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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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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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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 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

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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 Jul 23, 2019 8:33 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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Sat Nov 03, 2018 6:17 pm
Locked Linking your membership to your forum account

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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
The Comic Relief Beetle

Last post by David Eccles « Tue Nov 12, 2019 7:38 pm
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by David Eccles » Tue Oct 29, 2019 8:55 am

Does anyone know the name of the couple who own the Red Nose Comic Relief Beetle? They have taken it to every Brighton Breeze since the first one and...

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Last post by David Eccles
Tue Nov 12, 2019 7:38 pm
WOOD4VANS....COMMUNICATION 8SSUES

Last post by Vwmo « Tue Nov 12, 2019 6:11 pm
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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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Tue Nov 12, 2019 6:11 pm
***SSVC Display at the Slough Swap Meet***

Last post by rikki james « Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:39 am
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by rikki james » Mon Oct 07, 2019 5:23 pm

***Updated please scroll down!***

Hi all,

If you are attending the Slough Swap meet next month in your bus, please be sure to park up on the club...

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Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:39 am
Busfest

Last post by BusBug&KG « Sun Nov 10, 2019 11:48 pm

by BusBug&KG » Sun Nov 10, 2019 11:48 pm

Looking for a 2019 busfest window sticker,can anyone help please.

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Sun Nov 10, 2019 11:48 pm
SGS Inspection Quandry

Last post by JonnyCJ « Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:36 am
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by 65splitpanel » Tue Oct 29, 2019 12:15 am

Hi all - I wonder if someone may be able to offer some advice on this please? I'll try to be as succinct as possible!

Following sending in my V55...

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:36 am
Julian Collinge. Very sad news.

Last post by vwgillybilly « Sun Nov 10, 2019 7:59 am
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by Dougie » Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:20 am

I have recently been contacted by the family of Julian Collinge with the tragic news that he passed away in early August this year at the age of only...

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Sun Nov 10, 2019 7:59 am
Gearbox advice

Last post by e m p i « Sat Nov 09, 2019 10:36 am
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by gypsy » Sat Oct 05, 2019 2:35 pm

I'm putting in a creative IRS setup and I wanted to get the best gearbox for this set up. The van will mostly be for burning around Cornwall so not...

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Sat Nov 09, 2019 10:36 am
Bus delivery

Last post by Robbievanguy « Fri Nov 08, 2019 6:20 am
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by Robbievanguy » Fri Oct 25, 2019 3:19 am

Does anyone know of any companies in the far north of England or southern Scotland who can trailer a bus from Scotland to the Netherlands cheers.

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Last post by Robbievanguy
Fri Nov 08, 2019 6:20 am
Full electric conversions.....

Last post by Kevin Sharpe « Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:33 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
Thu Nov 07, 2019 10:33 am
Trimmers - Replacement Door Cards needed

Last post by type21f « Wed Nov 06, 2019 10:10 am
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by NateBug » Tue Nov 05, 2019 11:53 am

Hi,

Probably been asked 000's of times before but I am looking to have new door cards (driver and passenger) made up for my 67 Devon Spaceway -...

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Last post by type21f
Wed Nov 06, 2019 10:10 am
Wedding van in Leeds for 26 July 2020

Last post by RON SMITH « Tue Nov 05, 2019 5:53 pm

by RON SMITH » Tue Nov 05, 2019 5:53 pm

Vw Splitscreen wanted in Leeds for the above date, any help appreciated, email Sara.blackman2010@yahoo.co.uk, many thanks in advance, email Sara for...

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Last post by RON SMITH
Tue Nov 05, 2019 5:53 pm
incorrect reg year - will DVLA change it ?

Last post by Andy C « Fri Nov 01, 2019 11:45 pm
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by Nocky » Wed Oct 23, 2019 3:32 pm

Hi everyone, so it seems my new to me bus was registered for the incorrect year when first imported into the UK. It was registered before the new...

