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Global Announcement 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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Global Announcement How to set up a personal Avatar

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by miles » Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:00 am » in Technical

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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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
Announcement Wanna de-code your M-code ??

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Sat Dec 27, 2014 9:31 pm
Announcement Birth certificate for your VW ??

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Sticky 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
Sticky Local VW Clubs for Local People...

Last post by Cornwall1986 « Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:45 am
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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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Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:45 am
Sticky SSVC Parts Delivery

Last post by Max Last « Tue Jul 23, 2019 8:33 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 Max Last
Tue Jul 23, 2019 8:33 pm
Sticky 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
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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Last post by Nige
Thu Jan 29, 2015 12:58 pm
Camping out tonight

Last post by JonnyCJ « Sun Mar 29, 2020 7:52 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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Last post by JonnyCJ
Sun Mar 29, 2020 7:52 pm
Bored isolation

Last post by David Eccles « Sun Mar 29, 2020 5:59 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 David Eccles
Sun Mar 29, 2020 5:59 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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Last post by Dougie
Thu Mar 26, 2020 4:42 pm
eSplit

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Tue Mar 24, 2020 2:23 pm
barndoor crusehed

Last post by hojoos « Mon Mar 23, 2020 7:38 am
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by readyboy61 » Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:33 pm
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Mon Mar 23, 2020 7:38 am
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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Last post by james309
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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Last post by vwJim
Wed Mar 18, 2020 9:45 am
63 lower arms

Last post by vwJim « Mon Mar 16, 2020 7:47 pm
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by slammed 56 » Fri Mar 06, 2020 1:30 pm

Hi guys and girls
Anyone know were I can get some new lower arms?

Cheers

Ken

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Last post by vwJim
Mon Mar 16, 2020 7:47 pm
SSVC at the Volksworld Show 2020

Last post by boardman411 « Fri Mar 13, 2020 3:47 pm
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by rikki james » Wed Feb 05, 2020 2:56 pm
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Here we go then....

The Volksworld Show is held at Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher. KT10 9AJ

Website:

The Volskworld Show is nearly upon us yet...
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Last post by boardman411
Fri Mar 13, 2020 3:47 pm
Help! SO23 breadbox Dimensions

Last post by Sandager « Fri Mar 13, 2020 2:31 pm

by Sandager » Fri Mar 13, 2020 2:31 pm

Hello,

Hello,

I am about to make a replica breadbox lid for my so23 cabinet / emka cups. But!! Cant find the dimensions anywhere - Does anyone here...

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Last post by Sandager
Fri Mar 13, 2020 2:31 pm
PPF

Last post by andyleeds « Fri Mar 06, 2020 10:34 am

by andyleeds » Fri Mar 06, 2020 10:34 am

hi everyone, i have just about finished my van and ma thinking of getting the front end done with paint protection til (ppf) i have sourced a couple...

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Last post by andyleeds
Fri Mar 06, 2020 10:34 am
Towing Beetle on A-frame

Last post by vwJim « Wed Mar 04, 2020 9:53 pm
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by Matt 6 » Tue Mar 03, 2020 7:45 pm

Has anyone had experience of towing a Beetle using an A-frame that mounts to the front beam?

I have seen plenty advertised over the years and I see...

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Last post by vwJim
Wed Mar 04, 2020 9:53 pm
covered transporter.....

Last post by andyleeds « Mon Mar 02, 2020 9:36 am

by andyleeds » Mon Mar 02, 2020 9:36 am

does anyone know anyone who can move a camper in a covered transporter? am looking to move it and prefer it to be protected from the uk weather an...

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Last post by andyleeds
Mon Mar 02, 2020 9:36 am
Euro tunnel

Last post by philsparks « Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:36 pm
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by philsparks » Sun Feb 23, 2020 7:46 pm

Hi
Thinking of taking the bus to France
On train do you book on as a car?
Or small camper van?
Roof rack and bikes on back.

Or is the ferry better?...

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Last post by philsparks
Thu Feb 27, 2020 9:36 pm
***SSVC Display at the Volksworld Show***

Last post by Thompster « Tue Feb 25, 2020 8:00 am
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by rikki james » Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:39 pm
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Internal display (shiny buses):

Please be on site for 08:00 hours on both Saturday and Sunday morning. When you arrive please...
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Last post by Thompster
Tue Feb 25, 2020 8:00 am
Beware of User hjohn - user now banned

Last post by type21f « Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:09 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
Sun Feb 23, 2020 9:09 pm
Recommendation please - someone to fit new front shocks (Dorset)

Last post by vwJim « Tue Feb 18, 2020 7:51 pm
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by Cl1ffy » Sun Feb 09, 2020 9:55 am

We bought our ‘67 splitty, Gertrude, last summer

The front shock absorbers are pretty awful.

