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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 » in VW Related Chat
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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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How to set up a personal Avatar

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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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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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Swing Axle vs IRS Technical Topic

Last post by Turkis62 « Thu May 14, 2020 9:51 pm
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by Dipsy » Tue Oct 18, 2005 12:24 pm
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As there seems to be a lot of interest and discussion on the relatve merits of SA v IRS at the mo, I thought I'd put a sticky up for a while, to try...
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Thu May 14, 2020 9:51 pm
VW garage map

Last post by WonderlandClassics « Thu Jan 02, 2020 7:56 pm
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by magoo » Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:59 pm
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I came across an ancient thread where someone had uploaded all of the VW repair garages into a Tom Tom.

I thought it might be a good idea to create...
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Last post by WonderlandClassics
Thu Jan 02, 2020 7:56 pm
Going on Holiday Tool Kit and Spares

Last post by eliotc « Tue Dec 31, 2019 3:00 am
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by miles » Sun Jun 19, 2016 6:25 am

I will be going on holiday in Hector to France, and want to make sure that I have the correct spares with me :)

Can you all please post what spares...

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Last post by eliotc
Tue Dec 31, 2019 3:00 am
dual circuit brakes

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by flat4fanatic » Tue Nov 01, 2005 12:35 pm
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Is it a fairly straight swap to chance a split master cylinder for a dual circuit bay one?
Putting a whle new system in the split so though i might...
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Last post by Rusty891403
Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:34 am
Tyre Pressures - 15" wheels

Last post by vwJim « Thu Aug 24, 2017 5:41 pm
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by 8 8US » Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:17 pm
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I've just fitted 15 steelies to my bus, first time running 15s and I have 165/60 R15 at the front and 165/80 R15 at the back, what pressures are...
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Thu Aug 24, 2017 5:41 pm
Front Beam Options Technical Topic

Last post by lightice « Sat Aug 19, 2017 7:28 am
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by Dipsy » Tue Nov 15, 2005 3:37 pm
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Following on from the very useful SA v IRS topic, lets have your thoughts, experiences and ideas on the front end suspension.

What's worked for you?...
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Last post by lightice
Sat Aug 19, 2017 7:28 am
Fitting seat belts in a Split screen bus.

Last post by Palmbaypete « Sat Jul 22, 2017 6:51 am
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by marmite_on_toast » Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:04 pm
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Pictures and details supplied by Reaction

I fitted a 3 point into my 67. There was none of the fabled factory made mounting points though

The...
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Last post by Palmbaypete
Sat Jul 22, 2017 6:51 am
splitty safety

Last post by sandy423 « Mon Oct 31, 2016 6:53 pm
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by 62microbus » Wed Dec 17, 2003 2:43 pm
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one thing that worrys me about driving my split is having a front impact, ie hitting something in front of me and there being about 2 inches between...
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Mon Oct 31, 2016 6:53 pm
Ongoing maintenance

Last post by e m p i « Tue Sep 06, 2016 6:46 am
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by AGENTMORRIS » Fri Jul 26, 2013 9:24 am

Hi all.

I am new to the groups so hi firstly!

Secondly

I have just bought a fully reconditioned camper. Very excited!

Question I have for the...

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Tue Sep 06, 2016 6:46 am
Manuals | VIN Numbers | M-Codes | Wiring | Paint ......

Last post by Griffin « Thu Feb 04, 2016 2:30 am
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by type21f » Sun Sep 09, 2007 1:33 pm

There is also a complete parts list with diagrams online at www.vintagebus.com which is helpfull to see the exploded lists and check which parts fit...

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Last post by Griffin
Thu Feb 04, 2016 2:30 am
Dellorto and Weber Carb technical videos

Last post by Coops « Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:30 pm
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by Sjtw » Mon Sep 15, 2014 12:11 pm

I found these on youtube, a bloke in the USA called EZGZ.
I found them very informative, so I thought they might be of interest to anyone else who...

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Last post by Coops
Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:30 pm
"sticky me" torque settings

Last post by CACMG « Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:19 am
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by readyboy61 » Thu Mar 19, 2009 1:08 pm

Anyone esle get tired of flicking through your manual looking for torgue settings, thought maybe we could have a thread that you just add to and at...

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Last post by CACMG
Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:19 am
if it aint here!

Last post by DubEd67 « Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:58 am
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by SAMBABUG » Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:00 pm

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Last post by DubEd67
Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:58 am
Efi advice needed.

