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    High is the new Low - my 71 camper

    😂😂 Yep it does have to start somewhere but not sure I’m ready for patina yet so it’s getting painted again!
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    High is the new Low - my 71 camper

    Thanks for the kind comments. It’s certainly getting used. Even in the rubbish weather. Scraped it on the wall 2 weeks ago though! 🙄🙄🤦🏻‍♂️ Always going to happen at some point.
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    High is the new Low - my 71 camper

    Thanks mate. Super happy with the way it turned out.
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    High is the new Low - my 71 camper

    Thank you mate. Yep the beauts at Hayburner did a great job and stoked to get on the cover.
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    High is the new Low - my 71 camper

    Thank you mate. Appreciated. Never seen another set of Western wheels for sale on correct stud pattern and ET. I guess they must be out there somewhere but so few landmark conversions were made, there can’t be that many sets kicking about 🤷🏻‍♂️. I just got super lucky. 👍👍
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    High is the new Low - my 71 camper

    Beaut bus mate.👍👍
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    High is the new Low - my 71 camper

    Hi all Well its been a while since I last posted! Sorry! And sorry for reviving an old thread but thought i’d post a couple of photos following the campers 2 1/2 year restoration. I’m super happy with how it turned out. Hope you like it too after a load of work by the brilliant gents at Double...
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    Clunk rattle, a Canadian crossover.

    Awesome looking bus dude. I Love it. What a view you got! Never a chore commuting to work looking at that! Loved the article on your old bus in Hayburner. My mate Mark bought it. Its Still looking good and he loves it.
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    High is the new Low - my 71 camper

    They're off a Late bay 1978 Landmark Conversion camper. Pretty rare I think as they were so chuffing expensive, that not many of them were sold. They only made them in 2 colours, blue and white or brown and white with Pimped up fat biscuit headlining, spot lights inside, captains swivel seats...
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    patina queen, its here, picture over load.

    Just read this from start to finish! Such a cool westy! good work dude.
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    High is the new Low - my 71 camper

    Cheers for the kind comments. Much appreciated :D
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    High is the new Low - my 71 camper

    Cheers dude! yep, I love a low van too but with all the engine and box issues, I couldn't afford the money to get it slammed and its gotto be reasonable practical to get into fields without ripping the exhaust off so its staying stock height! Yep, the wheels are my favourite part of the whole...
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    High is the new Low - my 71 camper

    Well after 3 years of ballaches - mainly with the engine and numerous gearboxes, I'm finally finding the love for my van. I've been using it everyday now since the end of June and done nearly 3000 miles. Got a few things to do over winter before it starts getting used for the family camping...
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    Any tips on maximising Cooling?

    Hi all, Using the van as my daily at the moment but going on a motorway trip on wednesday (about 200 mile round trip) and the weather looks like its going to be Scorchio at about 33 Degrees. Apart from all the usual things like Complete tinware and seals is there anything I can do to keep the...
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    Wanted. Pre 72 Rear Gear Linkage Rod

    Hi All. I don't know if anyone can help but I need a good 68-71 Rear gear linkage rod. It the one that connects the coupling and kinks up slightly at the gearbox end. It connects to the front rod with a collar and grubscrew. Must be really good condition. Much appreciated. Cheers Giles
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