We’re in Bournemouth, van currently in dry-storage...

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Last post by vwJim
Tue Feb 18, 2020 7:51 pm
***Calling all Highroof/high tops***

Last post by rikki james « Tue Feb 18, 2020 1:29 pm
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by rikki james » Thu Feb 06, 2020 4:23 pm

Watch this space, special line up/display imminent!

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Last post by rikki james
Tue Feb 18, 2020 1:29 pm
1967 Ambulance - ideas on value

Last post by 21windows « Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:22 am

by 21windows » Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:22 am

Hi Guys
Not sure if this is posted in the correct section, if not perhaps a moderator could advise of the correct section please.

I have a friend...

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Last post by 21windows
Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:22 am
Blasting Die Past Restoration company Bristol

Last post by BlastingDiePast « Wed Feb 12, 2020 10:28 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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Wed Feb 12, 2020 10:28 pm
Retro Restoration - West Midlands based restoration company

Last post by mabbo « Tue Feb 04, 2020 10:31 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 mabbo
Tue Feb 04, 2020 10:31 pm
Full electric conversions.....

Last post by Kevin Sharpe « Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:50 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
Tue Feb 04, 2020 11:50 am
Dubs in the Middle

Last post by Nocky « Mon Feb 03, 2020 9:11 pm
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by MonkeyPants » Thu Jan 30, 2020 12:07 pm

This show is selling out fast, in fact club camping IS sold out.
However, the SSVC has a camping area and the organisers will accept bookings from...

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Last post by Nocky
Mon Feb 03, 2020 9:11 pm
insurance

Last post by jayvanman « Mon Feb 03, 2020 5:29 pm
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by andyleeds » Mon Feb 03, 2020 1:53 pm

not sure if this is the right place for this post but need to get the van insured after finally finishing it...... can anyone recommend some places?...

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Last post by jayvanman
Mon Feb 03, 2020 5:29 pm
Carbs off eBay?

Last post by passion4 « Mon Feb 03, 2020 5:28 pm
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by passion4 » Thu Jan 23, 2020 12:26 pm

I’m sure I remember someone recommending a seller for good quality refurbished Dellorto carbs on eBay, but cant remember who it was? Or am I better...

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Last post by passion4
Mon Feb 03, 2020 5:28 pm
no use having a bus…

Last post by passion4 « Sun Feb 02, 2020 7:09 pm
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by passion4 » Sun Feb 02, 2020 12:16 am

…if you don’t use it!

#DrivenNotHidden

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Last post by passion4
Sun Feb 02, 2020 7:09 pm
Bad experience with Werk34.de shop

Last post by henk « Tue Jan 28, 2020 8:34 am
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by Cesar » Wed Jan 22, 2020 2:46 pm

Bad enterprise!!!!
January 7, I have ordered 2 parts for my Golf MK1. January 20, they say me that I must to pay 110€ more for shipping (120€ is not...

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Last post by henk
Tue Jan 28, 2020 8:34 am
What's your favourite VW show?

Last post by Vwstu « Fri Jan 24, 2020 10:27 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 Vwstu
Fri Jan 24, 2020 10:27 pm
1957L/H steering box

Last post by type21f « Thu Jan 23, 2020 7:00 pm
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by Holly2molly » Thu Jan 23, 2020 6:17 pm

Hi has anyone had any recent activity purchase repairs of Vw splitscreen steering box . Any help be good

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Last post by type21f
Thu Jan 23, 2020 7:00 pm
official UK Cruise to Ninove…

Last post by shelltoes « Thu Jan 23, 2020 12:28 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 shelltoes
Thu Jan 23, 2020 12:28 pm
Driveway awnings / tents

Last post by Vwstu « Wed Jan 22, 2020 4:25 pm
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by Nocky » Sun Jan 19, 2020 4:25 pm

So, I have some experience with awnings and tents from my Latebay days, back then we opted (Eventually) for the westfalia punch and Judy period tent....

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Last post by Vwstu
Wed Jan 22, 2020 4:25 pm
The Dub Shed........in Wiltshire.

