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warning: All Classics UK Leicester

Last post by williamlee « Mon Sep 23, 2019 2:18 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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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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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:

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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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Sun Mar 12, 2017 5:42 pm
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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Wed May 13, 2020 7:54 am
Birth certificate for your VW ??

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Local VW Clubs for Local People...

Last post by Original_Buggirl « Mon Jun 08, 2020 3:36 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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Mon Jun 08, 2020 3:36 pm
SSVC Parts Delivery

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by Max Last » Fri Jan 02, 2015 3:30 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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Last post by vwJim
Sun May 17, 2020 2:41 pm
East Coast Classics in South Africa

Last post by Vwstu « Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:21 pm
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by gypsy » Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:43 am
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Has anyone had dealings with these guys ? I am buying a van from them, and having them do some work on it before shipping. I was wondering if any of...
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Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:21 pm
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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Sat Nov 03, 2018 6:17 pm
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
M Code 125

Last post by type21f « Tue Jul 07, 2020 5:07 pm
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by BernardSamba » Tue Jul 07, 2020 2:16 pm

Hi all,

I have seen on the M Code list on The Samba that m code 125 is for Michelin X radial tyres. Does anyone know what size these might have...

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Last post by type21f
Tue Jul 07, 2020 5:07 pm
stainless wiper spindle nuts

Last post by type21f « Tue Jul 07, 2020 6:47 am
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by wilgartw » Mon Jul 06, 2020 5:00 pm

is anyone making them in stainless or at the very least zinc coated etc?

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Last post by type21f
Tue Jul 07, 2020 6:47 am
AGM cancelled...

Last post by Dougie « Mon Jul 06, 2020 11:48 am

by Dougie » Mon Jul 06, 2020 11:48 am

I'm sure this will not come as unexpected news but unfortunately we have had to cancel this years AGM and Annual Rally. It has not been an easy...

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Mon Jul 06, 2020 11:48 am
AGM and Annual Rally 14-16 August 2020

Last post by type21f « Sat Jul 04, 2020 2:19 pm
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by Dougie » Thu Jun 25, 2020 7:30 am

First the good news, with the lifting of restrictions on campsites we are able to go ahead with the AGM at Victoria Farm in August.
Those...

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Last post by type21f
Sat Jul 04, 2020 2:19 pm
roofrack ladder feedback

Last post by Sspollin « Thu Jul 02, 2020 7:41 am
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by plymouth paul » Sat Feb 23, 2008 7:25 pm
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Just received my ladder from 'Turbo Thomas' as was originally posted by 'Jenni' on here.

Very happy with it - well made, solid and looks good on the...
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Last post by Sspollin
Thu Jul 02, 2020 7:41 am
Massive anti climax

Last post by malum « Wed Jul 01, 2020 4:57 pm
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by Nocky » Thu Jun 25, 2020 5:12 pm

So, yesterday, I helped a new buddy out as he found a bus he fancied in Scotland, but the transport company let him down, so I agreed to drive up...

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Last post by malum
Wed Jul 01, 2020 4:57 pm
Dormobile roof conversion

Last post by paulster « Tue Jun 30, 2020 2:04 pm
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by paulster » Fri Jun 19, 2020 8:21 am

Hi all,

I have a 1965 RHD which has been kitted out nicely with a camper conversion. We are thinking of having a Dormobile roof conversion fitted...

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Last post by paulster
Tue Jun 30, 2020 2:04 pm
M-Code plate

Last post by type21f « Mon Jun 29, 2020 11:47 pm
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by BernardSamba » Sat Jun 13, 2020 8:32 pm

Hi,
I have just removed a few layers of paint from my M-code plate as it was getting hard to read. I have got down to what looks like a clear lacquer...

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Last post by type21f
Mon Jun 29, 2020 11:47 pm
HTL47D is it still out there?

Last post by james309 « Sat Jun 27, 2020 9:07 am
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by Red Devil » Sat Jun 27, 2020 7:35 am

I’m sure it is still out there but does anyone on here know who may own it?

