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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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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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Announcement Birth certificate for your VW ??

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Sticky SSVC Parts Delivery

Last post by vwdave « Tue Mar 05, 2019 3:13 pm
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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 Mar 05, 2019 3:13 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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Sat Nov 03, 2018 6:17 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

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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
***SSVC at the Volksworld Show 2019***

Last post by oilyragg « Sat Mar 23, 2019 7:25 pm
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by rikki james » Tue Jan 29, 2019 11:55 am
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Sandown Park, Esher. KT10 9AJ

Website:

Inner line up: The Volskworld Show is nearly upon us yet again, which means another club...
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Sat Mar 23, 2019 7:25 pm
Single wipers?

Last post by frilly « Sat Mar 23, 2019 2:04 pm
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by frilly » Fri Mar 22, 2019 11:05 pm

Hi guys , I've got a 56 Canadian single cab that only has the driver's side wiper working as the passenger side does not have the connecting rod , is...

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Sat Mar 23, 2019 2:04 pm
***SSVC Display Stonor Park***

Last post by Shabba « Fri Mar 22, 2019 11:20 pm
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by rikki james » Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:40 am

Details to follow shortly, watch this space!!

Cheers

Rikki

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Last post by Shabba
Fri Mar 22, 2019 11:20 pm
MOT exemption

Last post by Who.Me? « Fri Mar 22, 2019 9:28 pm
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by nodrog » Wed Mar 20, 2019 12:10 pm

MOT exemption
I am thinking of applying for MOT exemption
However, there are issues that require consideration regarding insurance and breakdown...

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Last post by Who.Me?
Fri Mar 22, 2019 9:28 pm
9000KM South American Journey in a 59 Bus.

Last post by ted698 « Thu Mar 21, 2019 1:56 pm
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by eliotc » Sat Mar 16, 2019 8:45 am

Hi All.

I wanted to share with you all our little journey that we are about to embark on in our 1959 bus.

We're an English and Uruguayan couple...

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Last post by ted698
Thu Mar 21, 2019 1:56 pm
Need help finding a special part

Last post by Robkolen « Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:30 pm
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by Robkolen » Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:17 pm

Hello u have a splitscreen from 1960, it is a double cab i bought in america and just had imported to europe.

I do not know why but the previous...

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Last post by Robkolen
Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:30 pm
Non start

Last post by Redthelmem « Wed Mar 20, 2019 12:50 pm
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by Redthelmem » Sun Mar 17, 2019 2:31 pm

Ok guys here is the next issue I didn’t have last weekend but have now after sorting the brakes.

The van started and ran last weekend.

Changed...

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Last post by Redthelmem
Wed Mar 20, 2019 12:50 pm
Beetle karmann roof

Last post by davebug « Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:53 am

by davebug » Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:53 am

I’ve bought a 70 beetle cab which is in need of a new roof , any ideas who and where I can go to get it sorted be great

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Mon Mar 18, 2019 9:53 am
Brake problems

Last post by Redthelmem « Sun Mar 17, 2019 2:19 pm
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by Redthelmem » Sun Mar 10, 2019 8:41 pm

Hi all not been able to do much to my 66 Brazilian split for a while hence not been on here for a while.

I’m currently doing the brakes on it, had...

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Last post by Redthelmem
Sun Mar 17, 2019 2:19 pm
Bulk head sizes

Last post by type21f « Sun Mar 17, 2019 10:37 am
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by emslouise81 » Sun Mar 17, 2019 10:25 am

Hi has anyone made a plywood panel for the bulkhead in their split screen. I have a rhd 1967 one. If you have could you send pictures and dimensions...

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Last post by type21f
Sun Mar 17, 2019 10:37 am
Rear cushion

Last post by emslouise81 « Sun Mar 17, 2019 10:26 am

by emslouise81 » Sun Mar 17, 2019 10:26 am

Hi has anyone got a rear cushion in their van that goes around the spare wheel? If so could you send me pictured and dimensions of the cushion...

