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Last post by slippy8v « Mon Apr 16, 2018 3:24 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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An avatar is an image, which is displayed next to your forum user name, every time you post on the SSVC forum.

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

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Sticky 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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Tue Jan 09, 2018 10:31 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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Sun Oct 15, 2017 8:37 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
Insurance

Last post by malum « Fri Sep 21, 2018 1:10 pm
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by Iroc-2 » Wed Sep 19, 2018 11:56 am

Hi,

after reading a thread on Carol Nash insurance on facebook I looked into my own.
Found out that I was only covered for the market value...

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Fri Sep 21, 2018 1:10 pm
Looking for uk splitbus owner

Last post by Who.Me? « Fri Sep 21, 2018 10:37 am
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by Filipke » Thu Sep 20, 2018 10:51 pm

Hello

I am restoring a splitbus from 64.
Our B us Will need a compleet painting so we are looking for colors.
Original is mouse grey but we don't...

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Last post by Who.Me?
Fri Sep 21, 2018 10:37 am
Anyone recommend good body shop???

Last post by type21f « Fri Sep 21, 2018 9:28 am
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by rhd15window » Thu Sep 20, 2018 7:57 pm

Hi,

After a good body shop in the Midlands / East of England area for bit of welding and local re-spray on my bus. Anyone recommend a good body...

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Last post by type21f
Fri Sep 21, 2018 9:28 am
Nightmare, advice sought

Last post by e m p i « Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:57 pm
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by Mr Apollo » Wed Sep 19, 2018 11:18 am

Queue the ‘Love Theme’ from the 1968 film Romeo and Juliet, and read this in the voice of Simon Bates.

I guess a lot of you have heard about the...

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Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:57 pm
Busfest

Last post by e m p i « Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:49 pm
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by Iroc-2 » Mon Sep 10, 2018 8:07 am
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Great weekend at Busfest again Weather held up. :D The only thing that marred it was, where were the showers? Spoke to SSVC organisers they blamed...
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Thu Sep 20, 2018 8:49 pm
Oily motors

Last post by type21f « Wed Sep 19, 2018 10:13 pm
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by philsparks » Wed Sep 19, 2018 8:40 pm

Just thinking is it possible to run a type 2 motor that does drop oil?
I thinking of using a panel van for work 1600 and can not have oil dropping...

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Last post by type21f
Wed Sep 19, 2018 10:13 pm
European Breakdown Single trip

Last post by chrystal « Tue Sep 18, 2018 4:07 pm
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by Jonah » Thu Jul 19, 2018 9:24 pm

Had a experience in Hessich last year the breakdown company sent out hadn't got a clue how to fix something that in the end was really simple...

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Last post by chrystal
Tue Sep 18, 2018 4:07 pm
RTTS ---RIP

Last post by Rocket Ron « Tue Sep 18, 2018 3:39 pm
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by coleman keith » Sun May 30, 2010 8:37 pm
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I have just got back from Newquay and it is clear that the cancer that is Chav and saxo land has finally killed RTTS.
In over 21 years of attending...
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Last post by Rocket Ron
Tue Sep 18, 2018 3:39 pm
RIP Kenny (Soreheed)

Last post by Rocket Ron « Tue Sep 18, 2018 3:27 pm
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by dubbedup » Tue Sep 18, 2018 10:30 am

Sad news that Kenny Harrison (AKA Soreheed) has tragically passed away recently.

I dont think that Kenny was on here but for those of you that know...

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Last post by Rocket Ron
Tue Sep 18, 2018 3:27 pm
***Brighton Breeze special Display!!***

Last post by rikki james « Mon Sep 17, 2018 6:37 am

by rikki james » Mon Sep 17, 2018 6:37 am

If you own a single or double cab split and are attending this year's Brighton Breeze we need you in the line up! We have a special location put...

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Last post by rikki james
Mon Sep 17, 2018 6:37 am
CamperJam of Busfest

Last post by David Eccles « Sun Sep 16, 2018 12:29 pm
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by SplitBusVanatic » Thu Sep 13, 2018 10:30 am

Hi guys.
Was over at Busfest last weekend.
Enjoyed it as always.
Have been 7 times now I think.