I see it doesn’t have an mot but of course it may now be registered such...

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Last post by james309
Sat Jun 27, 2020 9:07 am
Auto Electrician details

Last post by 65splitpanel « Mon Jun 22, 2020 6:21 pm
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by 65splitpanel » Sun Jun 21, 2020 9:03 pm

Hi all. Long shot but I used an auto electrician years ago and trying to find whether he's still in business or not and whether anyone knows if he's...

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Last post by 65splitpanel
Mon Jun 22, 2020 6:21 pm
Bus Colour

Last post by aussiebus « Wed Jun 17, 2020 10:53 pm

by aussiebus » Wed Jun 17, 2020 10:53 pm

Hi all. This is my first post so I should probably say hi. I am located in Australia although originally from Kent. Have long been into my old dubs...

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Wed Jun 17, 2020 10:53 pm
Help with family quiz dispute

Last post by type21f « Tue Jun 16, 2020 9:14 am
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by andyscaddy » Sat May 16, 2020 8:43 am

The question was this:

By what name is the VW T1 otherwise known?

There was a bit of a dispute about it. What would be your answer to the above...

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Last post by type21f
Tue Jun 16, 2020 9:14 am
Fuch detailing.

Last post by BernardSamba « Mon Jun 15, 2020 7:34 pm
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by bowie » Sun Jun 14, 2020 9:07 pm

Does anyone have any recommendations for wheel detailers, as have some chrome Fuch wheels that I need doing. Nearer the better to Nuneaton.
Thanks...

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Last post by BernardSamba
Mon Jun 15, 2020 7:34 pm
Centinel Clutch Claw

Last post by Jonnyellison « Sat Jun 13, 2020 1:11 pm

by Jonnyellison » Sat Jun 13, 2020 1:11 pm

Hi folks, has anyone ever fitted a Centinel Clutch Claw in a split?

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Last post by Jonnyellison
Sat Jun 13, 2020 1:11 pm
Parts or stuff from Holland

Last post by Nocky « Wed Jun 10, 2020 12:54 pm
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by Nocky » Mon Jun 08, 2020 1:27 pm

Just a friendly offer, I’ll be travelling to Holland soon (Near Venlo) to collect the funeral trailer. If anyone needs anything picking up that can...

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Last post by Nocky
Wed Jun 10, 2020 12:54 pm
Westfalia funeral trailer valuation

Last post by vwbuzzers « Wed Jun 10, 2020 12:12 am
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by Nocky » Sat Jun 06, 2020 7:17 am

So I’ve just brought a westy funeral trailer from a guy in Holland, (Not collected it yet) it needs restoration which is all planned in for next...

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Last post by vwbuzzers
Wed Jun 10, 2020 12:12 am
DUTY ON IMPORT & CAN ANYONE RECOMMEND A GOOD SHIPPER??

Last post by lelandolson « Tue Jun 09, 2020 12:27 pm
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by Nick H » Sat Dec 16, 2006 12:32 pm
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I'm looking at buying a Ghia from LA, and when I bought my bus from Australia last year, I remember the battle I had with Customs & Excise, trying to...
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Last post by lelandolson
Tue Jun 09, 2020 12:27 pm
What's your favourite VW show?

Last post by lelandolson « Tue Jun 09, 2020 12:23 pm
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by passion4 » Fri Jan 24, 2020 2:19 pm

So what’s your favourite VW show then?

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Last post by lelandolson
Tue Jun 09, 2020 12:23 pm
Anyone know for my old splitty reg YTA278E ?

Last post by paulandabbe « Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:02 pm
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by paulandabbe » Sun Jun 30, 2019 6:00 pm

Out of curiosity, I often wonder what happened to my old Split I sold in 2013, reg number YTA278E, south african import, anyone seen it about?
Some...

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Last post by paulandabbe
Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:02 pm
Hello!

Last post by Original_Buggirl « Tue Jun 02, 2020 9:02 pm
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by Original_Buggirl » Fri May 01, 2020 1:28 pm

Just wanted to say hello! Its been a few years since I had been on here and so much so that I have forgot all my log inn details for Buggirl...