Last post by paul_f « Sat Jul 04, 2020 5:13 pm
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by Eternal Optimist » Sun Jun 28, 2020 12:13 pm

I’ve got a 1776 built up and I’ll be using Mexican efi kit on it. I’ve been planning this for a long time, just looked at the receipt for the...

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Last post by paul_f
Sat Jul 04, 2020 5:13 pm
Rear Shocks Failure (Coilovers) NEED ADVICE Pleeze

Last post by Vwmo « Sat Jul 04, 2020 3:10 pm
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by Vwmo » Wed Jul 01, 2020 5:08 pm

Hi I am handy but not a full on VW expert
My bus is lowered and has just had a failure in a coil over shock on the rear failing (Sheared at the top...

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Last post by Vwmo
Sat Jul 04, 2020 3:10 pm
Fuel gauge reading zero ish after long period off road

Last post by Nocky « Sat Jul 04, 2020 10:41 am
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by Nocky » Wed Jul 01, 2020 4:21 pm
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Hi all, I realise there have been many many posts about this topic, and I swear I’ve read them all, but none really fits my problem.
Before my bus...
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Last post by Nocky
Sat Jul 04, 2020 10:41 am
Brosol carb lacks power

Last post by BJ1 « Sat Jul 04, 2020 8:41 am
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by mountainbus » Tue Feb 25, 2020 2:02 pm

Fitted a new brosol carb to replace the original to 1600sp solex 30 pict 2 which is suffering from worn spindle.
This new carb lacks power though,...

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Last post by BJ1
Sat Jul 04, 2020 8:41 am
1200 bottom end , 1500 top end?

Last post by BJ1 « Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:39 pm
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by frilly » Sat Jun 27, 2020 3:44 pm

Good afternoon . Another silly question! Can I use a 1200 bottom end with 1500 barrels and pistons? Could anyone tell me if this is possible and what...

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Last post by BJ1
Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:39 pm
Front floor quarters

Last post by BJ1 « Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:36 pm
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by frilly » Tue Jun 30, 2020 9:01 pm

Hi guys , when replacing front floor quarters is it best to use the whole quarter section rather than trying to cut out less? Kind regards neil

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Last post by BJ1
Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:36 pm
62 Split Screen

Last post by Who.Me? « Fri Jul 03, 2020 3:02 pm
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by skoobay » Fri Jul 03, 2020 1:49 pm

Hi all
Just a few of forum questions:

1. I have just put on a new stock exhaust and its smelling like burning and paint is peeling and coming off?...

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Last post by Who.Me?
Fri Jul 03, 2020 3:02 pm
Manifold leak. Hot engine

Last post by Prietolium « Thu Jul 02, 2020 10:27 am
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by Prietolium » Wed Jul 01, 2020 1:06 pm

Hi guys,
The cylinder 3/4 are running hotter than 1/2 with a notable higher temp on the tinware and rear valance.
I have checked the gap , time and...

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Last post by Prietolium
Thu Jul 02, 2020 10:27 am
Butt welding tips

Last post by malum « Wed Jul 01, 2020 2:16 pm

by malum » Wed Jul 01, 2020 2:16 pm

I'm new to welding just thought I'd share this method of butt welding as it seems like a genius idea.

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Last post by malum
Wed Jul 01, 2020 2:16 pm
Ignition power loss

Last post by vwJim « Wed Jul 01, 2020 8:20 am
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by paulster » Tue Sep 03, 2019 9:06 am

Hi all,
New to the forum as I have just bought a 1965 camper, which leads be to my first issue with it !
Just wondered if anyone has had this issue...

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Last post by vwJim
Wed Jul 01, 2020 8:20 am
Engine rebuild

Last post by frilly « Sun Jun 28, 2020 10:39 am
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by frilly » Fri Jun 26, 2020 6:53 pm

Good evening ,does anyone know of a company that could rebuild the bottom end on my 1500 sp engine near to stamford lincs? Kind regards neil

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Last post by frilly
Sun Jun 28, 2020 10:39 am
Front window seals

Last post by nigecab70 « Fri Jun 26, 2020 6:46 pm

by nigecab70 » Fri Jun 26, 2020 6:46 pm

Evening all.
Quick question about front window seals. Who supplies the best fitting seals? I have two different ones on my front windows, one...

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Last post by nigecab70
Fri Jun 26, 2020 6:46 pm
Front gear rod bushing

Last post by vwJim « Fri Jun 26, 2020 6:37 pm
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by malum » Fri Jun 26, 2020 2:24 pm

After 6 years without one I finally got round to replacing it. The replacement has been sitting in a bowl next to the front door for 6 years. My main...

