australian Bay
This is the bus that took me 3 years to restore.
By the time I finished I was hooked on it and would have loved to keep it but I was also addicted to the Syncro. Sense over ruled heart and I decided to keep the Syncro.
The full story is on this page.
By the time I finished I was hooked on it and would have loved to keep it but I was also addicted to the Syncro. Sense over ruled heart and I decided to keep the Syncro.
The full story is on this page.
1973 Australian Westfalia
This bus I should never have bought.
It was a lot of work to get this one restored and out the door. It was a lot worse than it looked and even needed a new pop top roof. It was bought to make a bit of cash but ended up costing me cash.
It was a lot of work to get this one restored and out the door. It was a lot worse than it looked and even needed a new pop top roof. It was bought to make a bit of cash but ended up costing me cash.
1986 Syncro Panel Van
This is the bus that converted me.
I bought this one until the 1975 Bay was finished but I ended up keeping it instead. There is a full write up here.
I bought this one until the 1975 Bay was finished but I ended up keeping it instead. There is a full write up here.
1990 14" Reimo Syncro
This was the van which was a very lucky find.
I had a brief liaison with this immaculate RHD Reimo converted Syncro. It was beautiful inside and out and ran like clockwork.
I parted with it only because I had the chance of the VR6 Syncro I now have.
I had a brief liaison with this immaculate RHD Reimo converted Syncro. It was beautiful inside and out and ran like clockwork.
I parted with it only because I had the chance of the VR6 Syncro I now have.
1986 VR6 Syncro
This is the van I drove a thousand miles for.
My latest toy and one I intend on keeping hold of....probably....
You can see a full write up here.
My latest toy and one I intend on keeping hold of....probably....
You can see a full write up here.
