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  1. parker999

    Wanted - RHD Earlybay

    Looking for rhd bay with nice interior ,. Usable ,. Don't mind lowered / to top or pop roof , fed up of searching eBay
  2. parker999

    For sale- coolbox - hot/cold 12v / t2 storm cover

    Coleman 12v / 240v coolbox with hot & cold facility - function Good working order , Has mains lead for 240v and cigarette lighter lead for 12v Has function to keep food hot or cold Light orange in colour -- perfect for vintage t2 camper £65.00 x NOW £40 Storm force type 2 rain over - This...
  3. parker999

    1600cc single port engine £300 plus spares

    1600cc single port engine - runs fine ,. leaking oil from pushrod tubes, and oil seal behind clutch.. engine has fan shroud, Alternator conversion, electronic ignition, carb, heat exchangers, beetle exhaust - mounting holes for engine bar,.. No End float.. included. twinport fan shroud...
  4. parker999

    Sale values of early bays

    hi everyone, Thought I would ask advice on pricing my early bay., What is the current value of early bays, Do factors such as rhd or Lhd , original interior, Pop roof or tintop, have an impact on price. My vans paintwork is tired and needing resprayed to make perfect Can anyone advice of the...
  5. parker999

    for sale/ twinport fan shroud- early original steel wheels

    vw original steel wheels need a refurb but good otherwise. £20 twinport fan shroud with no hot air vents £25 sorry no postage but happy to package for you to arrange courier, postcode ld2 3fe - can take to busfest, Malvern show sept 5th - 7th [/url][/img] [/url][/img]
  6. parker999

    1969 early bay TINTOP for sale

    [b]selling my RHD 1969 early bay, with heavy heart the decision has been made. mot,/ tax until April 2015 UNDERNEATH: Rock solid outriggers, sills, chasis rails, - front inner and outer valence replaced last year, has adjustable front beam, with CSP disc conversion... rear has been lowered 2...
  7. parker999

    Speed drops away on slight incline !! Help

    I have 1600 engine,. On flat roads it happily goes along at 50 mph 4th gear , how ever on a long incline in the road,. Dual carriageway scenario ,. Foot flat to floor ! The speed drops to 40 mph ,. Even 35mph ,. Do I have a vac advance problem !!! Is this a carb issue !!! I have electronic...
  8. parker999

    Timing help/ please

    May sound stupid but I'm not a mechanic !!! Set timing to 7.5 degrees at Rickover with strobe gun,.. Threads on here say to check max advance 30 degrees at 3500 rpm,. What are people using to register the rpm/ revs and how do I measure 30 degrees btdc at the pulley !! My strobe light is basic...
  9. parker999

    Engine appears to run hot .,!!!

    I believe my engine is running hot,. It's a 1600 as21 case .,, checked timing with strobe gun and set to 7.5 degrees btdc Carb is a bocar 34 pct , the tick over screw is all the way in and it idles fine,.. After 5 mins of running on the drive , the oil dipstick is too hot to touch,.. Do I need...
  10. parker999

    Increase in road speed by swapping gearbox

    Hi all !!! Can Anyone confirm that if I change my ce code gearbox for one from a 1975 bay- 1700-2.0 gearbox, will I get a better cruising speed of say 70mph and keep my 1600tp engine.,. Currently manage 50 - 55 mph with current box.,
  11. parker999

    1600 single port engine for sale

    ive taken out my 1600 sp engine to change for twin port. The engine runs great and I got a video of it running before removal.. I will be removing front and rear tin., heat exchangers and exhaust Clutch , as I need them for my twin port.. Engine has alternator fitted and electronic...
  12. parker999

    1969 bay rear brake backing plates

    Hi all.. It appears that rear backing plates for 69 models are no longer available, How do I overcome this ! Can post 73 backing plates be converted or will split screen bus ones fit !!! I need to replace mine in near future ... Any help would be appreciated ..
  13. parker999

    Early bay rear brake backing plates

    Their doesn't appear to be anybody selling rear backing plates for 1969 bays ,,... My question is !!! Can post 73 backing plates be modified to fit , or do split screen plates fit... How have owners of 69 bays overcome this.. Any comments would be of great help... Surely I don't have to change...
  14. parker999

    Early bay rear brake backing plates

    Their doesn't appear to be anybody selling rear backing plates for 1969 bays ,,... My question is !!! Can post 73 backing plates be modified to fit , or do split screen plates fit... How have owners of 69 bays overcome this.. Any comments would be of great help... Surely I don't have to change...
  15. parker999

    Wanted early bay rear backing plates, 1969 model

    Wanted pair of used rear backing plates for 1969 bay, mine have become rusty !!! Anyone got these knocking about !! Prefer if you can post ..
  16. parker999

    Vw bay door mech/ compretion tester

    Comp tester £12 Rhd sliding door mech £70 Flat 4 engine hot air blower £60 Empi breather £15 1600 doghouse t.p for use with twin carbs £30
  17. parker999

    whining gearbox in 4th gear !!!!!

    Hi all. my Gearbox has started whining between 40 - 50 mph but its not constantly...!!! will the box just fail and sieze or will it continue to work... changes through all gears ok :) cant afford new box @ £750 !!! i'm not that flush with spare cash ha ha !. basicly can i still drive my bus..
  18. parker999

    knackered cv bolt head - how do i remove ?

    im in process changing my cv joints only when i removed the bolts the last bolt ^mm Hex head is knackered !!! any tips on how to remove or shal i use disc cutter to cut head off !!!!
  19. parker999

    earlybay RHD - Left sliding door mech

    sliding door complete mech for sale, £75 includuing postage... this is in excelent condition...original vw part.
  20. parker999

    Cab door seals !!!!

    Does anyone know and recommend some quality door seals for cab doors, I bought a set on eBay at £80 for pair last year and their grey in colour, basically a year on they are perishing, and letting in water, I don't want to buy a set like this again ... Please recommend a seller I can get decent...
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