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Last post by whichcampervan « Sat Jan 12, 2019 9:26 am
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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.

Three things are needed to set up a...

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This is how you add a picture to a forum post.

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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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Announcement Birth certificate for your VW ??

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Sticky SSVC Parts Delivery

Last post by 8 8US « Sun Jun 16, 2019 7:31 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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Sun Jun 16, 2019 7:31 pm
Sticky Local VW Clubs for Local People...

Last post by DOUGAL « Mon Jun 10, 2019 12:47 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 10, 2019 12:47 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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Thu Jan 29, 2015 12:58 pm
Camper Calling

Last post by DOUGAL « Mon Jul 15, 2019 11:14 am
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by DOUGAL » Thu Jul 11, 2019 9:08 pm

Any SSVC camping area at Camper Calling, the August Bank Holiday weekend?
Never been to this one but the music looks good.

Cheers,
Gertjan

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Last post by DOUGAL
Mon Jul 15, 2019 11:14 am
Do I need an MOT to register a 66 import ?

Last post by calisplitsteve « Mon Jul 15, 2019 10:39 am

by calisplitsteve » Mon Jul 15, 2019 10:39 am

Hi all :)

New to the club!

I have a 1966 split import from US and need to register it soon.
As it’s a 1966 I think that makes it MOT exempt in...

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Mon Jul 15, 2019 10:39 am
CSP vs Vintage Speed Exhaust

Last post by flatbeat « Sun Jul 14, 2019 9:36 am
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by flatbeat » Fri May 10, 2019 1:09 pm
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Reported on here at the time when I fitted a VS exhaust system that performance was down by approx 15-20% both power and torque. Also had to turn the...
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Last post by flatbeat
Sun Jul 14, 2019 9:36 am
Full electric conversions.....

Last post by Kevin Sharpe « Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:56 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
Sat Jul 13, 2019 7:56 pm
VW made EV Split

Last post by tombailey77 « Fri Jul 12, 2019 2:30 pm
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by tombailey77 » Fri Jul 12, 2019 2:29 pm

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Fri Jul 12, 2019 2:30 pm
Small Fire- insurance work

Last post by david5367 « Fri Jul 12, 2019 7:16 am
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by david5367 » Thu Jul 11, 2019 8:08 pm

i have had a small fire in my engine Bay,HR insurance are going to pay out for the work to be done,can anyone recommend garages to help me out.
Many...

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Fri Jul 12, 2019 7:16 am
Camperjam 2019

Last post by vagcar « Wed Jul 10, 2019 1:19 pm
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by Iroc-2 » Wed Jun 19, 2019 11:47 am

Hi, a few of us are going to camperjam for the first time this year. Leaving Gloucester around 9 am and driving up the old road avoiding motorways,...

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Last post by vagcar
Wed Jul 10, 2019 1:19 pm
Beware of User hjohn - user now banned

Last post by type21f « Mon Jul 08, 2019 8:07 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
Mon Jul 08, 2019 8:07 pm
Anyone going to the Tech Weekend from Redditch?

Last post by vwJim « Fri Jul 05, 2019 9:25 am
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by vwJim » Thu Jul 04, 2019 3:27 pm

There's some wheels I would like from Redditch / Wolverhampton, if anyone is from that area and heading to the Tech Weekend, I'd appreciate a...

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Last post by vwJim
Fri Jul 05, 2019 9:25 am
Club Camping Meet Old Warden Aerodrome

Last post by Warebus « Thu Jul 04, 2019 7:38 am

by Warebus » Thu Jul 04, 2019 7:38 am

Club camping and Family airshow Old Warden Aerodrome near Biggleswade Bedfordshire. 3rd/4th august Details of this meet in members section . Please...

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Last post by Warebus
Thu Jul 04, 2019 7:38 am
WOOD4VANS....COMMUNICATION 8SSUES

Last post by type21f « Mon Jul 01, 2019 9:50 am
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by Vwmo » Wed Jun 12, 2019 7:32 pm

Hi,
Anyone know Darren at Woo4vans, or had issues with communication
I have placed an order on the 29th May for Beach Veneer Plywood.todate apart...

