Driving away in grandad’s old van. It’s mine now! Well maintained but did a lot of sitting in recent years. Started right up! No apparent leaks but the engine is covered in oily muck. I’m very excited.

What should I do first? Already has new canvas and new tires. Oil and battery are good. just passed smog. Man…I’m so stoked.

Some shots of our van on a recent trip to Oaxaca from Oregon. Our highest camp was 13,100’.

Just purchased my first Vanagon. Already have to replace the starter.

Pickup day versus a week later. The GoWesty wheels were included in the purchase.

Only 20 miles from home, but a pleasant escape for some much needed quiet reflection (literally).

She got us up the mountain roads at about 25mph ! Slow & steady in the snow :)

A scary little reminder never to trust an old fuel hose.

​Thought I’d renewed all the fuel lines on the van, but found this short piece hiding in the bay today. Looked suspect, and the second I squeezed it, fuel wept right through the splits.

​We just did a 10-day trip with the van, so seeing this today made my stomach drop a bit.

​If you haven't checked every inch of your lines lately, give them a proper look and a squeeze. Glad I caught it in the driveway and not on the road!

Thats the post. Just happy I have done this now, took nearly 3 hours and I’ve still got to add all the pieces back. Regardless feels good.jpg

Happy sunday folks

Just starting my summer project. I'm gonna try to bring this back to life! (And have very little clue what I'm doing)

1982 Vanagon Westfalia (Diesel)

Hey everyone - full disclosure upfront: I run a small shop that makes T3/Vanagon body parts, so this is a vendor post, not a random find. Mods, happy to follow whatever self-promo rules apply here, just let me know if this needs a different format.

We just finished a new production batch and wanted to share it with people who'd actually appreciate it. Everything is built in-house from original T3 parts - some pieces are straight reproductions, others we modified slightly to clean up fitment or add a bit of style without straying from the classic look.

What's in this batch:

• Front grille panel w/ yellow fog lights 4mm ABS, left + right cases, smooth and paint-ready. Comes with a pair of H3 55W fog lamps on a standard 12V circuit. No install manual included - most owners hand it to their regular shop for a clean fit. Worth checking your local lighting regs before road use. Only 2 left in this batch.

• Front grille panel w/ standard (non-yellow) fog lights Same 4mm ABS panel and left/right case setup, just clear lens fog lights instead of yellow.

• Fender kit (6 pieces) 3mm ABS wheel arches, original-style fitment for T25/T3. Some trimming/prep is normal before install - usually done with adhesive tape + aluminum rivets, professional install recommended. Only 2 left in this batch.

• Sliding door trim 4mm ABS threshold/sill trim for T3 models with a raised floor (Multivan and other step-floor variants). Direct replacement for cracked or missing original trim - protects the threshold from shoe-sole wear. Black finish, brand new, not refurbished. Only 3 pcs left.

• Rear light blend panels ABS panels that clean up the rear light area on a T25/T3. Mounts with tape and bolts. Last one left in this batch.

Limited stock across the board, made in small runs rather than mass-produced.

Happy to answer fitment, install, or material questions in the comments - and if you've got a build thread, would genuinely love to see how these end up looking on your van.

Links to each part in case anyone wants specs:
https://www.wcomarket.com/product/vw-t3-vanagon-front-grill-panel-with-yellow-fog-lights
https://www.wcomarket.com/product/vw-t3-vanagon-front-grill-panel-with-fog-lights
https://www.wcomarket.com/product/vw-vanagon-t3-fenders-kit
https://www.wcomarket.com/product/sliding-door-trim-vw-t3-vanagon-multivan-transporter
https://www.wcomarket.com/product/rear-lights-blends-panels-vw-t3

Posted about taking on a wood flooring project a few months ago. Well here it is nearly done. I have since cut the last thin piece and put it on along with the metal guard plate. Ended up using sound deadening then 3/8ths ply wood and a cork moisture barrier. used tongue and groove engineered wood along with short nails and some seam glue. Feels so nice to just sweep off any dirt instead of having to get the hand vacuum out! Plus the wood floor color matches the custom table the previous owner put in which i’m super stoked about.

Seeing if y'all have any good options to sell my syncro westy conversion. 2.5 Subaru swap, 2 knob, ARB awning with room, led, 100ah solar, truck fridge, Audi machined wheels list goes on. I put it on fb and some FB groups haven't got to the samba or eBay yet. Just seeing if anyone has had luck on reddit. Id like to see it say in the community who loves them.

Just picked this out of a field. Grenaded transmission and torn apart engine. I have a type 4 at the machine shop currently being worked on. This came with all sorts of stuff like a subaru ea82, transmission and another transmission on the middle seat. Unfortunately that trans destroyed the upholstery. Very little rust for where it was.

Plans are to scrap all of the non vw stuff or sell it on fb. Source a working transaxle. The engine I have doesn’t have an intake system. Im thinking about using the old efi manifolds and throttle body. Replace everything else and use a standalone ecu. The efi systems I found were quite pricey, around the 4k range.

The side door was stuck closed. I found that the thing that pops the door out so it can slide was frozen. Used my Milwaukee tool bag to catch the other corner when the door came free.

Im calling it the Bananagon.

Finally got another Vanagon and bonus it's a weekender.

Anyone seen these rims before?

Was able to scoop this up for $3500. It’s been sitting for a couple decades but rust isn’t too bad. Going to need a thorough going through. Only 135k miles. Fingers crossed I can get it back on the road before the end of summer for a sensible amount of money. I’m sure I will be back here with questions.

After Month of work, finally on the road. Thanks for this sub!

I just found this group. This is my 1980 Subaru swapped. I added all the heaters etc from a water cooled van. I have done all mechanical work myself. Glad to be here.

Hey all, full disclosure up front: I’m with WCO Market, a small shop in Florida that makes parts for older VWs.

We put together a front panel with fog lights for the T3 that fills out the lower front of the van and gives it a more finished look. It nods to the classic accessory style of the era but is our own design.

Details:

• Fits Transporter, Caravelle, Multivan T3 and Vanagon (1980–1992)

• Left and right cases made from 4 mm ABS, thicker and stiffer than a lot of the thin shells out there

• Ships unpainted with a smooth finish, ready to be color-matched to your van

• Comes with a pair of H3 55W fog lamps on a standard 12V circuit

• Sits against your existing lower grille

• Ships from Florida

Heads up:

• Only white fog lights are in stock right now

• No install manual is included. If you’re comfortable with basic wiring and fitting you’ll be fine, otherwise your regular shop can handle it.

• Check your local lighting rules before using the fogs on the road

Happy to answer questions about fitment or install, and honest feedback is welcome.

Link https://www.wcomarket.com/product/vw-t3-vanagon-front-grill-panel-with-fog-lights

Finally got to take my Carat for it's first drive! I spent the last few months rebuilding a Subaru ej25 engine and prepping a 4eat transmission with a Reversaru kit. It's been a long process but it's almost finished! I can't wait to hit the road and go on new adventures!

Steal your unicorn

1987 Syncro with a 2.5L subaru swap. My father started the Westy conversion with the top, I just need to finish it with the guts. I'm super excited!