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Last post by miles « Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:00 am
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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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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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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 SSVC Gift Vouchers

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by surreysplit » Mon Oct 17, 2011 5:12 pm

Just to let you know, now that Christmas is creeping up on us that The club now offer £10 Gift Vouchers available from club merchandise , these can...

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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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Announcement Birth certificate for your VW ??

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Announcement MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS POLICY

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by OLDSCOOL » Fri Feb 01, 2008 6:05 pm
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At the recent committee meeting we clarified the Club's policy on renewing membership.

Paragraph 26 of the constitution says Any member not renewing...
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Sticky SSVC Parts Delivery

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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 Apr 26, 2017 4:47 pm
Sticky Local VW Clubs for Local People...

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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
Sticky Usual word of warning!!

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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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Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:16 pm
Locked Linking your membership to your forum account

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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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Thu Jan 29, 2015 12:58 pm
Engine tester set up

Last post by presland123 « Sat Aug 19, 2017 12:54 pm
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by presland123 » Thu Aug 17, 2017 12:38 pm

I've finally finished building my engine tester setup and been great for checking and setting up the new engine for my bug cabrio I'm restoring....

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Sat Aug 19, 2017 12:54 pm
Cornwall

Last post by philsparks « Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:02 am

by philsparks » Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:02 am

Hi we are off on a road trip to pennaze and then the north coast back after surfing. Any suggestions on places to visit? I am going to drop into evil...

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Sat Aug 19, 2017 9:02 am
Recommendation for mechanic (mobile) in Chichester area

Last post by davidoft « Fri Aug 18, 2017 11:55 pm
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by DOMGG » Sat Aug 12, 2017 5:55 pm

Hi all,

Been a while since I posted on here. My 67 split has been pretty reliable over the years, but this last year I've had nothing but problems....

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Fri Aug 18, 2017 11:55 pm
Off to Ireland, any recommendations?

Last post by 8 8US « Fri Aug 18, 2017 9:24 pm
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by 8 8US » Wed Aug 09, 2017 9:44 pm

We're off to Ireland on Friday for a couple of weeks in the bus, will be catching up with Tony & Manda but can anyone recommend other great things to...

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Fri Aug 18, 2017 9:24 pm
What's best fuel lines

Last post by JonnyCJ « Thu Aug 17, 2017 7:13 pm
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by RON SMITH » Thu Aug 17, 2017 5:30 pm

Hi All
Am new to the Karmann Ghia so need advice on how much fuel line I will need to change all of them, also have baby dells fitted and going to...

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Thu Aug 17, 2017 7:13 pm
Restoration advice

Last post by JeffB « Thu Aug 17, 2017 11:45 am
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by dickyboy63 » Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:20 am

After a long time of having my van i am bow in a position to hopefully get it restored. I have a rough budget in mind but that could change with how...

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Last post by JeffB
Thu Aug 17, 2017 11:45 am
Sunshine festival

Last post by Iroc-2 « Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:31 pm

by Iroc-2 » Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:31 pm

Hi, anyone going to the Sunshine festival @ Upton Upon Severn

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Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:31 pm
Wheels on the bus..

Last post by Who.Me? « Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:52 pm
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by JonnyCJ » Tue Aug 15, 2017 12:22 pm

Gadzooks ! 8O

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Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:52 pm
***Symonds Yat Adventure Campout 5***

Last post by Menace « Tue Aug 15, 2017 4:57 pm
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by rikki james » Wed Mar 08, 2017 7:15 pm
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Dates soon to be announced, watch this space!! :wink:
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Last post by Menace
Tue Aug 15, 2017 4:57 pm
How Many rhd Barndoors were produced? Still exist??

Last post by Fuch77 « Mon Aug 14, 2017 11:45 pm
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by musclebus » Fri Feb 10, 2006 7:32 pm
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Does anybody know the answer???

According to thesamba.com figures there were the following numbers of BD's made in 54' but no details of how...
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Last post by Fuch77
Mon Aug 14, 2017 11:45 pm
Autocraft quarterlight frames

Last post by Ecobuild « Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:02 pm
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by Jenni » Mon Oct 18, 2010 8:01 pm

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has these fitted to their bus, and if so are they as good a fit (or as near as pos’) to original?

