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    Busfest ticket for sale

    1 X busfest ticket for sale, general camping area. Ticket is for 1 X person and 1 X bus. PM if interested.
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    Wanted Tailgate Hinge Covers

    Bought repo ones now..... Not required anymore........
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    Wanted Tailgate Hinge Covers

    As title: wanted the plastic hinge covers for my 68 please. PM details and costs please. Thanks Tony
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    Early grill wanted.

    One not needing to much work really. I've had my 68 restored completely and a little more work on a grill wouldn't hurt I'm sure.
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    Early grill wanted.

    As per title. Looking for a good grill for for my 68, I have the trim but not the grill. PM me as I'm not on here all the time. Thanks Tony.
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    How do I get a dating letter?

    Sorry for late reply. Been busy at work. Got a birth certificate for my splitty easy done, so the applied for the 68. Full refund and wrote saying records damaged. As soon as she's ready for M.O.T I will be in touch. Thanks for the help...
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    How do I get a dating letter?

    Sorry for late reply. Been busy at work. Got a birth certificate for my splitty easy done, so the applied for the 68. Full refund and wrote saying records damaged. As soon as she's ready for M.O.T I will be in touch. Thanks for the help...
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    How do I get a dating letter?

    My 68 bus is still undergoing its restoration (3 years to date!!) I'm just wondering, if it would be beneficial to try and get a club dating letter? This I would send a copy to dvla when it finally gets to that point. I applied to Germany for the birth certificate, this was a while ago now. They...
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    68 bay engine advice

    Very interesting topic this. I have also asked on the samba and it could be something to do with emissions as said. I can't seem to find a positive answer that all agree on. Would like to get a positive VW answer. Thanks for everyone's input though.
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    68 bay engine advice

    Can anyone tell me if the 68 bay ever had a 1500 single port engine. Reason for asking is I saw one at busiest this year with a 1500 in, owner no where to be seen. Also my bus came from states with 1500 in,maybe they changed it. Just wondered if there was ever a 1500 supplied with the 68 bus...
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    Gearbox help

    Thanks for the response. Just a big fan of 1500 sp did well in the Splitty.
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    1600 sp wanted

    I have a 1641 twin port here with twin Nikki carbs. Looking at wanting a 1600 SP instead, anybody want to do a trade?
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    Gearbox help

    I've got a 68 bay, it came from the states some years ago with a 1500 single port. My dilemma is, I want to retain the 1500 single port and run with that, however thinking I may get bored later on down the line, I have a 1641 here in my garage. Would the recon gearbox be ok for either engine...
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    Headlining supply & Fit Bristol South Wales

    Nice one. Will do. Thanks
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    Headlining supply & Fit Bristol South Wales

    Looking for a company to supply and fit complete headlining in 68 bay. Bus currently being restored and when painted will need supply and fit of COMPLETE headlining and including and up to below side windows. Bus currently in Chepstow. Thanks Tony.
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    Porsche engine

    Thanks for the links etc. I definatley want to go type 4 rather than scooping power. Any good second hand motors for sale?..
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    Porsche engine

    Looking at going down the type4 route now, my 68 bay needs something nice to power it along. Any advice on the following greatly appreciated. 1) how much cost to have a second hand one completely rebuilt? 2) what gearbox specs would I need to run it? 3) anyone selling one? 4) who is the man to...
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    WANTED: rear side 1/4 opening window & frame

    No idea what you are looking to spend, however they are difficult to get hold of. Talk to ALan Schofield, I beleive he does a rebuild and restoration service on old ones.
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    M plate missing!

    Thanks George. :-)
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    M plate missing!

    What happens if it's had new battery trays? Or is it on the body? Sorry to be asking dumb stuff, my bus is 200 miles away. Thanks. :)
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