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  1. mr_insanity

    NO MORE! - Tyres Rubbing the Arches

    Hi there - Colour is Porsche Tahoe Blue Metallic Wheels are Heritage Chrome Fuchs which I think are 5.5 wide, not sure fo the offset but they have the 112PSD - The 195s fit very well in the arches, its a tight fit getting them in and on but after that alls good. There is no knocking on the...
  2. mr_insanity

    NO MORE! - Tyres Rubbing the Arches

    Thanks Clem for your reply. Do the standard front shocks fit the rear? Are they stiffer so to speak? I have a spare said of standard front shocks that came off when i replaced them with the coil overs. Or should I get some new ones and if so, any recommendations? Thanks for the 1 spline...
  3. mr_insanity

    Your Early Bay Picture of the Day .....

    Heres my pic of the day.... Love a straight bus!
  4. mr_insanity

    NO MORE! - Tyres Rubbing the Arches

    Hey all... Thought Id wade into the thread and let you know what were running and problems suffering. At the front I am running a Project01 narrowed (2") beam with adjusters set to their top height (i.e. stock height) I have T2D dropped spindles with T2D Coil Over shocks (i had stock shocks...
  5. mr_insanity

    1970 VW Danbury Tip Top - Full Resto...

    absolutely brimming! Almost there now Due back to me in 2weeks.. so excited! 5th July the interior is booked for fitting. cant breath so excited!
  6. mr_insanity

    1970 VW Danbury Tip Top - Full Resto...

    heres another pic.... the front is finished!
  7. mr_insanity

    1970 VW Danbury Tip Top - Full Resto...

    Thanks Nugsy... pic of modern day danbury interior... not fitted yet but you'll get the idea.
  8. mr_insanity

    1970 VW Danbury Tip Top - Full Resto...

    hey all... sneak peak at the engine! MOT on Friday!
  9. mr_insanity

    1970 VW Danbury Tip Top - Full Resto...

    Woohoooooooooooooo!!!! More pics here:http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_48073516617&ap=1
  10. mr_insanity

    1970 VW Danbury Tip Top - Full Resto...

    Hey Guys... Thanks for the support... As to the colour I am not going to be popular. I have completely modernised the van and with that have gone for a modern colour. The colour is a Porsche Metallic Electric Blue inside and out with a brilliant white roof / bumpers Wheels are Porsche...
  11. mr_insanity

    1970 VW Danbury Tip Top - Full Resto...

    Finally more picsof the van... look paint! http://www.facebook.com/pages/My-beloved-Bay-Window-VW-Camper-Van/144746962221874
  12. mr_insanity

    1970 VW Danbury Tip Top - Full Resto...

    more pics...
  13. mr_insanity

    1970 VW Danbury Tip Top - Full Resto...

    yep its the guys over at Yapton. doing a great thorough job.. i cant wet to get it! whatever colour it is! got some chrome fuchs for her regardless of colour!
  14. mr_insanity

    1970 VW Danbury Tip Top - Full Resto...

    hey guys, i am really stuck with the colour choice for my van. In 1970 it was Dove Blue (I have the original touch up spray can!) and was thinking shall I have it re-sprayed that colour but have it really glossy. or... chose a totally up to date colour and make it custom. really stuck as...
  15. mr_insanity

    1970 VW Danbury Tip Top - Full Resto...

    hi danbury doug! gutted ur ol man sold it. I said to my parents once, id rather die in it than you sell it! thankfully on my 17th birthday they gave it to me! i have lots of chunks of rust and as u can see by the pics they are all being cut out! had a call today to ask if I wanted the...
  16. mr_insanity

    1970 VW Danbury Tip Top - Full Resto...

    need to learn the art of levitation!
  17. mr_insanity

    1970 VW Danbury Tip Top - Full Resto...

    thought you might like to see this... photo of the original documentation, receipt, service book etc
  18. mr_insanity

    1970 VW Danbury Tip Top - Full Resto...

    Hi there. Thought Id post up the pics of my Tin Top Danbury going through its full resto. Ive had her all my life (im 37 now!), my parents purchased her brand new in 1970 (still have the original receipt!) She is going through a full restoration at VdubzRus. Long list of things to be...
  19. mr_insanity

    New to EarlyBay ? Say Hi here ...

    Hey all. Proud owner of a 1970 Danbury Tin top. My parents purchased the van brand new in 1970 (I have the original receipt) and gave it to me when I was 17. 21 years later she is going through her 3rd respray... Pics to come... Thanks all Nick
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