The Westfalia camper is custom-made at the factory. Conversion of a standard Vanagon requires removing the welds from the roof of and existing camper and moving that entire roof to the vanagon, not just the fiberglass camper top. This requires a high level of skill and experience that most people don't posess. It also requires a complete donor vehicle. The interior must be moved over as well as hols cut into the side of the "new" camper to allow for the hook-ups/fill-ups on the driver side.
The VW Vanagon Westfalia was a van made by Volkswagen. It was a combination of a van and a camper, which included a cooking area and table which converts for sleeping. It was able to seat up to 6 persons.
Right in front, to the left. Under the A/C if you have one.
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Westfalia Rhynern was created in 1935.
SC Westfalia Herne was created in 1904.
GEA Westfalia Separator was created in 1893-09.
I am no expert, but I recently found what I think is the back up light switch for my 85 vanagon w/ manual transmission. I didn't have another to replace it with and test it, however it is relatively easy to get to and try. Looking from the rear, on the left hand front of the transmission you'll find two wires that lead to a two pronged mechanical pressure switch. Unscrew it from the transmission. Swap the wires and install the replacement.
The battery in the 1984 vanagon is located behind the passenger seat in a container.
It sold for $14,990 brand new in 1983. In a low retail situation it could bring $5,450 now. Average retail, $14,150 and in a high retail situation, $21,100. It's all about condition and options. These numbers are from Nadaguide Classic car prices.
Here is a link to an illustrated step-by-step procedure for replacting a Vanagon ignition switch: http://carboncow.net/vanagon/projects/ignition_switch.htm
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Volkswagen Vanagon Official Factory Repair Manual Bently Publishers.com