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Last post by type21f
Mon Jul 01, 2019 9:50 am
Anyone know for my old splitty reg YTA278E ?

Last post by paulandabbe « Sun Jun 30, 2019 6:00 pm

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
Sun Jun 30, 2019 6:00 pm
Is John Maher Racing still open for business?

Last post by chrystal « Sun Jun 30, 2019 2:59 pm
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by passion4 » Thu Jun 06, 2019 8:40 pm

The website hasn’t been updated for a while and I was enjoying the Project 2110 posts…

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Last post by chrystal
Sun Jun 30, 2019 2:59 pm
The VW Engine Company - Catford

Last post by Huw « Sat Jun 29, 2019 9:27 pm
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by Ilovestagbeetles63 » Tue Apr 16, 2019 4:32 pm

Hi

The person who used to maintain my 63 Split has now retired so I am looking for someone new in SE London and it is proving quite difficult. The...

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Last post by Huw
Sat Jun 29, 2019 9:27 pm
Iva advice.

Last post by vwJim « Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:20 pm
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by jjyoung » Thu Jun 20, 2019 10:03 am

Hi all.
Has anyone been to an iva vehicle inspection in order to gain registration with things like tie rod notches,dropped spindle or a front...

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Last post by vwJim
Tue Jun 25, 2019 8:20 pm
Pre '58 busses

Last post by type21f « Tue Jun 25, 2019 6:11 pm
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by JohnB » Wed Jun 19, 2019 7:16 pm

Can anyone help me with this query please? I am looking at a 1957 bus with semaphores. I am being told that the bus only has one chassis plate (in...

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Last post by type21f
Tue Jun 25, 2019 6:11 pm
A very nice man !

Last post by JonnyCJ « Sat Jun 22, 2019 8:03 pm

by JonnyCJ » Sat Jun 22, 2019 8:03 pm

Took my bus over to Nige Collier to get it finally valued this morning. Had a very pleasant drive to Nige’s place in the beautiful Peak District and...

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Sat Jun 22, 2019 8:03 pm
1957 vw bus

Last post by 8 8US « Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:28 pm
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by Holly2molly » Wed Jun 19, 2019 1:12 pm

Hi everyone im after some info , im looking to buy a 1957 very cool dropped splitty never been registered in this country, how do i go about finding...

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Last post by 8 8US
Wed Jun 19, 2019 2:28 pm
Bristol Volksfest Mud Mud and Mud

Last post by David Eccles « Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:24 pm
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by vwbuzzers » Sat Jun 15, 2019 7:04 pm

Well first time at Bristol Volksfest but hopefully not my last. Shows got good vibe but the showground is to be seen. Four or more tractors helping...

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Last post by David Eccles
Mon Jun 17, 2019 12:24 pm
Are you going to Bad Camberg?

Last post by David Eccles « Sun Jun 16, 2019 11:57 am
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by David Eccles » Wed Jun 12, 2019 6:34 pm

The person due to cover it for VW Camper mag has been rushed into hospital for an op so I am looking for someone who can take pics and write some...

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Last post by David Eccles
Sun Jun 16, 2019 11:57 am
Riviera window refurbishment

Last post by 69campers « Wed Jun 12, 2019 12:48 pm

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 69campers
Wed Jun 12, 2019 12:48 pm
Stock spindles

Last post by jamiealex « Tue Jun 11, 2019 5:09 pm

by jamiealex » Tue Jun 11, 2019 5:09 pm

Hi, does anyone have a pair of stock spindles for a 68/69 early bay for sale. I have a set of dropped to p/x if required?

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Last post by jamiealex
Tue Jun 11, 2019 5:09 pm
Area reps

Last post by Dougie « Mon Jun 10, 2019 4:53 am
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by Dougie » Mon Jan 21, 2019 10:54 am

Area reps are to be reinstated (hopefully). Since Busfest last year this has been mentioned a couple of times on the forum and received positive...

