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Global Announcement warning: All Classics UK Leicester

Last post by whichcampervan « Sat Jan 12, 2019 9:26 am
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by David Eccles » Thu Aug 03, 2017 4:44 pm
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I have just had a very sad email from a lady who paid £10k deposit to All Classics of Leicester who promised to get a bus done up in SA and shipped...
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Global Announcement How to set up a personal Avatar

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by miles » Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:00 am » in Technical

An avatar is an image, which is displayed next to your forum user name, every time you post on the SSVC forum.

Three things are needed to set up a...

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Global Announcement How to add pictures to a forum post

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by miles » Sat Dec 19, 2015 11:49 pm » in Technical
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This is how you add a picture to a forum post.

Two ways to do this:

1. Click on the attachments option ( underneath Save Draft, Preview, and...
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Announcement Posts Now with images :)

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by wolfie53 » Sun Jan 13, 2013 4:16 pm

Sorry for the forum being down for so long. Totally my fault :oops:

We've now moved to a much better hosting solution so as a reward for your...

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Announcement Wanna de-code your M-code ??

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by sausage fingers » Mon Jan 04, 2010 10:00 pm

Try here

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Sat Dec 27, 2014 9:31 pm
Announcement Birth certificate for your VW ??

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Sticky SSVC Parts Delivery

Last post by miles « Wed Nov 07, 2018 11:34 am
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It's perhaps a bit late, but I'll offer anyway! I'm heading from South lincs to Bristol and back tomorrow ,to collect a roof rack, I'll be using the...
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Wed Nov 07, 2018 11:34 am
Sticky Usual word of warning!!

Last post by russvw66 « Sat Nov 03, 2018 6:17 pm
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by Bleedingmoody » Tue May 13, 2014 5:04 pm
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Went on a vey short trip around to my work and then back home, could smell fuel but that's nothing really unusual, so decided to look in the engine...
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Last post by russvw66
Sat Nov 03, 2018 6:17 pm
Sticky Local VW Clubs for Local People...

Last post by Palmbaypete « Sat Mar 11, 2017 12:00 pm
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by Mike1973 » Sat Jun 19, 2010 11:04 pm
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A member got in touch recently through the mag with a question, he wanted to know what local clubs got together in Devon. Wondered if it was...
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Sat Mar 11, 2017 12:00 pm
Locked Linking your membership to your forum account

Last post by Nige « Thu Jan 29, 2015 12:58 pm

by Nige » Thu Jan 29, 2015 12:58 pm

The automatic link to be able to access the members area is currently not working.
If forum users who are paid up members would like their membership...

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Last post by Nige
Thu Jan 29, 2015 12:58 pm
OH DEAR!!!!!!!!!! Recipe for disaster

Last post by sistri « Wed Jan 16, 2019 8:21 pm
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by 54 OVAL » Tue Jan 15, 2019 10:48 pm

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Wed Jan 16, 2019 8:21 pm
Welding

Last post by ShrediKnight « Mon Jan 14, 2019 8:28 pm
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by philsparks » Thu Jan 10, 2019 8:00 pm

Hi
Can anyone recomend somebody for replacing my sills in the south coast area?
Thanks

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Last post by ShrediKnight
Mon Jan 14, 2019 8:28 pm
Share your campervan dream and nightmare stories

Last post by type21f « Sun Jan 13, 2019 4:02 pm
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by whichcampervan » Sat Jan 12, 2019 1:52 pm

If you are a campervan lover I am looking for your advice. :D

I have begun creating a website themed for campervan / motorhome travel and...

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Last post by type21f
Sun Jan 13, 2019 4:02 pm
Beware of User hjohn - user now banned

Last post by DOUGAL « Wed Jan 09, 2019 11:44 am
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by miles » Fri Apr 20, 2018 6:22 am
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Please be aware of User hjohn on here.

It was a risk dealing with a user with only a few posts, but I wanted those Enders Pans for my Westy....
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Last post by DOUGAL
Wed Jan 09, 2019 11:44 am
Van Hlstory

Last post by Dougie « Wed Jan 09, 2019 5:27 am
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by bowie » Tue Jan 08, 2019 8:44 pm

What is the best way to find out the history of your van.
Thanks Al.

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Last post by Dougie
Wed Jan 09, 2019 5:27 am
Happy Christmas

Last post by joannedoyle « Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:51 pm
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by philsparks » Sun Dec 23, 2018 4:00 pm

Just wanted to say Happy Christmas and a Happy new year to all the club members.

Here's to many miles in 2019

May ya bus roll on.

Phil

Sent...

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Last post by joannedoyle
Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:51 pm
Choose color for a panel

Last post by type21f « Wed Dec 26, 2018 10:21 am
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by beetlemic » Fri Dec 21, 2018 6:57 am

Have a panel that needs respray, not much of og color left mostly rust primer.

