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  1. lard

    1971 westy for sale - *sale pending*

    *** HD Video's now added *** https://youtu.be/tA6LlnifrNk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2kXSNv96Zs ***80+ detailed photo's of van*** https://www.dropbox.com/sh/80fbfj38if2ft86/AAD4Ky7WYNjzAn0F9Rae2BG4a?dl=0 Hi all, As most will know I've owned this van since 2010 (took a year of searching...
  2. lard

    WANTED LHD Westfalia Interior

    Hi - as per title - looking for a complete LHD westy interior - light coloured 70/71 preferred, but anything considered (e.g. late bay interior) If you have anything then please let me know!
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    cost of interior vs van sale price?

    Hi, planning on a selling the van in the new year, about 12 months ago I pulled out the temporary interior I'd put in a few years ago with the intention of investing in a very nice one, that was last year before I moved house and spending £3k on the interior has gone out the window! - have...
  4. lard

    White or dark chrome? Opinions please!

    Hi Plastidipped my first wheel white to see what it looks like.... Am unsure - white or the black chrome my d90's are currently in? Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
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    dubteriors - anyone used?

    planning my new interior and came across one from dubteriors - looks really nice, clean lines and practical however, it's v.expensive so needs to be right - anyone have any experience with them or have/seen their interiors before? It's the daisy I'm looking at - also open to suggestions of...
  6. lard

    headlining options?

    Hi All, So this weekend decided to paint my westy birch headliner - I've got some nice pin lights to fit and thought I'd freshen it up whilst interior is out - anyway, turns out the laminate is coming apart so need to replace it, I've looked at options such as using templates to fit new birch...
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    SOLD - interior - volksware full width bed, buddy, cooker

    I have a volksware full width bed, buddy seat and cushions to match for sale as a complete set: included is my homemade cooker unit - though it was only supposed to be temporary....simple MDF job but no longer needed The buddy seat is an OG westie one - laminate taken off and...
  8. lard

    Porsche D90's for sale 6J with tyres - black chrome

    Hi, So after ripping out my old interior I need to fund a replacement - I've fallen in love with a quite pricey one (predictably!) so reluctantly selling my D90's All 4 are 6J front porchse rims so no need to make one set from 2! Bought last summer from andewilson on here from his extensive...
  9. lard

    A4 campers?

    Since moving to marlborough recently noticed an old garage / car wash place that is now selling buses - on the A4 between Hungerford and marlborough Anyone know them? Seem to have an ever growing lineup of t2 t25 t4's Curious if anyone has had dealings - looking for a trusty garage in the area...
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    NOW SOLD - FS: 2000 Mercedes S Class - daily runner for sale

    Now sold :cry: - to a nice bloke from 10 minutes away from my house which is handy - full asking price which is a bonus - a lot of car for £3K and if anyone was after some luxury, budget, motoring then one of these can't go wrong, PM me if you want a guide on what to look out for! *********...
  11. lard

    Tyres for my (now refurb'd) design 90's

    Hi I received a set of 16" rims yesterday (thanks andewilson!) and dropped them off today to get refurbished :) Going for a black chrome finish - question is though .... what tyre size! Understand that I should go for the same rolling radius and have a set of butty adapters (20 wide front 25...
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    Things I wouldn't have without earlybay.com

    o.k. - so was randomly thinking "I wonder about all the nice stuff I've got for my van that I couldn't of done without earlybay.com" - (aside from invaluable resource and community) - so far various nice people have hooked me up with: (my bus - that's the first one!) lovely pair of porsche...
  13. lard

    Saw this (bike) - thought it would...

    ...look cool being towed behind my camper, nice accessory for a US bay 8) ) - it's a Buell Firebolt, voted best handling bike (I had the 2nd place bike - aprilia RS125 :D )
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    MOT question - dash lights

    Hi, Got to get an MOT and was fixing an issue with my headlights - that's sorted but think I knackered the headlight switch as now dash lights and high beam indicator light aren't working (they do if I put the terminal to another live contact on the switch) I've got another switch on order but...
  15. lard

    Speed vs Revs question

    Hi, Maybe it's the heat but I'm having a senior moment :lol: - logic tells me that speed to revs is fixed, i.e. as you are using a particular gearing at 3500 revs, spinning the axles and turning the wheels, you will always go xx mph? Then my mind started thinking that doesn't sound right? so...
  16. lard

    (non EB related) isle of man

    Hi, So I thought I'd ask your opinion - not strictly EB related but I would be taking my van... a job has come up on the isle of man - anyone here from there or been there on hols in the van and can let me know what life is like? I'll take the van but at 30 miles long and 10 wide is it big...
  17. lard

    mk3 headlights mk4 hella type

    Hi, Have had these rattling round my garage for the last 5 years or so! Keep meaning to put on ebay but if anyone is interested and fancies a bargain to save me listing then let me know They are geniune hella mk4 style headlights for a Mk3 - had them on my gti for a couple of months then sold...
  18. lard

    Buddy Box meets Car PC

    Hi, For those who recall my build thread for a carputer / car PC - I removed it when I updated my interior and since then it's been gathering dust in the garage, I also installed a mount for my ipad in the cab and thought this would be great...but the take in/take out every time I get in the...
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    white westy roof trim

    Hi, Unless my google skills are weak, I can't seem to find what I'm after - it's a replacement for the black rubber trim that goes all the way round the bottom of the westy pop-top and rack - I'd like to change this to white if anyone knows of a supplier? TIA
  20. lard

    NOW SOLD - pair of black OG front seats

    Hi, Taken out of my 71 westy - not sure of history to confirm they came they are year correct - they have fittings for head-rests (though I never had them fitted) but both seats fitted fine in my van before removal, Before I clean them up and slap em on ebay thought I'd post them here - the...
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