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    quick westy paint question

    I've just bought my pastel white to do a few bits of my 71 westy , and all the bumpers are ready to be done too. But before I spray them I am just checking that they are supposed to be pastel white also? Any advice would be great. Cheers., Tim
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    MEB Stock clear out - Lots of Parts

    Hi Graham, What condtion are the engine lids in that you have? as mine has rusted through all the way along the lower lip Cheers. Tim
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    anyone want cuts off this front panel before its scrapped ?

    Hi, I'm after the windscreen bulge as mine has rotted through! yours looks more solid but does the lip need replacing?this may be a cheaper option for me though. Did you want anything for it? Where about are you? If you aren't near to me have you any idea on postage of a section like that ...
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    Windscreen bulge repair panel

    cheers for the ideas :) The muscle bus panel looks like what I am going to need, welding in the bulge to get the right burve will be tricky though. Tim
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    Windscreen bulge repair panel

    Hi Can anyone tell me where I can get a windscreen bulge repair panel, my import westy is pretty rusty here and I am doing a repair section on it, but I am struggling to find the panel.It is only rotten under the windscreen and about half way down the bulge on one side. JK only has the lower...
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    rear delux opening 1/4light N/S

    Hello Mate , where abouts are you, anywhere near Hampshire? Can you post? May seem a sily question but is it n/s for a LHD? Thanks. Tim
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    Flooring?

    I replace the original ply that was in my van last month and the original was 15mm thick altogether, one sheet of 9mm and one of 6mm, Ive done mine in one sheet but have just routed out the difference and it has fitted in snug. I made it out of three seperate bits from 1 sheet of 8x4, where I...
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    Swap chrome front badge for Patina'd one please!

    DEAL DONE! Cheers spencerr :)
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    Roofs Off pics! (Now going back on with new canvas)

    I'm doing exactly the same to my west roof at the moment and have not been stisfied with the brush finish that I am getting. I am buying a compressor and spray gun to do some work on the van soon, so was going to finish it off with that.How is the roller finish coming up would you say?? I used...
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    How old are you?....

    ye I know they aren't all bad, just a few of them :) if it hasn't disitergrated after 3 months now you are onto a winner i'm sure!
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    How old are you?....

    Ye ive got loads, but dno if ive set up photobucket properly to put them on here yet! Its not a cosmetic beauty but its solid and got 12 months MOT :) I've just put a new floor in and the roof is off for a refurb at the moment. I will try post a pic but dno if this will work happy birthday...
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    How old are you?....

    :lol: wait I didn't say this was a competition! any way I i'm the youngest at this moment in time :D Its good to know there is a few young people with early bays which is really cool. I prefer original to be honest with a few mods, keeps it retro. I decided to go with the import aswell as a...
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    How old are you?....

    Ive recently got my first bay and at 20 years old i'm starting to feel like I am probably one of the youngest early bay owners?? :D Most of my mates now are asking the question why I would want a 40 year old vehicle when all they want is vauxhall corsas peugot 106s and audi A3s. :lol: Just...
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    Door models???

    cheers for the advice! would be a nightmare if I bought a pair that didnt fit :lol:
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    Door models???

    I am looking to get some new doors for my 71 early bay, and have seen some for sale which someone was going to use for his 69, he thinks they originally came off a 70. Does anyone know whether they are exactly the same, as I'm not sure because quite a few changes were made around this time...
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    Door models???

    I am looking to get some new doors for my 71 early bay, and have seen some for sale which someone was going to use for his 69, he thinks they originally came off a 70. Does anyone know whether they are exactly the same, as I'm not sure because quite a few changes were made around this time...
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    New kindle , can you recommend a book

    If your into WW2 books I would recommend some of the Sven Hassel books, bout a Danish man would was forced into the German Army, Don't know if you would be able to get them on the kindel though? Ive read: Legion of the damned Wheels of Terror Monte Casino SS general and they are all very good...
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    Wanted. Westy front roof hinges.

    These aren't mine, but I saw them on there the other day when I was looking. Might be of some use to you :) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Westfalia-Vw-Roof-Hinges-Bay-Window-/300533279940?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item45f92decc4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Good luck
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    Swap chrome front badge for Patina'd one please!

    Ive got a nice og rusty white 10" badge with paint, would look great if its the look that your going for but its not the look for me. I don't know how to post pictures either, but if you send me your e-mail I can send you the pic that way? Is your badge an og one aswel from a deluxe or is a...
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    Who's for some Westie Cuts?

    Will you be able to pm me prices for these please? I definetly need the quarterlight and engine lid if they are in straight rust free condition. cheers. Tim
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