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  1. dubselector

    Lights on - but nobody home - WTAF !

    Came downstairs yesterday morning at 6.30am to see an eerie light shining through front door glass, assuming a cat had triggered the security light I opened the door to scare it of before my dogs got wind of it. However no sign of furtive felines but headlights of my bus were on ! Doors were all...
  2. dubselector

    How to fix down interior cabinets ?

    Evening all, So finally saved up enough money for some new interior cabinets, but they require bolting to the floor. The problem I have is that I have is my bus has welded-on belly pans so I can't access the underneath to fit retaining nuts. Anyone got any clever ideas to get round this ? I...
  3. dubselector

    Gas locker under Volkswares bed

    Anyone got a gas locker under a Volkswares bed ? Have mounted my propex under there and at the moment don't have a hob/sink unit to put the bottle in. Height from floor to bottom of bed frame is 30cm, planning to use a 907 but most lockers for them are .35cm tall. Any ideas much appreciated ;)
  4. dubselector

    Remote Servo - where to mount it ?

    So finally decided to update the anchors after another numpty pulled out in front of me on a roundabout. Gone for the VW Jim kit, anyone got a pic of best mounting place ? I have belly pans fitted (from factory) so also wondering if vac pipe will fit through were loom runs ?
  5. dubselector

    Fuel Gauge Head Scratcher

    I have a late bay tank and sender fitted to my 71 bus and have finally got round to fitting a late bay fuel gauge and backing plate in an effort to get a needle that doesn't wave about like a drowning man's arms. However, gauge reads full and only have about 25 litres in the tank. I have tried...
  6. dubselector

    Recommendations for kitchen pod or unit - full width bed ?

    I have a Volkswares full width r and r bed and am looking for a kitchen unit to house hob, sink, water and gas bottles. Anyone got any experience with the removable type pods or weekender style units. Van will be used for weekends mainly so don't need masses of storage and quite happy with a...
  7. dubselector

    Anyone else got a Paris Sunroof ?

    My van has a Paris sliding sunroof which has aliminium rails that the crossbars slide up and down in. Should there be any other reinforcement or frame to strengthen the sides of the original metal ? Looks like the original middle roof support was cut out with an angle grinder Also unsure how to...
  8. dubselector

    Anyone else got a Paris Sunroof ?

    My van has a Paris sliding sunroof which has aliminium rails that the crossbars slide up and down in. Should there be any other reinforcement or frame to strengthen the sides of the original metal ? Looks like the original middle roof support was cut out with an angle grinder Also unsure how to...
  9. dubselector

    Best quality rear light lenses ?

    I know it's been asked b4 but not for a while. Anyone got the C&C "Hella" lenses on their bus ? I've got dubious quality red and amber with separate chrome trim at the moment but they are looking tired and the chrome is fubar'd. Looks like Coolair and Heritage do them as well but they don't...
  10. dubselector

    Wanted - Indicator stalk for 71 Early bay

    Any one got an idicator stalk switch for a 71 early bay ? Mine is the five wire type but would consider a USA version. Tried a pattern made one but was abolutely pants so sent it back to supplier. I appreciate these are very hard to find so willing to pay a sensible price.
  11. dubselector

    Wanted- Nearside (left) window winder mechanism

    Any one got a good used or NOS nearside window lifter mechanism please ? The pants repro one I fitted last year lasted two up and downs and now just grinds its gears but nothing moves :cry: Can collect if you are in Cambs, Beds, Herts, Eessex - or please let me know the posted price. Much...
  12. dubselector

    Anyone been to Retrodub Suffolk before ?

    Thinking of going on Saturday and combining it with a trip to Southwold later in the day. Just wondered whether the autojumble / traders are any good and what percentage of aircooled turnout is ? Any comments welcomed as it's about a 2 hour trip for me and not that interested in a field full of...
  13. dubselector

    Wanted - Offside rear Corner cut for 71

    Looking for an offside rear corner cut, full length - or half-moon to swage line. What ya got and how much ? Many thanks
  14. dubselector

    Lack of heat to the feet !

    Well I have done all the obvious things, new heat exchangers (Genuine), new heater cables fitted and adjusted, lagged all visible pipework and blocked rear vents / set centre one to shut (actually found cable under seat worked after liberal spraying with wd40 !) but still only getting a very...
  15. dubselector

    Coil mounting 36hp Fanshroud

    Just got delivery of my new fanshroud from C&C. No holes for coil mount so wonder if anyone has any alternative ideas on where to hang it ? any pics would be appreciated !
  16. dubselector

    Oil Cooler size and mounting for 1776

    While I am waiting for my 1776 lump to be built I've been scratching my head looking at oil cooler set ups. I would love a fan assisted 72 row cooler but as I have belly pans fitted there is no obvious place to mount it. I will be running twin 34 ICTs and a dual quiet pack so nothing too...
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