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Last post by emslouise81
Sun Mar 17, 2019 10:26 am
Driving to lake Como

Last post by vwJim « Sun Mar 17, 2019 9:35 am
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by Ray J » Tue Mar 12, 2019 5:43 pm

Hi, thinking of driving to Lake Como in our split back end of June. Has anyone done it? Not concerned about distance, been around France and Spain in...

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Last post by vwJim
Sun Mar 17, 2019 9:35 am
Blasting Die Past Restoration company Bristol

Last post by BlastingDiePast « Fri Mar 15, 2019 10:06 pm
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by BlastingDiePast » Wed May 22, 2013 9:41 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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Fri Mar 15, 2019 10:06 pm
SoO meet in Radley Oxfordshire tonight

Last post by DOUGAL « Tue Mar 12, 2019 3:13 pm

by DOUGAL » Tue Mar 12, 2019 3:13 pm

For the regulars: The meet is on tonight.
I am hoping numbers are going up again because of better weather :lol: :lol: :lol:

For whoever is...

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Last post by DOUGAL
Tue Mar 12, 2019 3:13 pm
Searching for info on European Cars Limited of London, Middlesex & Reading

Last post by ted698 « Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:29 pm
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by 8 8US » Wed Feb 20, 2019 12:08 pm
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Anyone ever heard of European Cars Limited? Looks like they had a base in Reading but also from this advert in a 1960 copy of Autocar also in London.
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Last post by ted698
Mon Mar 11, 2019 10:29 pm
Full electric conversions.....

Last post by Kevin Sharpe « Sat Mar 09, 2019 11:36 am
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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 Kevin Sharpe
Sat Mar 09, 2019 11:36 am
anyone tried this "Duxback" windscreen treatment?

Last post by ScottyN « Sat Mar 09, 2019 7:02 am
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by Doka Dave » Thu Mar 07, 2019 11:15 am

Hi all,
Just read about this

looks interesting and I'm interested in giving it a go (although I hope I don't get charged for 2 windscreens!...

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Last post by ScottyN
Sat Mar 09, 2019 7:02 am
Problems registering my bus

Last post by flatbeat « Sat Mar 09, 2019 12:00 am
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by Woodwoody33 » Thu Mar 07, 2019 5:23 pm

Hi guys I’m looking forward to getting know a few of you on here hopefully at the shows ...I’m not new to old vbubs and have a couple of early bays...

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Last post by flatbeat
Sat Mar 09, 2019 12:00 am
VW buses required for a show

Last post by Alfie « Fri Mar 08, 2019 7:28 pm

by Alfie » Fri Mar 08, 2019 7:28 pm

Hi everyone, I’ve been contacted by the organisers of Motorfest who are looking for about 10 to 12 VW Buses to exhibit at Motorfest 2019 at the East...

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Last post by Alfie
Fri Mar 08, 2019 7:28 pm
Know of an upholsterer Middlesex/Bucks/Berks/Herts boarders?

Last post by ScottyN « Tue Mar 05, 2019 4:05 pm
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by CPL » Sun Aug 12, 2012 7:44 pm

As title, if anyone can recommend an upholsterer nearish to junction 16 M25 / M40 that'd be great. Just want to get the rock & roll re-done.

Cheers

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Last post by ScottyN
Tue Mar 05, 2019 4:05 pm
timmers and interiors

Last post by type21f « Mon Mar 04, 2019 4:05 pm
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by andyleeds » Mon Mar 04, 2019 9:58 am

does anyone know of a decent trimmer / interior company anywhere near leeds? the oily bits on the bus are nearly done now and i need to find someone...

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Last post by type21f
Mon Mar 04, 2019 4:05 pm
Wedding bus

Last post by malum « Mon Mar 04, 2019 12:19 pm
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by Summerlin » Fri Feb 08, 2019 8:32 pm

Hi there,
We are thinking about starting a wedding transport business with our bus and been wondering what we need to do about it. Do we need...

