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Last post by miles « Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:00 am
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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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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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Tue May 02, 2017 11:39 am
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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Announcement SSVC Gift Vouchers

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by surreysplit » Mon Oct 17, 2011 5:12 pm

Just to let you know, now that Christmas is creeping up on us that The club now offer £10 Gift Vouchers available from club merchandise , these can...

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Tue Oct 25, 2016 10:48 am
Announcement 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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Sat Dec 27, 2014 9:31 pm
Announcement Birth certificate for your VW ??

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Announcement MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS POLICY

Last post by silversteve « Wed Jul 27, 2016 7:08 pm
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by OLDSCOOL » Fri Feb 01, 2008 6:05 pm
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At the recent committee meeting we clarified the Club's policy on renewing membership.

Paragraph 26 of the constitution says Any member not renewing...
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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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Wed Apr 26, 2017 4:47 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
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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Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:16 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
Valuation for my bus???

Last post by vwJim « Fri Sep 22, 2017 9:43 pm
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by grant » Thu Aug 04, 2005 11:59 am

Can anyone from the ssvc do a valuation for me this weekend????(DEVA)
Or next at Tatton Park pleaseeee :lol:

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Last post by vwJim
Fri Sep 22, 2017 9:43 pm
My latest engine build

Last post by scottish splitty « Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:03 pm

by scottish splitty » Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:03 pm

Hi
A few pictures of my latest build. 2.3 stroker motor for Paul Hughes splitscreen
Just love the finish on this engine
Even got the first set of...

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Last post by scottish splitty
Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:03 pm
auctions

Last post by andyleeds « Fri Sep 22, 2017 5:28 pm
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by andyleeds » Tue Sep 12, 2017 5:18 pm

hi everyone, am thinking of putting my nearly restored van into an auction.... few q's....

has anyone done this?

which auctions would be the ones...

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Last post by andyleeds
Fri Sep 22, 2017 5:28 pm
Lots of buses for sale

Last post by james309 « Fri Sep 22, 2017 5:15 pm
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by jackricha » Fri Sep 22, 2017 1:09 pm

Is it just me or are there lots of buses coming up for sale at the moment?
Some of them from long time members.....
Is everyone trying to get...

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Last post by james309
Fri Sep 22, 2017 5:15 pm
Engine lid stay bracket

Last post by type21f « Fri Sep 22, 2017 9:22 am
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by Ecobuild » Thu Sep 14, 2017 6:15 pm

Does any one know where I could get the engine stay bracket for a '62 van IMG_3824.PNG

Thanks

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Last post by type21f
Fri Sep 22, 2017 9:22 am
Wooden Cup Holders

Last post by Michal « Thu Sep 21, 2017 9:24 pm
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by BusBoyT2 » Tue May 30, 2017 1:11 pm

Who was selling these?

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Last post by Michal
Thu Sep 21, 2017 9:24 pm
1964 split screen from germany

Last post by davesplit « Thu Sep 21, 2017 7:30 pm
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by davesplit » Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:17 pm

just got this 64 split single cab from a guy in london , picking it up on saturday and cannot wait to drive it
what shall i do though , renovate it...

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Last post by davesplit
Thu Sep 21, 2017 7:30 pm
Roof rack colour

Last post by rikkisk « Thu Sep 21, 2017 7:21 pm
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by rikkisk » Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:45 am

Just built myself a rack and can't decide what colour to paint it. What colour did they come as standard? Thinking about maybe sealing wax red as...

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Last post by rikkisk
Thu Sep 21, 2017 7:21 pm
Quick Westfalia SO22 OG cupboards on Facebook

Last post by miles « Thu Sep 21, 2017 4:28 pm

by miles » Thu Sep 21, 2017 4:28 pm

For sale.
Not mine.

May be of interest.

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Last post by miles
Thu Sep 21, 2017 4:28 pm
Brazilian gearbox

Last post by Splittee « Thu Sep 21, 2017 1:33 pm

by Splittee » Thu Sep 21, 2017 1:33 pm

Help!! H code gearbox going in monday. Does anyone know brazilian gearbox ratios before i take it out please?

