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Sorry, couldn't figure how to post photos.

A heavy weight upholstery plaid for the seat, vinyl for the walls.

I've spent all winter sewing, sawing, drilling and glueing to give Betsy's interior a new look. No longer is she a garden shed on wheels. All the wood work was in good condition so it was mostly working on soft furnishings and door panels. Thought i would share the before and after photos in case it...

Thanks donciuz, I guess that will jack the price up but I will discuss it with the garage as I think that will be our problem.

silverbullet wrote:Some people just cant seem to weld a bit of good quality cds tube...
I did a write up on how to repair & reinforce these properly ages ago.

Any tips on finding it Silverbullet? Been key word searching but nothing relevant is jumping out at me.

Betsy's gear stick has snapped off. This is the second time. Last time (Christmas eve!) it was welded back on, just a bit shorter. Well that hasn't lasted. So, is it true that you can't get the right gear sticks for love nor money? Weird thing is that both times that the gear stick has snapped off w...

kevtherev wrote:Where did you get the struts from.. Just Kampers ?

Yep, Just Kampers.

I was recommended to never fill the tank but run half full, as the breather vents into the cab (or some such thing I can half remember). We had the fuel tank replaced (rust) new neck, new sender and still have a smell so think there might be some truth in this.

She works! Huzzah, about time we got some luck.

So sick of this 'easy ' job of replacing gas struts on my tailgate. "Fits all T25" gas struts that I ordered have been testing my patience. I guess we are discovering that Betsy is 'non-spec' for small details and large. 35 years of pesky meddling owners I guess ;-) To start with I had no ...

Unreliable? Says who? Absorption fridges are the most reliable fridges you can get!!! No moving parts. Usually gas/12v/230v. Sometimes just gas/12v. ah ha! well that's what happens when newbies do research! Thanks, that makes me feel better about spending the money on the inspection at least and ma...

Have you plugged it in yet to see if it works? It will probably take a couple of hours to cool down. Connect the electric hook up pop a thermometer in there and see what happens. If it doesn't work follow the advice above! PS you will always need a fridge when camping! Its gas powered and i read th...

Hi, i'm about to put Betsy, our 'new' 1980 Westy in for an appliances check & service. The original Stove, Fridge, heater and sink have been all been turned off and unused for 10 years. Certainly want the stove and sink running and safe. Going to ignore the heater. But what about the 35 yr old f...