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Last post by Andy C
Fri Nov 01, 2019 11:45 pm
International Campervan Show April 25-26 2020

Last post by Andy C « Fri Nov 01, 2019 11:33 pm
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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 Andy C
Fri Nov 01, 2019 11:33 pm
***Barn Door Camp-out #6***

Last post by David Eccles « Tue Oct 29, 2019 1:57 pm
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by rikki james » Mon Oct 28, 2019 6:05 pm

....is coming next year, ***NEW VENUE***
Watch this space and get your barn door projects on the road!! :wink:

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Last post by David Eccles
Tue Oct 29, 2019 1:57 pm
Matching sender to fuel gauge

Last post by Nocky « Mon Oct 28, 2019 4:58 pm
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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 Nocky
Mon Oct 28, 2019 4:58 pm
Insurance agreed valuation

Last post by Nocky « Mon Oct 28, 2019 1:57 pm
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by SamCocker » Mon Sep 16, 2019 5:33 pm

Not sure if this has been covered in a previous thread, did have a browse.

I am trying to insure my project and the insurance company is asking for...

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Last post by Nocky
Mon Oct 28, 2019 1:57 pm
Correct seat material for 1965 13w deluxe bus ?

Last post by matvanslam « Thu Oct 24, 2019 8:53 pm
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by matvanslam » Thu Oct 24, 2019 6:58 pm

Bought my bus with black faux leather seat coverings done very nicely but, was that ever an original material option ?

Thanks,

Mat

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Last post by matvanslam
Thu Oct 24, 2019 8:53 pm
***SSVC Breakfast Run***

Last post by DOUGAL « Thu Oct 24, 2019 1:33 pm
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by rikki james » Mon Oct 14, 2019 2:54 pm

SSVC Breakfast Run

Hi All,

I’m am in the process of organising an SSVC Breakfast Run on Sunday the 24th of November at Mollies Diner. The venue is...

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Last post by DOUGAL
Thu Oct 24, 2019 1:33 pm
***Sahara Bug Rally 2020***

Last post by splitscreensteve « Sun Oct 20, 2019 6:41 pm

by splitscreensteve » Sun Oct 20, 2019 6:41 pm

Evening everyone,

We`ve had an invite to support Veterans and raise money towards PTSD sufferers with a Sahara Bug Rally.

The basis is form a...

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Last post by splitscreensteve
Sun Oct 20, 2019 6:41 pm
Searching for info on European Cars Limited of London, Middlesex & Reading

Last post by 8 8US « Sun Oct 20, 2019 11:32 am
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by 8 8US » Wed Feb 20, 2019 12:08 pm
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Anyone ever heard of European Cars Limited? Looks like they had a base in Reading but also from this advert in a 1960 copy of Autocar also in London.
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Last post by 8 8US
Sun Oct 20, 2019 11:32 am
Bank transfers fir buses

Last post by Robbievanguy « Sun Oct 20, 2019 3:05 am
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by Robbievanguy » Sat Oct 19, 2019 7:35 pm

Hi need some advice I've got a guy interested in buying my bus he is from the netherland and I'm in UK he wants to pay a deposit into my account t by...

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Last post by Robbievanguy
Sun Oct 20, 2019 3:05 am
Correct middle seat for a '65 Deluxe 13 window ?

Last post by type21f « Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:23 pm
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by matvanslam » Fri Oct 11, 2019 5:39 am

Can anyone post pictures please ?

Middle seat required for a '65 Deluxe 13 window

Was there both a 2 seat and 3 seat with flip seat original option...

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Last post by type21f
Thu Oct 17, 2019 7:23 pm
VW Hazet round tool box

Last post by w1ggo « Mon Oct 14, 2019 6:12 pm
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by w1ggo » Wed Oct 09, 2019 11:20 am

Hi. Does any body know where I can get a VW Hazet round tool box restored
Thanks
Mark

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Last post by w1ggo
Mon Oct 14, 2019 6:12 pm
ultimate wheels on history channel

Last post by tman « Tue Oct 08, 2019 6:29 pm
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by amd » Fri Apr 18, 2014 7:50 pm

I went to London motor museum last year

I spotted this in the workshop & was told it was part of a t.v series that had just finished filming...

