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    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...
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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.
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    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
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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 .
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    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.
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    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 ??
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    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
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    Curtain rail fitting

    Sorry , it's not up there with lowered beams, hot cam shafts and slamming etc, but I need a bit help with ....I'm embarrassed to say.....my curtains I'm struggling to figure out where the long rail goes , on the sliding door side ......does anyone have any pictures of how/ where it goes ...
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    Curtain rail fitting

    Sorry , it's not up there with lowered beams, hot cam shafts and slamming etc, but I need a bit help with ....I'm embarrassed to say.....my curtains I'm struggling to figure out where the long rail goes , on the sliding door side ......does anyone have any pictures of how/ where it goes ...
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    Hiring a camper in Kent

    Hi , can anyone help ? I have been asked by a friend if I would drive my bus for her daughters wedding next year , in West Kent . Unfortunately , we are unable to do the date , and also have a family wedding on that day, which is the 19Aug 2017 . Is there anyone out there who would be...
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    Oil type

    Anyone got any thoughts on Valveoline VR1 20/50 oil , I've been using it it other cars , just not sure on suitability in a stock 1641 ?
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    1970 door escutcheons

    I am after a pair of interior door escutcheons , driver and passenger doors , for a 1970 earlybay. These are the ones where the door opener and the door lock switch are side by side , and the attaching bolt hole is at an angle. Either black plastic or chrome will do. These are not listed or...
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    Oil cooler

    I'm looking for extra cooling for my 1600 stock, probably by an external cooler. What's the simplest way, I've read some threads that talk about free flow, dog houses etc, but I thought you just bought a cooling oil rad kit and bolted it on ! Advise please, but keep it nice n simple please ...
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    Side light bulb change

    Novice question, but how do you do it? It seems to be in the headlight unit, so how do u access it. The Haynes manual only talks about a sealed beam unit.
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    Oil leak !! Bus now changes its own oil

    help......oil is dripping from the bottom right corner of the rocker box, but I can't actually see where the leak starts? I've put a new neoprene gasket and some sealer on but it still dripping. Any idea what is in the area that may be causing the leak. Cylinder head ? It's a drip about every...
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    Weber 34ict. Stupid question

    Mixture screw........does turning clockwise enrich or weaken the mixture ?
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    Sticking ignition key /steering lock

    Just started to get a problem with the ignition key Sometimes it unlocks the steering and goes to start straight away, some times it's taken ages to get beyond the steering lock position I assume the lock is buggered, so what do I need to buy ? Is it just a barrel, or more than that, the...
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    Ok, plan B

    Following over reaction to poor running engine, ie it's buggered so I must need a new one, let's try a more measured approach Engine is misfiring and running very very hot I've checked / changed...... Plugs, points , condenser, coil, ignition timing, rotor arm and all are ok Where next ...
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    The vw engine company depot ford

    May have to consider a new engine:( Has anyone used these guys, good or bad ? They seem to advertise in all the mags and have been going a long time and I like the idea of supply and fit.......and not having to discuss anythink more complicated than "it goes in the back" I don't need anything...
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