I was given a...

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Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:02 pm
Vehicle collection and delivery

Last post by RON SMITH « Mon Aug 14, 2017 3:38 pm
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by RON SMITH » Fri Aug 11, 2017 12:53 pm

Hi
Looking to have a Karmann Ghia collected from Wolverhampton to Salisbury soon as possible, Car has not been serviced for a long time and not sure...

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Last post by RON SMITH
Mon Aug 14, 2017 3:38 pm
Bargain Halfords Advanced Sets

Last post by thebouncingbunny « Mon Aug 14, 2017 5:07 am
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by paul_f » Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:42 pm

Some big discounts at Halfords - you might struggle to find places still with stock:

1/4 socket set: £12.50 instead of £60

3/8 Set £25 instead of...

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Mon Aug 14, 2017 5:07 am
Old Vans!

Last post by yakboy « Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:15 am
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by jules73 » Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:52 pm
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Hi everybody my name is Julian. Im wondering if anyone can help?
I havent owned a Split or been a member of ssvc since about 1996 but have been...
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Last post by yakboy
Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:15 am
VW Jack ?

Last post by airkooled72 « Thu Aug 10, 2017 7:26 pm
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by Fuch77 » Thu Aug 10, 2017 2:55 pm

Hi Volks.
Is this a split or bay jack ? or even vw ?
Any info would be helpful

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Last post by airkooled72
Thu Aug 10, 2017 7:26 pm
Replacing front panel recommendations south east

Last post by Gunnsie « Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:40 am
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by david5367 » Tue Aug 08, 2017 4:26 pm

Hi,
I looking replacing front,lower valance,short side and rear quarter panels,has anyone got any recommendations of any person or company that...

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Last post by Gunnsie
Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:40 am
Spa Le Bug Show - road trip fuel stats

Last post by vwbuzzers « Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:40 am
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by Mike1973 » Wed Aug 09, 2017 10:32 am

Just because I like stats ...

Running a 1600sp with a Solex H30/31PICT Brasilian carb. 1500 gearbox and big nut reduction boxes.

Always keen to...

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Last post by vwbuzzers
Thu Aug 10, 2017 8:40 am
stainless stock exhaust

Last post by thebouncingbunny « Wed Aug 09, 2017 8:45 pm
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by leetaylor9 » Wed Aug 09, 2017 5:25 pm

Hello van people
I am sure someone sold a stock stainless complete exhaust for a 1500 / 1600 motor but I'm having trouble finding one
could any of...

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Wed Aug 09, 2017 8:45 pm
Payments made into Paypal account

Last post by ernie « Wed Aug 09, 2017 8:16 am
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by ernie » Tue Aug 08, 2017 5:07 pm

Hi all,

Apologies for the ever-so-slightly off-piste question, but relating to VW stuff non-the-less.

So, when I have sold stuff before I have...

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Last post by ernie
Wed Aug 09, 2017 8:16 am
Restoring Company's

Last post by vwJim « Wed Aug 09, 2017 7:45 am
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by david5367 » Tue Aug 08, 2017 9:32 pm

I am looking at replacing front,lower valance,short side and rear quarter panels,has anyone got any recommendations of any person or company that...

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Last post by vwJim
Wed Aug 09, 2017 7:45 am
Hessisch Oldendorf 2013

Last post by vwed « Tue Aug 08, 2017 4:04 pm
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by damo666 » Wed Jul 26, 2017 7:54 am

Hi all,

I know this is a long shot but i'm after a Hessisch 2013 plaque, Regrettably I sold mine with my old 55. I went again this year and got the...

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Last post by vwed
Tue Aug 08, 2017 4:04 pm
VW Specialists in Cornwall

Last post by acmecustom « Tue Aug 08, 2017 3:40 pm
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by Barney75 » Thu Aug 03, 2017 7:25 pm

So, my van is coming back to me tomorrow, after an MoT, service, new fuel tank and some professional TLC. Fingers crossed, we'll be doing the London...

