Westfalia Essen 1976 400kg

  • Hello everyone

    I was glad to see that there was a community of old and new trailers

    I'm at the beginning of a redevelopment process.Westfalia essen 400 kilo From the 1970s

    And I have many questions on the subject

    Does anyone have any data on the springs?

    The original color is hardly preserved. [Light Gray] Anyone know the RAL?

    I purchased a three-cell HELLA taillights

    As it appears in most pictures with a plastic base

    Is there metal and if so where?

    attach pictures

    Thanks everyone

  • Which light do you mean? The round or rectangular one?


    There ist a Hella with metal base plate: 2SE 997 008-001

    But its only for horizontal mount and the turning signal ist in the middle.


    The one mounted on your trailer seems more like 2SE 002 578-701. I recall them with metal platte, but unfortunately they are not available any more.


    The round one doesn't really look like Hella. Some similar but only with plastic body: series 964 169 and 344 169.



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  • Das Eingangsposting ist missverständlich. Er hat schon irgend ne Hella gekauft (welche genau? eine oder zwei?)...ich frag mich was sein Problem ist. Will er 'ne andere? Kann ja mal vorkommen. ;)

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  • Hello everyone

    I am in the process of renewing 1976 westfalia essen 400 kilo

    I try to keep the originality of the parts as much as possible.

    The original rim is made of aluminum with a central axis

    . What is the maximum speed for this configuration?

    Can I change to a faster device?

    Also he was equipped with springs [probably from a local production] What alternative do you recommend

    And if so what what required?


    The wooden boards were in catastrophic condition.

    Anyone know the specification?

    best regards

    yehuda levi

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  • Hi, Yehuda!


    I‘m not the biggest „Essen“ expert, but here are my 2cents:


    Zitat

    - What is the maximum speed for this configuration?

    Usually, the maximum speed for trailers in Germany is 80 km/h. Because these trailers were sold mainly on the german market, I think that is the speed they are designed for. You can go faster, but with tires that size I would not exceed 100 km/h.


    Zitat

    - Can I change to a faster device? And if so what what requ

    ired?

    No idea, sorry :o


    Zitat

    - Also he was equipped with springs [probably from a local production] What alternative do you recommend


    What kind of springs are installed (pic, please)? Afaik, the Essen trailers had „Cellasto“ springs, that looked like rubber. They had a yellowish color, if I remember correctly.


    Zitat

    - The wooden boards were in catastrophic condition

    Anyone know the specification?

    The boards were made of plywood. It had a light, yellowish brown tint. I think they were produced by Westfalia. If You could live with a darker tone, film faced plywood is the weapon of choice. It has a dark brown hue and is very sturdy.


    Questions from Your other post:


    Zitat

    The original color is hardly preserved. [Light Gray] Anyone know the RAL?

    I saw those trailers in various colors. A wide range of greys and white, even zinc coated frames without paint. But the majority were very light grey. I think RAL 7035 (lichtgrau) is a close match to the factory color.


    Zitat

    I purchased a three-cell HELLA taillights

    The rectangular HELLA taillights are a good choice for the year. Like the right one on Your picture.


    Zitat

    As it appears in most pictures with a plastic base

    Is there metal and if so where?

    Do You mean, You are searching for a metal base for the taillights? If so, I never had seen one. Only black plastic.


    Good luck with the restoration of Your little trailer! If you have any further questions, feel free to ask :)


    Could a mod merge Yehuda’s posts and move them to the right subforum? That would probably be useful :biggrins:


    Kann ein Mod die Beiträge von Yehuda mal zusammenführen und ins richtige Unterforum schieben? Das wäre wahrscheinlich nützlich :biggrins:


    Yehuda, wenn Du einen gut funktionierenden Online-Übersetzer brauchst, kann ich deepl.com empfehlen. Der funktioniert sehr gut und liefert die verständlichsten Ergebnisse.


    Yehuda, if you need a good online translator, I can recommend deepl.com. It works very well and delivers the most understandable results.

    Schöne Grüße aus Calenberg!


    Lars


    Zugfahrzeuge: VW T5 (2012), VW 1302 LS Kabrio (1972), VW 181 (1969)

    bald in diesem Theater: Opel Frontera Sport (1992)
    Anhänger: AH3, Anhängerbau Wittenberge 0,5t (1969), Knaus Monsun (1964)

    im Bau: Eigenbau für den VW 181

    Alle meine Lieblinge auch auf BoxerStop

  • Dear Lars

    Thanks for your response

    I learn more about the subject

    I'll share photos

    I use translation so there are occasional funny "translations"

    Thanks

    Yehuda

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    Hat den Titel des Themas von „westfalia essen 1976“ zu „Westfalia Essen 1976 400kg“ geändert.
  • Could a mod merge Yehuda’s posts and move them to the right subforum? That would probably be useful :biggrins:


    Kann ein Mod die Beiträge von Yehuda mal zusammenführen und ins richtige Unterforum schieben? Das wäre wahrscheinlich nützlich :biggrins:

    done :)

    yehudalevi - I merged your posts about your trailer into this thread here. So everything you should need / ask for that trailer you'll (hopefully) get the answers here.

    Other than that I personally can't help unfortunately, because I only work on newer trailers...


    But good luck with the restauration!

  • On second thought...:/


    Color: Maybe the Color isn't RAL 7035. Here's an restored Essen, for sale by Kieft en Klock. I borrowed the pic from them:


    Photo Westfalia Essen


    Looks a little bit beige. Usually K en K are precise, when it comes to paint. Maybe it is RAL 1013 (Perlweiß) or RAL 1015 (Hellelfenbein).


    You can also see the original tint of the Wood.


    Springs: The cellasto springs have been a topic here numerous times before. They are easy to get, at least in Germany... Try Anhänger 24, they own this Forum :biggrins:. Search for: "Cellastofeder 400 kg".


    Sorry, I can't provide a link, but I'm sitting in front of the company computer, stealing my boss's money with private forum activities :]. It blocks shop sites. And my cell phone lies at home.


    Edit by Mod: Take this 07010 | Westfalia Cellastofeder 400 kp

    Schöne Grüße aus Calenberg!


    Lars


    Zugfahrzeuge: VW T5 (2012), VW 1302 LS Kabrio (1972), VW 181 (1969)

    bald in diesem Theater: Opel Frontera Sport (1992)
    Anhänger: AH3, Anhängerbau Wittenberge 0,5t (1969), Knaus Monsun (1964)

    im Bau: Eigenbau für den VW 181

    Alle meine Lieblinge auch auf BoxerStop

    Einmal editiert, zuletzt von Lars ()