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    Garage for welding recommendations Oxon/Warks

    Hi everyone. I'm looking for a good guy that knows what he's doing for a welding job to my 1970 van. I'm on the Oxon/Warwickshire border near Chipping Norton. Thanks in advance, Shaun.
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    Best Quality panels

    Hi people, I'm looking to replace the complete front arch on my 1970 bus and there seems to be a few makes now all with differing prices. SSP, Klokkerhom, Wolfsberg west, European union, VW and that's just from Heritage. Can anyone recomend one for the best fit/quality ect? Many thanks
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    Rear light lens seal

    Hi, I'm at a loss finding new rear light seals for my 1970. None of the usual suspects seem to stock them. Does anyone know where I can get 2 please? Mine have fallen to bits.
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    Any good bodywork people in Oxfordshire/Warks

    Hi everyone. Does anyone know of a good bodyshop near Banbury/Chipping Norton/Shipston on stour? Oxon/Warks border. Asking for friend with a T4. Thanks in advance
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    Twin carbs, which ones?

    Hi, looks like I've got manifold problems again with my 1600 SP engine. I now think the only way to go to get round the problem is twin carbs. I know nothing about twin carbs other that they are a bitch to set up properly so would like some advice on which ones to buy and ease of setting up etc...
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    Rear wheel castle nut and flywheel torque convertor

    Hi, I'm going to probably need new wheel bearings on the rear next year and I've seen a device that bolts onto the drum and makes undoing the castle nut easy peasey without a 20 ft breaker bar and Arnie to help you. It can also be used for the flywheel nut too, apparently. It was on an American...
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    Distributor type.

    Hi I've got a 69 bus with a HO series engine which as far as I make out is either a 66 or 67 1600 single port. The distributor is the short body type vacume advance and when we tried to time it this time, it would not advance and the diaphram inside the advance unit has split. The guy I have it...
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    Porthcawl bus

    Hope this is okay, nicked it from t'other side. https://thelatebay.com/index.php?threads/anyone.90343/#post-1748263
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    Removing paint

    Hi everyone, I've been watching a set of video's on youtube about the slow restoration of a bus and the person doing it is taking off all the paint and getting down to the original dove blue with an American product called Goof off graffiti remover. It takes off everything that's been painted...
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    Insurance

    Hi everyone, Just had my renewal from Heritage insurance and it's gone way up from £120 to over £180. Where are some of you using at the moment? Thanks in advance.
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    Tyre pressure sticker

    The one that goes inside the fuel flap. Anyone know where I can get one please? Can't find them on any of the usual suspects websites. Mine's peeled itself off. Thanks. :)
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    Where's best for panels?

    Hi everyone, hope everyone is okay in these uncertain times. I'm looking for a RHS complete front step for my 1970 bay. I bought the LHS one nearly 2 years ago from Schofields. Are these still the best quality? as both Schofields and VW Heritage have changed their websites and neither mention...
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    Rear side opening windows

    Hi, has anyone had any success renovating the 2 side opening rear windows (Devon) ? I see all of the parts are available but not sure if the fit would be good. My frames are rusted at the bottom, glass ok and chrome openers are ok too. Just wondered as new repro ones are £200. Thanks Shaun.
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    For Sale. Devon bed, seat & buddy box SOLD

    I have a Devon bed with drawers,Seat that goes below it, 1 buddy seat and 1 old time ice fridge for sale from my van a 1970. The draws will need bottoms as I never got around to making them, the buddy seat and fridge aren't in bad condition but could do with a coat of wax/stain. The heater vents...
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    Bed covers + Foam

    Hi, I'm looking to replace my Devon bed foam and covers plus 2 buddy seats as well. I've had a look around but don't know what people's work is like except for DB Car Trim in Blackpool and he doesn't do the complete job. Can someone recommend who supplies good quality at a reasonable price. Thanks.
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    WANTED Hubcap dome style

    Hi, has anyone got a dome style hubcap they don't want ( can be rusty) the one with the VW logo in the middle to fit a 14" steel wheel 5pt clip fixing. Thanks.
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    Schofields discount code

    Hi, i've sort of sussed out Schofields are offering the best quality panels and I need a n/s complete front step/arch. Does anyone know if there is a up to date discount code please? thanks.
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    Wanted Single port Inlet manifold

    One that's not blocked with carbon, the outside condition I can clean up if nesssacery :)
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    Pre heat jacket

    Hi, before i rip off my pre heat pipes, has anyone used one of those 12v blanket things that supposedly stop icing? If so, are they any good and where do i get one from ? Cheers
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    Correct Battery

    Been trying get a new battery for my 70 and in every one i've looked at the poles are in the wrong position. I've got everything nice and neat in the engine compartment and don't really want to swap the cables around. Anyone know where I can get a battery that + is lhs towards you? What does...
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