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Last post by acmecustom
Tue Aug 08, 2017 3:40 pm
Busfest Tickets

Last post by Rick T « Tue Aug 08, 2017 10:56 am

by Rick T » Tue Aug 08, 2017 10:56 am

Hi Guys
Looking for a camping pass and tickets to Busfest if anyone has available, don't mind which area

Thanks

Rick

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Last post by Rick T
Tue Aug 08, 2017 10:56 am
Looking for current owner of 480 KPX 23wndw samba

Last post by ted698 « Mon Aug 07, 2017 10:04 am
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by Lb3 » Fri Aug 04, 2017 4:03 pm

Hi all, looking to contact the current owner of my old mint green 23 window samba 480 KPX, (original Devon interior and crockery even!)

Anyone here...

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Last post by ted698
Mon Aug 07, 2017 10:04 am
BHO 354C

Last post by brick7577 « Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:01 am

by brick7577 » Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:01 am

Was recently going through my father in laws old paperwork and came across a picture of a splitty. It shows on the DVLA website as still registered....

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Last post by brick7577
Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:01 am
new low profile stainless roof racks on eBay…

Last post by vwJim « Sun Aug 06, 2017 7:38 pm
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by passion4 » Mon Apr 25, 2016 5:34 pm

Anyone got one or know anything about them? They look interesting…
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Our newly designed deluxe 304 stainless steel classic roof rack with weather...

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Last post by vwJim
Sun Aug 06, 2017 7:38 pm
Information on All Classics uk

Last post by slippy8v « Sun Aug 06, 2017 2:02 pm
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by Kezvilla » Sun Nov 20, 2016 10:30 pm

I'm just inquiring if anybody has heard of All Classics limited UK been active for 2 years now. It is restoration and do full restores on vw...

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Last post by slippy8v
Sun Aug 06, 2017 2:02 pm
vehicle collection - need someone trustworthy

Last post by Petelucherts « Sat Aug 05, 2017 10:10 pm
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by Petelucherts » Thu Aug 03, 2017 8:49 pm

hi chaps
have a beetle to be collected and need someone who understands these things to collect and deliver. Lancs to hertfordshire.

any...

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Last post by Petelucherts
Sat Aug 05, 2017 10:10 pm
f.a.o jake Remfry/Tim Eckersley/Tom

Last post by piran « Sat Aug 05, 2017 4:31 pm

by piran » Sat Aug 05, 2017 4:31 pm

hi guys,
here is a picture of your old bus as she is now....
all the best
rob
would love for tim to see the pics and hope tom can let him know....

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Last post by piran
Sat Aug 05, 2017 4:31 pm
Looking for Ted Thomas

Last post by David Eccles « Sat Aug 05, 2017 2:09 pm
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by David Eccles » Fri Aug 04, 2017 10:13 am

Need to contact Ted Thomas 67 Devon NWP 922E re a poss mag feature as he was a Class Winner at Camper Jam. He signed in on day with no contact...

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Last post by David Eccles
Sat Aug 05, 2017 2:09 pm
Tube position ,accelerator ?

Last post by markf « Fri Aug 04, 2017 5:04 pm

by markf » Fri Aug 04, 2017 5:04 pm

Hi ,I'm trying to replace part of the tube that carries the accelerator cable on a RHD 61 split screen bus ,is there any chance some one knows where...

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Last post by markf
Fri Aug 04, 2017 5:04 pm
warning: All Classics UK Leicester

Last post by David Eccles « Fri Aug 04, 2017 4:59 pm
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by David Eccles » Thu Aug 03, 2017 4:44 pm

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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Last post by David Eccles
Fri Aug 04, 2017 4:59 pm
Digital or GPS speedo?

Last post by W-W « Fri Aug 04, 2017 10:52 am
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by Vwstu » Wed Jun 14, 2017 1:24 pm
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I'm after a speedo solution, my vans original goes up to 80mph im presuming it works but is probably not very accurate anyway. At the moment doesn't...
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Fri Aug 04, 2017 10:52 am
Help needed Brighton area

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by wowfishdesign » Thu Aug 03, 2017 5:09 pm

Hi, I am picking up a 59 splitscreen at the end of September and am looking for someone to do some work on her for me. I tried Karl at Wolfsburg...

