I was helping a mate fit his sliding door to his bus last night and we found that the catch on his newly fitted JK Sliding windows hits the door frame when you try to push it fully back to lock it (the sliding door) in the open position.
My mate spoke to JK and they said the problem is with...
Hi all,
I've just purchased some hammocks off ebay and have a couple of questions for those with hammocks in their Devon roofs.
1) Firstly does anyone know if this material is original or someone has made some out of some old curtains.
2) I'm looking to make some my self can anyone...
Originally my bus had a standard 2 piece devon concertina type poptop but PO had fitted a sunroof in it which leaked and struts wouldn't hold it up and was genrally rubbish.
I managed to get hold of another poptop which was a similar design being 2 piece but had a larger bottom half and a...
OK I had a bespoke Canvas made for my Devon Poptop (well the base surround bit is Devon, Not sure what conversion the top bit is off) in modern materials with some zip out windows on the sides.
I've taken the top off and stapled and screwed that in place
Now when I removed the original vinyl...
Ive currently got a 13" Momo Wheel on my bus and although it is comfy and easy to use (I have Eps) it obscures the view of my dials which is pretty annoying.. What I'm wondering is whether a 15" will be OK or do I need a 17" ? I'm looking to get a motolita style wooden one.
Any opinions or...
I thought it was about time I fitted my overriders that I got for joint birthday and christmas :)
So where do they go?.
Rear First..
Here is my starting point
I've started on the rear by bolting to the outer bumper bracket mount and it looks a bit wrong.
Think it looks better in line...
I have just purchased one of them original looking tacho's from JK to fill my 3rd hole and was assuming as the instruction says you can take a supply from your w-connector on your alternator this isn't going to be any different from a diesel vehicle than that of a petrol? Its just the...
Hi All,
I've decided to treat my bus to a set of overriders from JK for Christmas and was wondering if anyone has any measurements as to where they go as well as how you attach them. Sorry if this becomes plainly obvious when I offer them up to the bus but I don't want the bus seeing them...
I got a box of heatery bits through the post today and was wondering what the deal was with this vent as I have never come across one before... is it early early bay?
:?:
cheers
Hi,
I'm wondering if anyone has the bit that connects to the top of the heater riser and goes to the dash... my bus doesn't actually have one so I can only imagine what it looks like and I've been unable to find any pics of this part.
I'm also after some spindle nuts for my wipers which seem...
Hi,
I am trying to work out where my fuse box is supposed to go and how it mounts as it has always just dangled since I've had the bus.
Any pics much appreciated :)
This is where it dangles btw...
I'm after a number plate light for my 1971 early bay as mine is a bit rusted up and in bad shape.. if anyone has one in good nick please let me know.
cheers
Having upgraded my steering box to a Bedford rascal rack my old box is surplus to requirements. It was in good working order when removed never had any issues with MOT and little play. £40
Also have complete set of disc brakes including calipers, discs, carriers and hubs also rear drums/ arms...
Having upgraded to Porsche 4 pots all round on my early bay I have the original stuff for sale from my 1971 Bus. I believe these calipers are pretty rare 1 year only.
Consists of :-
Front Discs, Calipers, spindles, bearings..
Master Cylinder
Rear Hubs, drums, rear a-arms/swing arms (not spring...
Click here for lots of pics of my restore a couple of years ago.. I have now taken it off the road again to finish the restore, upgrade to porka 4 pots all round and fit a Turbo Diesel engine... hope to be finished for next summer when it should hopefully be all painted up in white over porsche...