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    Wanted: T25 Panel Van

    Hello all, After having just parted with my '68 Early Bay which I very much regret but needs must and I'm looking to buy my first house, I am now after a T25 Panel van as a daily driver. The van much be in good condition (original paint preferred) ratty acceptable but not rusty seams ect...
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    1968 Riviera Conversion ~ £8999 SOLD

    This is a 1968 Early Bay 1600cc Riviera Conversion. American period conversion when new based on the Westifaila layout, interior very original. It's a very early panel conversion and shares the same style aluminium windows with the equivalent Split Screen Riviera. Cab area...
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    Where to buy genuine Bosch distributor cap and rotor arm?

    Hello, After having trouble with rubbish quality GSF reproduction HT leads, distributor cap and rotor arm (Beru) I would like to go back to genuine Bosch. I have found some Bosch HT leads on Machine 7 but can't find anyone selling cap and rotor arm only 'German quality' which is Beru or some...
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    Battery terminal size?

    Hello, Just a quick one, what is the battery terminal size of a 1968 van or is there just a standard automotive size? Thanks, Mike.
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    FOR SALE: Audi S3 Quattro 1.8t 2000 ~ SOLD

    102,000 miles, Tax until May 2013, Mot until 14/04/13, Full service history, the last major service has been carried out. 2000 S3 Quattro with full Black leather interior, heated Recaro front seats and climate control. The car has optional extras which include: stainless steel heated wing...
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    Is my AS21 case scrap?

    Hello I have been stripping down a late twin port engine over the holidays and need an opinion on what I have found. The main #1 (thrust) bearing has been moving in the case but has not spun completely. it has ovalled the dowel pin hole in the case. The journel base has also been worn slightly...
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    Engine build project - parts identification

    Hello, I just bought some parts from a friend who's having a clear out and I just need some help indentifying what I have actually bought and if they are suitable or to move them on. My intention is to slowly build up a collection of parts as and when they come up affordably for a future 1776...
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    FOR SALE: type 1 US Heat Exchangers - *SOLD*

    I have a pair of what I believe to be geniune vw heat exchangers for sale which came off a '68 US import (1600 sp). I have the plastic connectors and various fitting peices which will be included. They are rust free, sprung loaded flaps work, one tinwear bracket missing. £65 ono for the...
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    FOR SALE: Oil bath airfilter £30

    I have a oil bath air filter and intake pipe for sale which came off a '68 US import (1600 sp). Very good condition, no longer required as have twin 34 ict's set up. £40 posted but collection preferred from cheltenham GL51 or as I work in avonmouth Bristol can meet (£10 discount for...
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    DUB AID 30th march - 1st April Wiltshire

    Charity VW show this weekend run by volenteers, is anyone going? This years charity is for the RNLI. http://www.dubaid.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I will be going on the sunday but in my daily driver tho. Hope to see some of you there, Mike.
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    L shape brackets for inertia seat belt

    Hello, I have just bought some second hand Securon inertia seat belts in the correct size for my front cab seat but they did not come with the L shape brackets. These brackets allow the inertia reel mechanism to be mounted vertically so they operate correctly. If someone could please measure...
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    Need to rent garage / lock-up in Cheltenham area.

    Hello all, I am relocating from Suffolk to Cheltenham in Gloucestershire mid October due to personal commitments and will have to leave my van behind until I can find a garage to put it in :( Ideally I would like to rent a property with garage/ driveway but the rental in this area is higher...
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    5x adults + camping gear in camper for 120 miles to Bug Jam?

    Hello, I will be going to Bug Jam this year in my camper and was wondering if a van would be able to cope with five adults + camping gear for the weekend, have you tried it, is it too much weight? 120 miles one way, obviously will stop for fuel, cake, beers... The van is in really good...
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    2002 Civic Type-R £4250ono

    77,800 miles, good condition inside and out, 10 months MOT and 4 months tax. Full service history up to 70k on 02/10/09. Last service at 77k included valve clearance check and adjustment and timing chain inspection carried out by Henstead Motorsport. I have just changed the engine oil using...
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    What rubber seals for door scrapers and sliding door?

    Hello, I am in the process of restoring my van and have recently bought a windscreen rubber seal from status vw. The seal was recommended to me from people off here and it seems really good quality. I need to purchase a sliding door seal and front cab door out scrapers and was wondering if the...
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    Help needed to de-code paint number to RAL / BS code

    Hello all I have just made some repairs to my camper and need to blend them in to the original colour. I would like to get the paint from Rustoleum direct as I heard there really good matching vw colours. I'm aware the colour is Neptune Blue (L50K) but this is a automotive code and Rustoleum...
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    '68 Riviera panel

    Hello all just joined this site and thought I'd share my van with you, great site and some real inspirational. I am also over on vzi and recognise some of you and will be looking forward meeting you all at the coming shows. Live in suffolk area and also just joined Suffolk Bugrs :D I bought...
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