If the steering was scary, then the brakes were terrifying. They would appear to be adequate, and then sink to the floor without much notice […]
Center Console Removal
It is the plans to make quick bursts of progress that most often go astray. An hour to get something knocked out in the garage. […]
Wheels and Tires
Fourteen inch light truck tires are not plentiful. Few major brands are still producing hoops, and the commercial brands are unfamiliar. They are also pricey […]
The Drain
The Westy has a suspect starting battery. It seems to absorb a charge, but then rapidly falls in voltage over a few days. A test […]
Air and Memories
A longer than expected hibernation ends with a brief local jaunt after being freed from storage. As usual the car started without issue and ran […]
Focus on the floor
A good working session on the floor consisted of removing old bitumastic, scraping, and painting with POR-15. One small section got a patch welded in. […]
Lane Departure
The brief test ride of the Westy proved that it is a dangerous machine in current form. The steering had about 20 degrees of arc […]
Around Town
The /7 is pressed into service as errand runner and commuter. It takes a little while to warm up, but once there it handles the […]
Many Small Things
where to begin? Cleaning of the upholstery produced surprisingly good results. The passenger side mirror is properly secured, some POR-15 is applied to a few […]
Wind Shielding
The cosmetic piece of plastic in front of the TFT display can hardly be called a windshield. And it turns out that it is affixed […]
Prepare to Mate
In another sure sign of progress, the car leaves its resting place to be reunited with the engine. ….
Coming to Grips
it is amazing how many little things you have customized on a bike you have had for a long time. They are only noticeable once […]
The Electronics Ride
It is the mark of modern technology, that I am dedicating an entire post to the electronics associated with this new machine. They are so […]
Hijacked by Hinges
The sole sideview mirror on the bus also functions as the hinge pin for the door. The passenger side did not have a mirror at […]
Refreshed Block and Head
The motor is coming together with the bored block ready to receive the lovely new pistons and be reunited with the refreshed and ported head…
The Mother of All Relays
For reasons which I cannot determine, even with research online, VW decided to use the most complex of relays for a simple tried and true […]
Errand Runner
The RT is perfect for running around town. It takes a few minutes to warm up, but then it is fine for stopping and going […]
A Spirited Run
After a fuel filter change, the next logical thing to do is to make sure that fuel flows at the most demanding levels of performance […]
Church Key
Sometimes, the simplest of things is not. The installation of a “Church Key” holder should take all of 30 seconds. Unscrew an upholstery screw, put […]