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Last post by Splittee
Thu Sep 21, 2017 1:33 pm
Front bench seat resto, help needed

Last post by Vwstu « Thu Sep 21, 2017 12:17 pm
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by ChrisH » Mon Aug 28, 2017 10:17 am

Hi everyone, I am restoring a 57 bus and I would like to get my front bench seat restored. It's in a sorry state but I'm sure it can be worked on and...

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Last post by Vwstu
Thu Sep 21, 2017 12:17 pm
Show your garage!

Last post by grant « Thu Sep 21, 2017 6:34 am
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by volksfahrer.nl » Wed Nov 05, 2014 2:02 pm
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I'll start of with mine:

Most garages over here in The Netherlands are about 18 foot long and 10 foot wide but I'm lucky to have a decent size...
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Last post by grant
Thu Sep 21, 2017 6:34 am
Starter rebuild recommendations

Last post by JonnyCJ « Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:44 pm
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by JonnyCJ » Sat Sep 13, 2014 7:54 am

Partially stripped my Bosch 12v OG starter, but think I'm at the point where I want it rebuilt properly.

It's fairly basic, but I'd like the casings...

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Wed Sep 20, 2017 6:44 pm
RSVP BBQ

Last post by spit nolan « Wed Sep 20, 2017 5:05 pm
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by ernie » Wed Sep 20, 2017 8:28 am

Not sure if anyone involved in the organisation of the RSVP BBQ in Bidford on Sunday are on here, but if you are, many thanks for a great day.

First...

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Last post by spit nolan
Wed Sep 20, 2017 5:05 pm
***Symonds Yat Adventure Campout 5***

Last post by David Eccles « Wed Sep 20, 2017 4:15 pm
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by rikki james » Wed Mar 08, 2017 7:15 pm
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Dates soon to be announced, watch this space!! :wink:
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Last post by David Eccles
Wed Sep 20, 2017 4:15 pm
Busfest display

Last post by Starsky2727 « Wed Sep 20, 2017 11:49 am
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by rikki james » Mon Sep 11, 2017 5:57 pm

Just wanted to say a big thank you to all of you that participated, great line up and great people! ;-)

Cheers

Rikki.

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Last post by Starsky2727
Wed Sep 20, 2017 11:49 am
HMRC / DVLA - NOVA Registration - Help / Advice please

Last post by woofer « Mon Sep 18, 2017 2:36 pm
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by Richie73 » Tue Aug 09, 2016 1:58 pm

Hello All,

Looking for some genuine advice so any help is appreciated from those who have prior experience of this.

I bought a '57 split as a body...

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Last post by woofer
Mon Sep 18, 2017 2:36 pm
Restore or mechanics first .

Last post by lids_2001 « Sun Sep 17, 2017 6:29 pm
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by davebug » Sun Sep 17, 2017 3:03 pm

looking at starting to sort my 56, will need full body job doing as been sat in primer for 8 years but I'm looking at tubbing etc will this all need...

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Last post by lids_2001
Sun Sep 17, 2017 6:29 pm
Which repro westfalia rack?

Last post by William.smith « Sun Sep 17, 2017 5:04 pm
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by William.smith » Sun Sep 17, 2017 3:09 pm

Aircooled accessories or creative engineering?

Anyone know the differences? Is the AAC one tighter to the roof?

Cheers

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Last post by William.smith
Sun Sep 17, 2017 5:04 pm
Bilstein Shocks Help

Last post by thescampster « Sat Sep 16, 2017 11:04 am
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by thescampster » Sat Sep 02, 2017 12:23 pm

Anyone know if the Type2 Bilstein front shocks are same for split and bay.
I ordered a set and they arrived and invoice said bay.
Can't get a reply...

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Last post by thescampster
Sat Sep 16, 2017 11:04 am
Just done it went and bought a 13 w deluxe bus 66

Last post by SEE YA « Sat Sep 16, 2017 9:16 am
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by SEE YA » Sat Sep 09, 2017 6:03 pm
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Pick up next week,it's still a funny feeling.
Think I got a good deal price wise as the...
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Last post by SEE YA
Sat Sep 16, 2017 9:16 am
T25

Last post by philsparks « Thu Sep 14, 2017 6:41 pm

by philsparks » Thu Sep 14, 2017 6:41 pm

Hi guys
I am thinking of getting a aircooled t25 as my work van.
Are the 1600 engine the same as our 1600TP motors or different? Do they need...