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Last post by Dougie
Mon Jun 10, 2019 4:53 am
1200 Rebuild - Recommendations please

Last post by BigOldMac « Sat Jun 08, 2019 9:03 am
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by BigOldMac » Fri May 31, 2019 12:32 pm

Hello, I'm based in Bedford and need a '56 1200 rebuilding. It has already be rebuilt (twice!) by someone who will, for now, remain nameless and has...

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Last post by BigOldMac
Sat Jun 08, 2019 9:03 am
Safari windows at heritage

Last post by DOUGAL « Tue Jun 04, 2019 3:44 pm
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by Chrispduck » Thu May 30, 2019 5:58 pm

After asking about safari's you guys said eather wolfgangs or creative ones after researching wolf gang ones and deciding the post cost was to much I...

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Last post by DOUGAL
Tue Jun 04, 2019 3:44 pm
***SSVC Display Stonor Park***

Last post by Grizzly « Mon Jun 03, 2019 7:35 pm
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by rikki james » Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:40 am
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Details to follow shortly, watch this space!!

Cheers

Rikki
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Last post by Grizzly
Mon Jun 03, 2019 7:35 pm
Bulkhead drinks tray. What year did they change?

Last post by passion4 « Sun Jun 02, 2019 9:32 am
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by passion4 » Mon May 27, 2019 3:40 pm

I remember they had different radius ends, not sure if the differed in other aspects, but can’t remember what year the changes were?

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Last post by passion4
Sun Jun 02, 2019 9:32 am
Rough costs of stripping and painting?

Last post by BlastingDiePast « Sun May 26, 2019 7:56 am
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by Who.Me? » Thu May 23, 2019 12:35 pm

My Single Cab is getting to the point where the Californian repaint is showing its limitations, so I'm preparing myself for the costs to strip and...

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Last post by BlastingDiePast
Sun May 26, 2019 7:56 am
IRS

Last post by JonB « Sun May 26, 2019 7:30 am
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by JonB » Sun May 26, 2019 7:29 am

Hi
Does anyone have a pair of early bay wide 5 complete rear hubs fir sake please
That’s all I need for my IRS conversion on my 63
Also disc kit for...

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Last post by JonB
Sun May 26, 2019 7:30 am
***SSVC display at Stoner Park***

Last post by Grizzly « Sat May 25, 2019 7:59 am
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by rikki james » Thu May 23, 2019 5:12 pm

Usual set up as every year, display on Sunday from approximately 09:00 inwards.
.....So don't park your bus in general parking, get it in the line...

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Last post by Grizzly
Sat May 25, 2019 7:59 am
1600 TP

Last post by miles « Thu May 23, 2019 8:18 am
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by wilgartw » Tue May 14, 2019 11:15 am

hello,

i have had a 1600 TP in my shed for about 10 years now. It was taken out a van fully running etc. it is almost complete, cooling fan,...

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Last post by miles
Thu May 23, 2019 8:18 am
PLIANFER FRENCH CAMPING METAL BOX

Last post by vwbuzzers « Tue May 21, 2019 2:49 pm
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by Le Counte de JAYFOR » Fri May 17, 2019 12:37 pm
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Who did I sell this to many years ago????? It was a metal light green box that opened up into a camping kitchen. My route has changed slightly and...
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Last post by vwbuzzers
Tue May 21, 2019 2:49 pm
What’s this???

Last post by type21f « Tue May 21, 2019 1:30 pm
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by Crooky » Tue May 21, 2019 12:22 pm

I know it’s a cooker but any ideas what type, where from or how much please?

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Last post by type21f
Tue May 21, 2019 1:30 pm
Steel wheels

Last post by vwJim « Tue May 21, 2019 6:37 am
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by Slavo » Mon May 20, 2019 8:12 am

Hi,

I'm after some advice on steel wheels.

How good are new wheels sold in comparison to original?

I have a bay window front beam with discs on my...

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Last post by vwJim
Tue May 21, 2019 6:37 am
Anyone fancy being a video star?

