1983 VW Vanagon Westfalia Subaru Conversion (Subagon)

We bought this sweet orange 1983 VW Vanagon Westfalia in 2011, nd it has been such a pleasure to own. This van is in really great mechanical shape. In 2012, e had Rocky Mountain Westy in Colorado do a complete Subaru conversion. The van now has a Subaru 2.2L (EJ-22) with only 6,000 miles on it.
Here are the main points:
- Complete Subaru engine conversion by Rocky Mountain Westy in 2012- Subaru Engine Conversion 2.2L only has 6,000 miles
- Brand new clutch (4 speed manual)
- Audi wheels added in 2011
- New CV axles in 2015
- Van body has ~125,000 miles on it
- Nice exhaust system employs Magnaflow with a custom machined heat shield by RMW
- Clean title, o liens
- Yakima rack (towers and bars only - SUP carrier in pictures is not included)
- Wood floors added in 2013
- After market tachometer included
- Original curtains are in great shape
- Lots of fabric in back the cabinet - was going to use for re-upholstering. Have it!
- Stove, ink and fridge all work
- Really nice Kenwood car stereo with remote control included, ut not hooked up (no radio at all, ut there are speakers and the radio would be pretty simple to hook up)
- Perfect project van
The van starts every time and runs incredibly well! If you've ever driven a VW Vanagon with the original engine, ou'll be amazed at the difference. This thing really goes.
For full transparency, he van DOES need some love - but it's a Vanagon so it will always need love. This is not the right vehicle for you if you're looking for something you never have to work on again. It's just not like that. ;)

The van could use some front end suspension work, long with some aesthetic work. The front seats have some tears and should probably be replaced (the front driver side seat especially), nd the back seat needs re-upholstering. The hook-ups on the outside of the van need to be updated, nd the hitch on the back should be removed and replaced with a nice bumper. OR - if you want a hitch on there, t still needs replacing. It was poorly attached with bad welds, o we suggest not using the hitch that is included (previous owner tried their best we suppose).
The dash lights are currently out - we've tried to fix the dash lights multiple times with multiple used electrical ribbons, ut the ribbon keeps frying. We were thinking about putting strip LED lights around the dash instead. I guess you'll have to get creative, ut the van currently does not have dash lights. I see that GoWesty.com has a new circuit cluster available for around $250, o we might end up getting that so we can take care of this issue.
The ceiling liner is chipping off and should probably be scraped and re-applied. Once again, esthetic and not hard to do. The canvas has some wear and tear, ut is in relatively good shape. Top bed is in good shape, ll beds are super comfy.
This van is very sound mechanically and flies up the mountain passes and flows smoothly on the highway going 75mph. On the highway, ou can expect about 22 miles per gallon. We've taken the van on numerous long road trips after the conversion and we haven't run into any stressful situations yet.
Certified cashier's check, ash or bank wire transfer are the only accepted forms of payment.
More pictures are available upon your request.!
We just don't use the van as much as we wish we could, o we really want someone who will truly live the lifestyle. This van is ready to drive all over the country and live a radical life.