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    Now sold- Beautiful OG Paint 2054cc Savannah Beige Deluxe Ca

    Here is our 1968 early bay. We imported her from the Palm Desert, California, 5 years ago. This is an OG paint, 1 key bus- after looking at several busses in the UK we decided we wanted a van in her original paint and no nasty surprises under a shiny new coat of paint. As you would expect from a...
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    KYB Front or Rear Shocks

    Hi all- I have for sale some KYB double loop shocks 420/ 265mm. These shocks are virtually brand new, covered around 1000miles. These shock give a lovely smooth and comfortable ride. £40- collection from Lingfield, Surrey preferred but could probably post at additional cost. Drop me an email...
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    KYG GR-2/ Excel G Shocks & Early US headlamps for Sale

    KYB double loop shocks 420/ 265mm. These shocks are virtually brand new, covered around 1000miles. I have upgraded to Gaz coil overs because the tires were catching on the arch as the bus is quite low- didn't want to raise it up so have had to stiffen the front. These shock give a lovely smooth...
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    Early bay front beam (67/68) with trailing arms and spindles

    For sale- Front Beam to fit early bay (67/68) with early bolt pattern. The early bolt pattern is the same as the splitscreen and these beams are used to convert splits from king pin to ball joint. Includes trailing arm and spindles but no torsion leaves- would benefit from new ball joints...
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    Early Bay Front Beam, trailing arms and spindles £130

    Hi all, need to make some space in the garage to get my van in! Here goes; *185-14C 6Ply Commercial tyres (x2). Perfect for van with 14 Inch tyres. Came off the front of my van (In favour of Lower prfiles- still got a set on the back) They have less then 30 miles on (£45) *Falken ZE912...
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    Early Front Tinware

    Hi everyone. My 68 has been running a little hot recently, after checking the mixture, tappet gaps, timing etc, I noticed the front piece of tinware (above the gear box) does not fit properly. After doing a search on here it looks likely I have type 1 tinware (also note many people extend...
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    Rear Lowering Chassis/ Drive Shaft Clearance

    Hi all, Yesterday I braved the cold weather and lowered the back of my '68 cali bus. I have fitted transporterhause horseshoe plates and down one outer spline. I haven't fitted any shocks yet as I need to do some measuring. My question is; how much clearance do you need between the drive...
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    late hazard switch on Early bay.. is this normal?

    Hi guys, Trying to get the wiring sorted on our US spec 68x deluxe. I am nearly there. Looking at the wiring diagrams on the samba, my van matches the wiring diagram for a 68 however the hazard light swich and relay appear as in the post 69 wiring diagram. Ie it has a 4 pin relay and associated...
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    Deluxe Microbus Chassis Number

    Hi all, Do all Deluxe Microbus chassis numbers start with a 24... prefix? I am looking at an American 1968 deluxe micro bus and the chassis number starts with 22... (Just microbus?) yet the van has all the definative Deluxe goodies! Any advice would be most helpful, Many thanks, Rob
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    Genuine NOS RHD middle cill with sliding door track

    I bought this for my 1970 devon project but due to a change of plan is now up for sale. The cill is a genuine NOS item for a RHD bay, and it includes the sliding door track and the curved part of the floor. This is a very rare part, I just dont think you'd find another one and this would...
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    Sliding Door, Devon Poptop, Rear Hatch and devon int 4sale

    Hi, I have decided to cut my lossed with my 1970 Devon. The van is gone but I have a few bits for sale if anyone is interested. I have a RHD sliding door. It has had a proffessional repair to the lower outer skin carried out by ron at VW endengered species. I paid £250 on exchange basis so...
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