Looking for something different in 2019.

Is...

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Last post by David Eccles
Sun Sep 16, 2018 12:29 pm
1776 Rebuild Costs

Last post by StevieJD « Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:46 pm

by StevieJD » Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:46 pm

Has anyone any idea how much it would cost to get a 1776 rebuilt (excluding parts cost) by an experienced engine builder?

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Last post by StevieJD
Sat Sep 15, 2018 9:46 pm
Seatbelt fitting.

Last post by bowie « Thu Sep 13, 2018 7:50 pm

by bowie » Thu Sep 13, 2018 7:50 pm

Have booked bus in for interior refit but need rear seatbelts fitting first. Does anyone know anybody in the Nuneaton area that could fit them. Will...

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Last post by bowie
Thu Sep 13, 2018 7:50 pm
Busfest pics

Last post by slammed 56 « Wed Sep 12, 2018 8:01 am
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by Dougie » Tue Sep 11, 2018 3:33 pm

We certainly were in the minority at Busfest this year, but I don't think we lacked in quality. Sorry I didn't get any pictures of the line ups,...

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Last post by slammed 56
Wed Sep 12, 2018 8:01 am
***SSVC display @ BusFest***

Last post by slammed 56 « Tue Sep 11, 2018 3:43 pm
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by rikki james » Tue Sep 04, 2018 12:43 pm

Usual place both days, don't be late ;-)

Cheers

Rikki.

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Last post by slammed 56
Tue Sep 11, 2018 3:43 pm
Full electric conversions.....

Last post by Kevin Sharpe « Mon Sep 10, 2018 6:46 pm
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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
Mon Sep 10, 2018 6:46 pm
Value of bus in primer.

Last post by 8 8US « Sun Sep 09, 2018 7:39 pm
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by 1960bus » Sat Sep 08, 2018 1:52 pm

I’m not sure if this is the right place to ask but does anyone have any idea what a 66 thx Walk thru Devon with the original interior and elevating...

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Last post by 8 8US
Sun Sep 09, 2018 7:39 pm
What engine bay fire system have you got?

Last post by EeVeeWee « Sun Sep 09, 2018 6:47 am
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by David Eccles » Fri Sep 07, 2018 8:34 am

Andybugs' recent fire totalling the bus (and it was properly looked after) with no obvious fuel line etc usual suspects, I was wondering about what...

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Last post by EeVeeWee
Sun Sep 09, 2018 6:47 am
Anyone going to breeze with BD and creative safaris

Last post by SamCocker « Sat Sep 08, 2018 4:37 pm

by SamCocker » Sat Sep 08, 2018 4:37 pm

Wondering if anyone with creative safaris on their barndoor is going to Brighton breeze and would mine me having a nose at them? Seen a few comments...

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Last post by SamCocker
Sat Sep 08, 2018 4:37 pm
VWJim pedal pans

Last post by JonnyCJ « Fri Sep 07, 2018 8:09 pm
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by JonnyCJ » Fri Sep 07, 2018 2:23 pm

Hi Jim - just seen the pedal pan on your website

Have you tried these with Creative steering ? would it work ok or if needing modding is it much...

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Fri Sep 07, 2018 8:09 pm
Engine, can't get power to engine.

Last post by vwJim « Fri Sep 07, 2018 7:44 am
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by wassell64 » Thu Sep 06, 2018 1:52 pm

Hi, I fitted a new coil, distributer, to my 1600cc air-cooled engine, adjusted the tappets to 0-5, reset the distributor, in firing order from the...

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Last post by vwJim
Fri Sep 07, 2018 7:44 am
What van part would make?

Last post by type21f « Fri Sep 07, 2018 5:30 am
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by simono » Thu Sep 06, 2018 5:46 pm

I've just landed a job in education. I have at my disposal most things you'd find in a product design setting plus a bit more.

A SLA 3D printer...

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Last post by type21f
Fri Sep 07, 2018 5:30 am
Recommend vehicle transport company

Last post by 8 8US « Thu Sep 06, 2018 8:56 pm
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by joannedoyle » Wed Sep 05, 2018 7:31 pm

Hi all
I’m looking for recommendations on vehicles transport companies?
Has anyone had any good experiences.
Its to transport a bug from Coventry to...

