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Global Announcement warning: All Classics UK Leicester

Last post by VWadamlewis « Thu Oct 25, 2018 8:37 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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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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Fri Apr 13, 2018 1:41 pm
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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Sun Mar 12, 2017 5:42 pm
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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Sticky SSVC Parts Delivery

Last post by miles « Wed Nov 07, 2018 11:34 am
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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 Nov 07, 2018 11:34 am
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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Last post by russvw66
Sat Nov 03, 2018 6:17 pm
Sticky Local VW Clubs for Local People...

Last post by Palmbaypete « Sat Mar 11, 2017 12:00 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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Sat Mar 11, 2017 12:00 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
Halfords Socket Sets going cheap

Last post by type21f « Fri Nov 16, 2018 10:34 pm
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by tman » Fri Nov 16, 2018 6:58 pm

They have some really good black Friday deals on at the moment.

Their 200 piece socket set ( link ), which has been £185 all year, has been reduced...

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Fri Nov 16, 2018 10:34 pm
Why did I ever give it up..........

Last post by type21f « Wed Nov 14, 2018 8:59 pm
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by Rocket Ron » Sat Nov 10, 2018 8:46 pm

Just been going down memory lane looking at my add on here back in 2008.......ten years ago...and I'm still asked even now to do work for people on...

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Last post by type21f
Wed Nov 14, 2018 8:59 pm
FFS

Last post by BJ1 « Tue Nov 13, 2018 4:30 pm
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by Redthelmem » Sat Nov 10, 2018 9:34 pm

Good evening guys

Got my first splitty to match my Ghia but after a few months I’ve got cracks appearing at the bottom of the front windows. I am...

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Last post by BJ1
Tue Nov 13, 2018 4:30 pm
What engine bay fire system have you got?

Last post by JonnyCJ « Sun Nov 11, 2018 9:37 am
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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 JonnyCJ
Sun Nov 11, 2018 9:37 am
Import - MOT Required?

Last post by tony73tt « Sat Nov 10, 2018 2:52 pm
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by tony73tt » Sat Nov 10, 2018 10:26 am

Hi

Just some advise required regarding the current MOT situation. Recently imported a bus and I’m assuming for first registration, I will need an...

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Last post by tony73tt
Sat Nov 10, 2018 2:52 pm
Hmm. It's just not the same.....

Last post by e m p i « Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:36 pm
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by Herr Doktor » Sat Oct 20, 2018 9:55 am
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I've owned my SO42 for 19 years, importing it from USA in September 1999 for the princely sum of US$5000

Adding up my bills, in that time I've spent...
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Last post by e m p i
Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:36 pm
Cargo door seals

Last post by Rocket Ron « Thu Nov 08, 2018 6:53 pm
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by russvw66 » Sat Nov 03, 2018 6:31 pm

Hi have just bought a set of cargo door seals for my van form alan schofield they are great quality but are quite hard.
I measured the lengths and...

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Last post by Rocket Ron
Thu Nov 08, 2018 6:53 pm
Automatic engine bay fire suppression system false positive

Last post by vwJim « Tue Nov 06, 2018 7:33 pm
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by dave3lions » Thu Jul 31, 2014 5:00 pm
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Anybody had one of these from Air Cooled Works? Had mine professionally fitted, but it went off on a particularly hot day last week. Obviously no...
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Last post by vwJim
Tue Nov 06, 2018 7:33 pm
Gene Berg shifter

Last post by e m p i « Sat Nov 03, 2018 11:02 pm
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by bowie » Thu Oct 11, 2018 3:59 pm

Has anyone imported a Gene Berg shifter from the USA. I have been quoted 307 usd delivered. Do you have to ad on import tax etc.
Cheers Al.

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Last post by e m p i
Sat Nov 03, 2018 11:02 pm
VW Splitscreen Corvair Engine

Last post by e m p i « Sat Nov 03, 2018 2:49 pm
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by craigvwbus12 » Sun Oct 14, 2018 6:27 pm

Hi all
I’ve purchased a 1965 13 Window Deluxe Bus with a Corvair engine in it. The bus will be up for sale as I already have a 1963 15 Window. I’m...

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Last post by e m p i
Sat Nov 03, 2018 2:49 pm
Bus Storage

Last post by e m p i « Sat Nov 03, 2018 2:30 pm
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by Crooky » Fri Oct 12, 2018 10:23 am

Hi - I work for a company who have a large industrial unit in Essex which is going to be used to securely store classic vehicles. The cost per month...

