At the weekend I became the proud owner of a `87 Vanagon Westfalia.

Nothing unusual there, but I am based in the UK, the vehicle being exported
from California a few years ago.

The Van seems in good condition, but a full service on Friday will reveal if
I've bought wisely.

The Van is in very original condition, I cannot see any modifications that
have been made over the years.
There are lots of original Westfalia and California Emmision stickers all
over the place.

Once the service is complete, I've got a few things to keep me busy
      Polish the roof (rubbing compound, and then wax ?)
      2nd battery and charging system
      Install CD-autochanger
      Charge the gas in the A/C
      Fire up the fridge (nervously)
      Rig up 12V TV & Video to the removable seat
      GPS
      Porta-potti
      Purchase and stash all necessary camping gear

Some things on the wish list
      Modify hookup to 240V ?
      15" Wheels and tyres - aftermarket possible ?
      Awning

Regrets so far
      Its not a Syncro
      Wish it had a grill under the hob
      The wife hates it with a passion :-(

Any other Westie owners based in the UK out there ?

Andy Marshallsay
      '87 Westie
      Winchester
      England
      Andrew.Marshallsay@bigfoot.com
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