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Last post by malum
Mon Mar 04, 2019 12:19 pm
How to search For Aussie bus information

Last post by type21f « Sun Mar 03, 2019 8:30 am
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by type21f » Sat Feb 23, 2019 9:37 am

How do you find build information for an Australian built bus?
I am looking specifically for a 63 bus..
I believe that buses built in Australia did...

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Last post by type21f
Sun Mar 03, 2019 8:30 am
Please Help I cannot get my V5!

Last post by type21f « Fri Mar 01, 2019 3:57 pm
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by dubvanman » Thu Feb 28, 2019 5:16 pm

Hello SSVC members, I am desperately asking for help as I have a serious problem with my van but before I go into the details I will give a bit of...

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Last post by type21f
Fri Mar 01, 2019 3:57 pm
Machine 7

Last post by type21f « Thu Feb 28, 2019 5:20 pm
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by Dubaroo » Thu Feb 28, 2019 3:17 pm

Hi there, There is a lot of negativity in the world at the moment, I would just like to sing the praises of the service from Machine 7, Put in an...

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Last post by type21f
Thu Feb 28, 2019 5:20 pm
Garage door

Last post by Mr Apollo « Wed Feb 27, 2019 11:36 am
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by Mr Apollo » Tue Feb 12, 2019 12:32 pm

Hi, I'm looking for some advice on garage doors. I need to get a bit more head hight when my garage door is open. I have a conventional up and over...

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Last post by Mr Apollo
Wed Feb 27, 2019 11:36 am
Open Day at Retro Restoration, West Midlands on Sun 7th April 19

Last post by mabbo « Mon Feb 25, 2019 10:33 pm

by mabbo » Mon Feb 25, 2019 10:33 pm

We are having an open day at Retro Restoration in Brownhills, West Midlands if any of you guys fancy it?

Gonna be on Sunday 7th April 2019, 10am...

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Last post by mabbo
Mon Feb 25, 2019 10:33 pm
TV programme

Last post by campermark « Sat Feb 23, 2019 1:39 pm
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by Samba63 » Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:22 pm

Anybody else seen the advert for the programme starting this Wednesday coming on the Freeview channel 38 - Quest - about the restoration of a split...

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Last post by campermark
Sat Feb 23, 2019 1:39 pm
Bike attachment for Westy style roofrack

Last post by JonnyCJ « Thu Feb 21, 2019 6:20 pm
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by JonnyCJ » Thu Feb 21, 2019 11:26 am

Anyone know what type of bike attachment it is that allows you to stand your bike up on the roof rack ? Saw them in an article in the SSVC mag just...

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Thu Feb 21, 2019 6:20 pm
polishing/mopping

Last post by Dougie « Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:45 pm
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by jezzer » Wed Feb 20, 2019 12:27 pm

Hi,

I'll be putting my bus up for sale shortly but before I do I wondered on opinions regarding a full polish before hand. As you can see from my...

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Last post by Dougie
Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:45 pm
23 window RHD samba for sale

Last post by kiciboy « Tue Feb 19, 2019 12:09 pm
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by kiciboy » Wed Feb 25, 2015 11:47 pm
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Dear friends,

I'm from Malaysia, and very keen in buying this samba as per below link. Scheduled to view the sama on 27th March, during my visits...
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Last post by kiciboy
Tue Feb 19, 2019 12:09 pm
How to sell on Facebook

Last post by Crooky « Sun Feb 17, 2019 7:02 pm
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by Crooky » Sat Feb 16, 2019 6:25 pm

Evening - I am part of the SSVC FB page but I cannot work out how to advertise a bus for sale on there? I am not very good at FB. Please can someone...

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Last post by Crooky
Sun Feb 17, 2019 7:02 pm
Solex 30 Pict 1 reconditioning service

Last post by 8 8US « Sun Feb 17, 2019 3:10 pm
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by BigOldMac » Sun Feb 17, 2019 1:24 pm

Hello, Can anyone recommend an overhaul service for my Solex 30 Pict 1? Many thanks.

