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  1. RichardAlexander

    Vehicle For Sale 1969 (68build) westy for sale £18000

    With much sadness I will be selling Buddy my 69 westy, comes with Electric hookup Leisure battery Hs2211 gas heater Replaced engine with 1641 5 years So much work done can show interested party’s £18000 ovno
  2. RichardAlexander

    disc brakes all round

    looking to upgrade the brakes on the bus an go for the disc brakes. have seen plenty of front brake kits that allow me to keep the original wheels but cant find rear brake conversion anyone able to point me in the right direction.
  3. RichardAlexander

    What ever happened to M-code

    i used to Have the M-code paperwork for my bus printed out, but lost it a few weekends ago. no worries i thought it on my profile ill just reprint from the link :shock: :shock: its gone the website doesn't respond either so i guess it gone :( is there somewhere else we can get the same info ?
  4. RichardAlexander

    MOT or not MOT

    i know there was discussion about the age of historic vehicles needing or not needing an MOT. Did this get approval??? do i need to MOT every year, i know for safety reasons yes but is it still a legal requirement or as a 1969 bus im exempt?
  5. RichardAlexander

    which festivals/shows?

    weve been going to White noise for the past 4 years which i enjoy but as with most of these event it heavily featured SKA music and dance and variations of. im a rock guy and guitar music fan and i usually really enjoy the folk stages with artists like Tom Dibb taking the mantle and running way...
  6. RichardAlexander

    Wanted

    Looking for a fuel tank, anyone got one
  7. RichardAlexander

    Wanted

    Looking for a fuel tank, anyone got one
  8. RichardAlexander

    Where to get a turnkey engine

    I have got some problems with the dynamo the bearings gone and noisy as hell and brass fillings now all over the engine bay. Ive been wanting to upgrade for a while and now seems the best time to do it. I'm looking for a turnkey engine off the shelf as i want a quick turn around preferably a...
  9. RichardAlexander

    LHD sliding door westy wood

    where on earth can i buy a sliding door panel for a westy cant find a piece of ply the right size to make my own, plus drilling the holes in the right place will be a bitch need one asap as im doing a wedding for a friend next week
  10. RichardAlexander

    westy shell for sale

    spotted this on gum tree body work looks ok, might be good for some thing NOT MINE NOTHING TO DO WITH ME https://www.gumtree.com/p/campervans-motorhomes/vw-early-bay-camper-shell/1236073610
  11. RichardAlexander

    propex heaters

    looking to fit to fit a propex heater model HS2211, it is the external mounted one. has anyone used one of these? are they any good? really don't want to fit one inside
  12. RichardAlexander

    "WANTED" CAB DOOR

    hi as the title suggest I am after a cab door for my bus want on in good condition, paint I'm good at, welding I'm poor at. so I need one that doesn't need repair please 1m a 69 bus but a 68 build checking door tonight for the tell tales signs of a 68 LHD driver door or nearside in English...
  13. RichardAlexander

    Which welder

    after getting several quotes to restore the bus all in excess of £14000 :shock: :shock: :shock: I've decided to do the welding myself. not so bad i did do welding at engineering college, 25 years ago. :D I only have minor repairs to make front wheel arch, bumper bolt etc. no major panel...
  14. RichardAlexander

    replacement stickers

    im looking to restore the bus shortly and this means i will lose the quarter horses sticker on the back, but its become so much part of the bus i dont want to lose it. im looking for a company that can reproduce it cracks and all (obviously fake cracks) so i can replace it when the paint job is...
  15. RichardAlexander

    honest opinion required

    i have a 69 (feb ,and really a 68 build) Westy, i'm hoping to get the body work and paint restored soon, need to know of any good restorers in Bedfordshire or nearby? my question is, as much as i love my Westy I'm always packing it full of coolers and carrier bags for when I'm away even for the...
  16. RichardAlexander

    More power

    going to be spend my hard earned on having the body done this winter so while the engines out, what do i do to get more power? Currently a single port 1600, so are my options to buy a bigger engine? Different gearbox? if so what else needs to change fly wheel etc. I really want more grunt...
  17. RichardAlexander

    what cab doors

    how do i tell what cab doors i need? to my knowledge, and the M plate, i have a 69 but, it appears to be dressed as a 68, round side reflectors etc. whats the difference between 68 and 69 doors ?
  18. RichardAlexander

    BUS PRICES

    WOW is it me or are prices on earlies starting to go up? spotted 8k for a import, no lights, rust and no engine, good westys getting 21K, that's splitty territory isn't it. is this just people trying to push the market up or are these realistic prices now, i get it if its someone's pride and...
  19. RichardAlexander

    Whit noise

    any fellow early bayers doing white noise. keep an eye for the beat up 69 "westy" that will be me, hope to see some faces there.
  20. RichardAlexander

    Two bike, bike rack for T2 wanted

    As above looking for a bike rack for my bus Anyone got one for sale
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