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    1972 Rhd crossover lowered & narrowed.

    For sale is our much loved campervan “Winston.” He’s a 1972 UK Rhd, bay window, cross over, walk through model. We have owned him since 2007 and in that time have enjoyed lots of good times in him, holidays to Newquay, Woolacombe, the new forest, plus many days out and lots of VW shows!! He was...
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    Rear seatbelts?

    Firstly sorry if I should of put this in tech! I'm in need of some advice, I've got a '72 crossover converted panel van that I need to put 3 point seatbelts in the back of for my baby boys car seat, being a converted panel van im guessing there aren't mounting points, how have people gone about...
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    isofix in a bay?

    Has anyone fitted the isofix system into there bay? if you have could you pass on any details on what was involved, it would be very much appreciated! Cheers.
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    Spa 2015 Dates?

    Does anybody know if the dates for the 2015 spa show have been announced? cheers!
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    What rear shocks are people running?

    As per title really, my van got an mot today but with an advisory that the rear shocks really do need replacing sooner rather than later, my vans lowered on adj springplates on the rear, the guy who looks after it for me recommended beetle shocks but i was just after any other opinions?? Cheers...
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    Genuine vw ignition switch - where to buy?

    I'm after a genuine vw ignition switch, i've looked on heritage but there out of stock and the other places i've looked at only seem to do the repro ones, does anybody have any other suggestions of where i might get one from? thanks alot! :D
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    Sleeping bags?

    I want to buy a couple of single sleeping bags before we go off to the new forest in a few weeks time, can anyone help me with understanding the thickness / warmth ratings? does it just work that the higher the number before the gsm it is the warmer it is? also does anyone recommend any...
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    stock oil bath filter question.

    hi, Can anyone tell me the diameter of hose you need to connect from a standard oil filler neck to a standard oil bath air filter? thanks in advance!
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    Changing front tyre size?

    I'm after opinions on my tyre size, currently the set up is 4 inch narrowed beam, silver kyb shocks and 185 60 14 tyres, i'm quite tempted to change the tyre size down to a 185 50 14 or a 185 55 14 as i get a bit of rubbing on full lock and on some bumps at the moment, Is it worth doing? Will...
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    *wanted* damaged or unwanted surfboards

    I'm after damaged surfboards or just old knackered ones, nothing fancy as im probably going to cut them up or paint onto them, they won't be being re-used for surfing! Ideally i'm after relatively plain boards but happy to take anything im offered really! thanks! :D
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    Gauging interest - custom bmx - now with pics!

    I'm thinking of selling my custom bmx just kind of seeing if theres any interest on here from anyone, Spec: 21.5" toptube united geoff slatterly signature frame in matt black Mid size bb 3 piece profile racing cranks with titanium spindle 30 tooth united bike co chain ring. internal headset...
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    *For sale* Vw lupo 1.0l yellow 12 months mot - now with pics

    For sale is my wifes vw lupo its a 1.0l model in bright yellow. It has an electric sun roof, vw alloy wheels, and 12 months mot. I spent £600 on the last service getting a full front to back new exhaust fitted and new plugs, leads and coil pack, and two new tyres aswell as the other service...
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    igniton switch issues? i think?? help needed asap!

    hi guys, i think something is wrong with my ignition switch, it was changed yesterday and worked fine, went to start the van up tonight and it began to crank over and i accidentally let go of the key before it fired and now when i turn the key the ignition lights - light up but it doesnt even...
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    Scat bottom pulley Problem!

    Hi all, I've just changed from a standard pulley to a scat bottom pulley with the degrees marked on, for some reason its hitting the tinwear just in a few places on the way round and making a horrible noise!! Are you supposed to space the pulley off the tinwear - or is it possible to do this...
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    34 Pict 3 Carb *for sale*

    34 Pict 3 Empi Carb for sale Has been on and running on my 1600cc engine. Very good condition. Pictures to follow. I want what i paid for it £60 plus postage they retail at £152.00 on heritage at the moment!
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    Van runs but cuts out under acceleration????

    hi, i've recently rebuilt and re-bushed my 34 pict 3 solex carb, i've just pout it back on my van and it starts and idles although i think this needs adjusting but when i try to accelerate it just splutters and cuts out, anbody have any soluitions? is it a case of adjustments need to be made on...
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    Sealing the bung on a solex carb?

    My solex carb is leaking petrol from the bung type thing on the front of it, its the bit which i believe is meant to pop out if you have a bad backfire possibly? is there any thing i can use to seal around this? thanks for your help!!
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    *for sale* Zoo York drain cover style rubber mat.

    Zoo york rubber mat made to look like a drain cover - never seen another one i used to have it in my van, i'm pretty sure it was an ex promotional item. £20.00 ideally i'd like it picking up but i can look into posting if you want me too, im in ipswich, suffolk, its approximately the same size...
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    Solex 34 pict 3 carb - questions!

    hi, What are the signs of the spindles in my carb being worn? it was leaking petrol hence why i took it off and got a rebuild kit but i've been advised on here that the spindles may well be worn and so a rebuild kit won't really sort the problem. Secondly - would i be able to use spindles from...
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    *for sale* Twinport manifold - 4 into 1 header

    For sale: Twinport manifold 34mm - untested it came with a carb attached and that was all i wanted from it, it does have a small piece of metal broken off around one of the fixing holes but this shouldn't affect the useability £30 plus postage or make me an offer. Manifold ends came with...
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