Recent content by simonh

Hi I've got a massive loom to get to the back (6 additional dials' cables, bass box, rear speakers etc) so I'm running it under the bus. I've got loom tape and a polythene tube that it will go in. It will leave the front, run along the heater tube zip tied on, and will re-enter into the rock...

Hi "Box Sections" just refers to any hollow structure on the bus, Most of the rust that kills our buses comes from the inside of these. A good coat of Waxoyle inside the box section will stop this, or certainly slow it up as much as possible! cheers simon

Hi Nicko Waxoyle is a good product. Good idea to spray it on the underside of your bus. Even better idea to get it into the inside of all the box sections too! Cheers Simon

Hi Laurie Pettitt reccomends Vintage Speed exhuasts so that's good enough for me! I've just got one - It's sitting in a box while I await the genuine heat exchangers I've just bought on ebay. I'm sure it will be really good - I've heard nothing but good things about them. Cheers Simon

Any pics of tachos in dashbords? Cheers

Hi All Anyone know if such a company exists? Many thanks Simon

Is anyone able to recommend a company in this area (Hants/Sussex) that has a proven track record of taking on this kind of work? Many thanks Simon

Well that sounds a lot more do-able! Havecamper, very useful and comprehensive. I need to spend lots of time now digesting the info in it and checking out the links! Peter - an interesting alternative to Porche. Cheers Simon

Many thanks chaps for the aversion therapy. I don't think I'll be doing this! Rob, the dude in your conversion thread overcomes so many barriers that I would classify that conversion as impossible! Do you think he deliberately set out to fit a tricky engine and gearbox, or is that just par for...

Hi All I'm considering, among a range of other options, installing a Porche 911 engine in my Bay. I'm very much aware that such an operation is not without major challenges! What are the main difficulties? Engines appear to be around the £3-£4K mark for supply only. Then there is the...

Cheers chaps - many thanks Simon

Hi All Anyone know how approx measurement raising or lowereing the bus 1 inner spline would give? Many thanks Simon

Cheers - bottle jack it is then. S

Hi All - wonder if you can help? Will a T25 Jack fit my Early Bay? Cheers Simon

it is new - thanks very much. good to know my battery is safe then simon