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Last post by 8 8US
Thu Sep 06, 2018 8:56 pm
January magazine- maintenance table

Last post by supersvws « Thu Sep 06, 2018 8:10 pm
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by Dougie » Tue Sep 04, 2018 4:27 am

Repeating this here as I think it will be seen more...

For those of you who need a copy of Jim's excellent maintenance table, I have the surplus...

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Last post by supersvws
Thu Sep 06, 2018 8:10 pm
E10 fuel on its way

Last post by mjknight71 « Wed Sep 05, 2018 8:18 pm
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by mjknight71 » Thu Aug 30, 2018 9:02 am

Should we be worried?

Will it be 'just' more fuel hose issues or are the head and valve implications too?

:?

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Last post by mjknight71
Wed Sep 05, 2018 8:18 pm
Just paid a deposit on a new toy

Last post by joannedoyle « Wed Sep 05, 2018 2:05 pm
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by joannedoyle » Sat Sep 01, 2018 7:28 pm
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I’ve just returned from a long rd trip to view a new Vw. Not a bus as I’ve already got one :roll:
It’s a 1954 rhd Aussie ckd oval beetle
I put a...
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Last post by joannedoyle
Wed Sep 05, 2018 2:05 pm
SSVC Tech weekend

Last post by ted698 « Wed Sep 05, 2018 8:08 am
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by David Eccles » Sat Sep 01, 2018 1:50 pm

Just dropped in on VF for a couple of hours to check out how tech weekend going...
Talking to first timers and people who have been several times...

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Last post by ted698
Wed Sep 05, 2018 8:08 am
Busfest 2018

Last post by splitscreensteve « Sat Sep 01, 2018 6:26 pm
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by Iroc-2 » Mon Aug 20, 2018 2:39 pm

Hi, going to Busfest in September and I am looking for one ticket for a friend. We normally go in the morning but he can,t make it till later that...

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Last post by splitscreensteve
Sat Sep 01, 2018 6:26 pm
Facebook

Last post by chew1973 « Fri Aug 31, 2018 8:12 pm
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by Pie » Wed Apr 13, 2016 5:44 pm

I have applied to join the club on Facebook, could someone let me in , Carlos Viddago, the Midlands Splitscreen Owners Club on there banned me on the...

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Last post by chew1973
Fri Aug 31, 2018 8:12 pm
BusFest - After an SSVC camping ticket

Last post by chew1973 « Fri Aug 31, 2018 8:11 pm
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by chew1973 » Thu Aug 23, 2018 4:51 pm

Just one adult and one bus

What have you got?

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Last post by chew1973
Fri Aug 31, 2018 8:11 pm
Anybody done the museums..?

Last post by vwJim « Wed Aug 29, 2018 12:56 pm
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by Dougie » Tue Aug 28, 2018 4:00 pm

Very early days at the moment but I'm looking at a trip over to the VW factories next summer. My first delves into Google and Google maps show that...

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Last post by vwJim
Wed Aug 29, 2018 12:56 pm
How weird is this?

Last post by BJ1 « Wed Aug 29, 2018 9:33 am
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by BJ1 » Wed Aug 08, 2018 6:59 pm

I'm not a great believer in karma but when you buy an unrestored unmolested 1966 Westy from the States and you start work on the speedo electrics,...

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Last post by BJ1
Wed Aug 29, 2018 9:33 am
Pick up roof on ebay??

Last post by huggiebear « Tue Aug 28, 2018 1:29 pm

by huggiebear » Tue Aug 28, 2018 1:29 pm

Does anyone know who was selling a single cab roof clip on ebay/the Samba?? All of a sudden I need one!!
Cheers

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Last post by huggiebear
Tue Aug 28, 2018 1:29 pm
Busfest

Last post by susta « Tue Aug 28, 2018 1:20 pm
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by susta » Wed Aug 22, 2018 4:38 pm

I have 2 Spare Camping Tickets for Busfest, Face value £100

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Last post by susta
Tue Aug 28, 2018 1:20 pm
Busfest tickets

