Countryside pictures

First trip with the new engine, I gonna need to put some milage on this new motor so I went for a photo session. About 80 miles done on the first trip and everything seems to be fine.

1641cc Back in

The engine has been taking out of the trolley to be installed into the van.
The motor is in, ready to be started.
Darren install the rear valance.
Job done, ready for the first road test.

Getting ready for the new engine

Darren came today to help me to finalize the engine and remove the 1200cc. We tuned the Dellorto carbs with his Carburattor sync tool.
Very handy trolley which fits snug under the engine.
The oil pressure gauge had to be reconnected.
The new 12v starter motor is connected as well as the new fuel line.
And the electric full pump has been reconnected.
The electric harness has been sorted and the engine bay is ready to install the new motor tomorrow morning.
I took the opportunity to weld the throttle cable tube to the tinware.

My aircooled shopping trolley

Isn't it the best shopping trolley in town?

Californian Licence Plate

I received my Californian Licence Plate for the front of my Bus thanks to T2D

4 in 1 Exhaust modification

The EMPI Exhaust I bought lately had the support for the original setup. Having twin carbs on my new engine I didn't need them so I decided to modify the exhaust.
This is what is left after removing the pipe.
Good opportunity to use my clarke welder for the first time. I will try to fill the hole.
This is me in action.
Ok , it's a bit messy but not too bad for a beginner.

And this is how it looks after a bit of grinding
Hole nb 2.
Not as messy as the first one.
Job done.

Clarke Mig Welder 150 TE

Bargain, I managed to get hold of this Mig Welder from a colegue at work for a very, very good price.

Slough Swap meet 2010

This crew cab came from south of France. It is owned by Marco and we had a long chat about the vw scene and the club I used to run. Le coxipauman.
Fred came also from France with his Westfalia.
Karmann Ghia Low light

Dashboard on my engine stand

Hole drilled for the MG Tacho

All the switches in place.
Fuel pump Push Button
ON/OFF switch
Ignition Switch
Start Button
Led for Oil Pressure
Some brackets need to be made to hold it to the trolley
And the wiring needs to be done.