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Global Announcement warning: All Classics UK Leicester

Last post by slippy8v « Mon Apr 16, 2018 3:24 pm
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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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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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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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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

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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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Tue Jan 09, 2018 10:31 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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Sun Oct 15, 2017 8:37 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
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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Thu Jan 29, 2015 12:58 pm
Beware of User hjohn - user now banned

Last post by VWaircooledlover « Wed May 23, 2018 6:47 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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Wed May 23, 2018 6:47 am
May 20th 2018 MOT n VHI

Last post by thebouncingbunny « Mon May 21, 2018 8:53 pm
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by type21f » Sun May 13, 2018 8:11 am

For discussion.

I am not quoting exactly because there are lots of copies of the official words out there...

So on this day.. declaration of...

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Mon May 21, 2018 8:53 pm
MOT Exemption changes… acceptable or substantially changed?

Last post by BlastingDiePast « Mon May 21, 2018 8:43 pm
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by passion4 » Fri Apr 27, 2018 12:06 pm

The bit that seems a bit ‘open to interpretation’, or at least not that clear to me, is the substantially change aspect, especially in terms of using...

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Last post by BlastingDiePast
Mon May 21, 2018 8:43 pm
Bay window middle & rear seats

Last post by jordanbell « Mon May 21, 2018 5:43 am
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by jordanbell » Sun May 20, 2018 7:21 pm

Hi all,

Any thoughts/advise on fitting bay window middle & rear seats in a split? Would you or wouldn’t you? I’ve read they’re narrower than OG...

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Last post by jordanbell
Mon May 21, 2018 5:43 am
Language used on Facebook

Last post by thebouncingbunny « Sun May 20, 2018 5:39 pm
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by flatbeat » Sun Apr 29, 2018 3:56 pm
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It's always been an accepted rule that no bad language is to be used on the forum because we do have young members, or kids of members that may...
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Last post by thebouncingbunny
Sun May 20, 2018 5:39 pm
Does anybody know who own's these two?

Last post by Weissach_FLB « Sun May 20, 2018 5:23 pm
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by Weissach_FLB » Sun May 20, 2018 3:48 pm

Does anybody know who owns these two?

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Last post by Weissach_FLB
Sun May 20, 2018 5:23 pm
Budget Costs for upgrading running gear (by a garage)

Last post by Troytempest69 « Sat May 19, 2018 9:19 am
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by Skaifey » Wed May 16, 2018 1:39 pm

Hi

Could anyone give me a rough figure for upgrading all the following thing on my 1965 splitscreen. (so i know how much i need to raid my savings...

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Last post by Troytempest69
Sat May 19, 2018 9:19 am
Day off Doing the Split

Last post by Mr Apollo « Thu May 17, 2018 8:41 am
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by Pie » Wed May 16, 2018 5:44 pm

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Last post by Mr Apollo
Thu May 17, 2018 8:41 am
Vwjim?!

Last post by vwJim « Thu May 17, 2018 6:33 am
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by busben » Wed May 16, 2018 10:28 pm

Anyone know if he's ok / about / still in business? I bought some electrical items from him on the 19th April, and then followed up with an email...

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Last post by vwJim
Thu May 17, 2018 6:33 am
How much would you pay for 2+1 front seats?

Last post by type21f « Wed May 16, 2018 10:07 pm
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by Doogleblue » Wed May 16, 2018 10:30 am

Front seats 2+1 split screen 64-67 how much would you pay? Thanks

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Last post by type21f
Wed May 16, 2018 10:07 pm
anyone on ssvc going to benpon vw barndoor show in n/lands

Last post by gerald2613 « Wed May 16, 2018 6:43 pm

by gerald2613 » Wed May 16, 2018 6:43 pm

hy all is there by any chance of anyone going to vw barndoor show in amersfort benpon netherlands this weekend i need someone to pick up a seat for...

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Last post by gerald2613
Wed May 16, 2018 6:43 pm
Wheel nuts and centre caps?

