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Transporter Talk No 144
In 2003, OTK 666J was back to F Tuthill for more work. This time around work included replacement of all fuel lines due to petrol smell when driving (always worth doing), a new clutch return spring, brake uid and another ywheel oil seal. The engine was also treated to some fresh Fully Synthetic 20W60 oil.
Lastly, despite all of Ian’s e orts with the previous work carried out, in 2014 the engine was out and taken apart for all internal bearings to be replaced. Once again, this work was completed by F Tuthill.
The interior is that of an original Danbury, but over the years Ian has tailored the layout to suit his own needs. These personal touches include a gas fridge, 2 ring gas cooker, water supply using a 12v submersible pump, a porta-potti and a 240v inverter for using a razor (no electric hook-up). As well as these customisations, Ian also designed and tted his own IR Beam security system and in 2001 he refreshed the interior with some new cushions and curtains from Individual Interiors of Upton-upon-Severn.
It is clear to see that Ian has looked after his camper during the 44 years of ownership and his e orts were recognised in 2004 when it was voted “Van Of The Year” by members of The Volkswagen Type 2 Owners Club. Well done Ian, we hope you have many more happy years of T2 ownership.
With all work completed, we have had another excellent summer of camping and looking forward to a winter where the work required on Bluebell is reduced somewhat!
Despite all the hard work and e ort, we wouldn’t change our campervan and the memories we have with her.
Here’s to more memory making and we wish our members happy memories in their vans too!
Don’t forget, if you want your van displayed on the front cover of the
club magazine and a feature inside; send us some information about your van, some memories and some pictures. Your van could be on the cover of the next issue!
Send all details to:
editor.vwt2oc@icloud.com
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