New baby 1970 Westy

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  1. satans_creation

    satans_creation Guest

    Yes
     
    satans_creation, Sep 17, 2020
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  2. Coda

    Coda

    Interesting, it's a H reg but its a 1971 model year (so should be a 'J'?).
    Does it have discs on the front?
     
    Coda, Sep 17, 2020
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  3. Pedro del monkeybike

    Pedro del monkeybike

    71 ? Why’s that nipper :thinking:
     
    Pedro del monkeybike, Sep 17, 2020
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  4. paulcalf

    paulcalf

    I'll keep my eyes out for you in the Peaks, we're in Lathkill Dale / Monyash Saturday / Sunday
     
    paulcalf, Sep 17, 2020
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  5. satans_creation

    satans_creation Guest

    How do you know it's a 71?
     
    satans_creation, Sep 17, 2020
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  6. Coda

    Coda

    1st reg date October 1970.
    Doesn't this mean it was probably built after August 1970 when VW bring in the following model year?
     
    Coda, Sep 17, 2020
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  7. paulcalf

    paulcalf

    perhaps something to do with originally being bought by a UK military person in Germany.

    It has discs now, even if it didn't originally

    Not only has @Barry Haynes seen the vehicle, but its been worked on by @brothernumberone recently?
     
    paulcalf, Sep 17, 2020
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  8. Pedro del monkeybike

    Pedro del monkeybike

    I’m sure it would have narrow 5s if it s a 71
    I would say that is a 70:)
     
    Pedro del monkeybike, Sep 17, 2020
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  9. Coda

    Coda

    My '71 has wide 5's though the PO fitted with them with adapters. Conceivably the same thing could have happened here.
     
    Coda, Sep 17, 2020
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  10. satans_creation

    satans_creation Guest

    Lol I have just looked at the m plate decoder site and it's already been entered before :thumbsup:

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    satans_creation, Sep 17, 2020
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  11. satans_creation

    satans_creation Guest

    Yes it has front disc brakes but these are later addition by CSP
     
    satans_creation, Sep 17, 2020
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  12. Coda

    Coda

    It's definitely a 70 then according to the m-plate. Also answers my question about the reversing lights. Didn't know they were an option in Europe back then.
     
    Coda, Sep 17, 2020
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  13. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    Did you know there is a new campsite opened up near Lathkill, its called Lathkill Wild Camping; not sure what facilities it has but it supposed to be a great little spot. Ive not seen our friends who have been yet to ask more.

    Theyre on Facebook under Lathkill Wild Camping.
     
    MorkC68, Sep 17, 2020
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  14. nobayinhell

    nobayinhell

    No point going into forensic detail on these things, I have separate reversing lights and early indicators on my late '72 - because I fitted them for no other reason than I like the look!
     
    nobayinhell, Sep 17, 2020
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  15. paulcalf

    paulcalf

    Wish i'd known about them yesterday, as i've had my pants taken down by Lathkill Dale Campsite £30 for one night!!!!
     
    paulcalf, Sep 17, 2020
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  16. Coda

    Coda

    Depends if you want answers or not. Understanding someone else’s bus helps me to understand mine.
     
    Coda, Sep 17, 2020
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  17. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    Blimey they’ve put the prices up. I like that site, we go on top of the hill far side as it’s got good views!
     
    MorkC68, Sep 17, 2020
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  18. Barry Haynes

    Barry Haynes I dance in leopard skin mankini’s

    I know I saw them before he fitted them :thumbsup:
     
    Barry Haynes, Sep 17, 2020
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  19. paulcalf

    paulcalf

    I emailed and the auto reply said they were full.

    Then got a message saying they could fit me in £30, I just said yes as keen to get more camping in & this may be my last chance this year
     
    paulcalf, Sep 17, 2020
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  20. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    I think, for us, we have one maybe two more before the end of the year..been a funny old one!
     
    MorkC68, Sep 17, 2020
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