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    Stunning 1969 2 owner Californian Tin Top with Subaru Engine

    Haven't advertised this in a while but it's still for sale if anyone is looking for a stunning camper.
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    Stunning 1969 2 owner Californian Tin Top with Subaru Engine

    General 1969 VW Early Bay Rust Free Californian import, with one Californian owner before us. Comes with a file containing stacks of history and receipts Tax free Long MOT Exterior All original panels *with the exception of Windscreen scuttle replacement. Underside & Chassis has been stripped...
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    Leicester MOT place for lowered early bay

    Thank you - on both counts :)
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    Leicester MOT place for lowered early bay

    Snap! :mrgreen: Thanks for the help, we'll call them in the morning!
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    Leicester MOT place for lowered early bay

    Thanks :) Hoping to find somewhere a bit closer as that place is 40 miles away... but if all else fails we'll be giving him a call!
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    Leicester MOT place for lowered early bay

    Have to say, engine is really cool. Hubby now bezzes around in it instead of trundling ;) It's not proper slammed, the clearance issue is because of how low the engine/exhaust now is. Here's my favourite pic from Download Festival this year, makes it look SLAMMED with the long grass! This is...
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    Leicester MOT place for lowered early bay

    Hi All Hoping someone local can help - we've got our bus on drop spindles and adjustable spring plates and have just had a scooby engine fitted by Fellows Speed... Problem is, with the new engine\exhaust setup, now there's only approx 6cm clearance at the back and our normal MOT places near us...
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    New/never installed EMPI Exhaust

    Follow the link for details - it takes you to the Beetle page, but it is the same exhaust for Beetle, Split and Bay. http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Exhaust-SQP-Big-bore-EMPI-T1-1300-1600-T2-7-10-AC2513312_act_shop.product_pID_109169_lang_EN_country_GB.htm?crumbStartPage=1"...
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    New Tax exempt date???

    Ah.... Wikipedia says this: "As of April 1st 2014, vehicles manufactured before 1st January 1974 will be exempt from the VED (Finance Bill 2014, as set out in the 2013 Budget, 20th March 2013)." I know Wikipedia could be wrong, but it still indicates where you heard it and why it's not updated...
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    New Tax exempt date???

    Where did you hear that? https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-exempt-from-car-tax" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; still says vehicles built before 1st Jan 1973...
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    Replacement engine advice...

    Great, thanks for all the replies Chaps! Will make sure hubby reads it all and will report back what he decides to do :)
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    Replacement engine advice...

    I've tried searching for threads on this but as the search engine won't search for the word "engine" it makes life a little hard! We are looking to replace the engine in our '69 tin top. Have about £5k to spend. Hubby can't decide whether to go with a VW twin carb option, or a Subaru one or...
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    Dellorto set up - help in the midlands?

    Hi Sarah We're actually in the East Mids - Leicester. I will pass your thread over to my hubby to read. Thanks :)
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    Dellorto set up - help in the midlands?

    Hello Hubby has just informed me that he has some cash to splash and he's looking at upgrading the bus engine with Dellorto carbs (and presumably all the other gubbins required for these). He has asked me to post on here to find out if there's anyone reputable in the midlands (preferably East...
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    Tyres and\or coilovers required?

    They are aware of the backing plates and anti-roll bar issues. I haven't mentioned the bump stops because I don't think they can be put back can they?
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    Tyres and\or coilovers required?

    Have spoken to them this morning and will be taking the bus back to them as soon as it has an MOT (maybe a week or so), they've agreed to sort it out somehow. As I said, I've got no problems with the service from Slamwerks. I haven't mentioned the bump stops yet though, because I'm not sure that...
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    Tyres and\or coilovers required?

    Thanks for your reply Our beam is still stock. All we had fitted was dropped spindles and rear adjustable spring plates. Am a bit put out that the bump stops were removed for no reason - I realise it's a safety thing and it would appear it wasn't necessary with this lowering. The rest, if...
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    Tyres and\or coilovers required?

    It seems that we also don't have our anti-roll bar either. Why would we be missing this? Explanation from Slamwerks is that it is "difficult" to put back. Surely "difficult" is no reason for not putting it back?! They are going to take the bus back and sort it out so no complaints with the...
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