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  1. sparkywig

    1967 Neptune Blue Deluxe

    I want to get the cab area finished, and can't sort the steering column or horn connection until I fit the lower column shroud. Which means fitting the cab carpet. With hot weather, contact adhesive and lots of things in the way I had a bit of a mare today. I'm not claiming to be a carpet...
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    Steering box DIY rebuild

    Try accu for hardware.
  3. sparkywig

    Door cards stopping them rotting

    Where are you going to drill the other drain holes? If you drill them towards the rear of the door the water will sit on the top of the wheel arch and rot the door and wheel arch, that's why there's a bigger gap at the bottom of the cab door. Ask me how I know. Originally the door membrane was...
  4. sparkywig

    My 68 Westy - as time goes by .....

    Not that it means much, but I do actually like this.
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    Rock and Roll beds

    Definitely
  6. sparkywig

    Rock and Roll beds

    There's a reason why Rusty Lee beds have a waiting list, they're just better quality.
  7. sparkywig

    Opening quarter light rear centre 69 bus

    Put an ad in the "early bay parts & wanted' section. https://earlybay.com/forums/early-bay-parts-for-sale-wanted.27/
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    Steering wheel measurements

    You measure the gap between the bottom of the steering wheel boss and the top of the indicator housing.
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    Steering wheel gap

    Yes, it may need a wiggle
  10. sparkywig

    Steering wheel gap

    Move the outer column up, but be careful not to dislodge the isolator (item 12) or your horn will be on constantly.
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    1967 Neptune Blue Deluxe

    They don't, they were out of stock of the items I need.
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    Water on cab floor

    Could be the front airbox has water in there and it's corroded a hole in the bottom.
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    Camber settings

    Here you go
  14. sparkywig

    Accelerator spring

    Yes, I realised that after I'd posted. Mine haven't had these for years.
  15. sparkywig

    1967 Neptune Blue Deluxe

    Just a couple of jobs out of the way. Westy bed frame in, carpet glued and engine hatch finished. Dash pod all connected. Front discs finally sorted. Just waiting for the correct disc/hub mounting hardware to arrive. And making sure the wheels actually fit before detailing. List...
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