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    For sale '72 crossover in pastel white and mouse grey

    As title for sale '72 South African import restored 2 years ago in pastel white over mouse grey, would love to add photos but not sure how to on an iPad, it is on eBay too with a sensible reserve, it's had no welding and bare metal re spray along with slight lowering, empi 5's and a new vege...
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    Twin 40IDF webers wanted for 1776 engine

    As title really, looking for a set of twin 40IDF webers ideally with all the ancillaries to go on a 1776 engine.
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    Wanted - AT code gearbox

    As title really, wanted AT code gearbox from a 1303s.
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    Transporting an engine and gearbox

    I have bought an engine and gearbox and wondered if anyone had any good/bad experiences getting one couriered, I assume there are companies like shipley who can pallet deliver one? Does the engine need to be bin-linered in case of oil leaks etc, its a second hand engine so will have some oil I...
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    Welders - single phase

    Looking to buy a 130amp welder single phase (on eBay) can these be used on a UK household mains supply with just a caravan type adaptor or does it need a transformer, will it blow fuses etc if used this way?
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    Welding gas no gas

    Welding for a newbie, just about to invest in a welder obviously know the difference between dual or gas only welders, but no gas seems a lot easier for me on paper as I live 10 miles from Lands End and no gas suppliers nearby? Are they worse than gas ones otherwise why would you use gas versions?
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    Welding equipment

    New project bus on its way..... Whats the best/most suitable welder to buy for a newbie welder to cut his teeth on/with? And what else should I consider buying in the way of clamps etc... any help as usually gratefully received!
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    Website

    Whats the website where you can customise a picture of a bay, beetle etc changing the colour and wheels and lowering it please?
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    Collection and Delivery

    Hi, Its the weekend so no transportation companies working! I'm thinking of buying another bus from Milton Keynes to get delivered to Penzance, any rough guidelines as to prices the bus rolls but not drivable so would need to be trailered or transported anyway. Anyone on here interested, paying...
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    Programmable ignition

    Having just set-up twin 34 webers on my '72 bay (1600 twin port), I purchased a 009 distributor which ended up being a dud. Looking on eBay this is listed ...
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    Recommendations in the SW

    Hi all I'm needing a clutch fitting and suspect a starter motor as well, can anyone suggest anyone in the Truro area?
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    Engine cuts out when engaging reverse gear.

    Hi all, I have a '72 crossover bay, we just made a 700 mile round trip from Cornwall to Essex all was fine apart from a clutch cable snapping, the AA made a temp one which may or may not effect the problem I have so thought it best to mention. The bus wouldn't start a couple of days after...
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    1 months hard work!

    1 months hard work... phew Before, during and after...
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    What divide tape for spraying two tone?

    What tape have people used for the divide (two tone colour) when spraying your bay? I have seen frog tape (used for emulsion tho), blue tape 3M or just masking tape? Thanks for any help, also the divide is obvious at the front but as the line runs towards the back (over the wheel arches) does...
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    How much paint to paint a bay?

    I was thinking about painting our early bay myself and was wondering how much paint is required (two tone) divide in the normal place just below the glass, and would be taking the doors,boot, sliding door off but only painting outside including door shuts etc..... How much top and how much...
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    Colour codes ....

    What is the colour code for the cream top exterior colour to most two tone bays (1972) please? Oh and whats the best official bottom colour ;)
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