Check out this custom cluster courtesy of North Westy. The white face with red dial is gorgeous. They created this cluster for a custom TDI conversion and it brings a new, modern feel to the van. They even included a gauge pod for the ash try. Click through for the night view.
Around 1984, Holdsworth introduced a new model called the VW T25 / T3 Holdsworth Variety. This hightop camper featured a different interior than the standard VW camper. The most obvious different is the normal rear bed area was instead used for the kitchen, or storage lockers. Two flexi seats could be used to create a single or double bed. Click through to see more of this interior.
Evolution Campervan Interiors knows how to redo a van. Check out the picture above as one example of their work. They bring old vans to life! You can check out their website for many more examples of their work.
This is a nice installation of Allure TrafficMASTER Flooring in the Vanagon. Samba user Christopholi chose the “African Wood” for his van. He filled the floor channels with plywood then installed the laminate over the top of that. It looks great, but he did not use any sound proofing so it’s a bit louder than with his carpet. He did the job for $85. Not bad.
The owner of this Vanagon likes red and white. Can you tell? He sprayed the entire dashboard white, including the air conditioning vents. Even the shifter and the door panels are white. He also apparently likes red velvet because that’s what the seats look like. I don’t if the cloth is actually velvet, but it has that look. This 1980 Vanagon Westy was listed on Craigslist for $18,000. What do you think? Is it worth it? Click through to see his rear bench seat.
In case you are not using the space under your front seat for an extra battery, here is an idea for extra storage space. We have seen several other options before, including custom lock boxes sold by retailers. we keep several items under our front seats including a battery charger, sun shade, CDs, and even a book of menus from local restaurants. This Samba user created a drawer that slides out the front, and a rear-entry lock box. I want one!
We have seen wood door panels before, but here is another implementation. If you are good with wood you can outfit your old Vanagon with all sorts of goodies. Here is an example of wood panels for the sliding door and the rear hatch. You will have to click through to see the rest. This guy also made a nifty little front compartment near the shifter.
Forget the boring cloth Vanagon seats. If you’re like James Tu, you reupholster the seats in your favorite color. James has several hacks we seen before, but this time we’re just admiring his upholstery. Click through for a few more shots.
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