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Last post by e m p i
Sat Nov 03, 2018 2:30 pm
Disapearing Pictures

Last post by e m p i « Sat Nov 03, 2018 2:20 pm
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by Pie » Mon Oct 15, 2018 8:42 pm

All the pictures from the start of me Resto thread seem to have disappeared, I bet ite the A holes at photobucket again.

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Last post by e m p i
Sat Nov 03, 2018 2:20 pm
Westfalia Hehr L2187 windows SO42

Last post by Herr Doktor « Tue Oct 30, 2018 7:15 pm
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by geocamper1 » Sun Oct 28, 2018 4:28 pm

I have a full set of these windows all fully restored with top quality glass.
Also I have the mosquito nets and the hard to find wood effect...

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Last post by Herr Doktor
Tue Oct 30, 2018 7:15 pm
H code gearbox

Last post by Who.Me? « Mon Oct 29, 2018 6:05 pm
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by smudger73 » Thu Oct 26, 2017 8:50 pm

Hi folks, i have an H code swing axle gearbox for my 65 van build, been told its from a beetle but can't seem to find any h code info online for it,...

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Last post by Who.Me?
Mon Oct 29, 2018 6:05 pm
Blasting Die Past Restoration company Bristol

Last post by BlastingDiePast « Sun Oct 28, 2018 8:39 pm
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by BlastingDiePast » Wed May 22, 2013 9:41 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 Oct 28, 2018 8:39 pm
Valuation, S.Wales,Bristol area?

Last post by geocamper1 « Sun Oct 21, 2018 4:34 pm

by geocamper1 » Sun Oct 21, 2018 4:34 pm

Anyone do valuations around these areas? SSVC or independent?

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Last post by geocamper1
Sun Oct 21, 2018 4:34 pm
Clearing rust from heater tubes

Last post by vwJim « Tue Oct 16, 2018 7:36 pm
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by BigOldMac » Fri Oct 12, 2018 5:27 pm

If this is covered elsewhere on the forum apologies... but I can't find it. A mate an I have the same problem, if we use the heaters on our '64 and...

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Last post by vwJim
Tue Oct 16, 2018 7:36 pm
Exporting a bus

Last post by chrystal « Mon Oct 15, 2018 3:55 pm

by chrystal » Mon Oct 15, 2018 3:55 pm

I am exporting a bus to Greece. If I wish to bring out back at any time, will I be able to hold on to its original reg number?

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Last post by chrystal
Mon Oct 15, 2018 3:55 pm
Very nice bus on Ebay

Last post by vwJim « Sat Oct 13, 2018 9:06 pm
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by miles » Sat Oct 13, 2018 7:08 pm

This is not my bus, but I do like it :)

If I was looking for an early bus, with some og paint, I would be very interested in this :)

RHD :) Nice...

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Last post by vwJim
Sat Oct 13, 2018 9:06 pm
Advert has been removed!

Last post by 81dubber « Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:41 pm
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by 81dubber » Thu Oct 11, 2018 3:11 pm

Hi,

I placed an advert for a 70th Anniversary Edition Vespa on behalf of my Dad 2 Weeks ago.Now its been removed with no notice given.Could whoever...

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Last post by 81dubber
Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:41 pm
Industrial unit

Last post by Ray J « Thu Oct 11, 2018 6:42 pm

by Ray J » Thu Oct 11, 2018 6:42 pm

Hi everyone. I’m struggling to find a decent place to store my Splitty over the winter and somewhere to keep it during the summer when I’m not using...

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Last post by Ray J
Thu Oct 11, 2018 6:42 pm
Anyone going to breeze with BD and creative safaris

Last post by rikki james « Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:12 am
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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 rikki james
Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:12 am
Bus valuation

Last post by DOUGAL « Wed Oct 10, 2018 12:51 pm
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by geocamper1 » Wed Oct 10, 2018 10:44 am

Looking for a bit of information regarding bus prices in the last 3 years.
3 years ago is the last time I had my bus valued for insurance purposes....

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Last post by DOUGAL
Wed Oct 10, 2018 12:51 pm
Busfest

Last post by JonnyCJ « Sun Sep 16, 2018 4:45 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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Last post by JonnyCJ
Sun Sep 16, 2018 4:45 pm
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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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
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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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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Tue Aug 28, 2018 1:20 pm

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