Upgrades

Discretionary modifications have been made when it enhances driveability and safety.

• H4 halogen headlamps  Much brighter than the stock sealed beam halogens and incandescents.
• Pertronix electronic points replacement module  No more adjusting points.
• Hot start relay Bypasses 30+ year old wiring going from the battery to the ignition switch
• Retractable Seat Belts A much-needed improvement. New German belts from GoWesty .
  
• Backup camera  Mounted in the trailer hitch, so I can see behind me.
• In-dash DVD player  Features a 7" retractable LCD display. iPod compatible.
• Front and rear speakers Panasonic 6"
• Tinted windshield   PPG. With a darkened band across the top.
• ABS Plastic Front Kick Panels Waterproof, and much better looking than the originals.
  
• Cup holders Fit in the dash where the ash tray goes. Also holds my iPod.
• KYB gas shocks  Replaced the original oil filled shocks in the rear.
• Trailer hitch  Custom fabbed by the previous owner.
• Parcel tray  Also custom by the previous owner.
• New poptop canvas  Thicker than the original, and has zippered windows on each side.
• Aluminum timing scale  With etched timing marks, easier to read than the plastic one.
• Bosch Blue Coil
• Vent Shades Because they are so cool
  
• Leather curtain tie straps (the vinyl ones are terrible)
• Reflectix Insulation From Lowe's. Two layers of bubble wrap coated in aluminum foil, I put it in the front doors and behind the kick panels in the cab. Helps a lot with insulation and soundproofing.
• LED Bulbs for the tail lights
• Powder Coated Wheels  (new!)

Accessories

Some things are just plain nice to have.

• Leather steering wheel wrap
• Leather shift knob
• VDO quartz clock  Original, working clock to fill the 3rd pod in the instrument cluster.
• Camping stool  Includes the rare bucket inside.
• Westfalia drive-away tent  Original tent in great shape, no missing poles.
• Bumper Overriders On the front and rear.

Future upgrades

• CHT gauge
• Minor Paint/Bodywork
• Side Step
  
• Dual Battery Setup
• Mud Flaps if I find a decent pair
• New muffler Empi sucks

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