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Last post by tman
Tue Oct 08, 2019 6:29 pm
Someone who could view/inspect a camper for me in Ellesmere Shropshire?

Last post by cavendish « Sun Oct 06, 2019 9:42 am
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by cavendish » Sun Sep 22, 2019 1:32 pm

Hi all. I am relatively new to the VW splitscreen camper scene but have been searching for one for a while.
I have found a splitscreen camper that I...

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Last post by cavendish
Sun Oct 06, 2019 9:42 am
Where to advertise

Last post by vwJim « Wed Oct 02, 2019 8:46 am
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by DaisyBee111 » Sat Sep 21, 2019 7:23 pm

Hi, I've had my split for 25 years and am looking to sell it - what's the best way to do it? and where are the places to advertise her? It's been a...

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Last post by vwJim
Wed Oct 02, 2019 8:46 am
Hessencourrier - Mit der VW-Bus Draisine unterwegs

Last post by David Eccles « Sun Sep 29, 2019 12:15 pm
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by bigbulli » Sun Sep 29, 2019 8:47 am

Following on from Brian Screaton's excellent article in the latest SSVC mag, here is a great video of a rail bus in action.

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Last post by David Eccles
Sun Sep 29, 2019 12:15 pm
Anybody going to Brighton breeze

Last post by 8 8US « Fri Sep 27, 2019 5:58 am
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by Gemmas » Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:39 pm

And able to collect some wheels for me please ? Who lives near Birmingham cheers ?

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Last post by 8 8US
Fri Sep 27, 2019 5:58 am
Please identify my towbar !

Last post by JonnyCJ « Mon Sep 16, 2019 7:14 pm

by JonnyCJ » Mon Sep 16, 2019 7:14 pm

Bought this a while ago and had it blasted and powder coated.

It’s been sat in the garage for a while as I’ll probably never tow anything with my...

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Last post by JonnyCJ
Mon Sep 16, 2019 7:14 pm
New VW emblem?

Last post by David Eccles « Thu Sep 12, 2019 3:28 pm
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by mjknight71 » Wed Sep 11, 2019 6:18 pm

I read something about the ID3 and it debut at Frankfurter Motor Show and it mentioned a design change :?: :?: :?:

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Last post by David Eccles
Thu Sep 12, 2019 3:28 pm
Camper Calling

Last post by DOUGAL « Wed Sep 11, 2019 9:50 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
Wed Sep 11, 2019 9:50 am
So23 for sale

Last post by nannypam « Mon Sep 09, 2019 7:20 pm

by nannypam » Mon Sep 09, 2019 7:20 pm

I have a camper for sale which is supposedly quite rare and sought after.I know restorations are expensive along with model specific parts.What i...

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Last post by nannypam
Mon Sep 09, 2019 7:20 pm
on TV tonight All Classics tracked down!

Last post by David Eccles « Mon Sep 09, 2019 6:05 pm
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by David Eccles » Mon Sep 09, 2019 4:26 pm

East Midlands only BBC 1 7.30 tonight 9 sep
they finally track down and confront the guy from All Classics Leicester about the money he's taken for...

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Last post by David Eccles
Mon Sep 09, 2019 6:05 pm
East Coast Classics in South Africa

Last post by gypsy « Sun Sep 08, 2019 6:21 pm
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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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Last post by gypsy
Sun Sep 08, 2019 6:21 pm
Semaphore Restoration

Last post by c19mat « Sun Sep 08, 2019 5:07 pm

by c19mat » Sun Sep 08, 2019 5:07 pm

Can anyone recommend someone to recondition semaphores from a 1960 beetle?

