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  1. Fraggle

    1968 Westy Campmobile SO67 (Sold)

    1968 Westfalia SO67D from Seattle USA MOT – June 2010 Tax – Tax free Complete ‘campingcar’ with the following: Original Westy Awning (new zips & no rips) Westy Stool (rare) All flyscreens present (inc rear!!) Rear removable flyscreen is mint Roof hammock (single) Roof hammock privacy...
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    Dorset EB'ers chance to show off ya bus this coming weekend!

    and anyone else who fancies a weekend down here! Here's the crack.... Last year in our staff training week at College we (the staff) were asked what could be done to make this years 'Open Weekend' extra special as it's the 60th year aniversary of the College. I naturally suggested a classic...
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    185 R14 Load rated Van Tyre for Sale (Bristol VF)

    Hi I have a decent 185 R14 Van Tyre which will fit a stock bus. Looks like its done no more than 1K (loads of deep tread and no side wall damage) Going to Bristol Volksfest all weekend and will be there tomorrow by 3pm if all goes well! Only £10 Let me know if you want it and I'll take it...
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    Misfires like a bitch! WOO HOO I'VE FIXED IT!!

    Gone through everything and discovered a wet number 1 plug. It looks like fuel rather than oil though. Checked valve clearances, replaced plugs, leads, cap, points, rotor, drained fuel tank, but still plug getting wet. Any ideas? Could it be a valve prob, if so what do I need to do /...
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    14inch spare wheel wanted...

    Need to a spare now as my other spare is now too big for my bus (need to keep it on the front till I can afford to sort front panel dent out!!) If anyones got a serviceable 14 inch steel wheel then I'd love it......preferably with a 185 / 65 / 14 or 185 / 60 / 14 tyre. Let me know cheers...
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    Slammed busses and anti-roll bars????

    So what's the answer here folks?? Who's running one still? Are there after market 'lowered' ones available? It's gonna gouge out the road if I re-fit it!!!! Cheers, Fraggle 8)
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    Please can someone post a pic of the 'Pool Bay Hooker' bus

    It was featured in march's issue of Ultra VW mag. I need a to see a good pic side on of how it looks as that bus was lowered by the same guy who's doing mine! Thanks in advance Fraggle 8)
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    I'm lowering my bus!!!!!!!!!!!

    After lots of debate and a rollercoaster of yes / no / yes / no, over the last 2 years I have finally decided I want it down! :P It's going 2 splines too!!! 8) Volksworld Show helped me decide two things really (a) I wanted to keep my bus and (b) I want it lowered (timmo24's bus and chatting...
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    johnraw1 on vzi are you out there????

    I know he is on here as saw his westy for sale but can't find the link anymore. Prob as he's sold it. Anyway, I love the stance of his old bus and wanted to ask a couple of questions... I have PM'd you johnraw1 on vzi if you read this. Wanted to know if it's a 2 spline drop with adjustable...
  10. Fraggle

    US elec hook up socket wanted (the outside one)

    Mine has lost it's flap so if anyone has one or a complete hook up then I'm interested.... Someone must be removing theirs and welding it up????? Someone offered me one on here a while ago but can't remember who!
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    What Co% setting?

    Hi I am running a 1600 twinport with twin 34ICT's and a 009 dizzy with extractor exhaust. Does anyone know what figure Co% I should be aiming for? Or what is too much or too low? Cheers :winking0060:
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    Retro Vintage Pepsi Cooler for Sale...

    The real deal here a vintage Pepsi Cooler. It's a bit battered especially as some lard ass sat on it but has the ice tray, bottle openers and I think I even have the drain hose too somewhere. Looks the dogs nutz on the roof of any Dub but as an efficient cooler well.........you have to top it...
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    Spirit Of Air

    Spirit Of Air V-Dub Club Dorset http://www.vwsoa.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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    Should I lower my bus???

    Here it is at the moment... I was thinking of a half or 1 outer spline drop at the rear and the front on adjusters to level it out. I want to still run the standard whitewalls and don't want any tyre scrubbing malarky! Anyone else running a lowered bus with standard wheels and tyres out...
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    Fraggle's Rides

    Having been into V-Dubs for over 10yrs now I have natually had one or two. This thread has everything but my first. Here is my current and total 'Keeper' my 68 Westy in it's present guise 09'... My 55' Oval just before I let it go... Now the 'Money Shot'... Boy did I Fu@k up selling...
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    Rear brakes keep self adjusting the bastards!

    Both of my rear brakes keep self adjusting to the loosest setting after about 150 miles.....it's doing my head in having to keep adjusting them! My bus is a 68. Is it new backing plates? If so where does them? If not.... Then any help much appreciated, Ta Fraggle
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    Anyone used 'thebusstation' before???

    Thinking of lowering my bus a 'little' but only a little.......no really! Also, possibly having the front panel painted as considering removing my spare wheel (yes I know mr easy what you're thinking!) Anyway, Anyone used thebusstation for their one day lowering and what's their paintwork...
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    Brake part needed & where does them????

    Just pulled off my rear drums today as wasn't happy with brakes and also noticed a fluid leak. Discovered a leaking cyllinder but also the fact that the sprung metal tabs that rest against the star adjusters are missing....well actually there was only one, the rest had snapped off and were...
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    Complete beetle rear brake kit (new) for sale

    Bought it as a kit for my mrs's 72 and then sold the car so I have a complete kit up for grabs. Includes: Backing Plates, Drums, Shoes and Cyllinders. Cost over £150 so selling for £80 NO OFFERS! Can take to Vanfest this weekend. 8)
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    What timing light to go for?

    Looking on ebay at snap-on lights but they are big bucks. What's everyone got and where from? Any help much appreciated...ta
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