Last post by chrystal « Tue May 15, 2018 4:21 pm
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by 65 panel » Sat May 12, 2018 6:43 pm

Hi , I've just purchased a set of BRM wide 5 wheels for my split panel, can anyone tell me what wheel bolts I need and I am after a set of centre...

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Last post by chrystal
Tue May 15, 2018 4:21 pm
Viccy Farm stuff can someone please post info?

Last post by Huw « Mon May 14, 2018 7:41 pm
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by David Eccles » Tue May 08, 2018 6:10 pm

For those of us who don't use Facebook etc it seems we are missing out :cry:
I am sure many like me would like to know info from VF / AGM weekend eg...

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Last post by Huw
Mon May 14, 2018 7:41 pm
Can’t adjust my front beam

Last post by flatbeat « Mon May 14, 2018 7:04 pm
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by craigvwbus12 » Mon May 07, 2018 2:32 pm

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Hi I’ve got a simple adjustable front beam, but after completely loosening top & bottom allen key bolts nothing will move, I’ve jacked the bus...

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Last post by flatbeat
Mon May 14, 2018 7:04 pm
Heated windscreen anyone?

Last post by Kevin Sharpe « Sun May 13, 2018 12:19 pm
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by flat4fanatic » Mon Aug 18, 2008 1:48 pm
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Picked up on for another car from the manufacturer the other day and he said he can make pretty a heated front screen for pretty much any vehicle....
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Last post by Kevin Sharpe
Sun May 13, 2018 12:19 pm
agm viccy frm

Last post by vwbuzzers « Fri May 11, 2018 11:50 pm
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by airkooled72 » Sun May 06, 2018 10:29 pm

left late Sunday rather than stay as usual and go Monday but I digress ,transport museum Coventry was brilliant ,weather awesome, Stanford hall good...

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Last post by vwbuzzers
Fri May 11, 2018 11:50 pm
Creative Air ride

Last post by kombi niko « Fri May 11, 2018 5:28 am
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by curbo » Sun Jan 26, 2014 1:42 pm
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Anyone have Creatives air ride suspension in their bus, I know it's a bit dated but would like to hear of people's experiences
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Last post by kombi niko
Fri May 11, 2018 5:28 am
Tools for a calmer life.

Last post by Johnnybass38 « Wed May 09, 2018 9:09 pm
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by Johnnybass38 » Sun May 06, 2018 10:17 pm

The engine is back in the bus after some fruity language. My small triumph was taping some wire to my shorty 17mm spanner, it didn’t fall into the...

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Last post by Johnnybass38
Wed May 09, 2018 9:09 pm
Fuch wheels

Last post by bowie « Tue May 08, 2018 2:08 pm
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by bowie » Mon May 07, 2018 8:04 pm

Thanks in advance everyone. But would like to know which are the best repro Fuch wheels to buy.

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Last post by bowie
Tue May 08, 2018 2:08 pm
Refillable gas bottles

Last post by vwJim « Mon May 07, 2018 6:12 am
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by mickyh » Thu May 03, 2018 11:30 am

Has anyone used one of the refillable gas bottles on the market? Or any advice on them?
Thinking of getting one for the Propex heater and for cooking...

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Last post by vwJim
Mon May 07, 2018 6:12 am
Alternator conversion wiring issues

Last post by craigvwbus12 « Sun May 06, 2018 5:41 pm

by craigvwbus12 » Sun May 06, 2018 5:41 pm

Hi all
I’ve put a alternator on my 63 Split & there are only 2 wires to deal with yes !
Well I put them as I thought & the warning light on the dash...

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Last post by craigvwbus12
Sun May 06, 2018 5:41 pm
Insurance theft limitation ?

Last post by splitscreendreammachine « Sun May 06, 2018 8:40 am
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by splitscreendreammachine » Sun Apr 22, 2018 2:20 am

So my new policy has arrived and now has an added theft limitation ?

can anyone explain ? are they saying if my bus gets stolen damaged between...

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Last post by splitscreendreammachine
Sun May 06, 2018 8:40 am
Full electric conversions.....

