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warning: All Classics UK Leicester
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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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Mon Sep 23, 2019 2:18 pm
How to set up a personal Avatar
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miles »
Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:00 am
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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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Last post by miles
Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:00 am
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Last post by miles
Thu Jul 02, 2020 3:53 pm
Posts Now with images :)
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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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Last post by silversteve
Sun Mar 12, 2017 5:42 pm
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Last post by Louis006
Wed May 13, 2020 7:54 am
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Last post by Barker
Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:33 pm
SSVC Parts Delivery
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Max Last »
Fri Jan 02, 2015 3:30 pm
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 mjknight71
Sat Nov 21, 2020 2:57 pm
Local VW Clubs for Local People...
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by
Mike1973 »
Sat Jun 19, 2010 11:04 pm
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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Last post by Original_Buggirl
Mon Jun 08, 2020 3:36 pm
East Coast Classics in South Africa
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by
gypsy »
Wed Oct 23, 2013 9:43 am
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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Last post by Vwstu
Fri Jan 24, 2020 9:21 pm
Usual word of warning!!
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by
Bleedingmoody »
Tue May 13, 2014 5:04 pm
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
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Last post by Nige
Thu Jan 29, 2015 12:58 pm
Anyone Know This Bus
by
tomstokie »
Fri Jan 15, 2021 10:24 pm
Hi Guys
I have a 1964 bus and am looking at an original paint earlier bus...
Have seen this one for sale on a few forums and just wondered if...
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Last post by tomstokie
Fri Jan 15, 2021 10:24 pm
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Last post by David Eccles
Tue Jan 12, 2021 7:36 pm
Help with registration process
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by
frilly »
Sat Jan 09, 2021 9:36 pm
Hi guys, I'm looking for help in filling in forms to register my bus in the uk . Have us title and relevant UK forms . Does anyone have a pic of the...
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Last post by frilly
Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:06 pm
Help with dimensions
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by
Lord Page »
Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:05 pm
Do any of you guys know where I can get information on the height, width, weight and general dimensions of a bus. Some kind of table or picture would...
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Last post by miles
Sun Jan 03, 2021 4:08 pm
Smooth ride
by
Iroc-2 »
Sat Jan 02, 2021 11:24 am
Hi all, it’s come to my time of life when I want a smoother ride. I lowered my van 12 years ago and it sits and looks good.Need some advice. Can I...
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Last post by Iroc-2
Sat Jan 02, 2021 11:24 am
splitty mirror location
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by
gerald2613 »
Fri Jan 01, 2021 12:10 pm
hello all happy new year to you all, i have elephant mirrors on my bus which way is correct,, large to top or bottom, :D
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Last post by type21f
Fri Jan 01, 2021 7:09 pm
Any advice on this one for sale?
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by
jaspat25 »
Sat Dec 26, 2020 11:26 am
Merry Christmas all. Hope you had as good a one you could have under the circumstances!
For those more technical than me ; can anyone point out...
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Last post by jaspat25
Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:16 am
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Last post by Dougie
Wed Dec 30, 2020 7:13 am
General
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by
whizz »
Thu Sep 24, 2020 2:07 pm
trying to contact owner of 1961 crewcab registration MVS 821. Any help appreciated
Thanks Dave
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Last post by whizz
Sat Dec 26, 2020 6:38 pm
Insurance
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by
Lettuce »
Mon Oct 12, 2020 4:33 pm
I am just finishing up the work on my bus. Can anyone recommend a good insurance company for a restored VW Splitty?
Thanks for any advice.
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Last post by Andy C
Wed Dec 23, 2020 11:34 am
HELP with Oval resto needed (paint)
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Jonah »
Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:51 pm
HELP PLEASE ANYONE........
I have a 1956 Oval beetle which is stuck in mid resto limbo......It has been separated from it's floor and has been sent...
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Last post by westwopa
Wed Dec 09, 2020 9:41 pm
V5c
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by
El torro »
Wed Dec 02, 2020 10:23 am
In a state of shock,just got my uk registration for imported bus less than a month from sending in all the paperwork,the last time I did this it took...
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Last post by Andy C
Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:17 pm
H code 1500 engine
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by
srichard »
Sun Nov 29, 2020 5:32 pm
HI, I have a 1971 Brazilian Split Kombi - the engine is going to need a rebuild - currently only running on 2 cylinders.
my main question: is the H...
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Last post by srichard
Fri Dec 04, 2020 11:25 pm
New interior advice
by
jaspat25 »
Fri Dec 04, 2020 6:44 pm
Hi all,
Fallen in love with a '61 split 9 seater bus.
Only issue is I want it to be a camper interior!
Would anyone be able to recommend anyone...
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Last post by jaspat25
Fri Dec 04, 2020 6:44 pm
Number plate sizes
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El torro »
Thu Dec 03, 2020 4:12 pm
What should they be on 66 splitty and colour of lettering/background
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Last post by Dougie
Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:15 pm
Dubfreeze... no more
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Dougie »
Fri Nov 27, 2020 7:51 am
For those of you that don't suffer Facebook, this was posted on there yesterday...
‼️ Dubfreeze Ltd Announcement ‼️
Due to the current and ongoing...
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Last post by vwJim
Fri Nov 27, 2020 10:57 pm
Insulation
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by
Bomber »
Sat Nov 21, 2020 1:43 pm
Hi all wondered what type of insulation Is the best to use in there vans and what thickness thanks Nigel
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Last post by Rhodrich
Fri Nov 27, 2020 2:23 pm
Warning
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huntrosie »
Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:35 pm
Flat4mania in Doncaster.
Steve was meant to replace the spindles on my bus last week. The pin in the king and link had been manufactured...
