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    WANTED - next project.........

    Nearly finished my current 'Garage Find' Bug Project , started thinking about whats next - always fancied a Tin-Top Bus (not a Camper) but they all seem to have been donated to the previous Camper boom. Idea is to part exchange the madeover Bug ('74 -1300L , only 32K miles) -retro 70's Cliff...
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    VeeDub colours....................?

    I used to use a website that spelt out colours/code Nos by year , can't find it now - anyone ?....Tar -JIM.
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    Noise Insulation................

    I know it has probably been asked before , so sorry in advance.......................for over the engine and down the slope behind the back seat:- What is the most effective type and UK source of Sound deadening - is it that silver covered stuff, if so where from please...............cheers - JIM.
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    WANTED - Type 25 , Tin-Top..........

    Aircooled of course and ideally (but unlikely) a Microbus.............. :shock:
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    Wiring Diagram?

    Is there anywhere I can access wiring details, I'm interested in the hook up of the Heating Air Blower Fan that is mounted above on the ceiling of the type 4 engine bay.................Tar -JIM.
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    Electric Fan unit - wanted

    The one that blows air down into the Heat Exchangers (Bay type 4 engine) via two hoses...............Tar -JIM.
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    5 seat / 4 berth original Westfalia Bay.....

    WHAT: A classic,stock/white/LHD/1972/low-light/1700cc Type 4 engined Bay- full Westfalia rig inc;Fridge-Sink unit/Table/upper Bunk/Cab Cot/ Wardrobe/Cupboard/Storage Shelf plus original Curtains/Bug Screen/Jack & Wheel Brace/small tool Pouch and stamped Owners Handbook & Manual. Pop-Top is all...
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    Advice , 2nd Westy Buddy seat.......

    Our usage tends to be lots of day trips (daughters/grandchildren) so we really need 6 up , been thinking ............... Our LHD Westy has 5 seats, but if I removed the Sink/Fridge Unit and put in a Buddy seat from a RHD (if I can get one) by the sliding door - would that work?. Obviously would...
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    Westy Spice Rack bit's..

    Got the Spice Rack but is missing the white top bit and the white external hinged table section (the set up that hangs outboard off the Cooler/Sink cabinet) - anyone?. Cheers - Jim (Essex area).
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    Wanted - Beetle rear Kick Panels

    The pair that go under the front edge of rear seat - thanks.....
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    CILLIT BANG - result..........

    Wife pointed out (as they do ;) ) that the Beetle has been spotting on the drive (block paving :shock: ), not heavy just the odd drip but never in the same place. She said try Cillit Bang (general degreaser), I said don't be daft - you know what it worked a treat, not completely gone but just...
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    Essex Boys (& Girls).......

    Sunday June 26th (10:30>18:00) - Retro Car Show. The Lawn (Big Country House), Hall Rd, Rochford, SS4 1PJ. It is an 'all types' -not VW specific, but last year a dozen Buses and Bugs turned up independently and it was a nice friendly atmosphere with stuff for the kids and a really decent R&B...
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    Source of the Westy 'table material'....

    Hiya, I'm talking the Oyster White Laminate (& edging) for the external drop-down (on the side of the fridge cabinet) mini- table , and the matching top bit to the fixed section. Tar -JIM.
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    3rd to 2nd ......or 4th?.

    I'm aware sloppy gear selection is a known issue but presumably did'nt exist when leaving the factory originally so something is worn over 40 years. From experience what is the most likely part? - I've replaced the clutch cable and adjusted, fitted a new shift plate and front bush , everything...
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    Thanks to UBER COOL GRAPHICS.........

    Many thanks to Andy who did exactly what I wanted (custom stickers), yes I know you want a photo - will follow shortly (I hope :? )..... Cheers mate - JIM.
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    Upholsterer (in Essex) - well pleased......

    Just used (for my Westy) Grove Coach Trim Unit 14 Clovelly Works Chelmsford Road (old A130) good job and reasonable price (all done in a few days) 01268 560760 Just thought I would share it with you.............JIM.
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    10" Front Badge............?

    '72 Bay - seeks 10" VW Badge (with the 4 pins) , plain , plastic or chrome ?.................Cheers -JIM.
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    Cab Door Cards Swop ?

    My new 'Beige' colour ones for your 'Saddle' colour ones ? - cock up on the ordering front (swatch nothing like the real thing :? ). Cheers - JIM (Essex).
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    Flip Down Buddy Seat......?

    Anyone know who does them (website maybe?) - the ones that fix to the backs of front seat bulkheads :?: ...........thanks -JIM.
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    '72 Westy - the luggage rack section.......

    The fixings look like simple self-tappers, but before I undo them :? ,please tell me there are no nuts or special clips that will fall off -such that I have to remove all the furniture to get to them in the void .......advice please!!!. Tar -JIM.
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