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    68/69 bug for sale 12 month's mot 8 months tax ready to go.

    Hi all. I took this in as part of a deal I did swapping my bay for a LT50 camper. It is a 68/9 bug with full mot ( last saturday) 8 month's tax and it is ready to drive away. Good stuff... All solid except the bit of work needed on the gutters ( not bad but need doing asap ) Drives like...
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    Spot the difference,

    Stanford hall this weekend. We do look brighter guys.. Keep it friendly it's just a bit of fun, you had a superb line up, well done to all who put up a bus for inspection. Stolen from myvanway's pics of Sunday's meet. I'm saying -- Sunshine ;)
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    A few pointers needed when viewing a bug please.

    Hi all I have been viewing beetles recently and am sure I miss the less than obvious bits. I always look at heater channels, A posts, hinges, floor pans, gutters, straightness etc but those are the only real weak spots I know of. Does anyone have any good tips for me when viewing pre 74 bugs...
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    Tax exempt beetle wanted

    Tax exempt, I don't want much welding and it must be complete. I don't mind a bit of work but as I say not welding. A bit is acceptable. I have a budget so no concours motors please. with or without mot. What have you got that I may be interested in? Malc
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    For sale brand new front beam.

    i I have a New/never fitted bare front beam. I got this thinking it was for a late bay, but turns out it's for a splitty/early bay. [​IMG] It looks identical to the one fitted to my 65 panel project. 01905 350 948 Price £125.00 Collected from Worcester or could package/post at...
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    WANTED - 72 crossover wiper stalk and switch 2 speed

    As above 72 crossover wiper switch mechanism, not sure if they are the same as early or one year only defo not latebay. but in need of one since mine got broken. pm me if you can help please. Malc
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    Wanted - walkthrough tub sides rubber mats

    Anyone got a pair of rhd walkthrough tub sides mats in black, Not too worried about the condition, worn is fine. Cheers, Malc
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    I've been bloggin a bit !

    Might make you smile , it might be for the wrong reasons or it might be because it's funny , anyhow have a decko , it's all a bit tongue in cheek and a little off key but eh oh it's me ! click on " older posts " to see more of the blog and leave a comment if you get the chance...
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    WANTED -- ORIGINAL westy poptop canvas - -- WANTED

    Does anyone have a ORIGINAL early westie roof canvas FRONT HINGED , not a repro but a og one they may have replaced that can be repaired etc , i am slowly but surely taking my van back to factory spec and this would be a part of that process , not worried if it needs a repair or re water...
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    The correct and proper way to buy a vw baywindow camper !

    The correct and proper way to buy a van ! Buying a classic vw is not a thing to be taken lightly, if you fancy a vw type 2 you have money burning a hole in your pocket and access to a large overdraft then read on . The list is not exhaustable but here is the common tried and trusted way to...
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    WANTED RUBBER CAB MAT - USED PLEASE !

    Hi all has anyone got a vw rubber cab mat for a rhd , i don't mind slightly worn but no big holes or bad tears , just want a decent old one as apposed to a new one ! Thanks all
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    WANTED - HORN PRESS SPRINGS

    Hi all , does anyone have three horn press springs knocking around , i have all the other bits to get the horn working but am short of the springs , i think some beetle springs fit too cheers Malc
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    WANTED -- Latebay 72 on bottom fuel filler hose wanted

    Hi all just throwing this out in the vain hope someone may have one they don't need i need a bottom filler hose for my fuel tank , it's a 72 crossover type filler but the bottom hose is the same as late bays from 72 on . i did a spare have one but sent it out to a needy bay owner in trouble...
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    Pure gold vid -- 1963

    The commentary is sooo un pc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE82FZpq0qM" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; i know its a link but you will like it :P
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    72 high lights - late crossover

    Calm down mods , no need to press the close button yet ;) After month's of restoring my sept 72 westy i have come to the conclusion that its a late crossover model , Late crossover - is he on drugs ? Well you try ordering bits for a bay made between aug 72 and feb 73 , the usual question...
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    Do you hoard spares for your vw ?.

    i am constantly amazed by the amount of spare parts i see people have hoarded in the for sale section on here and other vw forums . i have only been back in vw ownership for four year and i have collected a few things - spare cables , wheel carriers , wheels , hub caps , old horn ,brake drums ...
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    How many miles have you done in your van since you owned it

    How many then , i have done 1237 since i have owned it , i bought it in aug 2010 and got it on the road in february this year . come on then who has done the most - or the least ?.
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    TFI'S Friday !.

    TFI'S Friday -- packing the van an off to Wales in the rain . Glad to be getting away , what about you :?:
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    So whats wrong with scotch blocks ?.

    i use them and they seem to do the job , used them a lot on tow bars in the past and can't see a problem with them !. Anyone else use them without problems , or are they a as bad as people make out ?.
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    Spare wheel cover and other bits n dabs

    Hi all , i am after a few items to complete my interior if anyone has these could you kindly pm me your price . Westy plastic spare wheel well cover - any colour Under cabseat rubbers/mats steel westy buddy stool , any condition the rougher the better i will be recovering it anyway . Two...
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