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Stumbled across John Maher excellent series of posts that describe in detail the build and spec of high performance Type 1 2110cc engine. http://johnmaherracing.com/2012/12/project-2110/ If you have not come across them before then I recommend you check them out. Very well written and...

Thanks Watty, good shout I will be mindful when fitting the fronts. Wheels have arrived :-) MW did not have any black/polished in stock until late July but gave me a fully polished set for the same price which is nice. I "might" use some spray rubber and back out the inside bits, I think I...

My name is Mat, I am new to earlybay. Currently balls deep into a 72 restoration. http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=59468" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

19/6/14 Bumpers ready for paint. Offside gutters sorted. Nearside done too. Front getting there. Should be heading to the paint shop this week! Getting very excited now.

Cool video, now I really cannot wait for my next road trip!

Voted. You are in the lead by 444 votes. :-)

Thanks for all of the responses, some great information. I am going to try out the 195 x 65 the extra load ones. I will update this thread if they turn out to be crap. I don't get my van back for another two weeks :-( but when I do its going to look sweet...

I am looking to buy some fooks from midlandwheels.com as they do a deal with tyres. From the guides and measuring my standard steels I am confident these are the right size. Size: 5.5 x 15 PCD: 5-112 Offset: ET20 However, my current tyre's were an emergency purchase following a blowout on...

I 'had' an Air-Cooled VW Typhoon Car Cover. Unfortunately after 3.5 winters it started to rip so now does not stay on the van. Seemed more like UV damage than stress on the seams. Until it ripped it was great, my van was always dry on the inside. Very heavy weight, and I cannot fault its...

I had similar problems and replaced the voltage regulator, obviously cleaning up contacts first as that is free :-). For me replacing the voltage regulator smoothed out the fuel gauge movements. That was until the Sender went...Then begun the game of "petrol bingo" I managed 5 years (or level...

info found on The Samba, . August 1968 up to July 1970 From Ch. N. 219 000 001 to 210 2300 000 Load compartment interior: L 275 light beige, Mod. 271, 274: L 567 ivory Wheel disc, rim: L 581 cloud white; Hub cap: L 70 X grey silver; Bumpers: L 581 cloud white, Mod. 271, 274: L 567 ivory...

Despite being designed by Einstein (Yes really) Absorption fridges are very simple and are a closed loop system no pumps etc. While I understand your reluctance to use gas in a van, to test it out it might be the most simple way. Electric heating elements can break down. If you have a small...

After owing my 72 for several years and driven it everywhere in the UK I have decided its time to spend some money. Below are some "Before and During" pictures, I am told it will be in the work shop for another month and cannot wait to get it back. It does not look too bad from a distance...

Underside looks awesome and very solid. The "worst bit" did not look that bad to me. They did a great job on the beam too. When you get a chance can you post a pic of your poptop hole? I am trying to work out what poptop my 72 change over should have instead of the sunroof it has at the...