67 Westy Trans Rebuild

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Ken
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67 Westy Trans Rebuild

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The transmission on the old Westy started popping out of 4th gear earlier the year so its time to get it rebuilt and ready for the upcoming camping season.
Reg and I pulled the engine and tranny a couple weeks ago and dropped it off at Jim's Custom VW in Columbiana for a complete overhaul.
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Loaded and on its way to Jim's in Columbiana. Should be ready in 2 to 4 weeks.
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1963 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
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Re: 67 Westy Trans Rebuild

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Got the tranny back from Jim's on Saturday. It basically needed a complete rebuild.
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1963 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
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Re: 67 Westy Trans Rebuild

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I like that jack jig, I might have to copy it. Do you have it patented?

:D
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Re: 67 Westy Trans Rebuild

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Patent Pending. :lol: :lol: :lol:
1963 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
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That didn't seem to take long to get it back. Good service?

Great job Ken and Reg.
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Marla wrote: Tue Mar 21, 2017 6:37 am That didn't seem to take long to get it back. Good service?

Great job Ken and Reg.
The turn around time was about 2 months. It depends on how busy he is. He has a complete shop and also does engine rebuilds.
Jim has a reputation for doing good work.
1963 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
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Re: 67 Westy Trans Rebuild

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The engine is bolted in place. I've been letting Reg do most of the work. I'm just hangin' around in case he has a questions. So far every thing is going well. This is very good experience and he seems to be enjoying it.
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While the bus is off the ground Reg is doing a complete rear brake job. The shoes, wheel cylinders, hard lines and hardware is all new.
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1963 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
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Hey, I'm spoiled. Bruce has ruined me by raising my expectations. Let's see more pictures. :D
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Six Volt wrote: Tue Apr 11, 2017 9:21 pm Hey, I'm spoiled. Bruce has ruined me by raising my expectations. Let's see more pictures. :D
Give Ken a break, he is waiting on Fotomat to develop and print the pictures....
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Re: 67 Westy Trans Rebuild

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toolbox wrote: Wed Apr 12, 2017 6:53 am
Six Volt wrote: Tue Apr 11, 2017 9:21 pm Hey, I'm spoiled. Bruce has ruined me by raising my expectations. Let's see more pictures. :D
Give Ken a break, he is waiting on Fotomat to develop and print the pictures....
How could I ever compete with Bruce. He up for the Pulitzer Prize in photography.
1963 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
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