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Thu Aug 03, 2017 5:09 pm
Ssvc facebook

Last post by malum « Wed Aug 02, 2017 9:47 am
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by jayvanman » Mon Jul 31, 2017 8:21 pm

I was recently, and very rarely, on the ssvc facebook page.

I came across a post with someone asking where they could buy the inner rear panel. In...

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Last post by malum
Wed Aug 02, 2017 9:47 am
Aero Papyrus interior seats photos

Last post by Fuch77 « Wed Aug 02, 2017 9:38 am
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by jambo » Thu Feb 16, 2012 9:15 pm

Evening i have just down loaded my M plate and am trying to find out what seats i should have the M plate says :

Interior color (doorpanels and...

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Last post by Fuch77
Wed Aug 02, 2017 9:38 am
Photobucket are bumholes...

Last post by malum « Wed Aug 02, 2017 9:36 am
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by Who.Me? » Fri Jun 30, 2017 7:34 am
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I know it's not VW-related chat, but it's going to have an impact on how a lot of us add photos to our threads.

Photobucket have changed their Ts...
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Wed Aug 02, 2017 9:36 am
Busfest

Last post by Starsky2727 « Wed Aug 02, 2017 6:33 am
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by Iroc-2 » Tue Aug 01, 2017 5:49 pm

Hi, bought some tickets to camp in the ssvc field but need one more. Anyone have a spare ticket foresale

Nigel

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Last post by Starsky2727
Wed Aug 02, 2017 6:33 am
Westy awning mount position.

Last post by Slippers « Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:10 pm
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by Slippers » Mon Jul 31, 2017 9:30 pm

Does anyone have the dimensions for fixing the BBT westy awning roof mounts that they could send me please? I had them myself last year and sent them...

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Last post by Slippers
Tue Aug 01, 2017 1:10 pm
any pics from dubs at the beach 2017

Last post by piran « Mon Jul 31, 2017 5:12 pm

by piran » Mon Jul 31, 2017 5:12 pm

hi,
does anyone have any pics to share of dubs at the beach 2017

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Last post by piran
Mon Jul 31, 2017 5:12 pm
Busfest last chance to book please read

Last post by caveman « Mon Jul 31, 2017 12:27 pm
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by eddy » Thu Jul 13, 2017 4:09 pm

Hi, if you have't already booked now's the time to do so. If we don't have enough members we could end up loosing the field or at best having to...

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Last post by caveman
Mon Jul 31, 2017 12:27 pm
Interior trimmer at Busfest

Last post by ted698 « Mon Jul 31, 2017 7:56 am
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by Slippers » Thu Jul 27, 2017 6:42 pm

Does anyone know the name of the interior trimmer who does the solid wood cabinets, they always have a stand at Busfest near the sheds, there is...

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Last post by ted698
Mon Jul 31, 2017 7:56 am
Anyone got a bus from the company called Kombi Brazil

Last post by Adsuk « Sun Jul 30, 2017 3:06 pm

by Adsuk » Sun Jul 30, 2017 3:06 pm

A friend sent me a link to Kombi Brazil just wondering
If anyone has used them to buy a bus from ?

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Last post by Adsuk
Sun Jul 30, 2017 3:06 pm
paint code

Last post by macca1 « Thu Jul 27, 2017 6:44 pm
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by macca1 » Tue Jul 25, 2017 6:53 pm

been on the mcode decoder and it says the paint on my 62 westi is Kansas beige, but on the samba it says its a bay colour
is the mcode thing usually...

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Last post by macca1
Thu Jul 27, 2017 6:44 pm
Battery Tray

Last post by Who.Me? « Wed Jul 26, 2017 12:36 pm
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by boardman411 » Wed Jul 26, 2017 11:59 am

What do people put under their Batteries ( I have two including Leisure) to stop rust over time or battery acid. Was thinking rubber mats or...

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Wed Jul 26, 2017 12:36 pm
Congrats to the new mag editors

Last post by Sjtw « Tue Jul 25, 2017 7:59 pm
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by David Eccles » Thu Jul 20, 2017 4:55 pm

Top job..lots of reading and good stories .... thank you so much for keeping the club mag alive and thriving and bringing new life to it.

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Tue Jul 25, 2017 7:59 pm

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