I just bought my first Westy, a 1980 with 80K original miles.  Since the
most complicated piece of camping equipment I've ever owned is a tent, wish
me luck.  I'll do some reading here hopefully before I do something stupid.

I know I have three immediate tasks for the van:

1) the key to the water tank is missing.  Will a locksmith be able to set me
up or do I need to replace the cap somehow?  About how much should I plan on
spending?

2) the boots at the ends of the steering arm are torn.  How much trouble are
they to change and are there any special tricks I should know about?

3) finding a gathering of Westys in Southwest to meet.  Are there any events
or clubs in the Southwest?

Thanks for the help and we're looking forward to meeting y'all.

Skip Emmert-Keaton
1980 Westfalia