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    AO gearbox.... Any good?????

    Hey folks, I've got hold of a gearbox with code AO stamped on the case and I was wondering how it stacks up against other boxes. My own box seems to be crunching 2nd so I was planning a swap but if the AO box is an inherently bad gearbox then I'll find another instead. Thanks!
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    71' deluxe with awesome patina! project bus imported from CA

    Hi folks, I've finally decided that its definately time to sell my 71' project that I imported from Callifornia last year. I'd love to keep it but I've got other more important projects planned along with a potential job move so I'm just not going to get any time to put into it this year...
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    clasic car rescue - campervan restoration

    So did anyone else see 'Clasic Car Rescue' the other week with the Westy on it? Admittedly it was a 67' split not a bay. And did anyone else wretch a little when they trashed the westy interior, chucked the side doors at the scrap heap then removed the front screens by smashing them out from...
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    twinport head swap shopping list help...

    Hello folks! I'm looking to build myself a 1600 TP bassed on my spare 1600 SP. Its basically complete with all the SP tin and ancillaries etc. I think all I need is a pair of TP heads, the TP manifolds and the bits of TP tin theat cover the top of the heads. Is that correct? Also can I use...
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    polishing patina...

    I just aquired another bus thats been sat in the desert for an age and its got a lovely sunburnt patina to the paint which I want to keep. I'd like to give it a good clean and a polish/wax before I sell it but I have no idea what the best way to do it is. I really dont want to ruin whats there...
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    starts, idles then dies...

    So heres the second of my 68' westy problems, this is the main issue thats going to scupper tomorrows MOT and I could really use a little light at the end of this tunnle... or i might provide my own with a burning rag down the filler neck ;) I had the engine set up properly so it idled and...
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    Dyno rebuild without rmoval....

    I'm really starting to get to the end of my rope with my 68, was planning on getting the first MOT tomorrow but the swine is still fighting me :evil: This time its decided to cough up the remains of a wasp nest from inside the dyno all over my engine bay.... and yes I had already given it a...
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    Vintage 50's Pepsi cooler

    Vintage 50's Pepsi cooler I can deliver to dubs in the middle this weekend, can post to UK mainland for £10 or you can collect from Banbury OX16. I'm looking for £110ono Please note there is a little corrosion to the bottom corner (as pictured) and I've had to seal the drain spout...
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    Vintage 50's Cool Box - Schlitz Beer Cooler

    Vintage 50's Cool Box - Schlitz Beer Cooler http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=141306266216" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I'm open to fair offers on this one if your buying through EB so fire me a pm if your interested Rich
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    Wanted: 1968 wiper arms, the bolt through sort.

    Hey folks, As per the title I'm after some 68' wiper arms with the bolt through the side fitting please. Message me if you can help, will even take bent/broken ones if they're cheap enough. Cheers Rich
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    Wanted!!! Westy roof frames for a front hinged EB.

    Hi folks, I need either good, useable frames to fix my westy lid down and attach the canvas to or ones that are a bit shot but that I can copy to make new ones. Can anyone help please? Thanks Rich.
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    Brake backing plate needed please

    Hi folks, I need a brake backing plate for the off side rear drum of my bay. The part needs to be around 1968 with the straight adjuster housing not the angled one please. If you also have the handbrake lever and spreader bar then they would be great too please! Thanks Rich
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    Brake backing plate needed please

    Hi folks, I need a brake backing plate for the off side rear drum of my bay. The part needs to be around 1968 with the straight adjuster housing not the angled one please. If you also have the handbrake lever and spreader bar then they would be great too please! Thanks Rich
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    Vintage 40's 50's and 60's coolers for sale

    Hi folks, I have three coolers for sale, all can be posted, collected from banbury or delivered to the HOD open day next weekend.... Blue Pepsi single dot cooler from the 40's, some nice patina and a bit of surface rust but nothing penetrating. Small compression in the lid which should push...
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    Rebuilding a radio to digital spec

    Hey folks, Ages ago I read an small piece in a magazine about a rebuild service for your old/vintage radio. You send it off, pay your money and they return it with a spangly inbuilt DAB receiver and iPod connection, line outs etc My problem is that I can't find the article or the company...
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    PRICE DROP! £7k ono 71' tin top, Nevada import, daily driver

    Hey folks, Selling my tin top 71' camper that I imported from Nevada last year as I have a pop top westy on its way and need the room to work on it. It's registered, mot'd, taxed (but tax free) and has had new window seals, mechanical overhaul, nice condition camping interior, full service and...
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    1971 Nevada import, solid tin top camper, £7300ono

    Hey folks, Selling my tin top 71' camper that I imported from Nevada last year as I have a pop top westy on its way and need the room to work on it. It's registered, mot'd, taxed (but tax free) and has had new window seals, mechanical overhaul, nice condition camping interior, full service and...
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    Which window rubber to use....

    Hi folks, Its coming time to order new window rubbers for my van. It's a 68' westy. The question is should I order the correct, early expensive rubbers or the much cheaper late bay rubbers? I'm changing all the rubbers so there won't be miss matched profiles but I was concerned there may be a...
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    Westy parts wanted please

    Hi folks, just picked up a westy roof and double roof bed (atlantic??) now I need a few odd bits.... Roof canvas (front hinge roof) Roof bed hinges Roof bed bar Roof bed support Cheers all :-)
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    WANTED: Westy pop top roof please

    As the title says folks, I need a westy poptop roof. I can travel to collect if its right. Thanks!
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