Was at one stage thinking of a two tone color but one color is...

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Last post by type21f
Wed Dec 26, 2018 10:21 am
Diamond cut vs slash cut Bumpers....

Last post by phil ashton « Mon Dec 24, 2018 3:25 pm
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by PastDown » Sun Feb 21, 2010 6:12 pm

Afternoon,

Right, i just need a little help regarding diamond cut and slash cut bumpers.

I was wondering which out the two are hard to get hold...

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Last post by phil ashton
Mon Dec 24, 2018 3:25 pm
What interior for a 56

Last post by type21f « Sat Dec 22, 2018 6:37 pm
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by davebug » Sat Dec 22, 2018 8:17 am

I’m in the swing now with my bus , it’s an 11 window microbus originally but has zero interior , will be looking at camper conversion wondered who...

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Last post by type21f
Sat Dec 22, 2018 6:37 pm
Retro Restoration - West Midlands based restoration company

Last post by mabbo « Fri Dec 21, 2018 9:43 pm
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by mabbo » Sun Nov 19, 2017 2:24 pm

Hi,

Not sure if this is allowed on here or not as I dont get chance to use the forum as much as I would like? I thought you guys may be interested...

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Last post by mabbo
Fri Dec 21, 2018 9:43 pm
Back on the road at last...

Last post by vwJim « Fri Dec 14, 2018 10:12 pm
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by Dougie » Wed Dec 12, 2018 11:39 am

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After taking much longer than expected with the respray, then another delay replacing the engine, this one is finally back on the road...

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Last post by vwJim
Fri Dec 14, 2018 10:12 pm
izzy's safari windows

Last post by clymoj « Tue Dec 11, 2018 9:51 pm
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by Chrispduck » Tue Dec 11, 2018 8:17 pm

Hi all. does any one know how you can get hold of izzy ive heard the safaris are good! I'm going to buy some safaris I just can't get my head around...

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Last post by clymoj
Tue Dec 11, 2018 9:51 pm
Discount codes

Last post by philsparks « Tue Dec 11, 2018 7:43 pm
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by philsparks » Tue Dec 11, 2018 7:25 pm

Hi.
Where do I find a discount code for lime bug ? Do we have one on the club for them?

Thanks

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Last post by philsparks
Tue Dec 11, 2018 7:43 pm
1967 Splitscreen Ride Height - Help Please!

Last post by MrCheezy « Thu Dec 06, 2018 10:14 am
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by MrCheezy » Sun Feb 18, 2018 5:08 pm
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Hi, well after ages looking we've taken the plunge and brought ourselves a 1967 13 Window Splitscreen Deluxe. It will need some work in the usual...
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Last post by MrCheezy
Thu Dec 06, 2018 10:14 am
mexican motor

Last post by vwJim « Tue Dec 04, 2018 10:44 pm
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by frilly » Tue Dec 04, 2018 12:03 am

hi again , ive just discovered the engine im trying to do a cold start on is a Mexican lump , could anyone tell me what size it may be as engine...

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Last post by vwJim
Tue Dec 04, 2018 10:44 pm
Xmas

Last post by philsparks « Sun Dec 02, 2018 7:38 pm
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by philsparks » Sun Dec 02, 2018 12:44 pm

Hi.
Santa has asked what tools he should buy to start the paint refurbishment of my bus. What sander is best, orbital or ? I also need to do my...

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Last post by philsparks
Sun Dec 02, 2018 7:38 pm
Advice needed - OG paint on underside

Last post by type21f « Fri Nov 30, 2018 10:29 am
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by BigOldMac » Tue Nov 27, 2018 7:25 pm

Hello folks,

Need some advice... I've been painstakingly removing old undersea from the bottom of my bus... and revealed a load of OG paint. As you...

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Last post by type21f
Fri Nov 30, 2018 10:29 am
California Wildfires donation

Last post by vwJim « Fri Nov 30, 2018 9:11 am
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by Dougie » Thu Nov 29, 2018 11:39 am

We have all seen the devastating wild fires in California recently. One Facebook post from Hot VWs Magazine struck a cord with Steve Saunders who...

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Last post by vwJim
Fri Nov 30, 2018 9:11 am
Age related plate?

Last post by Cookie-77 « Thu Nov 29, 2018 7:21 pm
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by Cookie-77 » Wed Nov 28, 2018 8:20 pm

Hi

I purchased an early panel van from Holland earlier in the year and it’s a 62 but the reg doc from Holland said first registered 1964 so I...

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Last post by Cookie-77
Thu Nov 29, 2018 7:21 pm
Now this was a PROPER show! Flat 4 Hangout

Last post by vwbuzzers « Thu Nov 29, 2018 9:24 am
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by David Eccles » Tue Nov 27, 2018 7:42 pm

This for those not on Facebook!
A huge indoor display Hall at Bruntingthorpe proving ground packed with only AIR COOLED VWs + big car park with loads...

