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    sparkywig replied to the thread 1967 Neptune Blue Deluxe.
    These trim panels and clips are frustrating me at the moment, but I have managed to get another couple fitted. Also got the flooring and...
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    sparkywig reacted to Wannabay's post in the thread 71 Danbury with Like Like.
    Been a busy couple of days, last evening it was the annual Xmas paddle at my canoe club, used the van’s gas rings to heat up mulled wine...
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    sparkywig reacted to Clem's post in the thread Wot Shows for 2025 ? with Like Like.
    Stanford Hall is now confirmed. Details to follow
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    sparkywig reacted to Martin L's post in the thread My '69 Bay with Like Like.
    I might take you up on that Sparky, currently running without any tinware!
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    I fully soundproofed, insulated and carpeted the floors on my deluxe bus.
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    sparkywig replied to the thread My '69 Bay.
    If you want some Type 3 parts, I've some left over from when I put the squareback's engine in the deluxe. Balanced fan and pulley, loads...
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    Slamwerks made one around 15 years ago, but I don't know of anyone else currently. This was on Dubscum's old bus. You would still...
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    sparkywig replied to the thread Winter work thread.
    I've got Golf calipers on the rear of mine, and the handbrake is excellent.
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    sparkywig reacted to Martin L's post in the thread My '69 Bay with Like Like.
    Engine out last week for a Winter rebuild/checkover. Ticked over to 90'000 miles on way home from Ninove in March, so thought it would...
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    sparkywig replied to the thread Winter work thread.
    Nice looking brake kit.
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    sparkywig replied to the thread 1967 Neptune Blue Deluxe.
    After almost 5 hours trying to get the clips in the right position on the large panel opposite the sliding door, I've come to the...
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    sparkywig replied to the thread 1967 Neptune Blue Deluxe.
    Back to the interior trim cards. Rear hatch card and a combination of NOS and used panel clips. I've had to trim the vinyl where the...
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    sparkywig replied to the thread 1967 Neptune Blue Deluxe.
    Picked the trim cards up this week, so made a start this morning. Cleaned up the original trim rings. Slightly nervous cutting holes...
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    sparkywig replied to the thread FBH fuel tank location….
    Mine's under the n/s seat, and the tank is in the engine bay with the pump mounted on the chassis leg.
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    sparkywig replied to the thread CB performance air filters.
    Sorry, no I don't. But I can tell you it's definitely not metric. I'd be tempted to rethread the base and fit some M4/M5 threaded rod...
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