The redesign of the Westfalia

This is me installing a new tent on my 1983 Westfalia. This pretty much a description on how NOT to install the tent.

When my father was 82 (Summer 2001) unbeknownst to me, he went out and bought a 1983 VW Westfalia Camper. This van recently had an engine overhaul, but was making a knocking noise. So, I brought the van to my farm, parked it in the barn and we pulled the engine out to investigate. Minor problem... all I had to do was.... more

Volkswagen Syncro Westfalia hightop drives up an easy slope

The reality of owning a Volkswagen bus.

Love at first sight ... I do love the project!

www.flemingsultimategarage.com Original documented 59,514 miles (less than 2K miles per year). Show winning classic, with 1st oil change sticker still on the door. Original matching # 1600 cc VW aluminum engine, 4-speed transaxle, 25mpg highway, pop top camper w/ sleeping for up to 4, original VW tent for 4 more, ice.... more

Our first trip of 2007 to blow away the cobwebs!

My original 1973 Westfalia at the beach

San Francisco Crazy Road