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    1972 Custom Devon RHD 1641cc. crossover - DEPOSIT TAKEN

    Photobucket now updated with a fuller file of photos taken today, after a good clean and polish: http://s1245.photobucket.com/user/mangobay/library/The%20Mangobay" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; We will be taking the Bus to Busfest on Sat 10 Sept if not sold before then, as it...
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    1972 Custom Devon RHD 1641cc. crossover - DEPOSIT TAKEN

    DEPOSIT TAKEN, PROVISIONALLY SOLD The Mangobay for sale Here is a full file of photos, including close-ups, mostly recent, some taken on a recent trip to Jersey: http://s1245.photobucket.com/user/mangobay/library/The%20Mangobay" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Superb condition...
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    Roof rack steal (but Chrome is a bit ropey)

    George no worries I can store it until then. Maybe you could pm and let me know your plans. Cheers
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    Roof rack steal (but Chrome is a bit ropey)

    I have a two bow roof rack which I no longer want, and would be happy to just see someone else tart up and use if possible. Its a JK-style rack but it was obviously originally chromed, not powder coated. The slats are in good condition, all 4 clamps present and in good condition, but the chrome...
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    FIRE SALE: Breaking '72 RHD Deluxe (Xover) *PICS*UPDATED*

    Hi Only a small thing but I am looking for the cap ends that fit onto both ends of the two air vents that stop on the edge of the bulkhead near the doors, for a 72 Crossover RHD. If you had those salvaged i'd be very interested too. Sorry to hear about the bus, cheers
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    Check Out this E Bay Bargin ...............

    My favourite bit: "She also needed at least 5 big burly garage men to move her, as her wheels barely worked, so they were completely rebuilt as well" anyone got any experience of rebuilding wheels? interesting concept...
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    JK Devon PoP Top Roof Cap

    Hi Nick, I'd echo what Johnny says really, I had a JK cap on my bus when we bought it and, while it kept the water out, it made the roof too heavy to stay popped. It also made one hell of a mess of the roof underneath when removed as well so I wouldn't recommend it as a stop gap. Good luck with...
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    My 72 Devon custom

    Hi Nick, interior is a mixture of sources really: - units from Camper Shak in the Northwest, fitted really easily and very nice quality - upholstery from SJ Bowles in Dorset - curtains from VWCC ..thats about it really I think. cheers
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    EarlyBay - Association of British VW Clubs - Updated 2 June

    Great work Clem, I am paid up cheers
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    My 72 Devon custom

    Thanks everyone for your replies, really appreciate the comments. Looks like the badge is the way forward, my wife is delighted you have all taken her side.... to answer some of the questions, the pop-top was rebuilt by the excellent guys who did the resto for me - Autokampers in Clevedon...
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    My 72 Devon custom

    After a long winter, he was worth the wait. Here are a few pictures of our 72 crossover bus, originally a Devon Moonraker with a history of at least 4 different paint jobs... We have gone for a custom interior with a fantastic quality restoration. Apart from a few design contributions I claim...
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    Early Bay Roll Call

    1 - Shane r - 1971 US Westfalia 2 - easy - 1970 UK Custom (used to be a microbus) 3 - Clem - 1968 US Westfalia 4 - DancingBay - 1968 Microbus in the Australian Army 5 - Johnnyâ„¢ - 1971 Devon Moonraker 6 - fig - 1969 SO67R Westfalia 7 - maddog - 1970 UK Dormobile 8 - Justin & Mutley -...
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