Last post by type21f « Fri May 17, 2019 7:22 pm
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by Dougie » Fri May 17, 2019 6:35 pm

I got the following email this evening from Amber Roberts who works for fold7, an advertising agency in London....

I work for Gumtree’s social...

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Last post by type21f
Fri May 17, 2019 7:22 pm
Thank you Eddy

Last post by vwbuzzers « Mon May 13, 2019 2:23 pm
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by David Eccles » Sun May 05, 2019 2:42 pm

We would just like to say a big thank you to Eddy (and Jackie) for his excellent stewardship as President over past couple of years. He has loyally...

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Last post by vwbuzzers
Mon May 13, 2019 2:23 pm
Polo engine

Last post by winnie the splitz « Sun May 12, 2019 3:35 pm
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by winnie the splitz » Sat May 11, 2019 5:12 pm

Hi All,

My son has just bought his first car a 2011 polo 1.2 petrol Fsh with 58k miles on the clock.

He has driven it 100 miles and unfortunately...

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Last post by winnie the splitz
Sun May 12, 2019 3:35 pm
Blasting Die Past Restoration company Bristol

Last post by BlastingDiePast « Thu May 09, 2019 7:49 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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Last post by BlastingDiePast
Thu May 09, 2019 7:49 pm
Help needed, 1959 splitscreen castle nut

Last post by massivesplitproject « Tue May 07, 2019 4:32 pm
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by BigRob » Thu Jan 24, 2019 1:41 pm
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I’m after some help, I was inspecting the rear brakes on my 1959 splitty, all was good and going well, untill I put the drum back on and began to...
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Last post by massivesplitproject
Tue May 07, 2019 4:32 pm
Is every one trying to sell there vans....

Last post by buzz « Tue May 07, 2019 12:25 pm
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by Rocket Ron » Sun Apr 14, 2019 5:06 pm

Is it me or are there loads of vans for sale on various sites I've looked lately, Samba seems to hold quite a lot from England as does Car and...

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Last post by buzz
Tue May 07, 2019 12:25 pm
What engine bay fire system have you got?

Last post by vwJim « Mon May 06, 2019 8:06 pm
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by David Eccles » Fri Sep 07, 2018 8:34 am
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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 vwJim
Mon May 06, 2019 8:06 pm
Matt Gill Restoration

Last post by massivesplitproject « Mon May 06, 2019 6:57 pm
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by massivesplitproject » Mon May 06, 2019 6:49 pm

We have been a bit quiet internet wise for a while, this is because the waiting list was getting ridiculous. So we have not really been chasing work...

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Last post by massivesplitproject
Mon May 06, 2019 6:57 pm
The Company - "Buses n Bugs Imports", California- GOOD/RISKY/BAD

Last post by vwJim « Wed May 01, 2019 4:02 pm
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by Vwmo » Tue Apr 30, 2019 9:23 am

Hi
Has anyone had any dealings (good or bad) with Buses n Bugs Imports (California). Thinking of adding another Splitty to the one I have.
Who I...

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Last post by vwJim
Wed May 01, 2019 4:02 pm
Memberships and Vicky Farm

Last post by Dougie « Mon Apr 29, 2019 6:41 pm
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by Dougie » Sun Apr 28, 2019 9:31 am

It's only a week till Vicky Farm, so please make sure your membership is up to date. For those of you that are going and have to renew, I will...

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Last post by Dougie
Mon Apr 29, 2019 6:41 pm
Mir ????????

Last post by karmanniak « Sun Apr 28, 2019 4:34 pm
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by Le Counte de JAYFOR » Thu Apr 14, 2016 11:57 am
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Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Last post by karmanniak
Sun Apr 28, 2019 4:34 pm
Advise on selling my project

Last post by jasonjleach « Mon Apr 22, 2019 12:13 pm
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by jasonjleach » Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:44 am

Hi all, I’m looking to sell my 66 LHD project. Bought from FBI about 3 years ago, stripped, blasted and primed. I’ve made no progress in the last 18...

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Mon Apr 22, 2019 12:13 pm

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