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    August 1967 doka

    ...Unlike "Steven" with a V, which means lazy parents :p
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    August 1967 doka

    Hi Alex, I've looked at the photos (especially 6181 and 6182, with the wood/steel support) - o_O ; Think I'm with @ozziedog - Looks to be a major restoration for that bus. Yes, it might sound good if it's a 67 with original paint etc, but you've really got to ask yourself how big a project...
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    Carburretor Quiz

    Not exactly local to St Albans for an engine service but if you drive over an hour you could check out... - Type 2 Detectives in Burwell, Cambridge - Northamptonshire; Off the top of my head I don't remember the company names, but there's a few that usually advertise in the Hayburner magazine...
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    Carburretor Quiz

    Just to add to what @ozziedog is saying - I've never had this but if it is the Fuel pump/rod issue I think there's a few videos out there from years ago (Bug Me from the US?) which shows/ describes the issue being the black plastic pedestal(?) (expanding?) or the issue being the rod itself...
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    Cool Air online chat

    +1 Although I phoned them, I got the same good customer experience. I was buying some front suspension parts and they took the time to explain about some parts being on back order, and there was a wait time on some Transporterhaus parts. In the end I ordered what they had available, and as...
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    van covers

    Yep, I've also got a JustKampers one, wouldn't say it's totally waterproof, but it does the job with the side opening that lines up with the sliding door; Also has the straps that run under the bus.
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    Windscreen wiper spindle replacement

    +1 Same here; Mine went during a long journey in the rain aswell - Luckily it was just the nut had worked loose.
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    Max Tyre Size for R14 (215? 205?)

    Thanks @ozziedog I did look back over the previous posts and yours jumped out as being close to what I'm looking for. The main reason was that I was recommended BF Goodrich's if I could find 4 available for a good price; For R15's there weren't any, but for R14's there's some 215's and...
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    Max Tyre Size for R14 (215? 205?)

    Hi. So my bus is now back to stock height - And I was going for largest tyres on R15 slot mags. Posted a thread a few months back, thanks for all the replies. However, had issues sourcing these & now I'm looking at using my stock original wide R14 steels. Like the look of the BF Goodrich's...
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    Our 1970 Microbus - North East UK

    Welcome Andrew. Nice looking microbus; Was that photo taken down at Crimdon? I'm up in Durham - if you are local, give me a shout. Also If you looking to meet a few other earlybay bods, there was at one point a regular monthly meet up at the Angel - I haven't been for a few years. Think...
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    Parts For Sale Original Loom

    Hi, Original Loom taken out of my 1969 US bay microbus. The good/but mostly bad: - It's not reusable. - It's about 90% complete but as you can see in the pictures it's been chopped/cut in lots of places to remove it from the van. - No fuse box, switches or relays; not all, but some wiring...
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    Insurance

    Yeah, seems weird as the nearer your property you'd think it more secure. Also noticed that a few other insurance policies I've got have changed under writers this year. Maybe just coincidence or is the market changing?
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    Insurance

    I'm with PeterJames, been with them for years. Earlier this year wanted to park my van outside on the street rather than the garage (early start, not wanting to wake the neighbours) but my policy has got a Garaging clause which states... "between hours of 10pm and 6am if your vehicle is...
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    Parts For Sale (NOW SOLD) Chrome Safety Star (Excellent condition, Boxed, never used) - £35 posted

    Chrome Safety Star Excellent condition, Boxed, Never used - £35 posted
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    The best awnings ?

    Got one of them Quecha Pop-up tents as a make shift awning, but if I had to buy another one I always fancied an ARB. Anyone got an ARB?
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    Smallest aspect ratio 4 x 4 tyres on R15s

    Thanks for the offer Ozzie - I've heard about Techenders for years and always fancied going at somepoint; Unfortunately this year it clashes as I'm away at Lindisfarne Festival that's on the same weekend. Maybe next year! Regarding the tyres - I've probably spent far too much time reading...
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    Smallest aspect ratio 4 x 4 tyres on R15s

    Hey Ozzie - How's the driving experience on normal roads with your A/T tyres? Any noticeable problems on wet roads? Been reading a few posts/reviews elsewhere of A/T tyres in general and the subject of them feeling not so good on wet roads seems to crop up. Cheers, Steve
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    Parts For Sale Continental 175/55 R15 Tyres (2) plus Kumho spare (1)

    Two part worn Continental 175/55 R15 Tyres (10/2020); Had about 500 miles on from new. Plus one Kumho Ecowing 175/55 R15 (0816) Tyre I had as a spare. Going back to stock height so no longer needed. Based in North East, might be down at Volkspower this weekend. £70 for all 3
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    Knock from steering when stationary

    Prior to your post about the idler pin I was wondering if it might have been the linkage touching the skid pan/ under tray that covers under the pedals. I have some knocking on mine which I think is from the top of the steering box...
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