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  1. vil

    70 US Westy Pop Top for sale

    It is with great regret that I have to sell my Westy :( http://forum.earlybay.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3672&st=0&sk=t&sd=a" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Taxed and Mot'd Lowered on brand new Enkei 5 spokes Brand new Status VW rubber all round (doors, pop top, windows (deluxe...
  2. vil

    Starter Motor Sticking..?

    Just got in my Bay and turned the key in the ignition and nothing.. :( I get a click when I first turn the key into position, then when turning again to start nothing happens except the 2 warning lights on the dash clock dim slightly.. :roll: I think the starter motor may be sticking, any one...
  3. vil

    Red Band Tyre Trims

    15" Red Band slip-in Trims bought from Karmann Konnection Cost £35 new, never fitted in packaging £27 posted to your door! Grab a bargain!
  4. vil

    Pair of Bay Front door Outer Window Scrapers

    Bought from Status VW, cost well over £60 Brand new, still in packaging £40 Due to size pick up only please!
  5. vil

    Empi 5's for sale

    A set of 4 Empi 5's in Black, two with 185 65 tyres (little scuffage around the outer edge but lots of tread left) usual lacquer issue on polished rims, this will polish off I should imagine. Otherwise excellent condition with no kurbing. With caps and bolts/lockers Came off my 70 Westy...
  6. vil

    Rear Shock recommendations..

    Just dropped the back of my Westy 2 splines, now it sounds like the shocks are bottoming out (no suprise there :wink: ) Anyone with any recommendations for good lowered replacements? Cost is the key here, they must be cheap(ish) and comfortable for when carrying the family and camping gear :D...
  7. vil

    Rear quarterlight, glass, rubber etc.

    Hi there, I have just changed my rear quarterlight and 3 quarter glass for a fixed single pane of glass so I have the following for sale- Quarter light complete with NEW Status VW rubber (slight nick in rubber at top, should seal ok) a bit rusty in places 3 quarter window glass complete with...
  8. vil

    Smart Car tyres for front of lowered bus

    Hi all, I have a pair of Smart Car 175/55/15's for the front of your lowered bus, part worn with about 5-6mm worth of tread (see pics) £50 Thanks!
  9. vil

    Spare or not?

    Just wondering if most of you out there bother keeping the spare tyres in your vans or if you run with a can of tyre weld..? :? I will soon be running a low van with different front/rear tyre sizes so unless I get a skinny spare I would prefer to travel with a can of tyre weld, as this also...
  10. vil

    Louvred window seals

    Hey all, I have just about changed every seal on my bus now (apart from front doors, they are next) but I also need to change the seals in the Westy louvred windows. Is this an easy job? They look fairly complex to me and I am not sure where to start! Any advice is much appreciated! :)
  11. vil

    Deluxe window trim

    Hey all, I am currently 'Deluxing' my 70 Westy windows, and I have a simple question. I am doing the rear side (behind the wardrobe if you like) full window, and which position in the window should the finishing clip sit? Upper middle? Lower middle? Left or right side middle? :? Any help is...
  12. vil

    Westy Interior Panels

    Hi All, just wondering what material/type of wood the interior panels are on my 70 Westy :) I am currently changing mine but do I just go down to my local B & Q or woodyard or are the panels a different type of material to that readily available? Thanks! :)
  13. vil

    Hot Rod King Boyd Coddington Dies

    Just read the news on another forum, Boyd Coddington has died :cry: If you are into Custom Cars, Beetles, Buses etc etc etc then you will know how influential this man has been over the years to the custom scene, you may also know him from the 'American Hotrod' programmes off the TV A sad day...
  14. vil

    14" Fuch question

    I may be looking at fitting a set of 5.5 x 14" Fuch on my 70 Westy, I know there are many things to consider including adapters, tyre sizes (bus will be lowered etc) :wink: Has anybody had any experience with these? I used to run a set of 5.5 X 15"s on my old Bug and like a fool I sold them...
  15. vil

    Vil's 70 US Westy

    Hi all! Been on here for a few months and I finally found the van I have been looking for a while back so I thought it was time to get some pics up! As bought, the day after driving it back from St Leonards on Sea... :)
  16. vil

    Fitting Deluxe Window Trim

    I have decided to fit Deluxe Window Trim to my Westy all round, anyone have any experience or tips on this? I needed new front and rear window seals so I thought what the hey! I would go Deluxe :) I have not done this before in any of my Beetles and I understand getting the chrome trim in the...
  17. vil

    Yes!! Got one at last!!

    After relentless searching I have finally aquired an early Westy! :D Chuffed to bits, should be picking up next week just in time for Vanfest :D...
  18. vil

    WANTED- Early Westy- Poss swap Custom PT Cruiser..?

    Hi all, I am looking for an early Westy after 17 years of Beetle ownership and now being a proud father of 3! :) It seems like the only way to go! If anyone is interested (which I doubt but you never know) I have my Custom PT Cruiser for sale at the mo, possible swap for Westy of the same...
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