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Last post by philsparks
Thu Sep 14, 2017 6:41 pm
Busfest thanks!

Last post by W-W « Tue Sep 12, 2017 4:37 pm
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by Doka Dave » Sun Sep 10, 2017 9:06 pm

Well we're just back from a great weekend again at Busfest!
Thanks to the committee for organising the field etc.and everyone else for making a great...

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Last post by W-W
Tue Sep 12, 2017 4:37 pm
Roof tent on eBay SOLD

Last post by DOUGAL « Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:17 am
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by John TC » Thu Aug 24, 2017 3:27 pm

on eBay ----- not mine

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Last post by DOUGAL
Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:17 am
SoO Meet not in the usual place tonight!

Last post by DOUGAL « Tue Sep 12, 2017 10:22 am

by DOUGAL » Tue Sep 12, 2017 10:22 am

To whoever was planning to come to Radley tonight: The Splitties of Oxfordshire meet will not having their Monthly meet there.
The pub is closed for...

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Last post by DOUGAL
Tue Sep 12, 2017 10:22 am
A few busfest photos

Last post by Starsky2727 « Mon Sep 11, 2017 7:46 am
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by joannedoyle » Sun Sep 10, 2017 9:21 pm

lets see your busfest ssvc lineup photos.
Simon

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Last post by Starsky2727
Mon Sep 11, 2017 7:46 am
Trackers / alarms

Last post by jayvanman « Sun Sep 10, 2017 11:23 pm

by jayvanman » Sun Sep 10, 2017 11:23 pm

Despite my garage being in my back garden lately I'm feeling I need to up my game a bit and fit an alarm to my garage and maybe a tracker or both....

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Last post by jayvanman
Sun Sep 10, 2017 11:23 pm
How do check it's a German bus

Last post by jackricha « Sun Sep 10, 2017 9:15 pm
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by SEE YA » Thu Sep 07, 2017 3:03 pm

Hello people,
Going to look a camper what do I need to look for in the documents to make sure it's a German bus?

Any other advice welcome cheers

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Last post by jackricha
Sun Sep 10, 2017 9:15 pm
Help needed

Last post by ernie « Sun Sep 10, 2017 4:45 pm
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by bowie » Fri Sep 08, 2017 2:40 pm

Hi all.
Need some help finding a good splitscreen van. I am looking at one on facebook vw splitscreen club items for sale. The one i am looking at...

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Last post by ernie
Sun Sep 10, 2017 4:45 pm
South African 1967 Splitscreen

Last post by Who.Me? « Sun Sep 10, 2017 8:09 am
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by jacteifievans » Tue Sep 05, 2017 8:13 pm
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I imported a South African Van from Ireland in March, Its a 1967 Splitscreen. Im hoping to get it booked in for an MOT over the next couple...
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Last post by Who.Me?
Sun Sep 10, 2017 8:09 am
Bus fest adult ticket

Last post by vwbuzzers « Sat Sep 09, 2017 9:00 pm
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by joannedoyle » Fri Sep 08, 2017 11:35 am

I have a busfest spare adult weekend pass. I'm coming down tonight to the ssvc field.
Anybody want it? Make a donation to my beer fund and it's yours...

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Last post by vwbuzzers
Sat Sep 09, 2017 9:00 pm
Advice

Last post by type21f « Sat Sep 09, 2017 3:36 pm
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by NellyM » Wed Sep 06, 2017 11:17 am

Hi all,

I have seen this on eBay and I was looking from some advice from you lovely people. There are very few images and not the best quality but I...

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Last post by type21f
Sat Sep 09, 2017 3:36 pm
***SSVC Display at Busfest***

Last post by W-W « Thu Sep 07, 2017 7:24 pm
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by rikki james » Tue Sep 05, 2017 5:41 pm

8th - 10th Sept 2017
Club display located on the tarmac area between the barns as usual, please come and join in as we have plenty of room for...

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Last post by W-W
Thu Sep 07, 2017 7:24 pm
V55/5 filling in help...

