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We began speaking with Tom and Ann about their silver, 1984 Wolfsburg Edition camper back in mid-2014. The family had a lot of great memories with the van from when their kids were younger, but since then the van had been sitting outside for 20 years, it wasn't running and it needed some serious help. Tom told us that he wanted to do a full restoration on it as a tribute to his late brother.

We don't normally work on pre-1986 vans anymore, but we reviewed the pictures Tom sent and decided we would make the exception. We had the van shipped to us and began the 2.5 year restoration process.

First, let's start with the restoration:

• GoWesty super duper ultra thorough major service—everything back to 0 miles - includes replace spark plugs, replace all filters, flush all fluids, check brakes, detail battery compartment, test washer system, check all exterior & interior lights, and more!
• Install GoWesty Bigger Brake Kit
• GoWesty super duper detail inside and out
  • as close to new looking, working, and smelling as possible
  • everything that is supposed to be there is there
  • everything that is there works—guaranteed!
• Complete Exterior Repaint in Sage Green
• GoWesty Electronic Fuel Injection Replacement System
• Replaced Fuel Pump
• Bosch Rebuilt Alternator
• Hi-Torque Starter
• New Accelerator and Speedometer Cables
• GoWesty Rebuilt Transaxle with Positraction
• Heavy Duty 930 CV Axle Kit
• Shifter System Overhaul Bundle
• Replaced Radiator
• Stainless Steel Coolant Pipe Set
• GoWesty 2700cc Engine & Long Block Kit
• GoWesty Stainless Steel Exhaust Kit
• Hookup Box Replacement Bundle
• Replaced LP Tank
• Soundproofed with Rattle Trap Material
• Insulated with Denim Insulation
• All New Door and Window Seals
• New windshield wiper arms in front and rear, and replacement jets
• GoWesty Progressive Front & Rear Springs
• GoWesty Enhanced Bilstein Shocks
• 16" White Steel Wheels with Michelin Defender Tires
• Shift Rod Bushings
• Re-Sealed Fuel Tank

 In addition to the above restoration items, Tom and Ann also added on the following options:

• Custom Green Plaid Captain's Chairs with Arm Rests
• Recover Rear Camper Bench Seat on Top and Bottom with Green Plaid and Green Vinyl on Back
• Custom Door Panels
  • Green Vinyl Front Door Panels with Pocket and Strip of Green Plaid
  • Green Vinyl Slider Door Panel with Strip of Green Plaid
  • Green Vinyl Quarter Panels
  • Green Vinyl Rear Hatch Panel
• Black Rubber Front Mats
• Black Rubbertite Passenger Area Mat
• South African Grille Kit
• 8 Foot Fiamma Awning
• Two Bumper Mounted Swing Away Systems and the following add-ons:
  • Universal Carrier
  • Rungs for Carrier
  • Swing Tray
• Yakima Roof Rack Bundle 
• GoWesty "Wasser-Stopper"
• Propex Heater and Thermostat Kit
• Tan Kick Panel
• Lower and Upper Mattress Toppers
• Heavy Duty 2nd Battery System
  • Deep Cycle Battery SRM-29
  • Auxiliary Battery Kit
  • Power Inverter
  • Auxiliary Power Assembly
  • New Fuse Panel
  • ProSport Dual Bank Battery Charger - 8 Amp
  • Rechargeable Flashlight
• GoWesty Solar System
• Eliminated Stock Fridge
• Engel 43-Qt Fridge/Freezer
• Plate Steel Bumpers
• Rear Bumper Hitch
• New GoWesty Designed Pop-Top Tent
• GoWesty Pop-Top Lift Assist Kit
• Front Carpet Kit
• Tinted Windshield

So just how did that all pencil out? Here's the report breaking it all down:

Page                      Cost                      Details 
   1                     $3,160.00         Transportation to/from GoWesty 
   2                        $199.90         Rubber Floor Mats
   3                     $2,237.20         South African Grille / Fiamma Awning
   4                     $4,045.70         GoWesty Swing Away System / Yakima Roof Rack / Rainfly / Propex / Mattress Toppers
   5                        $899.90         Hookup Kit / LPG Tank
   6                        $558.60         Pop-Top Lift Assist Brackets / Additional Rack Bar for Roof Rack System
   7                     $1,695.00         Custom Plaid Green Seats with Arm Rests
   8                     $1,364.85         Custom Plaid Green & Green Vinyl Panels Throughout
   9                     $2,767.01         Auxiliary Battery / Solar System / Fridge Elimination / Engel Fridge
  10                    $4,204.14         Interior Restoration / Sound Proofing / Powder Coating / Sink Upgrades / Re-Wiring, etc.
  11                    $3,436.60         Dash Upgrades / LED Lights/ Headlight Warning System / Stereo System
  12                    $3,281.45         Tinted Windshield / Replace All Door & Window Seals / Replace Wiper Components
  13                  $18,538.45         Exterior Restoration - Plate Steel Bumpers / Repaint to Custom Paint Color / Rear Hitch / Pop-Top /
                                                     Exterior Lights / Powder Coating
  14                    $1,475.58         Bigger Brakes / New Rear Brake Drums
  15                    $4,726.40         GoWesty EFI-II / Fuel Pump / Alternator / Hi-Torque Starter
  16                    $5,554.85         Rebuilt Manual Transaxle / Shifter Overhaul / Rear Axles
  17                    $2,873.80         Radiator / Stainless Steel Coolant Pipes / Themostat Housing / Heater System Upgrade
  18                   $11,344.31        GoWesty 2.7L Engine / Stainless Steel Exhaust System / Enhanced Reliability Items 
  19                    $8,264.98         GoWesty Springs / Bilstein Shocks / Wheel & Tire Package / Re-Seal Fuel Tank / Bushings

                         $80,628.72              Total Price

Due to the great, retro Bus inspired paint job, this van was named Sage while we were working on her. We loved working on Sage and we loved to feature her when we could. The Covenhoven Westy Session, was filmed in Sage during the restoration process. She was such a staple around GoWesty for so long that we just couldn't send her back to Tom and Ann without a little Love Letter to remember her by either.

Happy Trails, Tom & Ann! We hope you enjoy your restored Westy as much as we enjoyed working on her!

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