Last post by Rocket Ron « Fri Jan 17, 2020 9:17 am
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by Rocket Ron » Fri Jan 10, 2020 9:55 am

Having retired from VW Endangered Species with a clean sheet, it's great to see a young friend fill my boots so to speak.
Enter Big Rich, and he...

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Last post by Rocket Ron
Fri Jan 17, 2020 9:17 am
Plans for interior.

Last post by funky_rick « Wed Jan 15, 2020 8:14 am

by funky_rick » Wed Jan 15, 2020 8:14 am

Before I spend alot of time measuring and designing an interior I thought it would make more sense to ask if anyone else has any plans they would be...

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Last post by funky_rick
Wed Jan 15, 2020 8:14 am
Wonderland Headliner Fitting Instructions.

Last post by WonderlandClassics « Sun Jan 12, 2020 3:28 pm
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by WonderlandClassics » Sun Jan 12, 2020 2:20 pm

Hello All,
I've been asked a few times to email our instructions to fit a headliner so thought I'd upload it here to help the Split Screen Van...

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Last post by WonderlandClassics
Sun Jan 12, 2020 3:28 pm
Make your own fabric headliner?

Last post by WonderlandClassics « Sun Jan 12, 2020 8:30 am
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by CPL » Sat Sep 07, 2013 9:38 am
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Does anyone know of a pattern or have any ideas about making your own fabric headliner (rather than buying something pre-made)..have you used...
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Last post by WonderlandClassics
Sun Jan 12, 2020 8:30 am
Kinky Mick

Last post by Rocket Ron « Fri Jan 10, 2020 9:39 am
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by rikki james » Fri Nov 22, 2019 8:07 pm

I have just received some very sad news, my good friend Kinky Mick passed away this morning. I don't have any more details at the moment but I wanted...

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Last post by Rocket Ron
Fri Jan 10, 2020 9:39 am
Wonderland Classics... already repaired once!!

Last post by WonderlandClassics « Wed Jan 08, 2020 1:15 pm
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by WonderlandClassics » Fri Jan 03, 2020 8:48 am

Hi Guys!
Though this might be interesting!
As many of us, I started working on Splitscreens when they were just 'old Van's'... many had previous...

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Last post by WonderlandClassics
Wed Jan 08, 2020 1:15 pm
Wolfsburg trip

Last post by miles « Tue Jan 07, 2020 10:41 pm
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by kevsplitty » Tue Jan 07, 2020 7:58 pm

Had an awesome time again over in WOB in August, 3rd time i've taken the bus there now,love the place & have made some great friends there. A few...

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Last post by miles
Tue Jan 07, 2020 10:41 pm
Shipping question

Last post by susta « Tue Jan 07, 2020 4:09 pm
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by frilly » Tue Nov 26, 2019 9:02 pm

Good evening all. I'm looking for some advise and help in shipping a camper from Seattle Washington, has anyone done this? How do I start /what to...

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Last post by susta
Tue Jan 07, 2020 4:09 pm
Split needed for Practical Classics photoshoot

Last post by Dougie « Mon Jan 06, 2020 5:20 pm
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by Dougie » Tue Dec 31, 2019 3:51 pm

Myself and Steve Hall have received the following email this morning....

Good morning gents,

I hope you’re both well. I'm getting in touch as I’m...

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Last post by Dougie
Mon Jan 06, 2020 5:20 pm
Aircooled adventures online

Last post by passion4 « Fri Jan 03, 2020 5:27 pm

by passion4 » Fri Jan 03, 2020 5:27 pm

Well, the new look vdubxs website is launched for 2020!

Some new sections added plus a couple of older sections will be getting a further refresh...

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Last post by passion4
Fri Jan 03, 2020 5:27 pm
Oil pump removal

Last post by kev7651 « Thu Dec 26, 2019 4:09 pm
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by kev7651 » Tue Dec 24, 2019 3:28 pm

What's the best way to remove this oil pump? It's for an external filter so only has one hole so I cant use the removal tool, thanks

Sent from my...

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Last post by kev7651
Thu Dec 26, 2019 4:09 pm
Merry Christmas

Last post by vwbuzzers « Wed Dec 25, 2019 10:58 pm
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by joannedoyle » Wed Dec 25, 2019 11:29 am

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all the SSVC members.

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Wed Dec 25, 2019 10:58 pm

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