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    69 Single Cab ready for a good home

    1969 Single cab originally from Washington US of A. Not yet UK registered Comes with loads of history including daily mileage book detailing all the running around the truck did 8-) Brand new MOT. Imaculate underneath. 66 King and link beam and 2 splines on the rear. 1641 Twin Webbers, Hi...
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    Wanted 30amp regulator

    Need ASAP 30 amp regulator for the single cab. :D
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    My New 1969 Single Cab

    In a deal with Smudge i've now got the Single Cab :D Well pleased got a few jobs to do and a bit of tidying here and there before she's ready but all good, Bay went in the deal :cry: but :D can't wait to drive it 1641 Twin Webbers going in soon 8-) The van is at its...
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    Insurance quote..about right?

    Hey all As the splits taking a while and i can't bring myself to part with it i'm keeping the bay :D got some plans for it e.g new engine and a tidy up of window seals etc. Just had my insurance renewal through £219 for the year. About right? Sureterm direct. Problem is this year it'll have...
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    Something you don't expect to find...

    So the bus died on Thursday..died while driving along and coasted to a stop with all the lights on :cry: Really thought id killed it this time, had nothing. Luckily a mate came and towed me back to his VW centre http://www.bbbcvw.co.uk So removed the engine tonight expecting it to be...
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    Anyone running Torkers?

    Looking at a set of Torkers from JGE :D 8) to go on my Bay/Split when i make my mind up about the vans..... Anyone running them or got a pic of them on some bays. Phil
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    Pimp my ride or go for the Splitty?

    Pimp my bus up with new electrics, motor, beam etc or Import and restore a Splitty high top? Got the budget to make a nice bus eiter way just can't decide what to do!! :roll:
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    1970 Riviera - Deal Done...

    1970 Rivieria Conversion bought from FBI VW in January. Had a dropped spindles and adjusters fitted and dropped two splines at rear. New floor fitted in rear and has good condition Westy interior. CSP Shifter. Drives lovely no knocks or rattles. Even my local VW centre says it's lovely to drive...
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    14in Alloys? Who...Where..

    Evening all :D Anyone know of company's selling 14in alloys in wide 5? Can't seem to find anywhere Cheers Phil
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    Bottom Pulley Nut Size?

    Sorry not with bus and have to change my pulleys.... What size nut is on the bottom pulley? Haven't got a socket big enough and will be making a trip to Halfrauds later to pick 1 up Also sump plug size? 1600 engine think it's a 22mm? Cheers Phil
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    Engine Wanted

    As mines on its last legs... :roll: Looking for engine for my bus who's got what? Would like decent runner! Cheers! :D
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    Twisted Fan belt??!!

    Afternoon 300 mile round trip to Plymouth this weekend ran like a dream :D 5 mile commute and it eats itself :roll: . Van managed to twist its fan belt this morning :shock: Ran like a bag of nails and got very warm.. Fitted new belt lunch time question is... it seems to come out of the...
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    Blocking off old air filter hole?

    Hi all Been reading this months Volksworld :roll: and started sorting out my engine bay seals etc after the keeping your aircooled alive section. My engine is running a pancake (crap) airfilter leaving the old hole exposed (no smutt please :oops: )where the filter pip use to be. Right side...
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    Lowered shock size??

    Hi all My van's dropped on spindles and adjusters 8) only thing is now that the shocks on the front are a bit soft.....Having to run 14's on the front at the mo to prevent rubage :roll: Looking to order a pair of stiffer shorter shocks but how do i work out the length to order...
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    £300 to spend what should i buy

    Got a surprise windfall, ending up with £300 to spend. Vans running well at the mo been dropped 2 splines at the rear, spindles and adjusters at the front with standard wheels, csp shifter so i'm looking at the shinny end of things :D What should i buy :roll: :?:
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    Yellow headlamps?

    Hi all Anyone know of any where that does yellow headlamps? Anyone got them fitted? :D Toying with the idea at the moment ..... i know Halfrauds do film but not sure if it will lokk shite :roll:
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    Volksfest Wales

    August 15-17th http://www.volksfestwales.org.uk/ Cracking show from my local club. :D Early bay line up? Who's coming? Phil
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    Engine out virgin.....

    Just started stripping down the back of my van do remove the engine :? Got to sort out release bearing noise as i think it's shifted due to catching the floor now the vans lower :roll: It's a 70 and i've removed the bumper and rear engine valance bit... The guide to keeping your aircooled...
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    Anyone fitted a Electronic Ignition Power Bundle

    From Machine 7?? http://www.machine7.com/product.php?xProd=12010&xSec=2376 Any hints or tips? Average DIY mechanic. know one end of a spanner from tuther :D Users feedback would be cool. Van not the greatest at starting some times Cheers all! Phil
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    Cruise to the Prom Pics

    Some rogue spliity's and bugs but there gud un's :D
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