Date:         Wed, 10 Jul 2002 23:26:01 +0200
Reply-To:     Robert Steven Fish <fish@SALZBURG.CO.AT>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Steven Fish <fish@SALZBURG.CO.AT>
Subject:      Converting a GL to a Westy... need advice!
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Hi all,

I have the opportunity to buy what appears to be a complete interior from a
late model Westy... seat/bed, fridge, cabinets, sink, stove, etc... plus the
poptop is available.

This is actually the car I have always wanted (apparently this one was in an
accident), but I had to settle on an 87 Wolfsburg GL, as I could not find my
dream Vanagon when I was shopping for Vanagons 7 years ago.

Anyway... my 87 has original motor with 130,000 miles and I just had
compression tested... no cylinder is too far out of spec.  Body has some
rust spots, but I will give it a new paintjob form below the windows
downwards this fall.

If I do get this complete camping interior and poptop, are there any major
difficulties that I need to be aware of when doing the installation?  I am
fine with doing auto electrical work, can deal with wiring and relays etc...
but what I am afraid of is that there may be size issues, of fit issues that
I am overlooking when trying to fit the interior from a 1990 something Westy
in my 87??

Is it difficult to cut the hole in the body for the vents etc??  How about
cutting the top off to install the poptop??

Any info from those of you who have done these modifications will be greatly
appreciated!

Thanks,

RSF


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Robert S. Fish
Salzburg, Austria
1987 Wolfsburg Vanagon 2.1 GL Weekender
1987 Golf Cabriolet
1991 Golf