Last post by Reaction « Thu May 03, 2018 2:53 pm
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by vwJim » Tue Sep 26, 2017 8:57 am
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I contacted a UK firm doing full electric conversions to classic cars, this is their reply.....

Thanks for your email.

Our shop truck is an early...
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Last post by Reaction
Thu May 03, 2018 2:53 pm
Vehicle Storage? South of England

Last post by DHils_87 « Thu May 03, 2018 10:49 am
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by seablue67 » Sun Dec 04, 2011 7:22 pm

Hi
Would any one know of, or even own, a facility to store 2 vehicles, beetle and a split bus, for 6-9 months possibly a year? Car storage...

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Last post by DHils_87
Thu May 03, 2018 10:49 am
Quick dash warning light question....

Last post by Who.Me? « Wed May 02, 2018 4:39 pm
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by Jonnyellison » Wed May 02, 2018 4:33 pm

Hi folks - maybe a bit of an odd question, but if I suspect my dash warning lights have been wired incorrectly (i.e. could the oil light be on the...

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Last post by Who.Me?
Wed May 02, 2018 4:39 pm
Cargo floor ply

Last post by type21f « Wed May 02, 2018 11:37 am
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by cloudinspector » Tue May 01, 2018 8:55 am

What thickness of ply is ideal for a cargo floor and can anyone recommend suitable insulation to go underneath.

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Last post by type21f
Wed May 02, 2018 11:37 am
Friday night special not to be missed

Last post by ted698 « Wed May 02, 2018 10:59 am
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by eddy » Wed May 02, 2018 7:57 am

As a one of we have got a local young lady singer with her guitar doing some top songs from Ed Sheeran, Nina Simone ect. She will be performing...

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Last post by ted698
Wed May 02, 2018 10:59 am
Owatrol anybody tried it

Last post by MarkFer « Tue May 01, 2018 8:54 am
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by oldspa » Thu Apr 26, 2018 1:38 pm

A writer in one of the classic car mags recommended this Owatrol Oil for protecting rusty surfaces that you do not want to paint:

The underside...

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Last post by MarkFer
Tue May 01, 2018 8:54 am
cross ply tyres

Last post by ted698 « Mon Apr 30, 2018 12:51 pm
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by frilly » Sun Apr 29, 2018 5:23 pm

good afternoon . could anyone please tell me the original cross ply tyre size for a 56 single cab? kind regards neil

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Last post by ted698
Mon Apr 30, 2018 12:51 pm
TUG OF WAR WHO'S UP FOR IT

Last post by Amanda Hugginkiss « Sun Apr 29, 2018 10:07 am
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by eddy » Sat Apr 21, 2018 7:21 am

Members need to arrange your teams ie, Northern team, southern team,Welsh and Scottish ect and of coarse a Ladies team. Anybody who would like to...

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Last post by Amanda Hugginkiss
Sun Apr 29, 2018 10:07 am
Shipping a car into the UK from Sweden

Last post by vwJim « Sat Apr 28, 2018 11:35 pm
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by Nully123 » Sat Apr 28, 2018 9:01 pm

Hi all, I recently put down a deposit on a very early car out in Sweden. It is not running but I need it shipping over to the UK. I'm looking for...

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Last post by vwJim
Sat Apr 28, 2018 11:35 pm
Annual Rally cruise to transport museum

Last post by eddy « Thu Apr 26, 2018 8:06 pm
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by eddy » Sun Apr 15, 2018 8:21 am

Don't forget to book in, leaving Vicky Farm at approx 10am Saturday. To pre book phone or pm Eddy. We have VIP parking in front of the museum and...

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Last post by eddy
Thu Apr 26, 2018 8:06 pm
Wedding Hire

Last post by wizard 1066 « Thu Apr 26, 2018 10:52 am

by wizard 1066 » Thu Apr 26, 2018 10:52 am

I took a wedding booking for 23rd of June 2018, it requires 2 campers as transport for guests from home to wedding and then onto reception, we will...

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Thu Apr 26, 2018 10:52 am
Weddings - hire your van ?

