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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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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 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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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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Thu Jan 29, 2015 12:58 pm
Carbs off eBay?

Last post by joannedoyle « Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:18 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 joannedoyle
Mon Jan 27, 2020 2:18 pm
Full electric conversions.....

Last post by vwJim « Mon Jan 27, 2020 9:57 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 vwJim
Mon Jan 27, 2020 9:57 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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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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Thu Jan 23, 2020 7:00 pm
official UK Cruise to Ninove…

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by passion4 » Wed Nov 01, 2017 8:18 pm
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feel free to sign up and share…

The 6th annual UK Cruise to Ninove is in preparation…
We will leave Calais services early Saturday morning...
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Thu Jan 23, 2020 12:28 pm
International Campervan Show April 25-26 2020

Last post by Dougie « Thu Jan 23, 2020 12:16 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 Dougie
Thu Jan 23, 2020 12:16 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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Wed Jan 22, 2020 4:25 pm
Bad experience with Werk34.de shop

Last post by Cesar « Wed Jan 22, 2020 2:46 pm

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 Cesar
Wed Jan 22, 2020 2:46 pm
Blasting Die Past Restoration company Bristol

Last post by BlastingDiePast « Sun Jan 19, 2020 6:13 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
Sun Jan 19, 2020 6:13 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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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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Last post by vwbuzzers
Wed Dec 25, 2019 10:58 pm
SaveMyBug oil temp sensor - ~50% discount

Last post by vwJim « Mon Dec 23, 2019 9:43 am
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Thought it might be time for another bulk buy !

I spoke to the guy in the states about it and he (after starting at 30%) agreed to give us a...
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Last post by vwJim
Mon Dec 23, 2019 9:43 am
a FREE 2020 Aircooled VW calendar for you…

Last post by passion4 « Wed Dec 18, 2019 1:43 pm
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by passion4 » Wed Nov 20, 2019 8:20 pm

It’s almost that time of the year again! ;) :lol:

The time when gifts are given. Socks, jumpers, perfume and of course calendars!

Well, no cheesy...

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Last post by passion4
Wed Dec 18, 2019 1:43 pm
Anyone know for my old splitty reg YTA278E ?

Last post by slippy8v « Tue Dec 17, 2019 1:22 pm
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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 slippy8v
Tue Dec 17, 2019 1:22 pm
Busfest

Last post by BusBug&KG « Mon Dec 16, 2019 11:29 pm
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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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Last post by BusBug&KG
Mon Dec 16, 2019 11:29 pm
SGS Inspection Quandry

Last post by vwJim « Wed Dec 11, 2019 8:41 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 vwJim
Wed Dec 11, 2019 8:41 am
V55/5 filling in help...

Last post by Kevin Sharpe « Tue Dec 10, 2019 8:12 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
Tue Dec 10, 2019 8:12 pm
BOM bill of materials

Last post by Nocky « Wed Dec 04, 2019 7:51 pm
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by Nocky » Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:11 pm

Hi all, anyone ever seen an original VW BOM (Bill of materials) with part numbers for a 1964 \ 1965 bus ? ( or any bus)

I may be able to get one if...

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Last post by Nocky
Wed Dec 04, 2019 7:51 pm
The cool photo thread

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Its miserable outside so c'mon let see your buses, no chat.....just cool photo's
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Last post by 8 8US
Tue Dec 03, 2019 7:01 am
***SSVC Breakfast Run***

Last post by rikki james « Thu Nov 28, 2019 6:00 pm
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by rikki james » Mon Oct 14, 2019 2:54 pm
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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 rikki james
Thu Nov 28, 2019 6:00 pm
Wedding Transport Appeal

Last post by Thomasd47 « Thu Nov 14, 2019 1:09 pm
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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 Thomasd47
Thu Nov 14, 2019 1:09 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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Last post by Vwmo
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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Last post by rikki james
Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:39 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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Last post by vwgillybilly
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
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
***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
***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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Sun Oct 20, 2019 6:41 pm

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