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Last post by vwbuzzers
Thu Nov 29, 2018 9:24 am
t25 doublecab

Last post by BlastingDiePast « Wed Nov 28, 2018 6:08 pm
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by Vw dormobile » Sun Nov 25, 2018 12:25 pm

howdy I have a 19990 rat look doublecab just fininshed all bodywork I want too put a new engine and box in it something that will push out about...

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Last post by BlastingDiePast
Wed Nov 28, 2018 6:08 pm
VW Heritage.

Last post by Vwstu « Tue Nov 27, 2018 9:24 pm
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by bowie » Fri Nov 23, 2018 4:00 pm

Big Up to VW Heritage great discount today.

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Last post by Vwstu
Tue Nov 27, 2018 9:24 pm
couple of questions

Last post by Dubaroo « Tue Nov 27, 2018 6:48 pm
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by Dubaroo » Mon Nov 26, 2018 3:09 pm

Hi folks, I am looking to put a ply head lining in our van, just wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction to find a decent quality...

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Last post by Dubaroo
Tue Nov 27, 2018 6:48 pm
FFS

Last post by Rocket Ron « Mon Nov 19, 2018 12:42 pm
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by Redthelmem » Sat Nov 10, 2018 9:34 pm

Good evening guys

Got my first splitty to match my Ghia but after a few months I’ve got cracks appearing at the bottom of the front windows. I am...

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Last post by Rocket Ron
Mon Nov 19, 2018 12:42 pm
Halfords Socket Sets going cheap

Last post by type21f « Fri Nov 16, 2018 10:34 pm
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by tman » Fri Nov 16, 2018 6:58 pm

They have some really good black Friday deals on at the moment.

Their 200 piece socket set ( link ), which has been £185 all year, has been reduced...

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Last post by type21f
Fri Nov 16, 2018 10:34 pm
Why did I ever give it up..........

Last post by type21f « Wed Nov 14, 2018 8:59 pm
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by Rocket Ron » Sat Nov 10, 2018 8:46 pm

Just been going down memory lane looking at my add on here back in 2008.......ten years ago...and I'm still asked even now to do work for people on...

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Last post by type21f
Wed Nov 14, 2018 8:59 pm
What engine bay fire system have you got?

Last post by JonnyCJ « Sun Nov 11, 2018 9:37 am
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by David Eccles » Fri Sep 07, 2018 8:34 am
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Andybugs' recent fire totalling the bus (and it was properly looked after) with no obvious fuel line etc usual suspects, I was wondering about what...
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Last post by JonnyCJ
Sun Nov 11, 2018 9:37 am
Import - MOT Required?

Last post by tony73tt « Sat Nov 10, 2018 2:52 pm
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by tony73tt » Sat Nov 10, 2018 10:26 am

Hi

Just some advise required regarding the current MOT situation. Recently imported a bus and I’m assuming for first registration, I will need an...

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Last post by tony73tt
Sat Nov 10, 2018 2:52 pm
Hmm. It's just not the same.....

Last post by e m p i « Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:36 pm
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by Herr Doktor » Sat Oct 20, 2018 9:55 am
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I've owned my SO42 for 19 years, importing it from USA in September 1999 for the princely sum of US$5000

Adding up my bills, in that time I've spent...
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Last post by e m p i
Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:36 pm
Cargo door seals

Last post by Rocket Ron « Thu Nov 08, 2018 6:53 pm
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by russvw66 » Sat Nov 03, 2018 6:31 pm

Hi have just bought a set of cargo door seals for my van form alan schofield they are great quality but are quite hard.
I measured the lengths and...

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Last post by Rocket Ron
Thu Nov 08, 2018 6:53 pm
Automatic engine bay fire suppression system false positive

Last post by vwJim « Tue Nov 06, 2018 7:33 pm
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by dave3lions » Thu Jul 31, 2014 5:00 pm
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Anybody had one of these from Air Cooled Works? Had mine professionally fitted, but it went off on a particularly hot day last week. Obviously no...
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Last post by vwJim
Tue Nov 06, 2018 7:33 pm
Gene Berg shifter

Last post by e m p i « Sat Nov 03, 2018 11:02 pm
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by bowie » Thu Oct 11, 2018 3:59 pm

Has anyone imported a Gene Berg shifter from the USA. I have been quoted 307 usd delivered. Do you have to ad on import tax etc.
Cheers Al.

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Last post by e m p i
Sat Nov 03, 2018 11:02 pm
VW Splitscreen Corvair Engine

Last post by e m p i « Sat Nov 03, 2018 2:49 pm
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by craigvwbus12 » Sun Oct 14, 2018 6:27 pm

Hi all
I’ve purchased a 1965 13 Window Deluxe Bus with a Corvair engine in it. The bus will be up for sale as I already have a 1963 15 Window. I’m...

