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  1. type2man

    front beam problems

    Hi all well my torsion arms have been banging like a set of drums so went to change them all along with needle bearings, But upon taking them all out, one of the ends had scrapes along the edge in a copper colour I believe this to be the dreaded inner Bakelite bush thingy ma Bob, no one sells...
  2. type2man

    Advice needed if possible on 70 westy teledials

    Hi yes I then other people say 7j x15x52.3 so it is very confusing as I'm trying not to use spacers etc & not cut corners.
  3. type2man

    Tinware wanted

    May have one or two of those, I will have a root back in the depths later today. Hopefully I will produce something of use for you :)
  4. type2man

    Advice needed if possible on 70 westy teledials

    1970 westy bay Hi all wondering if someone can help me , I have the airkewld disc conv kit on the way with 5x205 & 5 x130 fitment so I can always flit to and fro from time to time, my question is I have a set of porsche 7jx15x52.3 et, I am on the understanding these will be ok on the front...
  5. type2man

    Jalousie windows need refurb - best seals and advice please

    I did mine a few years ago with the grey seals kit, took me time and very fiddly, I also found the need for a can of silicone spray, along with a blunt butter knife and sharp knife for pushing in the seals etc. And now they look mint as if fitted when new. Time and patience is a must, that's why...
  6. type2man

    1970 baywindow clutch cable confusion

    Yep that's the correct size but everyone sells different lengths, trying to save 1 pence per cable proberbly lol
  7. type2man

    1970 baywindow clutch cable confusion

    I eventually sorted it, found a longer cable, there's so much crap out there, but I like them extenders.
  8. type2man

    Fuel gage stuck on empty

    Mine was like that put my hand under dash and hey presto, it was a loose wire all sorted now
  9. type2man

    Us to uk wiring

    Took me ages tracing mine but I did it, just pulled a few extra wires,(as you might need extra ones later on) from front to back disconnected reverse lights, changed the wiring over and then changed the wiring of front indicators to the parking lights on main lights, pretty simple if you got the...
  10. type2man

    Front badge wanted

    I searched the samba paid $70 few years ago original Vw in box was well chuffed
  11. type2man

    1970 baywindow clutch cable confusion

    Hi I checked and double checked and got a gemo clutch cable. Fitted first time no problems. 3190mm was perfect but like everyone says 3200mm is proper, I will get one in for spares. Thanks again Just kampers stock them
  12. type2man

    1970 baywindow clutch cable confusion

    Well Vw heritage and Alan schofields do not work, just kampers says it's 3190 long so I've tried them, it's annoyed me really. My time money and effort wasted, I've had a lot of stuff that's shit and not for purpose. I try to use made in Germany or USA stuff. Stay away from German quality...
  13. type2man

    Wanted rear twin port tinware for 1970 early bay

    Hi mate yes above exhaust at rear. Thanks anyway pal
  14. type2man

    1970 baywindow clutch cable confusion

    Thanks dude. Just seems all places selling crap at moment
  15. type2man

    1970 baywindow clutch cable confusion

    Hi all 1970 LHD WESTY CLUTCH CABLE ??? I've got a problem last year my clutch cable snapped in Germany which was an original cable, since then I have been unable to find a cable that fits. I have bought several but all seem to be different, the code is 211-721-335/E. Just kampers say it's...
  16. type2man

    Wanted rear twin port tinware for 1970 early bay

    Hi all I'm wanting a rear tinware with heat riser option if poss please email me on [email protected] Thanks
  17. type2man

    Early bay steering box help!

    Thanks guys
  18. type2man

    Early bay steering box help!

    Hi all, I'm in a pickle just sorting out my 1970 baywindow steering box & gone n lost x1 bloody roller bearing out of the peg shaft, so was wondering if anybody has a couple lying about, also does anybody have any seals anywhere going anywhere for the box. Thanks
  19. type2man

    Old crappy early bay drivers/ passenger seats wanted

    Hi all I'm needing a pair of cheap crappy pair of seats not bothered what condition as I'm only using the bases for my porsche tombstones so they will be butchered and thrown. I'm neAr leicester region so anyone near me be much appreciated. Thanks dudes
  20. type2man

    1970 baywindow teledials help needed

    Thanks dude
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