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    FOR SALE Moonraker seat cushion set 1972

    I have a complete set of Devon Moonraker 1971/2 original seat cushions for sale - black vinyl base and sides and fabric upper - the vinyl is all good, the fabric sides are mostly worn out and would need replacing, the foam is mostly OK but would not meet modern standards. make me an offer - they...
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    wanted - steering box bracket from RHD latebay to fit early

    does anyone happen to have a steering box bracket for RHD latebay - am converting my earlybay to latebay steering box and need the bracket - it's RHD specific - seems to be easy to get a LHD, of course...!! I gather Litesteer fabricate a new part but prefer VW style original if poss... any help...
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    steering box drop arm nut size

    on an early bay (1971-72) steering box, is the output shaft to drop arm nut the same size as the late bay? cheers Rob
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    camber adjusting nut - spanner size?

    what size spanner do I need for the front axle ball joint camber adjusting nut? cheers Rob
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    using swing out cooker with an awning?

    is it OK to use a Devon swing out type cooker with an awning fixed to the roof gutter above - like the Vango Kela? is there enough headroom above the cooker to be sure of zero fire risk? cheers Rob
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    Speedo wanted - KPH version - with trip counter if poss!!

    hi - I am looking for a KPH version of the speedo for my early bay 71-72 bus - grey dial - preferably with trip counter...anyone know of one for sale or where to look for one? cheers Rob
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    sold!!!! Thankyou :)

    can I buy one from you? the best one, of course! cheers rob
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    door card repair

    is it possible to strip the original vinyl outer cover from a hardboard card and re-glue it to a new card? I have 2 door cards where the lower parts of the hardboard have wet rotted out, but the overall vinyl is in good condition and looks like it could re-used. cheers Rob
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    sliding door builder?

    can anyone direct me please to a guy who rebuilds sliding doors? I am sure I have seen a link on the Forum to someone who re-frames and skins your door to an 'as new' state??? cannot find in search or on goooooogle.... cheers Rob
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    vinyl headliner - perforated or dotted?

    hi - my original 71 bay has an off-white vinyl headliner which is not perforated, but has black dots imitating the perforations - only the rear panel section of the headliner by the tailgate and the central panel section in the cab are perforated vinyl. I guess this was deliberate as the...
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    devon pop top - best material?

    what's the best type of material for a Devon concertina fabric replacement? is the original replacement concertina plastic bellows set worth doing, +/- the clear window option, or is a newer fabric better? is there any big difference between fabrics in terms of condensation or durability? thanks Rob
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    inside an oil bath air filter!

    I destroyed a gash oil bath air filter today - it was shedding fine strands of something at top and bottom - so here's what's inside that tin can - see Stuf's pics below!! - that it is impossible to dismantle, to inspect or clean, without destroying it...a wad of copper wire...presume that any...
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    wiring at coil

    does it make any difference whether an aux live feed is taken from the +ve or -ve terminal of the coil? cheers Rob
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    dudley cooker repairs

    anyone know how to repair a Dudley gas cooker - 1971 vintage? have gas leaking past the taps so not safe to use - are there seals in the taps which can be replaced? anyone know of a Dudley cooker repair person? have googled without finding anything cheers Rob
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    dismantling oil bath air filter

    is it poss to separate the upper part of the oil bath air filter to expose the gauze innards? full of gunk and wire shreds...paraffin wash not solving!! cheers Rob
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    using a multimeter with electronic ignition

    hi - I want to check my timing using a strobe gun and tacho multimeter - the Clarks multimeter I have will give RPM and dwell readings - BUT the instructions say NOT TO USE WITH ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEMS. I have Pertronix Ignitor 1 fitted - what happens if I use the multimeter? - which on a...
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    chassis welding gloucester area

    can anyone recommend a vg early bay chassis repair person - in the Gloucester/Forest of Dean area - I have searched this Forum and found some good recommendations in Bristol and Wilts areas but would prefer someone closer to home if poss? cheers Rob
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    new exhaust - left or right hot spot - does it matter?

    just fitted a new stainless exhaust system supplied by VW Heritage to my 1600 stock engine - meant to have a right hand hot spot but the new box has a left hand hotspot pick up pipe - fits OK and runs OK but the right hand heat exchanger got very hot - much hotter than with previous stock...
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    vwheritage stainless exhaust - feedback?

    hi - has anyone used the VW Heritage stainless exhaust pack - for 1600TP stock engine? http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_act_shop.product_pID_56919726_lang_EN_country_GB.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; what's the quality like and does this system make any difference to engine...
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    wanted - u/s 1600TP longblock

    hi - I am buying a new 1600TP long block but want to keep my current engine, so need a donor replacement to offer as p/ex - can be non-runner but engine case needs to be 're-usable' i.e. no holes/cracks etc and it needs to be 'complete' i.e. not a box full of bits! pm me with anything you have...
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