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Gas tank cover for a Westy
Posted: 25 Feb 2012, 15:03
by chrisevans
Is this an accessory or did they have them as standard to protect the connections etc?
Re: Gas tank cover for a Westy
Posted: 25 Feb 2012, 15:12
by Titus A Duxass
Standard and still available from Gunzl - about 80 euro.
Re: Gas tank cover for a Westy
Posted: 26 Feb 2012, 10:41
by California Dreamin
And when they are missing it is usually because they were left down by accident and so were ripped off.
there was a guy on here a while back who made aluminium copies...very nice they were.
Martin
Re: Gas tank cover for a Westy
Posted: 26 Feb 2012, 11:46
by Titus A Duxass
California Dreamin wrote:And when they are missing it is usually because they were left down by accident and so were ripped off.
there was a guy on here a while back who made aluminium copies...very nice they were.
Martin
Ooh that would be nice. Mine is totally Kerry Packered.
Re: Gas tank cover for a Westy
Posted: 26 Feb 2012, 17:54
by Plasticman
Give xriss a shout as I know he has a new one complete with lock etc
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Re: Gas tank cover for a Westy
Posted: 26 Feb 2012, 18:25
by xriss
sorry but that ones no loger with me...gunzl do them @ 98.90 euro complete with hindges lock & plac lock cover & key
Re: Gas tank cover for a Westy
Posted: 26 Feb 2012, 19:06
by DaveyP2004
Guy who made the metal covers (not sure if they were aluminium so you would need to check) is Harold English.
Contact details on brickyard forum here:
http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/westy ... KW=#523876" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Cheers,
Dave
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Re: Gas tank cover for a Westy
Posted: 26 Feb 2012, 20:08
by AdrianC
California Dreamin wrote:And when they are missing it is usually because they were left down by accident and so were ripped off.

"Left down"? Hinges?
Mine ('88) just removes. There's a tongue near the bottom for a padlock, and it fits over a little ledge thing on top, then secures with a wing nut through the middle. Pain in the backside to get off and on, but no sign of any hinge fitment. Must be original, because it's got a Westfalia gas pressure sticker on the inside.
Re: Gas tank cover for a Westy
Posted: 04 Mar 2012, 00:42
by California Dreamin
HOPE you are still following this thread....
That chap still has a few of these aluminium covers 4 sale..last chance as he isn't making anymore:
See link.
http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/t3-we ... 72028.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Martin
Re: Gas tank cover for a Westy
Posted: 27 Mar 2012, 21:13
by mioba
I was just following the related thread on BW.
Sadly Harold English has passed away due to cancer.
Condolences and good energy to his family!
Re: Gas tank cover for a Westy
Posted: 28 Mar 2012, 08:45
by BaaaadSlider
Hi, i had ordered a cover through Harold, and after commincation stopped between us, i took the plunge to ring yesterday and spoke to his wife, he passed away on Monday. She said she would take my details and get back to me, but under the circumstances I said I would ring back.
Sad times, didnt know him but very sad none the less.
Katie
Re: Gas tank cover for a Westy
Posted: 28 Mar 2012, 17:00
by hakuna matata
right all iam gona say at the moment ive got some fella whos happy to make some up but they are no cheap , as they will be Black powder coated , new locks , and new hinges. once i have more details i, ll put the price etc up thank you .
here s mine its a genuine westy one needed alley weld one conner had it powder coated ,got new locks and cleaned up old hinges just need to put together and fix to my westy tank. heres a pict.
thank you for looking . neil

Re: Gas tank cover for a Westy
Posted: 29 Mar 2012, 17:07
by T'Onion
Neil , I was going to get a few made up by my neighbour , but if your going to start doing them then go ferrit mate .
We were looking at around the £60 mark , Black powder coated (and for a few £'s more coded to your van) locks etc , and were even looking at Stainless ones for a ££'s more .
Re: Gas tank cover for a Westy
Posted: 29 Mar 2012, 17:12
by Titus A Duxass
If my order doesn't happen I'll be up for one at around the 60 squid mark.
RIP Harold.
Re: Gas tank cover for a Westy
Posted: 30 Mar 2012, 07:59
by BaaaadSlider
I cancelled my order from Harold, as I didnt think that his wife would be up to sorting out his deliveries, as she didnt even have access to his emails.
I would be up for one Mark for the £60 quoted
Katie