Thanks

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Sun Sep 08, 2019 5:07 pm
Welding east london/essex

Last post by griffo1 « Thu Sep 05, 2019 11:15 am

by griffo1 » Thu Sep 05, 2019 11:15 am

Hello all

I have moved across to the dark side and have had a t4 for the last few years which has been great until MOT time. I need some welding...

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Last post by griffo1
Thu Sep 05, 2019 11:15 am
Bus fest Ssvc lineup?

Last post by Dougie « Wed Sep 04, 2019 4:48 am
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by joannedoyle » Tue Sep 03, 2019 3:14 pm

Are we having the usual line up between the barns at bus fest this year??

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Last post by Dougie
Wed Sep 04, 2019 4:48 am
what sort of splitty to buy?

Last post by Rock Bus « Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:55 pm
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by xcentric » Thu Aug 01, 2019 8:22 pm

Hi all,

New on this forum as a member, but been browsing as guest for a while.

Currently have modern VW but looking to get a splitty for weekends...

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Last post by Rock Bus
Sun Sep 01, 2019 7:55 pm
Bus prices hmmmm?

Last post by vwbuzzers « Sun Sep 01, 2019 9:54 am
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by splitstream » Fri Mar 03, 2006 10:24 am

Ok after just skimming through the thread concerned ( nice bus by the way and good luck with the sale )

What is it that bothers people about others...

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Last post by vwbuzzers
Sun Sep 01, 2019 9:54 am
Bus/camper prices

Last post by jayvanman « Sat Aug 31, 2019 11:07 pm
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by jayvanman » Fri Aug 30, 2019 12:27 pm

I've not been watching the bus Bruce's over the last few years but would I be right in saying that generally the prices have started to go down a bit...

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Last post by jayvanman
Sat Aug 31, 2019 11:07 pm
generator dynamo refurbish in sussex

Last post by TEXAS_PETE « Tue Aug 27, 2019 2:53 pm

by TEXAS_PETE » Tue Aug 27, 2019 2:53 pm

Hello can anyone recommend somewhere to get my 6V dynamo refurbished local to burgess hill west sussex area?

I've used CCM in the past but he's on...

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Last post by TEXAS_PETE
Tue Aug 27, 2019 2:53 pm
Ultimate Splitty camper spec?

Last post by Bathtub57 « Fri Aug 23, 2019 2:57 pm
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by old git » Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:35 pm
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engine: 1200, 1600,...
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Last post by Bathtub57
Fri Aug 23, 2019 2:57 pm
Ribbed bumper overriders ?????

Last post by busbug « Fri Aug 23, 2019 8:40 am
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by busbug » Thu Aug 22, 2019 11:23 am

Ribbed bumper overriders ? Do they exist ? Were they ever an original part or aftermarket part ?

Can't find any reference hence asking

Cheers

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Last post by busbug
Fri Aug 23, 2019 8:40 am
Wedding Transport Appeal

Last post by winerot « Thu Aug 22, 2019 6:33 am
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by Waffle » Fri May 23, 2014 3:40 pm

Hi everybody, I would like/need some help.

Me and the wife-to-be are getting married on the 13th of August in St Ives Cornwall, and we would love...

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Last post by winerot
Thu Aug 22, 2019 6:33 am
Anyone fancy being a video star?

Last post by David Eccles « Tue Aug 13, 2019 10:39 am
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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 David Eccles
Tue Aug 13, 2019 10:39 am
Bulbs to use with Wolfsberg west 9 pin relay 211953227B

Last post by 69campers « Mon Aug 12, 2019 1:30 pm
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by 69campers » Thu Aug 08, 2019 11:42 am

Hi, this relay requires 1-4 18W 12V bulbs, as the common 5W x 21W are to powerful and will burn out the relay

Anybody else using this relay and the...

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Mon Aug 12, 2019 1:30 pm

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