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Last post by 8 8US
Sun Feb 17, 2019 3:10 pm
Plum Jam 2019

Last post by mclarni « Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:00 pm
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by Who.Me? » Tue Feb 05, 2019 7:29 am

Hi All

Those of you in the South, South East or London might be interested in this. Registration for Plum Jam 2019 opened yesterday. . It's on 26th...

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Last post by mclarni
Thu Feb 14, 2019 9:00 pm
Eberspacher heater repair.

Last post by Devon Heaven « Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:48 pm
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by lonbloon » Sat Feb 09, 2019 7:23 pm

Does anyone restore early eberspacher petrol heaters. Mine is a 1956 6volt.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks Ron.

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Last post by Devon Heaven
Mon Feb 11, 2019 10:48 pm
brazilian splitsceen v german

Last post by hockaday123 « Mon Feb 11, 2019 7:30 pm
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by hockaday123 » Fri Feb 08, 2019 4:58 pm

hi guys im a member and own a 64 split can i ask any of you experts what is the main difrence between the brazilian and german splitscreen ...quality...

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Last post by hockaday123
Mon Feb 11, 2019 7:30 pm
Split Screen needed for Hire South Wales Area

Last post by Jonowills « Sat Feb 09, 2019 10:16 pm

by Jonowills » Sat Feb 09, 2019 10:16 pm

Hi All, this may not be the usual type post on here but here goes.......
Sadly my Dad passed away last week and he was a huge VW fan. He and I both...

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Last post by Jonowills
Sat Feb 09, 2019 10:16 pm
Gene Berg shifter

Last post by bowie « Fri Feb 08, 2019 11:47 am
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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 bowie
Fri Feb 08, 2019 11:47 am
Beware of User hjohn - user now banned

Last post by type21f « Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:11 pm
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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 type21f
Tue Feb 05, 2019 10:11 pm
What to ask......

Last post by vwbuzzers « Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:45 pm
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by Rocket Ron » Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:43 pm

Having run a successful Camper resto company and campaigned for more, name them, book of shame etc, I thought this might help so, what to look for...

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Last post by vwbuzzers
Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:45 pm
Wiper arms

Last post by JonnyCJ « Tue Jan 29, 2019 10:45 pm
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by JonnyCJ » Mon Jan 28, 2019 9:18 pm

I have a pair of OG long base wiper arms courtesy of Rocket Ron.

These have been cleaned up back to bare metal and I want to use them on my bus....

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Tue Jan 29, 2019 10:45 pm
Retro Restoration - West Midlands based restoration company

Last post by 8 8US « Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:15 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 8 8US
Tue Jan 29, 2019 9:15 pm
Share your campervan dream and nightmare stories

Last post by type21f « Tue Jan 29, 2019 8:32 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
Tue Jan 29, 2019 8:32 pm
Help needed, 1959 splitscreen castle nut

Last post by BigRob « Tue Jan 29, 2019 5:19 pm
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by BigRob » Thu Jan 24, 2019 1:41 pm
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I’m after some help, I was inspecting the rear brakes on my 1959 splitty, all was good and going well, untill I put the drum back on and began to...
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Last post by BigRob
Tue Jan 29, 2019 5:19 pm
T4 camper hire business insurance for UK and Europe usage?

Last post by passion4 « Mon Jan 28, 2019 10:40 pm

by passion4 » Mon Jan 28, 2019 10:40 pm

Just putting feelers out for recommendations on T4 camper hire business insurance for UK and Europe usage?

Any suggestions or recommendations?

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Last post by passion4
Mon Jan 28, 2019 10:40 pm
Mega west coast(of America) road trip

Last post by Claushema « Fri Jan 25, 2019 6:16 pm
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by Claushema » Sat Aug 29, 2015 6:41 pm
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I'm planning on shipping my bus over next year and going with Robin on ( what seems to be) an amazing trip. It passes thru the places where I grew...
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Fri Jan 25, 2019 6:16 pm

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