We picked up this rust-free, crash-free Westy for $10,000. It was the perfect candidate for what we do: All original paint, completely non-molested. Perfect!
We build this one up for Steve from Victoria, BC, Canada. Here is an overview of the GoWesty-fication:
• Completely disassembed outside, inside, under
• Body repainted in the original color, black texture, GoWesty bumpers
• New LP tank
• South African grille and headlights
• Every nook and cranny inside cleaned thoroughly
• Dashboard removed and all systems rebuilt
• Recaro front seats in gray leather, rear seat in gray leather
• New stereo, speakers and subwoofer
• All new rear brakes, big brakes up front
• Suspension and steering completely overhauled
• Fresh GoWesty 2.5 liter engine
• New new GoWesty stainless steel exhaust system
• All new cooling system
• Full page of reliability items totalling over $3900
• GoWesty super duper, ultra major service-all maintenance back to zero miles
• All new fuel delivery system-fuel tank re-sealed, ALL new fuel hose
• Fresh GoWesty transaxle, with positraction and taller 3rd and 4th gears
• New Michelin 16" alloy wheel and tire package
• Solar powered auxiliary battery system
• Original fridge replaced with new storage space
• Engel all-electric frig installed on Engel quick-release platform
• Fiamma F-45 awning, 10-foot model, in black case
• Propex LP gas furnace
• Auxiliary battery system updated
• GoWesty pop-top lift assist system
• New Yakima roof rack system
Here is a report showing how it all added up:
Page | Cost | Description |
1 | $13,425.00 | Vehicle Purchase Contract |
2 | $ 9,076.82 | Undercarriage Restoration |
3 | $ 3,041.59 | Cooling System |
4 | $13,685.31 | Engine / Trans. / Major Service / Clutch / Fuel Hoses / SS Exhuast |
5 | $3,932.05 | Reliability Items |
6 | $ 3,750.91 | Interior Restoration |
7 | $16,320.98 | Exterior Restoration |
8 | $ 2,228.05 | Vano Dash O/H |
9 | $ 2,363.41 | AC Overhaul |
10 | $ 7,471.18 | Recaro Seats / Panels / Curtains / Carpet / Rubber Mats |
11 | $ 700.00 | Leather Option for Rear |
12 | $ 992.25 | South African Headlights |
13 | $ 1,999.99 | 2nd Battery / Solar / Engel Frig |
14 | $ 687.60 | Roof Racks / Boat Loader |
15 | $ 358.90 | Porta Potti / Used Bumpers |
16 | $ 556.31 | Shipping / Misc. |
$80,590.35 | Final Project Total |
When it was all done, we shipped Scot’s Westy to Reno where he was able to get a convenient flight from his home in Maryland. He hopped in, fired her up, and drove it across the country. Here is what he wrote when he got home:
From: Scot
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 6:00 AM To: Ted Ingle Cc: GoWesty Projects Subject: RE: #0725: Bower: Transport Headed your way Hi all. Made it safely back to Baltimore – 3,179 miles, lots of compliments, everything working just fine. Thanks for all! Scot