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Last post by huntrosie
Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:35 pm
Split screen help
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by
jaspat25 »
Sat Nov 14, 2020 9:34 am
Hope someone out there with more knowledge can help.
Wanted a VW Split screen since I was a kid. Finally have the finances to get one.. Although...
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Last post by type21f
Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:32 pm
New to Scene
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by
will broad »
Tue Nov 17, 2020 7:51 pm
Hi, thanks for letting me join the forum. I am hoping to buy a splitscreen camper whenever we get over this virus. Im just needing advice on what to...
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Last post by will broad
Tue Nov 24, 2020 5:26 pm
Supercharger
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by
mjknight71 »
Tue Nov 03, 2020 5:20 pm
just pondering lifes vagaries and a few cars these days have superchargers.....which makes them more common 2nd hand.....the VW TSi one didn't look...
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Last post by flatbeat
Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:08 pm
Arcomobil 1966 in France.
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by
orel2901 »
Fri Nov 13, 2020 1:54 am
Hello everyone, my name is Aurélien and I come from France. I am the proud owner of a 1966 Arcomobil Split bus that I bought in 2014. Since I got it...
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Last post by flatbeat
Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:05 pm
SSVC calendar
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by
Dougie »
Fri Nov 20, 2020 6:58 am
A massive thank you to Caroline and Sally for producing the club calendar for 2021. Love it...
Once again it's free to paid up members, there is a...
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Last post by PeterJ
Fri Nov 20, 2020 8:06 pm
Power Steering
by
Crooky »
Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:13 pm
If anyone is interested in having power steering in their bus then please PM me for further details. A company I am connected to are the approved...
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Last post by Crooky
Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:13 pm
want to contact Empi Lee
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by
David Eccles »
Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:16 am
I have just seen some stuff on Facebook SSVC about new Camper mag and want to contact Empi Lee to thank him for his support etc...can someone give me...
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Last post by type21f
Wed Nov 18, 2020 7:05 pm
Recommendation
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by
nas4479 »
Mon Nov 16, 2020 7:36 pm
Can anyone recommend a provider of canvas rear for my single 61 cab ?
Thanks
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Last post by type21f
Mon Nov 16, 2020 8:18 pm
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Last post by passion4
Wed Nov 11, 2020 5:13 pm
Spare wheel bracket
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by
El torro »
Thu Nov 05, 2020 10:32 pm
I have a 66 walk through ,spare wheel in back/side of engine,did not have any spare wheel clamp in it ,what should be there bracket ,strap etc,any...
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Last post by El torro
Fri Nov 06, 2020 5:19 pm
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Last post by vwJim
Thu Nov 05, 2020 3:29 pm
South African Splitscreen query
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by
vwdavy »
Mon Oct 26, 2020 1:32 pm
Hi, I am new to the Splitscreen club and I am looking for a German built split screen to play with !!. I am looking at a South African version...
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Last post by framebreather
Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:45 pm
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Last post by Pie
Sat Oct 24, 2020 5:59 pm
Roof rack question
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by
66Westy & 64Bug »
Sat Oct 17, 2020 9:23 pm
Hi I've just bought a westy 3 bow rack from Wolfsburg west.
I've not assembled it yet and just wondered if the just campers cover fits with a roof...
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Last post by 66Westy & 64Bug
Sat Oct 24, 2020 2:47 pm
Vintage speed exhaust
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by
Bomber »
Fri Oct 23, 2020 11:21 am
Hi all new on here , question is I want to fit vintage speed exhaust to my van , will it fit to my original j pipes or do I have to buy there j pipes...
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Last post by Stevep
Sat Oct 24, 2020 1:10 pm
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Last post by shelltoes
Sat Oct 24, 2020 11:40 am
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Last post by type21f
Fri Oct 23, 2020 10:12 am
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Last post by Dougie
Thu Oct 22, 2020 1:30 pm
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Last post by type21f
Wed Oct 14, 2020 9:59 pm
Good news and membership offers
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by
Dougie »
Sat Oct 10, 2020 8:48 am
It's going to be nice, considering the year we've had, to be able to post some good news for once.
Despite the loss of revenue from the cancellation...
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Last post by Dougie
Sun Oct 11, 2020 5:14 am
Banded wheels
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by
Iroc-2 »
Mon Oct 05, 2020 1:33 pm
Hi where’s the best place to get my15” wheels banded
Cheers
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Last post by Glenn Yale
Tue Oct 06, 2020 5:11 pm
Full electric conversions.....
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by
vwJim »
Tue Sep 26, 2017 8:57 am
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
Wed Sep 30, 2020 11:29 am
Can anyone identify these
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by
BusBug&KG »
Mon Sep 28, 2020 11:58 am
Found these while clearing my workshop,they came with my 54 oval,but cannot find any info on what they are off,sure the vast knowledge on this site...
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Last post by BusBug&KG
Mon Sep 28, 2020 10:04 pm
LHD Rubber cab mat
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by
Jon Petts »
Sun Sep 20, 2020 6:39 am
I need to replace the original cab mat in my 65 LHD Microbus. I would like to have an as original rubber mat with waffle backing. Can anyone...
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Last post by westwopa
Sat Sep 26, 2020 9:11 pm
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Last post by Starsky2727
Thu Sep 24, 2020 4:43 pm
Help required in Bridgend area
by
nigel130157 »
Wed Sep 23, 2020 3:52 pm
Hi,
I've just bought a 1960 split-screen campervan (being delivered on Tuesday) and it needs some mechanical work carried out, fitting new disk...
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Last post by nigel130157
Wed Sep 23, 2020 3:52 pm
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Sun Sep 20, 2020 3:35 pm
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