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Last post by Original_Buggirl
Tue Jun 02, 2020 9:02 pm
are volksoods still around

Last post by vwJim « Sun May 31, 2020 1:04 pm
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by piran » Sat May 30, 2020 11:45 am

hiya,
can anyone tell me please if volksgoods are still trading and if so how to contact them as the e mail address i used may be out of date or they...

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Last post by vwJim
Sun May 31, 2020 1:04 pm
73 Brazilian Split - Best Place for Seals/Rubbers

Last post by dom_k « Fri May 29, 2020 11:59 pm
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by foleysplitty » Tue Apr 28, 2020 11:00 am

Hi Folks,

I've got a 73 Brazilian split at the primed shell stage. We're starting to build her up to check windows etc before she is painted. Any...

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Last post by dom_k
Fri May 29, 2020 11:59 pm
Brighton Breeze - postponed to 2021

Last post by vwbuzzers « Tue May 19, 2020 11:04 pm
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by Dougie » Fri May 15, 2020 2:03 pm

Due to the covid-19 pandemic we have had no choice but to postpone Brighton Breeze 2020 until next year. We are very sorry for any inconvenience...

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Last post by vwbuzzers
Tue May 19, 2020 11:04 pm
A Question of jacks

Last post by BernardSamba « Sat May 16, 2020 11:34 am
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by BernardSamba » Fri May 15, 2020 7:28 pm

Hi,

I seem to have a few Bilstein jacks but cannot remember which is for my 63 bus. I am thinking it is the one with the cast head as opposed to the...

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Last post by BernardSamba
Sat May 16, 2020 11:34 am
Palleting a gearbox

Last post by Turkis62 « Mon May 11, 2020 8:51 am

by Turkis62 » Mon May 11, 2020 8:51 am

Hi all, I'm trying to work out if a complete bus gearbox with reduction boxes will fit on a 1200x1000 pallet.

Has anybody got any experience in...

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Last post by Turkis62
Mon May 11, 2020 8:51 am
Full electric conversions.....

Last post by Kevin Sharpe « Tue May 05, 2020 12:36 pm
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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
Tue May 05, 2020 12:36 pm
Fitting deluxe trim 15 window Split

Last post by Troytempest69 « Thu Apr 30, 2020 5:52 pm
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by H12way1967 » Thu Apr 30, 2020 1:24 pm

Can any one on here give me any advice with regards to fitting creative engineering deluxe trim ! Like where to start etc 😂😂 thanks in advance

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Last post by Troytempest69
Thu Apr 30, 2020 5:52 pm
official UK Cruise to Ninove…

Last post by type21f « Wed Apr 29, 2020 1:08 pm
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by passion4 » Wed Nov 01, 2017 8:18 pm
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The 6th annual UK Cruise to Ninove is in preparation…
We will leave Calais services early Saturday morning...
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Last post by type21f
Wed Apr 29, 2020 1:08 pm
Beware of User hjohn - user now banned

Last post by type21f « Tue Apr 28, 2020 9:56 pm
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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 Apr 28, 2020 9:56 pm
barndoor crusehed

Last post by type21f « Tue Apr 28, 2020 9:55 pm
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by readyboy61 » Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:33 pm
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Last post by type21f
Tue Apr 28, 2020 9:55 pm
50s Driving Experience.

Last post by LJay « Wed Apr 22, 2020 9:36 pm
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by Pie » Fri Apr 10, 2020 7:26 pm

Went shopping today, cos its crap at the mo I took the van to cheer meself up, as I was driving there I thought ,, this is what the roads must have...

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Last post by LJay
Wed Apr 22, 2020 9:36 pm
Resolved

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Resolved.

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Last post by Slavo
Tue Apr 21, 2020 12:18 pm
Have you got copies of club mags from early 90s?

Last post by David Eccles « Mon Apr 20, 2020 3:45 pm
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by David Eccles » Mon Apr 20, 2020 2:25 pm

As people are not buying and selling buses at the mo I thought it may be interesting to run some old ads on what would normally be classifieds page...

