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    For Sale: VW Campervan 1971 Early Bay RHD - Project

    This ia an original early bay window campervan. Please be under no ilusions, this is a project van and not a runner. It has been an ongoing project but due to personal reasons, i am unable to complete. The van is a non runner and does not come with an engine. This was removed by previous owner...
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    have a look at what we've just bought!

    If i cant include changing oil filter and spark plugs on a ford focus then no. Its a learning curve as we go along but proving to be very steep and great fun. Think im getting addicted tho!!!!
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    have a look at what we've just bought!

    Hey guys, updated the blog site, progress is slow but happy with whats happening. http://www.vwcampervanresto.blogspot.com
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    Got some curtains in

    Quick but stupid question, Whats the light down by the wheel arch for? I have some replacement rear corners from a rust free cali but that im currently fitting to my bay and was wondering what the hole was for. Im guessing that the extra holes above the lights are for reversing lights? Cheers...
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    Help Please!!!! Rear torsion bar fitment

    Hi guys, Removed all the rear axle and spring plates ect. When taking off the rear offside spring plate, the torsion bar came out of its centre housing aswell. Any ideas on how to get the bloody thing back in? Spent hours so far trying to push it home. I know that they are not interchangable...
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    Help, restoration and bodywork prep!!!

    Hi Guys, Started the resto project on our earlybay. I have been thinking whats the best way to get rid of all the old paint and the best time to do this. There are quite a few repair panels ect to go on, am i better stripping off the old paint and primer before i start work on the panels, only...
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    Devon interior for sale - again!

    Hi guys, Volkswagen Bay Window Campervan still for sale after problems on ebay. we had lots of response before with people asking for a price - cos we are newbies we wernt sure what was fair, but some of the experts on here seem to think prices in the region of £400 would be fair. So what...
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    Devon interior for sale - again!

    u get our pm jon? not sure this stupid comps working rite! or maybe its the operator!
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    have a look at what we've just bought!

    Yeah interior is one of the better bits about the bus. The engine had seized and is now removed, it needs lower 6" replacing just about all the way around and complete n/s rear corner. Chassis is in good nick apart from in one place. Just spent all evening after work today cutting the old belly...
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    devon interior panels/door cards for sale

    The photos below show the original devon panels / door cards of our early bay campervan, that we are thinking about selling..... ive put photos of all the panels throughout the van. All but one are in excellant condition, and once they have had a wipe down will be great. As 2 of the pics show...
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    Devon interior for sale - again!

    hey guys, thanxs for your advice, we can completely see what youre saying - the interior is pretty impressive for an original and in excellant condition, especially once its had a wipe down etc. Thing is, that we are both 23, and want something abit younger and funkier! and we are hoping to...
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    Devon interior for sale - again!

    hey, thanks for that! photos now uploaded as this is all new for us.....we dont know how much the interior is worth - anyone got any suggestions? all the interior is for sale, inc the curtains and table as shown in the pic
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    Rear tailgate seal channel

    Hi all, You may have seen our new 1st ever project early bay. On inspection it needs a full rear n/s corner. The seal channel between the rear corner and tailgate is shot in places, does anyone know where i can get a replacement part as i can see one in any of the catalogues that i have. Or am...
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    have a look at what we've just bought!

    hi everyone! Thought some of you might be interested to see our new restoration project! Arrived yesterday and we've set up a blog to show our progress. This is a first for us and so any advice throughout the restoration will be much appreciated! We've taken on a big project but hopefully with...
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    Devon interior for sale - again!

    Volkswagen Bay Window Campervan still for sale after problems on ebay. we had lots of response before with people asking for a price - cos we are newbies we wernt sure what was fair, but some of the experts on here seem to think prices in the region of £400 would be fair. So what we are...
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    Wanted - Bay window project

    Hi everyone, Wanted - bay window campervan in need of restoration, Dont mind how much welding etc is needed, runner or non runner. What have you???? Cash waiting to be spent on your van! Cheers Zack
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