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Last post by vwJim
Fri Jun 26, 2020 6:37 pm
Oil light not working

Last post by vwJim « Fri Jun 26, 2020 6:35 pm
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by carlosfandango » Wed Jun 24, 2020 6:29 pm

Apologies as I realise this has been discussed on here before, but I have a couple of questions.

Around December time both ignition lights were...

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Last post by vwJim
Fri Jun 26, 2020 6:35 pm
Poorly 1500 engine

Last post by frilly « Fri Jun 26, 2020 6:24 pm
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by frilly » Thu Jun 25, 2020 9:06 pm

Good evening, I have just imported a 67 westy and just had a few moments to try to start engine. Started relatively easy ! Trouble is have a deep...

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Last post by frilly
Fri Jun 26, 2020 6:24 pm
123ignition tune+

Last post by joannedoyle « Thu Jun 25, 2020 10:16 pm
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by andystoker » Mon Aug 26, 2019 3:34 pm
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I have recently installed a 123ignition tune+ and I would love to know what maps others are using for a 1600 dual port with the vacuum connected to a...
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Last post by joannedoyle
Thu Jun 25, 2020 10:16 pm
Remote oil filter - csp adaptor - anyone used this ?

Last post by Nocky « Sat Jun 20, 2020 8:11 am
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by Nocky » Wed Jun 10, 2020 1:03 pm

So, I was doing some reading while,I await a parts delivery and I’ve been thinking about next jobs I want to do. I’ve read a lot about full flow oil...

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Last post by Nocky
Sat Jun 20, 2020 8:11 am
GAZ Adjustable Shocks / OG Shocks

Last post by TEXAS_PETE « Wed Jun 17, 2020 2:34 pm
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by TEXAS_PETE » Mon Jun 08, 2020 3:16 pm

I think i'm still on the OG shocks, they are blue with VW logo on? I've just noticed one of my back ones is leaking. So i need to change the back set...

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Last post by TEXAS_PETE
Wed Jun 17, 2020 2:34 pm
vw splitscreen steering box need some help

Last post by animal « Tue Jun 16, 2020 5:44 pm
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by malcolm57 » Sun Jun 14, 2020 9:24 am

hi all I have just got a 64 splitscreen project that's just been imported not long ago theres no steering I have looked underneath and the steering...

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Last post by animal
Tue Jun 16, 2020 5:44 pm
Best cab door seals

Last post by busben « Mon Jun 15, 2020 10:52 pm
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by vaughan » Fri Oct 07, 2016 6:53 pm

Any advice on best / easy to shut cab door seals ?
Thanks

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Last post by busben
Mon Jun 15, 2020 10:52 pm
Clutch Cable Replacement

Last post by boardman411 « Sun Jun 14, 2020 9:43 pm
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by boardman411 » Sat Jun 13, 2020 4:53 pm

Hi All,

Had a bit of a nightmare today, decided to adjust the clutch as it wasn't going into reverse and 3rd as nicely as I wanted, as it was...

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Last post by boardman411
Sun Jun 14, 2020 9:43 pm
Delux trim

Last post by Dougie « Sun Jun 14, 2020 6:53 pm
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by philsparks » Sun Jun 14, 2020 2:56 pm

Hi,

Thinking about refitting my belt line trim on my delux again,
Thinking about the water ingress through the fixing holes, what do you do to limit...

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Last post by Dougie
Sun Jun 14, 2020 6:53 pm
Centinel Clutch Claw?

Last post by Jonnyellison « Sat Jun 13, 2020 8:29 pm

by Jonnyellison » Sat Jun 13, 2020 8:29 pm

Hi folks, has anyone ever fitted a Centinel Clutch Claw in a split?

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Last post by Jonnyellison
Sat Jun 13, 2020 8:29 pm
Correct bumper type

Last post by frankiedemus « Sat Jun 13, 2020 8:15 pm
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by frilly » Wed Jun 10, 2020 8:26 pm

Hi guys , what would be the correct bumper type be for a us 67 wesfalia pop top? Slash or diamond cut? Kind regards Neil

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Last post by frankiedemus
Sat Jun 13, 2020 8:15 pm
Autocraft towbar fitting

Last post by Nocky « Sat Jun 13, 2020 6:33 pm
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by Nocky » Fri Jun 05, 2020 3:23 pm

Hi again, so I’ve fitted the autocraft towbar, (Well nearly) but I’m confused as to why there needs holes drilling on the side of the chassis ? Ok so...