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Last post by David Eccles
Mon Apr 20, 2020 3:45 pm
Bored isolation

Last post by GARRICK.CLARK « Fri Apr 17, 2020 9:25 pm
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by philsparks » Fri Mar 27, 2020 9:45 pm

Perhaps a discussion on dream plans,
Always thought I would like to go to buses at the bridge in USA. Has anyone ever gone. Saw a write up in Hay...

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Last post by GARRICK.CLARK
Fri Apr 17, 2020 9:25 pm
Best Pop out window rubbers please recommend?

Last post by Nocky « Thu Apr 16, 2020 7:40 pm
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by matvanslam » Tue Apr 14, 2020 8:45 pm

With so many to choose from,

Can I have your recommendations please

Need to replace my og pop out window rubbers,

Thanks all

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Last post by Nocky
Thu Apr 16, 2020 7:40 pm
Valuation for insurance

Last post by vwJim « Sun Apr 05, 2020 11:26 am
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by smudger73 » Sun Apr 05, 2020 11:07 am

Hi folks, finally finished my 1965 panel van, just in time for isolation, looking for advice on getting an agreed valuation done for insurance, how...

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Last post by vwJim
Sun Apr 05, 2020 11:26 am
Camp in your bus for the NHS on Saturday

Last post by David Eccles « Fri Apr 03, 2020 5:34 pm

by David Eccles » Fri Apr 03, 2020 5:34 pm

Dont know if you seen this, but all the facebookers probably will have!
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Last post by David Eccles
Fri Apr 03, 2020 5:34 pm
Riviera window refurbishment

Last post by jayvanman « Fri Apr 03, 2020 12:28 pm
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by 69campers » Wed Jun 12, 2019 12:48 pm

Hello

Anybody know of company / individual who restores / refurb the windows from 64 Riviera Split screen ?

Looking at replacing the old seals /...

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Last post by jayvanman
Fri Apr 03, 2020 12:28 pm
Camping out tonight

Last post by rikki james « Thu Apr 02, 2020 12:09 pm
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by JonnyCJ » Sat Mar 28, 2020 7:07 pm

Admittedly on the drive but Sam (7) and I are braving 2 degrees overnight and really looking forward to it.

Make the most of the lockdown and enjoy...

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Thu Apr 02, 2020 12:09 pm
Membership renewals

Last post by Dougie « Sat Mar 28, 2020 4:29 pm

by Dougie » Sat Mar 28, 2020 4:29 pm

I gather there have been issues with the online address given in the magazine for renewing your membership.

If you do have any problems please can...

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Last post by Dougie
Sat Mar 28, 2020 4:29 pm
Van wanted for Classic Cars cover shot

Last post by Dougie « Thu Mar 26, 2020 4:42 pm
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by Dougie » Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:53 am

Anybody interested ? I will forward the original email to anyone who fancies getting out of the house, though I'm not sure where it stands on...

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Thu Mar 26, 2020 4:42 pm
eSplit

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Tue Mar 24, 2020 2:23 pm
AGM and Annual Rally - New dates 14-16 August

Last post by james309 « Fri Mar 20, 2020 7:29 pm
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by Dougie » Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:36 pm

Due to the on-going corona virus pandemic we are left with no choice but to move the date of the AGM.
The decision has not been made lightly and I'm...

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Fri Mar 20, 2020 7:29 pm
ripped off???

Last post by Rocket Ron « Fri Mar 20, 2020 5:51 pm
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by Redthelmem » Fri Mar 13, 2020 8:23 pm

hi all

here we go again

I brought my 66 split screen bus from a company as a restored import, not an award winning example but restored

you all...

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Last post by Rocket Ron
Fri Mar 20, 2020 5:51 pm
International Campervan Show April 25-26 2020

Last post by vwJim « Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:45 am
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by Dougie » Fri Oct 25, 2019 3:39 pm

We have been offered a limited number of free weekend passes for any Split taking part in a Classics display at the International Campervan Show to...

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Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:45 am

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