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    Cut and turned front beam

    My front beam has been lowered using the cut and turn method and has bug pack coil over shocks. The ride itself is ok but it rolls in corners. What would be people's advice, fit firmer shocks, have adjusters fitted and lower it properly or new beam and start again Thanks paul
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    Steering box

    My steering box has a major oil leak so was wondering what's the best option, refurbish or upgrade? Thanks paul
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    Colour change

    I’m thinking about spraying my camper, in niagra blue bottom half and a white / cream top. Anyone got there van in this colour and what top half colour have you used? Some pics would be brilliant Thanks paul
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    Tyre size

    Sorry if this has been done a thousand times but had a search and couldn’t find my answer. I’m taking my alloys off my bay and going back to standard wheels but my speedo has been recalibrated for the alloys, I have found a tyre with the same size but it’s a 175 tyre, will this fit on my...
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    Pop top

    Hi I have a Devon pop top setup but the top bit that lifts up isn't a proper top I have an aluminium roof with a sunroof in but it has started to leak. Can I get replacement roofs? Thanks for any ideas paul
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    Timing question

    Hi I've just fitted a powerspark dizzy with the electronic module fitted. What should I set the timing to? 30 degrees with vac line plugged? If this is the case should I get more advance when I reconnect the vac line? Thanks for any help Paul
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    Baby seat options?

    We have a baby due in the next few weeks and it has got me thinking about car seats and options. I have an 1969 camper (originally a panel van) with a old bluebird customs rock and roll bed in the back and I'm concerned that this bed isn't suited to having seat belts fitted round. The more I...
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    dizzy dismantel

    Over the last few months my points have needed constant adjustment and today i think I've discovered why when resetting the points again the Securing screw wouldn't tighten and has pulled the thread out So my question is what's my best option? thanks paul
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    coolair machine shop

    Has anyone used coolair machine shop? what did you think to there work? thanks paul
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    good machine shop recomendations

    I have some cylinder studs that have pulled out of the case so need to have some case savers installed. can anyone recommend someone in the midland area? thanks paul
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    tappet adjustment nightmare

    My van isnt running right it starts fine but when you try to drive it it has no power. had to keep tapping the throttle pedal to get home. Checked the usual culprits but couldnt find the problem so thought i would start at the tappets and work though everything. When i removed the rocker cover a...
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    van cover

    hi the time has come to replace my van cover has anyone tried the new jk one? or is there a better option? thanks paul
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    gearbox

    i have a CA code gearbox in my 69 bay which needs iether rufurbishment or replacement. whats the different with a CE box would it fit? thanks paul
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    tracking

    what should the tracking and the camber be set to on a 69bay? thanks paul
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    rear shocks

    Has anyone used kyb gas a just shosks on the rear of there vans? What do you think of them? thanks paul
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