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Last post by Nocky
Sat Jun 13, 2020 6:33 pm
fuel pump

Last post by Andy C « Sat Jun 13, 2020 4:13 pm
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by Dubaroo » Wed May 27, 2020 6:18 pm

hi there,

fuel pump has packed up, I am running a 1641 with twin carbs, Will a replacement mechanical pump do the job or do I take the opportunity...

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Last post by Andy C
Sat Jun 13, 2020 4:13 pm
Track rod boots

Last post by Rick T « Sat Jun 13, 2020 3:08 pm

by Rick T » Sat Jun 13, 2020 3:08 pm

Hi guys

Does anyone know where I can buy these early track rod end boots from, can only seem to find the later ones

Thanks

Rick

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Last post by Rick T
Sat Jun 13, 2020 3:08 pm
Exporting a van to the US - San Francisco Bay Area

Last post by Campo « Thu Jun 11, 2020 7:02 pm

by Campo » Thu Jun 11, 2020 7:02 pm

Hi All

Had an enquiry against my bus for sale from a lady in the San Francisco Bay Area.
I originally imported the van from California in 2006 so...

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Last post by Campo
Thu Jun 11, 2020 7:02 pm
Retrosounds Radio to replace Blaupunkt unit

Last post by Andy C « Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:43 pm
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by Andy C » Thu May 21, 2020 8:59 am

Hi all,

I'm thinking of replacing my Blaupunkt Mannheim Mono radio with a Retrosounds radio (Probably the San Diego). Anyone have any reviews or...

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Last post by Andy C
Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:43 pm
Windows gone mad and KlassicFab in Europe

Last post by john&hannah « Sat Jun 06, 2020 7:32 am
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by john&hannah » Sun May 17, 2020 8:11 pm

Hi All. Have I gone mad and can someone just check my sanity for me!

This is my bus -

PICT1406 by Duke of Boots1966 , on Flickr

It is a RHD 66...

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Last post by john&hannah
Sat Jun 06, 2020 7:32 am
Wtf moment - heating pipe routing / parts

Last post by Nocky « Fri Jun 05, 2020 9:23 pm
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by Nocky » Fri Jun 05, 2020 3:17 pm

Hi all techno gurus, so today was my first, but probably not last, Wtf moment. I’d recently brought the autocraft towbar from magic8ball, and also...

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Last post by Nocky
Fri Jun 05, 2020 9:23 pm
Towel Rail bars ?

Last post by Nocky « Fri Jun 05, 2020 3:26 pm
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by Fuch77 » Wed Jun 03, 2020 11:01 am

Random question.
Does anyone know the thickness of the tube used to make the towel rail on a US spec bumper?

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Last post by Nocky
Fri Jun 05, 2020 3:26 pm
clutch pedal ???

Last post by funky « Thu Jun 04, 2020 6:48 pm
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by elliot101 » Thu Dec 27, 2007 6:23 pm

when the pedal is fully released how far should it go ?
should the arm underneath the floor touch the floor ?
or can it be adjusted ?
i need to...

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Last post by funky
Thu Jun 04, 2020 6:48 pm
notching clutch pedal lever to clear raised steering box

Last post by funky « Thu Jun 04, 2020 2:28 pm
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by monkey » Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:33 pm

I'm just about to blast and paint the pedal on my rhd bus. But a thought has sprung to mind- before I do it, I'll need to notch the clutch pedalarm...

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Last post by funky
Thu Jun 04, 2020 2:28 pm
Windscreen wiper bolt and cargo door mechainsm

Last post by type21f « Thu Jun 04, 2020 7:54 am
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by ShrediKnight » Sun Apr 19, 2020 10:41 pm

Hi all,

So went out to to do a couple of small jobs on the van, one of which I have been looking forward to for a while, and hit a couple of...

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Last post by type21f
Thu Jun 04, 2020 7:54 am
Headlight switch questions

Last post by Blackcountrybob « Wed Jun 03, 2020 4:58 pm
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by SplitMind » Thu Apr 16, 2020 12:12 pm

I'm replacing a headlight switch on a Brazilian bus (fitted as standard with beetle switchgear I think) with a new Wolfsburg one (pictured below) and...

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Last post by Blackcountrybob
Wed Jun 03, 2020 4:58 pm
Who sells the best headliners

Last post by Blackcountrybob « Wed Jun 03, 2020 4:49 pm
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by 58splitty » Fri May 15, 2020 8:49 am

Needing advice on where to go, i want a cream headliner, perforated type, any suggestions from experience?

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Wed Jun 03, 2020 4:49 pm

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