The Goodrich ‘58 Westy

[Pat K]

#47226

I’ve mentioned this bus a couple of times in the  ‘58  Westy interior build thread. This one is in for a motor and trans update and a couple of other small things.

No interior work required on this one, woo!!!

Engine tin is ready to go for the 1915cc that’s going in.  

Pulled the motor a couple days ago and removed the gas heater to make room for the dual carb set we’ll be running. 

We are also getting rid of a propane heater set up that was added at some point. 

We will build it if it comes.

[Pete]

#47227

Dang….sweet bus!

[Von_hansel]

#47228

Not one, but two pressed bumper Westy’s in the shop?!?! Very impressive! You typically do not see two at a show, let alone two in one shop.

Curious, why is this one called the “Goodrich” Westy? Is it because it came from a town called Goodrich?

Such an awesome bus- has the fridge, early Westy rack, propane stove, and the tent. I’m drooling over here lolz.

[Baja Mark]

#47229

Paul Goodrich? Old Bus I think.

[Pat K]

#47246

I hear that Goodrich was the guy who restored this at some point.

Found a floor section to patch the hole left from removing the propane heater. Epoxy sealed and painted.  I would have to remove most of the camper interior to weld it in, so I’m going to seam seal in from the bottom side and secure it with a few screws. 

Also fit, sanded, and laid down the first coat of urethane for a interior floor patch.

Cab roof panel were in sad shape, sagging and warped.

New ones just “slipped” right in.

Working on removing the trans now.

 

We will build it if it comes.

[Von_hansel]

#47249

That makes sense regarding Paul Goodrich. It looks like his old PG/SG westy.

Pat regarding the roof panels- you don’t have to brag 😛  Looks great! I look at mine at least once a week and dread trying to put them back in. I was told the ones sold by Wolfsburg West are easier to install than the Clara panels due to the WW being able to bend more.

[John Jones]

#47261

Glad to see this getting the love finally!!!!!!

Proud and Stubborn 👍🏻

[Pat K]

#47368

More love. Finished pulling trans, sand blasted parts and and slathered then in shiny black.

Bolted everything back together. Had a bit of an argument with a side plate stud. Drilled it out, tapped,  and heli coiled that little bugger.

All back together and bolted in.

We will build it if it comes.

[Franz]

#47474

Stacking the engine yesterday. Pierburg fuel pump, new oil cooler, og generator stand, and Bosch cast iron 019 rebuild.

[Franz]

#47604

The carbs and manifolds received alodine treatment.

Assembled 019 distributor with new parts

[John Jones]

#47682

Getting the “treatment”!!!!!!!!!  Maybe this next week or so we will see a new mechanical breath of fresh air coming out this old mans tailpipe!!!!!!

Proud and Stubborn 👍🏻

[ColeB]

#47715

Ya man, this bus had all sorts of mechanical problems. I could hardly get it 1/4 mile to the gas station. I can’t believe Lind drove that thing to California and back last year…

[Franz]

#47776

The a1 sidewinder arrived yesterday. I set to work on welding flanges and painting them in high temp ford grey. Ready to install them and run this engine.

[John Jones]

#47802

Awesome blossom, 2 PGSG. Buses to take out!   What photo shoot.  Using those buses will feel going back to 1958🙄😁😁😁😁

Proud and Stubborn 👍🏻

[Franz]

#47822

She’s a runner! Just finished dropping the break-in oil out.

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