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    Early Bay Tin-Top Import (1970) For Sale *New Price*

    Right, I have got my eye on my next project so the price is now reduced to £11800. I am still open to offers and I am still willing to exchange for a nice T4 Thanks for looking
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    Early Bay Tin-Top Import (1970) For Sale *New Price*

    Price Reduction for the weekend, now, £12500 or still open to sensible offers, also on ebay Regards Mark
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    Early Bay Tin-Top Import (1970) For Sale *New Price*

    BTTT for New Year Thanks for viewing Cakey
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    Early Bay Tin-Top Import (1970) For Sale *New Price*

    I am after a T4 camper and a tax except beetle so any p/x would be considered!!!
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    Early Bay Tin-Top Import (1970) For Sale *New Price*

    Hi everyone Unfortunately we have to sell our beloved early bay. She was imported in 2009. The restoration was completed in January 2011 by a local VW specialist, in Morecambe. A photographed restoration was completed. opy.jpg[/IMG] Exterior -Painted in original VW colour of Pearl...
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    which twin carbs

    Hello everyone I have a 1584cc twin port engine with a 009 dizzy with electronic ignition and a single quiet pack. I currently have a stock 34PICT 3 Carb, but I am wanting to convert to twin carb set up. I'm looking for a moderate increase of power but also relatively good return on the mpg...
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    rear suspension woes

    Thank you all for your advice as per usual, I have ordered adjustable spring plates from Creative Engineering, Thank you again Cakey :D :D
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    rear suspension woes

    Hi I have had my 1969 bay westy slightly lowered all round. When driving around unloaded the rear suspension is okay, i have kyb gas shocks all round. The van is lowered approximately 3" from stock height. When loaded with camping gear for a weekend away the rear spring plates rest on the top of...
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    New and ongoing parts for sale thread + wanted stuff

    Hi there Slammed Was wondering if you still have, for sale your 3/4 length roofrack for £150? Mark
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    brakes help

    Hello everyone I have a 1969 bay with drum brakes all round. I would like to change the front brakes from drum to discs, but I want to retain the 205 P.C.D stud pattern as really like the orginal steel wheels. Please can anyone give me some pointers on how best to do this and which set up is...
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    engine speed at tick over

    Hello everyone, I have recently had fitted pertronix ignitor electronic ignition, a 009 dizzy and when the engine is warmed up, the idle speed seems/sounds a little quicker than it was prior to installation. The engine is a stock 1600 with standard carb 34 PICT. What is the best way or how do I...
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    gear selection woes!!

    Thank you all for your help and support, as it is much appreciated. I have managed to locate the problem, there's a muff coupling on the front section of the shift rod which was loose also, once this was tightened, selection improved somewhat Thanks again Cakey :D :D
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    gear selection woes!!

    thanks for your reply I've been trying again today with gear selection and now have difficulty selecting reverse, but can occasionally find 1st and second, then when I select reverse don't seem to be able to select 1st or 2nd. It seems to be hit and miss, I have tried moving the stop plate over...
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    gear selection woes!!

    Hi everyone I have a 1969 westy LHD 1600cc, I have just tried to take it for a run out but have struggled to engage first and second gears, but able to select third, fourth and reverse.... Anyone got any ideas what's going on?? Thank you Cakey
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    gear selection woes!!

    Hi everyone I have a 1969 westy LHD 1600cc, I have just tried to take it for a run out but have struggled to engage first and second gears, but able to select third, fourth and reverse.... Anyone got any ideas what's going on?? Thank you Cakey
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    what type of exhaust??

    Hi all I'm thinking of putting different type of exhaust on my 1600 bay, any suggestions?? Nothing too loud, though? Cakey
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    exhaust

    Hi all I am thinking about changing my exhaust. I have a stock 1600 engine with electronic ignition. I am deliberating on what type of 4 to 1 header, either empi single quiet pack or a bug pack single quiet pack, don't want anything too loud but would like better flow from exhaust, any...
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    Engine cuts out when idling! Any ideas?

    Hi everyone I tried solenoid and this was working, then checked points and were slightly out at 0.3mm so reset those to 0.4mm. I also read the link above and stripped carb again and located the pilot/idle jets that I'd previously missed, so took those out, the idle jet was full of crud and...
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