Last post by Kevin Sharpe « Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:22 pm
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by mjknight71 » Sat Dec 15, 2012 11:38 am
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...anyone filled one in recently...what do all the questions mean!!!

I dont need to answer 1/2/3/4/5/17/24/25/40/44

I can answer...
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Last post by Kevin Sharpe
Thu Sep 07, 2017 6:22 pm
Busfest ticket

Last post by Iroc-2 « Thu Sep 07, 2017 1:00 pm

by Iroc-2 » Thu Sep 07, 2017 1:00 pm

Hi I have one ticket and one pass for the ssvc field. Ticket price :D

Nigel

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Thu Sep 07, 2017 1:00 pm
Looking for decal with color codes

Last post by miles « Thu Sep 07, 2017 10:28 am
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by EeVeeWee » Wed Sep 06, 2017 7:31 pm

Is there someone who knows where I can a decal been made with the VW color codes?
I have bought a new one with Beigegrau L472 and Siegellackrot L53,...

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Last post by miles
Thu Sep 07, 2017 10:28 am
Photobucket u-turn?

Last post by WILL « Wed Sep 06, 2017 9:43 am
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by lowdown dirty rat » Sun Aug 27, 2017 6:29 pm

All the photos in the forums seem to be working again. Have Photobucket done a U-turn?

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Last post by WILL
Wed Sep 06, 2017 9:43 am
Bus insurance

Last post by vwJim « Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:34 am
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by smudger73 » Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:29 pm

Hello all, who is best for classic vw bus insurance?
Thanks in advance
Paul

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Last post by vwJim
Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:34 am
Are busfest vehicle tickets transferable

Last post by vaughan « Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:44 pm
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by vaughan » Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:35 pm

Does anyone know if busfest camping and vehicle passes are transferable
Thanks

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Last post by vaughan
Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:44 pm
Anyone shipping from USA soon

Last post by james309 « Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:44 pm
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by ned » Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:43 pm

Need to ship a panel from USA about 4/4ft......happy to contribute to your shipping cost
Anyone?

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Last post by james309
Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:44 pm
Insurance Valuation

Last post by Huw « Sun Sep 03, 2017 7:34 pm
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by Sarahjb » Sun Sep 03, 2017 11:07 am

Hi there, could someone please give me contact details for Stuart the insurance valuation guy near Warminster- thanks ! :-)

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Last post by Huw
Sun Sep 03, 2017 7:34 pm
Shell Build Up Order of Play

Last post by Pie « Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:48 pm
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by Pie » Mon Aug 28, 2017 7:37 am

My shell is in the paint shop this week, when it returns I will start to build it up, Has anyone any reccomendations on the order of the build up...

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Last post by Pie
Thu Aug 31, 2017 2:48 pm
M&J vw restorers

Last post by type21f « Thu Aug 31, 2017 9:46 am
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by billywizkid » Tue Aug 22, 2017 8:16 am

Warning I sold M&J vw Restorations in Gloucester a late bay single cab pick up tipper truck RHD last year registration JVB 270P now he has that...

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Last post by type21f
Thu Aug 31, 2017 9:46 am
Vw vintage speed super flow exhaust

Last post by Lambrettats1 « Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:52 am
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by Lambrettats1 » Sun Aug 20, 2017 4:43 pm

Hi to all, need to replace my exhaust, bus lowered and looking at the Vw heritage speed super flow exhaust any body got feedback please on what there...

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Last post by Lambrettats1
Tue Aug 29, 2017 6:52 am
Another good reason to own a splitscreen

Last post by vwbuzzers « Mon Aug 28, 2017 6:50 pm

by vwbuzzers » Mon Aug 28, 2017 6:50 pm

The grandkids and their friends love it.
Love to let them enjoy the bus no show and shine for me. Not that I ever win anyway lol :roll:

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Last post by vwbuzzers
Mon Aug 28, 2017 6:50 pm
Van Chassis diagram or CAD file????Please

Last post by Kevin Sharpe « Mon Aug 28, 2017 10:59 am
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by wejjy » Wed Jan 21, 2009 2:03 pm

Hi all, Im working on a new IFS front end for the van at the mo and could desperately do with some scale drawings or even better a CAD drawing of the...

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Mon Aug 28, 2017 10:59 am

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