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    Rhd UK panel van project SOLD SOLD

    Hi, Did you sell this project in the end or is it still available? Cheers Rowan
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    Rhd UK panel van project SOLD SOLD

    Hi Buddy, PM sent. Let me know when you have more info. Cheers Rowan
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    Suspension and steering advice.....

    Hi Ozzie, your prob right, vw knew what they were so should prob leave it alone but this is the info I was given 😊 How I understand the info I was told.... and bear with me as new to all this is...... Say you have adjusters in your beam and they are set at lowest.... the wheels are brought up...
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    Suspension and steering advice.....

    Ok, decision made ;) I'm going to start by fitting an uprated anti-roll bar and some decent shocks.... probably from Heritage as they are just round the corner from me. (I have heard it reduces clearance under a lowered bus but mine isn't that low so hopefully it will be ok) Then if the ride is...
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    Suspension and steering advice.....

    Hi Guys, Thanks for all the advice, much appreciated. In my initial post I forgot to mention I am happy with current ride height/subtle drop just trying to improve handling. Therefore I will go ahead and try the anti-roll bar and up-rated shocks as suggested to see if that makes a difference...
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    Suspension and steering advice.....

    Hi guys, I've owned and enjoyed my first earlybay for a year now and it's about time to start improvements. It's a 68 running slightly lowered on standard 14inch steels, standard width balljoint beam on adjusters, standard spindles, drum brakes and no anti-roll bar. Basically I'm new to all...
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    Breaking a '68 Westy...

    Ok great. If you can pm me the pics of box and levers that would be great. Will go check my current box so I can compare. Cheers
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    Breaking a '68 Westy...

    Hi, What's the steering box like? Ive got a lot of play in my 68. Also do you have the dash board heater leavers, mine are all missing. Cheers Rowan
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    Sliding door hinge

    Hi guys, does anyone know where I can get a new sliding door hinge for my 68 lhd deluxe (preferably a chrome one) or is this another rare as hens teeth item! :roll: :lol: My door has always been a struggle to open as it catches on the body.... on inspection today I noticed it has sheared off...
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    Wanted, rear euro bulb holders for 68 bay

    No problem, thanks for looking. As for the safety issue I found a thread on the split screen van club where the guy has found some led bulbs that are amber, (here's the link - http://www.ssvc.org.uk/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=109140) there is a video of his lights and when they flashed they were...
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    Wanted, rear euro bulb holders for 68 bay

    Hi Chad, Great, any chance you can dig them out and send me a pic. Also let me know what you want for them. Many thanks Bernie
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    Wanted, rear euro bulb holders for 68 bay

    Hi Guys, Anyone got some rear bulb holders (euro spec) to fit 68 bay. Finally decided to change form the US spec ones my bus has and be safe on the roads with amber indicators. Only looking for the bulb holders and want to retain the full red lens but upgrade to amber led indicator bulbs. Took...
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    68 "two tone" cab bench seat & walkthru conversion kit!?

    Hi Guys, Here are some pictures of the kit I removed from my bus... could do with a clean up and repaint but all solid and original. The set also has the original brown vinyl back rest piece (bit tatty) and matching bits for deluxe interior around the seat bulkheads. All out of a California...
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    68 "two tone" cab bench seat & walkthru conversion kit!?

    Hi, just noticed your post. I recently changed my van back to a walk through as it had 3 seats up front. I sold the front bench seats a couple of months ago but do still have the original bracket set you need to bridge the walktgrough gap if you're interested. I held on to them as i know they...
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    Sloppy steering

    Thanks Guys, Just wanted to check I was heading in the right direction, gonna take the van to my mates house so I have someone to do the wheel wiggling :lol: Will have a go at adjusting the steering box screw first and top it up with oil while I'm at it. Hopefully that will reduce the slop...
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