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    Going retro: Dome hubcaps and restoring rideheight advice

    Yeah, they look great! Same as mine :roll: Regards, Si
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    First attempt at Crossover Resto

    Hi Mags, How's that front panel coming along? Regards, Si
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    Going retro: Dome hubcaps and restoring rideheight advice

    Do you mean rare or expensive? :lol: :lol: :lol: Regards, Si
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    Going retro: Dome hubcaps and restoring rideheight advice

    No, they are not those ones. They are off a crossover and have the VW logo stamped into the centre. Neil, you have PM. Regards, Si
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    Going retro: Dome hubcaps and restoring rideheight advice

    Hi Neil, Yes they are off my crossover. I will dig them out this evening and give you an idea of postage first cos they are fairly weighty! Where abouts in the country are you? Regards, Si
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    Going retro: Dome hubcaps and restoring rideheight advice

    Hi Neil, I have a set of four, I think :) , they seem reasonably thick quality, chrome is good with the VW logo and not dented. There's no rust on the fronts if I remember correctly but there may be a little on the insides. I'll dig them out tomorrow and check if you want? Not sure where you...
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    Front door seal R, almost NOS

    Hi Ronnie, It's sorted. You have PM. Regards, Si
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    WANTED genuine VW crank pulley.

    Doh, Too slow again :roll: . I have a genuine vw stamped one, 168mm off an AD engine, just needs a light sand and paint for £15 posted if anyone else wants it? Regards, Si
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    Front door seal R, almost NOS

    Hi Ronnie, I'll take it for £30 all - in. Can you PM your details and how you want paying, Thanks. Regards, Si
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    Clearing Front Drains on a sunroof

    Try running a long length of welding wire down them. Once it's through fix a length of string to the wire and pull that through too. Regards, Si
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    Front panel options

    Hi Mags, Firstly well done on trying the work yourself and for not wanting to take it to someone else to sort. I have seen a lot worse and I'm sure many others have too. With the windscreen bulge I would grind back any paint/filler well away from the join. Then using a 1mm cutting disc, gently...
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    Fitting a cab door skin

    Hi D@VEY, great work there. I only wish my van had been that solid at the start :roll: . Hi Rob, Thanks for the advise. I am still using the original doors and hope that the new skins will fit with a little 'dollying'. I wish I had your facilities and experience though, looking at that...
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    Fitting a cab door skin

    Hi BJ1, Thanks for the tip I will look into it. Do you work in a bodyshop by any chance - was hoping to get some insiders tips? Regards, Si
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    Front panel options

    Try Schofields, they might still do them. Regards, Si
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    Your Early Bay Picture of the Day .....

    Awesome 8) 8) 8)
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    Fitting a cab door skin

    Just seen the price for glue :shock: !! Might be back to the welder :roll: Regards, Si
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    Tow bar.......SOLD

    Hi Steve, I'm in the process of making a westy style (but different/better) towbar for my crosser. Regards, Si
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    Tow bar.......SOLD

    Hi Steve, You've got a PM. Regards, Si
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    Fitting a cab door skin

    Thanks for the reply Clem, I have already tried to repair the skin with the correct thickness steel and all went well upto the last 4-5 inches of welding and then the skin just buckled in. I have just bought a new skin and it's very thin but the shape and quality of the pressing is excellent...
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    Fitting a cab door skin

    Hi everyone, Almost finished the welding on the bus, and time has come to tackle the cab doors :? ! Has anyone got any tips or advise to get a good job done on this, or is there a 'How to' lurking on the net somewhere? Thanks in advance. Regards, Si
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