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.
Loaded and on its way to Jim's in Columbiana. Should be ready in 2 to 4 weeks.
67 Westy Trans Rebuild
67 Westy Trans Rebuild
1963 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
Re: 67 Westy Trans Rebuild
Got the tranny back from Jim's on Saturday. It basically needed a complete rebuild.
1963 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
Re: 67 Westy Trans Rebuild
I like that jack jig, I might have to copy it. Do you have it patented?
Bruce Amacker
'66 Deluxe Bus
'65 Standard Bus
'66 Deluxe Bus
'65 Standard Bus
Re: 67 Westy Trans Rebuild
Patent Pending.
1963 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
Re: 67 Westy Trans Rebuild
That didn't seem to take long to get it back. Good service?
Great job Ken and Reg.
Great job Ken and Reg.
It's Marla with an " L"
(My list of assets is just too long...)
(My list of assets is just too long...)
Re: 67 Westy Trans Rebuild
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
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
Re: 67 Westy Trans Rebuild
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.
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.
1963 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab
Re: 67 Westy Trans Rebuild
Hey, I'm spoiled. Bruce has ruined me by raising my expectations. Let's see more pictures.
Re: 67 Westy Trans Rebuild
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
1964 Bowman & Sons Camper (Vegas Bus)
1966 Westy S0-42 Hardtop
1967 Westy SO-42 Pop Top
1968 Single Cab