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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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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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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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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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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
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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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Last post by Original_Buggirl
Mon Jun 08, 2020 3:36 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

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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Last post by Nige
Thu Jan 29, 2015 12:58 pm
Anyone Know This Bus

Last post by tomstokie « Fri Jan 15, 2021 10:24 pm

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
Articulated Split

Last post by David Eccles « Tue Jan 12, 2021 7:36 pm
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by nodrog » Thu Jan 07, 2021 10:00 am

All that extra space.

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Last post by David Eccles
Tue Jan 12, 2021 7:36 pm
Help with registration process

Last post by frilly « Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:06 pm
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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

Last post by miles « Sun Jan 03, 2021 4:08 pm
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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

Last post by Iroc-2 « Sat Jan 02, 2021 11:24 am

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

Last post by type21f « Fri Jan 01, 2021 7:09 pm
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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?

Last post by jaspat25 « Thu Dec 31, 2020 9:16 am
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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
Looking for recommendations for recovery services

Last post by Dougie « Wed Dec 30, 2020 7:13 am
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by Dunc » Sat Dec 26, 2020 12:55 pm

Hi all

I have 4 vehicles being imported into the UK in the NY.
Vehicles will be arriving at felixstowe and will need to be transported to Redditch...

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Last post by Dougie
Wed Dec 30, 2020 7:13 am
General

Last post by whizz « Sat Dec 26, 2020 6:38 pm
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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

Last post by Andy C « Wed Dec 23, 2020 11:34 am
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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)

Last post by westwopa « Wed Dec 09, 2020 9:41 pm
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by 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

Last post by Andy C « Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:17 pm
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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

Last post by srichard « Fri Dec 04, 2020 11:25 pm
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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

Last post by jaspat25 « Fri Dec 04, 2020 6:44 pm

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

Last post by Dougie « Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:15 pm
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by 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

Last post by vwJim « Fri Nov 27, 2020 10:57 pm
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by 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

Last post by Rhodrich « Fri Nov 27, 2020 2:23 pm
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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

Last post by huntrosie « Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:35 pm

by 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

Last post by type21f « Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:32 pm
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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

Last post by will broad « Tue Nov 24, 2020 5:26 pm
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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

Last post by flatbeat « Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:08 pm
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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.

Last post by flatbeat « Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:05 pm
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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

Last post by PeterJ « Fri Nov 20, 2020 8:06 pm
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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

Last post by Crooky « Thu Nov 19, 2020 5:13 pm

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

Last post by type21f « Wed Nov 18, 2020 7:05 pm
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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

Last post by type21f « Mon Nov 16, 2020 8:18 pm
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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
a FREE 2021 Aircooled VW calendar for you…

Last post by passion4 « Wed Nov 11, 2020 5:13 pm

by passion4 » Wed Nov 11, 2020 5:13 pm

Goodbye 2020!

This year, not wanting to get stuck in a rut, I’ve taken things in a whole new direction calendar wise. I’ve gone for an ironic...

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Last post by passion4
Wed Nov 11, 2020 5:13 pm
Spare wheel bracket

Last post by El torro « Fri Nov 06, 2020 5:19 pm
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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
The New Camper & Commercial magazine!

Last post by vwJim « Thu Nov 05, 2020 3:29 pm
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by David Eccles » Thu Nov 05, 2020 9:31 am

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
VW Camper and Commercial magazine has been closed by Jazz publishing.
BUT
The new Camper and Commercial magazine has been...

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Last post by vwJim
Thu Nov 05, 2020 3:29 pm
South African Splitscreen query

Last post by framebreather « Sun Nov 01, 2020 1:45 pm
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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
Looking for recommendations for service & tuning - Staffordshire/West Mids/Shropshire.

Last post by Pie « Sat Oct 24, 2020 5:59 pm
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by GrimTim » Sat Aug 22, 2020 1:25 pm

Hello,

We have a '64 11W RHD which is in need of a REALLY GOOD service and tune up. She smokes, coughs and splutters, stalling when we come to a...

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Last post by Pie
Sat Oct 24, 2020 5:59 pm
Roof rack question

Last post by 66Westy & 64Bug « Sat Oct 24, 2020 2:47 pm
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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

Last post by Stevep « Sat Oct 24, 2020 1:10 pm
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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
Looking for a piece of safari glass.

Last post by shelltoes « Sat Oct 24, 2020 11:40 am

by shelltoes » Sat Oct 24, 2020 11:40 am

Hi gents, I’m looking for a piece of OG safari glass please.
One down one to go!
Thanks!

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Last post by shelltoes
Sat Oct 24, 2020 11:40 am
1971 Barn Door 15 window?????

Last post by type21f « Fri Oct 23, 2020 10:12 am
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by john&hannah » Fri Oct 23, 2020 10:07 am

Is this for real????

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Last post by type21f
Fri Oct 23, 2020 10:12 am
Classic VW: The Air Cooled Era - Member Discount

Last post by Dougie « Thu Oct 22, 2020 1:30 pm

by Dougie » Thu Oct 22, 2020 1:30 pm

I have had the following email which may be of interest to members...

Hi Dougie,

Please allow me to introduce myself, I work for Key Publishing,...

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Last post by Dougie
Thu Oct 22, 2020 1:30 pm
Help on a splitty I'm buying but think it's got a early bay vin plate

Last post by type21f « Wed Oct 14, 2020 9:59 pm
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by veedub-love » Tue Oct 13, 2020 11:15 pm

I'm currently in the process of buying a
late splitscreen but I'm not sure if it has an early baywindow vin plate fitted, it's on a F plate reg and...

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Last post by type21f
Wed Oct 14, 2020 9:59 pm
Good news and membership offers

Last post by Dougie « Sun Oct 11, 2020 5:14 am
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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

Last post by Glenn Yale « Tue Oct 06, 2020 5:11 pm
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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.....

Last post by Kevin Sharpe « Wed Sep 30, 2020 11:29 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
Wed Sep 30, 2020 11:29 am
Can anyone identify these

Last post by BusBug&KG « Mon Sep 28, 2020 10:04 pm
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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

Last post by westwopa « Sat Sep 26, 2020 9:11 pm
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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
VW BEDFORDSHIRE AREA SERVING

Last post by Starsky2727 « Thu Sep 24, 2020 4:43 pm
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by whizz » Thu Sep 24, 2020 2:11 pm

Anyone know of a good place to get early VW's serviced
Thanks Dave

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Last post by Starsky2727
Thu Sep 24, 2020 4:43 pm
Help required in Bridgend area

Last post by nigel130157 « Wed Sep 23, 2020 3:52 pm

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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Wed Sep 23, 2020 3:52 pm
***Stoner***

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by rikki james » Thu Aug 20, 2020 10:39 am

Cheers

Rikki.

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Sun Sep 20, 2020 3:35 pm

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