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Last post by e m p i
Sat Nov 03, 2018 2:49 pm
Bus Storage

Last post by e m p i « Sat Nov 03, 2018 2:30 pm
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by Crooky » Fri Oct 12, 2018 10:23 am

Hi - I work for a company who have a large industrial unit in Essex which is going to be used to securely store classic vehicles. The cost per month...

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Sat Nov 03, 2018 2:30 pm
Disapearing Pictures

Last post by e m p i « Sat Nov 03, 2018 2:20 pm
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by Pie » Mon Oct 15, 2018 8:42 pm

All the pictures from the start of me Resto thread seem to have disappeared, I bet ite the A holes at photobucket again.

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Last post by e m p i
Sat Nov 03, 2018 2:20 pm
Westfalia Hehr L2187 windows SO42

Last post by Herr Doktor « Tue Oct 30, 2018 7:15 pm
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by geocamper1 » Sun Oct 28, 2018 4:28 pm

I have a full set of these windows all fully restored with top quality glass.
Also I have the mosquito nets and the hard to find wood effect...

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Last post by Herr Doktor
Tue Oct 30, 2018 7:15 pm
H code gearbox

Last post by Who.Me? « Mon Oct 29, 2018 6:05 pm
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by smudger73 » Thu Oct 26, 2017 8:50 pm

Hi folks, i have an H code swing axle gearbox for my 65 van build, been told its from a beetle but can't seem to find any h code info online for it,...

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Last post by Who.Me?
Mon Oct 29, 2018 6:05 pm
Blasting Die Past Restoration company Bristol

Last post by BlastingDiePast « Sun Oct 28, 2018 8:39 pm
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Hi guys just a thread to show you what We can do really.

Here's a few photos of our work, plus there are a few threads in readers rides with 100's...
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Last post by BlastingDiePast
Sun Oct 28, 2018 8:39 pm
Valuation, S.Wales,Bristol area?

Last post by geocamper1 « Sun Oct 21, 2018 4:34 pm

by geocamper1 » Sun Oct 21, 2018 4:34 pm

Anyone do valuations around these areas? SSVC or independent?

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Last post by geocamper1
Sun Oct 21, 2018 4:34 pm
Clearing rust from heater tubes

Last post by vwJim « Tue Oct 16, 2018 7:36 pm
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by BigOldMac » Fri Oct 12, 2018 5:27 pm

If this is covered elsewhere on the forum apologies... but I can't find it. A mate an I have the same problem, if we use the heaters on our '64 and...

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Last post by vwJim
Tue Oct 16, 2018 7:36 pm
Exporting a bus

Last post by chrystal « Mon Oct 15, 2018 3:55 pm

by chrystal » Mon Oct 15, 2018 3:55 pm

I am exporting a bus to Greece. If I wish to bring out back at any time, will I be able to hold on to its original reg number?

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Last post by chrystal
Mon Oct 15, 2018 3:55 pm
Very nice bus on Ebay

Last post by vwJim « Sat Oct 13, 2018 9:06 pm
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by miles » Sat Oct 13, 2018 7:08 pm

This is not my bus, but I do like it :)

If I was looking for an early bus, with some og paint, I would be very interested in this :)

RHD :) Nice...

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Last post by vwJim
Sat Oct 13, 2018 9:06 pm
Advert has been removed!

Last post by 81dubber « Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:41 pm
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by 81dubber » Thu Oct 11, 2018 3:11 pm

Hi,

I placed an advert for a 70th Anniversary Edition Vespa on behalf of my Dad 2 Weeks ago.Now its been removed with no notice given.Could whoever...

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Last post by 81dubber
Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:41 pm
Industrial unit

Last post by Ray J « Thu Oct 11, 2018 6:42 pm

by Ray J » Thu Oct 11, 2018 6:42 pm

Hi everyone. I’m struggling to find a decent place to store my Splitty over the winter and somewhere to keep it during the summer when I’m not using...

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Last post by Ray J
Thu Oct 11, 2018 6:42 pm
Anyone going to breeze with BD and creative safaris

Last post by rikki james « Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:12 am
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by SamCocker » Sat Sep 08, 2018 4:37 pm

Wondering if anyone with creative safaris on their barndoor is going to Brighton breeze and would mine me having a nose at them? Seen a few comments...

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Last post by rikki james
Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:12 am
Bus valuation

Last post by DOUGAL « Wed Oct 10, 2018 12:51 pm
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by geocamper1 » Wed Oct 10, 2018 10:44 am

Looking for a bit of information regarding bus prices in the last 3 years.
3 years ago is the last time I had my bus valued for insurance purposes....

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Wed Oct 10, 2018 12:51 pm

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