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  1. M

    Rust in the cab floor.

    Much appreciated , thanks for the advice 👍
  2. M

    Rust in the cab floor.

    Thanks , that’s what I thought, the structure is sound and having gone at it with a hammer and screwdriver , the hole is about 4” long and half inch wide .... time for some angle grinding
  3. M

    Rust in the cab floor.

    No pictures sorry , but , is the cab floor structural ? I’ve just found a hole along the seam ( approx 4inches long) on the drivers side , where the floor joins the front of the wheel arch , by the rubber step . ( running north/south ) . I’m gonna get it professionally sorted , but would just...
  4. M

    Alternative Seats

    Thanks for that , I've just bought a pair of mx5 seats , but they still sit higher than the originals ( unless I do some major surgery to the tub) so the T25 idea sounds good.
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    Alternative Seats

    The seats were refurbished inc springs and foam about five years ago, and are in great nick. My problem is I need something with a bit more adjustment . It's not entirely about the comfort , more about the driving position , for example I've just had a mate turn me an extended aluminium boss for...
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    Alternative Seats

    Thanks chaps, the MX5 seems to get a lot of mentions . I'm not really keen on going off the original seats , but by back is thinking otherwise .....so it's new seats ( and power steering😱) and use the bus.....or leave original and just sit and look at it ...no contest. Anyone off to Cropredy...
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    Alternative Seats

    What other alternatives are there, I've tried Saab , but too high . Mazda and MG ? Or anything else . I'd prefer to stay with the original but age and a bad back means I need something different, without altering the mounting frame etc.
  8. M

    T2 Steering wheel for sale

    Original 1970 T2 Steering wheel for sale , good condition , one small quarter inch chip on the rim of the centre , no horn push. £150 Ono , including postage . Dave
  9. M

    Wanted: Early Bay Steering Wheel

    Kev , sorry , working away at the moment , home tomorrow night, will post then. Dave
  10. M

    Wanted: Early Bay Steering Wheel

    Got one , if you still need one Dave
  11. M

    For sale Twin Weber 34 Carbs.

    Sold to the man in the 72 Dormobile 👍👍
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    Set of Bus Curtains for Sale

    I have a complete ( 7 curtains) set of five year old curtains for sale . They are in good condition , but have faded in the folds. They pink in colour . I can send photos by email , tried on here but the file is too big. They are still very useable , but could be dyed for colour change . £60...
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    For sale Twin Weber 34 Carbs.

    Just removed from my 1970 1641 Dormobile . Including twin port manifolds, linkage,filters , pipe work etc. Professional rebuild in March 2016 , 27-29 mpg. Just decided to go back to original single carb. £260 inc postage or delivery .
  14. M

    Wanted , new chrome grill for front panel

    Has anyone got, or know where I can get , a chrome front panel . The only ones I've found are for painting.
  15. M

    Storage nr Stratford upon avon

    I'm looking for covered storage for my bus , within a 20 mile rad of Stratford upon Avon, from now til march next year , to free up space for another project . Anyone got any ideas ??
  16. M

    South African bus

    Does anyone know what year South African buses moved from front drums to discs. A mate of mine has discs on his 73 , but it looks like a " home made " conversion, hoses to long etc . Dave
  17. M

    Curtain rail fitting

    I fitted a set of Saab seats , but just couldnt get comfortable as they sat too high , and I've got short legs.( although they do reach the ground which is handy !) I just couldn't figure out a way of getting it lower, without seriously butchering the seat , or the frame or both . Shame , cos as...
  18. M

    Curtain rail fitting

    Thanks mr gas , nice seats , what are they ?
  19. M

    Curtain rail fitting

    Aaaah , so it doesn't / can't go flush to the window , where it passes over the sticky out bit by the passengers left ear ?!
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