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Subject:Re: Westy type/serial plate
From:Mark Drillock
Date:Sun, 3 Jun 2007 09:26:34 -0700

The letter "E" is the year code.
   A - 1980
   B - 1981
   C - 1982
   D - 1983
   E - 1984....................

Mark

Michael Elliott wrote:
> What does the serial number plate on the front panel of the bench seat
> tell us? Mine says "Type P27", and "E.04009". IIRC, "E" is shorthand for
> "serial number" in German.
> --
> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
> 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
> KG6RCR
>