1984 VOLKSWAGEN WESTFALIA CUSTOM WOLFSBURG EDITION CAMPER VAN

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This custom 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon camper pop-up is a one-owner Westfalia model and a Wolfsburg Edition. Over the years most of the Camper Package has been upgraded with new equipment, including a second battery kit with a built-in charger, which charges both batteries whenever electric power is plugged into the left-side receptacle. The 4-cylinder, water-cooled engine has been replaced with a 6-cylinder Subaru conversion, which is an SVX unit. With the new engine in place, the next step was to

overhaul the 4-speed transmission and replace all the gears in order to match the new horsepower. The water faucet, outside LP propane tank and inside refrigerator have also been replaced with new units. The front driver's seat and passenger seat have been replaced with tan leather replacements by RECARO. The front-window dash and other inside panels were then covered with leather matching the RECARO tan, and the outside rearview mirrors were converted to electric operation. A number of temperature and pressure gauges were added to the dash, along with an aviation compass at the rearview mirror. The gauge cluster was also replaced with a printed circuit unit from GoWesty. Floor coverings were replaced with matching CocoMats, and the folding-roof side covers were also replaced with new fabric panels. The folding lower rear-seat panels were kept, but they now also have a set of the mattress panels from GoWesty. All the underside and suspension items have been replaced with new, including springs, shock absorbers, brake items, CV joints and steel bearings. It was fitted with a set of 15/6.4 alloy wheel hubs, and a South African upper front grille was added in order to install new high-power headlamps. A metal step was added to assist entering the right-side sliding door. The original outside paint colors for this Vanagon were the same as always used on the Wolfsburg Edition vans - Merian Brown over Toscana Beige - but those original colors were too hot for the consignor after moving to Arizona, so it is now painted Harvest Moon Beige over Campella White, which are both are Volkswagen colors. Air conditioning was added at the dealership and was later expanded to include both rear and front units.