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    Roof racks

    Got camping booked for August and fancy a decent roof rack to carry some gear. Previously had 3 bow at back and 2 bow up front but these are no longer available. Quite fancy a westfalia style one. Not sure whether to go full length rack or not? Any recommendations but must be quality 😁
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    Brake light switch leaking?

    Guys/girls, I have 2 brake light switches on my master cylinder, a 3 prong switch nearest servo and a 2 prong switch at the other end. Note I only have 2 connectors on the 3 prong switch which link to the 2 prong switch. The third central prong isn’t used. Anyway, took it for an MOT and they...
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    Ultimate Engineering - Any reviews

    Currently got Red 9 rear disc conversion and looking to bin off (separate handbrake pad piss poor not holding). Gone down route of fitting alternative calipers mounted to existing red 9 bracket but the caliper caught the inside of alloy wheel so binned that off too. Dilemma is go back stock or...
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    Rear disc conversion calipers

    Converted the rear to the Red9 Design hi-spec disc conversion a couple of years back and to be honest the handbrake has been crap ever since no matter how many times I adjust it. Basically the handbrake has separate pads about the size of 10 pence pieces, just about enough to hold a mountain...
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    Couple of ratty genuine rear bumpers for sale

    Got a couple of earlybay rear bumpers in ratty condition. Starting price £50 each on fleabay if anyone’s interested. Don’t know how to post link but they’re for collection in Chesterfield.
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    Outwell Country Road For Sale

    Excellent condition with no damage. Only used a hand full of times. Never smoked in. Comes complete with carpet. £200. Can take to Stanford Hall.
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    After audio advice without butchering Westy interior

    Hi, after some audio advice guys/girls. Just got my Tintop Westy Resto completed and looking for some audio. Unfortunately the previous owner cut the stereo opening out to fit new stereo, so the period radio I sourced now has a gap around it. I've since found it too expensive to convert the...
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    Gearbox selector issues, wheels turning in neutral

    Coming to the end of the resto, installed a 1776 engine coupled with a upgraded box freeway flyer style. Also treat the camper to a bug-tech shifter. That's when I started to have issues. I'd already checked the long through rod and changed a couple of bushes. I'd also changed the gear coupling...
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    Discreet speaker options?

    Just about ready to fit my Westy interior and looking to install any speaker wires for the rear before I fit birch headliner. There's no way I'm cutting holes in my original interior especially under rock n roll bed for speaker mounts and there lies my problem! Any surface mounted speakers look...
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    Westfalia birch roof liner template wanted

    Long shot, but does anyone have a template for the Westy birch roof liner for a tintop? Unfortunately my liners too far gone to get any accurate measurements. A bit loathed to fork out £200 for a set from the traders. Also rather risk splitting the liner of self made than expensive made ones. Cheers
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    Westy birch roof liner recommendations required.

    Need to replace my birch roof liner in my tintop Westy. Was looking at Rackhams, M&W and Custom shop designs. Surprised at cost which is up to nearly £200 :shock: Was going to cut my own, but my cab section is beyond repair/measuring. Also front/rear sections taper which'll be a pain to cut...
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    vintage speed or side exit exhaust?

    undecided on which exhaust for my 1776. Quite like the idea of a 4-1 merged side exit exhaust(csp type), but the VS looks neat and is cheaper, although the flex heat exchanger pipes look a little squashed for it to fit. Also consider my bus is lowered, not slammed. Has to be stainless, what's...
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    Vintage speed exhaust fitting?

    Looking for a stainless exhaust and tempted by vintage speed for my twin port 1776,. But it looks like the pipes that connect the exhaust block the heat exchanger to fan housing pipe path. Is this true and if so is there a fix? Cheers.
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    Wanted - Steering Wheel

    Anyone got a VGC original steering wheel/horn button? Binning the aftermarket Mountney wheel my camper came with and want to go back to stock. Not sure if I'd need an original boss too? Cheers
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    Wanted - Washer bottle bracket and cap

    As listed, after the bracket with 2 holes in it that supports the washer bottle plus the cover if possible. Thanks.
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    Wanted - 15" Alloys

    Just took delivery of some new SSP Gas Burners that are now being returned due to a problem, which has left me in the lurch a bit as I'd planned on getting new rubber on tomorrow. Has anyone got any decent wheels 5.5x15, 5x112pcd? Cheers
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    Fuel tank breather charcoal filter replacement?

    Just realised I'm missing the fuel tank breather charcoal canister on my 71 Westy, which might explain the occasional whiff of fuel. Always wondered what that clamp was for in the top right corner of engine bay! Anyone know of a suitable replacement or solution? I have the one rubber breather...
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    Wheel recommendations please!

    Just got our tintop Westy out of paint and deciding on new wheels has become a major hurdle with the wife 😂 She's looking great in pastel white and is mildly lowered courtesy of Creative beam and spring plates. She's 5/112 pattern and I've got a Red9 rear brake disc conversion to fit👍🏻 Anyway...
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    Recommendations for bodyshop S.Yorks/Derby/Notts

    Looks like my preferred bodyshop has let me down. My bus is ready for paint after months of hard work. Gutted as it's now costing me time as I need to find an alternative. I live near Chesterfield, so pretty central. Looking for a reliable, quality job that I won't have to remortgage for! Any...
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    Busfest thoughts

    Visited busfest as day visitor today. Not been for a couple of years and was excited, but left feeling disappointed. It felt like the show has swung favourably towards the T5/T6 brigade. The show was just brimming with T5/6 conversions/companies and I soon became bored. Nothing against these as...
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