Last post by wizard 1066 « Thu Apr 26, 2018 10:28 am
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by slammeddeluxe » Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:10 pm
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Hello peeps - you might know we do weddings as a sideline in our van. I has taken off so much so we bought another van from Biff on here at the back...
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Last post by wizard 1066
Thu Apr 26, 2018 10:28 am
The whole exporting South African busses to the UK deal.

Last post by gypsy « Thu Apr 26, 2018 1:37 am
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by flatfourfan » Thu Jan 12, 2006 2:26 pm
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Something struck home when I posted on here yesterday, yes I havent posted in here in a while, but when I did post voicing my opinion, I was quickly...
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Last post by gypsy
Thu Apr 26, 2018 1:37 am
Rear Height Adjustment

Last post by MrCheezy « Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:35 pm
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by MrCheezy » Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:41 am

Ok just fitted a new vintage speed exhaust (excellent fit) so decided to raise the rear an inch to give a bit more clearance. I’ve got a straight...

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Last post by MrCheezy
Wed Apr 25, 2018 8:35 pm
stiffung auto/museum vw birth certificate.

Last post by vwJim « Tue Apr 24, 2018 4:21 pm
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by gerald2613 » Tue Apr 24, 2018 3:56 am

hy all on forum, just got my b/certificate thru yesterday, after a 6 months wait, but well worth the wait imo, its not a 1965 bus as p/owner told me,...

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Last post by vwJim
Tue Apr 24, 2018 4:21 pm
New website?

Last post by 8 8US « Mon Apr 23, 2018 11:38 am
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by DOUGAL » Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:39 pm

Just noticed the home page of the website has changed.
Is the long awaited update to the website? Starting to look good!!

Cheers,
Gertjan

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Last post by 8 8US
Mon Apr 23, 2018 11:38 am
Stolen parts by Alex Bell - Transporterhaus.de - so23westfalia.com

Last post by campingbox « Sun Apr 22, 2018 1:20 pm
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by campingbox » Sun Apr 16, 2017 1:34 pm
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Does anyone have any contact addresses for Alex Bell? Or know where he keeps his buses and parts? I think I need to hire a private...
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Last post by campingbox
Sun Apr 22, 2018 1:20 pm
Brazilian Busses

Last post by jackricha « Thu Apr 19, 2018 10:10 pm
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by martsplitty » Sat Apr 07, 2018 6:33 pm

Hi
Does anyone no how to get a date certificate for a Brazilian bus

Cheers
Martyn

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Last post by jackricha
Thu Apr 19, 2018 10:10 pm
***Symonds Yat Adventure Campout 5***

Last post by DOUGAL « Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:56 am
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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 DOUGAL
Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:56 am
Todays dig out a bus story

Last post by vwbuzzers « Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:31 am
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by miles » Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:50 am

:cheers:

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Last post by vwbuzzers
Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:31 am
Sending bus abroad?

Last post by vwJim « Tue Apr 17, 2018 7:17 pm
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by davebug » Tue Apr 17, 2018 4:49 pm

Been made an offer from Germany on my bus wondered what’s involved in sending it abroad paperwork wise ? Any taxes to pay ?

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Last post by vwJim
Tue Apr 17, 2018 7:17 pm
1967 Splitscreen Ride Height - Help Please!

Last post by Evil Sid « Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:06 pm
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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 Evil Sid
Mon Apr 16, 2018 6:06 pm
Did dormobile have a specific roof rack for the splitty?

Last post by Starsky2727 « Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:08 am
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by monkey » Sat Jan 08, 2011 7:31 pm

I've seen front and rear roofracks on splits with a MW / dormobile roof. Are these homebrews or are there actual dormobile roofracks out there?...

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Last post by Starsky2727
Sat Apr 14, 2018 7:08 am
Partly restored 23 window samba Northern Ireland. Help

Last post by Sixfifty « Tue Apr 10, 2018 11:53 pm

by Sixfifty » Tue Apr 10, 2018 11:53 pm

Hi all, I have just purchased a 1968 23 Window Samba Brazilian Import. All the body work is completed and I just need the bus put back together. Can...

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Tue Apr 10, 2018 11:53 pm

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