Last post by mdsa65 « Mon Aug 27, 2018 8:43 am

by mdsa65 » Mon Aug 27, 2018 8:43 am

Left it too late any body got any Busfest tickets going, I'm after 4 and two vans but will take two and one van. Cheers in advance Mike

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Last post by mdsa65
Mon Aug 27, 2018 8:43 am
Isle of Wight anyone recommend a good mechanic

Last post by Lambrettats1 « Sat Aug 25, 2018 6:33 pm
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by Lambrettats1 » Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:46 pm

Hi I’m on holiday iow and have very bad clutch judder in 1st, could anyone recommend a good mechanic please wondering if it’s related to Bowden tube?...

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Last post by Lambrettats1
Sat Aug 25, 2018 6:33 pm
Wooden Cup Holders

Last post by Michal « Fri Aug 24, 2018 8:26 pm
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by BusBoyT2 » Tue May 30, 2017 1:11 pm
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Last post by Michal
Fri Aug 24, 2018 8:26 pm
Midlands Splitscreen Owners

Last post by chew1973 « Thu Aug 23, 2018 4:30 pm

by chew1973 » Thu Aug 23, 2018 4:30 pm

Hi,

If you’re on Facebook it would be great to see you on the club group too:-

Look forward to seeing you there

Regards
Alex
(Admin)

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Last post by chew1973
Thu Aug 23, 2018 4:30 pm
VW Action - Club or Family Camping?

Last post by flatbeat « Thu Aug 23, 2018 12:25 pm
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by lambretta » Tue Aug 31, 2010 11:56 am

Hi Folks.

I've never been to action before but I'm going to take my 3 rd old this weekend, is there club camping or even family camping? I'm...

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Last post by flatbeat
Thu Aug 23, 2018 12:25 pm
LED Headlight Bulbs

Last post by Fuch77 « Tue Aug 21, 2018 6:30 pm
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by SAMBA VAN MAN » Sun Mar 01, 2015 2:33 pm

Good Afternoon
I was wondering on peoples thoughts in using these in bus headlights?

I have a set of gen1 bulbs and wow they are blooming bright...

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Last post by Fuch77
Tue Aug 21, 2018 6:30 pm
Questions people ask you when you're with your bus.

Last post by miles « Mon Aug 20, 2018 9:31 am
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I thought I'd start a thread where we can list all those silly questions people ask you when they come to talk to you about your bus.
It all started...
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Last post by miles
Mon Aug 20, 2018 9:31 am
One for the ICE experts...

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by JonnyCJ » Thu Aug 16, 2018 7:32 pm

I have a Blaupunkt period radio which has been converted to a modern radio with built in 45w amp. If has iPod input through a mini jack.

This then...

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Sun Aug 19, 2018 6:48 pm
Letter of Age

Last post by Carlos The Jackal « Fri Aug 17, 2018 2:57 pm

by Carlos The Jackal » Fri Aug 17, 2018 2:57 pm

Recieved this document in 2 days from history@volkswagen.de, hopefully someone will find this information useful

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Last post by Carlos The Jackal
Fri Aug 17, 2018 2:57 pm
New to The Club, Meets in Home / Eastern Counties?

Last post by 8 8US « Fri Aug 17, 2018 6:04 am
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by Will9000 » Wed Aug 15, 2018 10:56 am

Hi All,

I (very recently) bought my first splitty, from a member of this site, and can't wait to get it out and about. It's a 66 Kombi, rolling...

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Last post by 8 8US
Fri Aug 17, 2018 6:04 am
Matching sender to fuel gauge

Last post by JonnyCJ « Thu Aug 16, 2018 3:06 pm

by JonnyCJ » Thu Aug 16, 2018 3:06 pm

I had the perennial problem that affects a lot of us split owners of having a 3/4 full fuel gauge when the tank was full. Sender was new VDO and fuel...

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Thu Aug 16, 2018 3:06 pm
En route

Last post by JonnyCJ « Wed Aug 15, 2018 3:14 pm
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by Carlos The Jackal » Wed Aug 15, 2018 1:59 pm

1959 panel van en route from Canada, sourced via the samba

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Wed Aug 15, 2018 3:14 pm

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