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  1. Molbyj

    J-tubes (38mm bore) VolksWorld delivery

    For sale, Brand new high grade stainless steel J-tubes for when you remove your heat exchangers if your van is low 8) or you just don't want any heating. Never used, bought for my old low van with a 1.6 single port engine but never fitted. Everything in the box is included:J-tubes, flange...
  2. Molbyj

    Thinking of selling RHD tin top to buy a westy?

    I've just come back from camping (3 of us with awning) and I can't stop thinking about may be some head room/ space with be handy. I'm at a bit of a turning point with my bus and don't want to plough money into it to then want to change buses. I had planned to completely remove and store my...
  3. Molbyj

    Cab bunk fitting dimensions?

    Hi, Has anyone got any Pictures/tips/instructions for fitting one of the NLA child cab bunks please? I'm assuming the brackets are fitted on an angle as opposed to horizontal. Also, what drill size did you use? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Ross
  4. Molbyj

    J tube options and advice

    Been looking at fitting some stainless j tubes but there seems lots of different makes. Some start from £40 up to +£100. Some also look they have a slight offset in the pipe too. can anyone recommend a make or which ones not to go for. I currently have a 1.6 single port with the heat...
  5. Molbyj

    Head light lense fixing?

    Hi, noticed my head lamp lense almost falling off and a piece of felt hanging after a drive yesterday but can't see what keeps them on? I can't see no fixings on the other lense either? Ta, Ross
  6. Molbyj

    Possible steering box issue?

    Just went out for a spin and found my steering really vague, seems ok if I turn one way but the other seems to need a lot more movement before anything happens. Recently had a narrowed k&l pin set up and wondered if the steering box has been put under more stresses? Any info would be...
  7. Molbyj

    Boot hinge pin replacement

    Is there a knack to replace these? My circlip thingy is missing and so the pin has worked itself out a bit causing the door to drop slightly. I ended up taking the door off thinking it would help but I don't seem to be getting anywhere :oops: Any tips would be gratefully received ;)...
  8. Molbyj

    Camp bed for your children

    What type of beds do you people put your kids into when camping with awning /bus? My daughter will 18 months when we will probably take her. Do people use proper kid beds that look like a rubber dingy, travel cots or just toddler camp beds? Ta, Ross
  9. Molbyj

    Inside cab door

    Anyone know what the black hook bit is on the right of this picture? Also, the trigger on the outside doesn't seem to return properly any ideas on that one? Other than giving all the lock internals a good spray with wd40 is there Any other maintenance jobs I should be looking at. Thanks in...
  10. Molbyj

    '72 Neptune blue Danbury and randoms

    Hello it's Ross here, thought it's about time I put some pics up as I've been on here long enough. I found this on eBay about 4 years ago, thought I'd go have a look as it was local. Ended up buying it. I will go into a bit more info when I get some time haha Here's the eBay pics...
  11. Molbyj

    '72 crossover calipers

    Afternoon folks, would the calipers on my '72 be the later ones? I've told to look for a thread size of 14x1.5mm on it somewhere? Bus is at 'Ballsd' at the mo so can't look, just be handy to know if I've got to buy new ones? Ta, Ross
  12. Molbyj

    Tyre sizes

    I have looked in the stances thread but seem to be going around in circles. No pun intended. My bus will be lowered soon, tubs, notches, adjustable spring plates etc. I've was recomended to run with 185,65,15 rears and 165,50,15 fronts but as I want to run with my 14"steels I'll be needing...
  13. Molbyj

    Putting her on axel stands

    Hello peeps, I've put the rear on axel stands already and wondered how I go about doing the front? Can I lift the front on the beam and put stands at the jacking points or vice versa? I have belly pans if that helps or make a difference. Taking the wheels off for powder coating. Thanks in...
  14. Molbyj

    Danbury interior dilemma.

    As I now have a little one I need at least 3 seat belted seats and was wondering if any you guys had any ideas? I pretty sure none of the Danbury seats are capable of having seat belts attached so I'm thinking do I need to think about a different interior? Would seem a shame as my interior is...
  15. Molbyj

    Rocker covers

    Hi, just had my bus serviced and the mechanic said how my rocker covers aren't sealing properly as they are cheap after market ones with cheap springs (he's tried all sealing techniques, haha) Is it worth getting original ones with springs or are there any good aftermarket ones? This is for a...
  16. Molbyj

    new ally steering wheel boss

    Hi all, I bought a new wooden steering wheel and polished ally boss recently, tried fitting this weekend but couldnt. The ally boss looks the right size but the splines didnt look they were machined properly? Has anyone else had this problem before? Should it be forced on? Apparently ive got...
  17. Molbyj

    inertia seat belts

    Hi all, Im after some front inertia seat belts in beige/tan with a chrome buckle (without the modern buckle). Ive seen some from heritage but they are £108 each. Are there any others about? Ta, Ross
  18. Molbyj

    distributer school boy error

    Afternoon people, I wonder if you guys could help? Ive just removed my 009 distributer to replace with one that has vacuum advance, only to find out it needs a slighlt different condensor. So ive put it back together and now I cant start it :oops: Basicaly I haven't got a clue where to start...
  19. Molbyj

    vintage signs

    Afternoon all, Went to a lacal car boot this morn and other than freezing my nuts off I found an old enamal esso blue parafin double sided sign. It was definitely old but not in the best of nick. I asked how much it was with which he replied '6 err 6 err £65' :shock: I gulped, put it down and...
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