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  1. gr00veg0d

    Engine builders in Cumbria

    Hi, can anyone recommend an engine builder in Cumbria or North of England?
  2. gr00veg0d

    Wheel sizes

    Evening chaps, can anyone tell me if I can fit post '73 disc brakes up front and still run 14" steelies? Or will I need to go for 15" ones? cheers
  3. gr00veg0d

    Wobbly mirror

    My drivers mirror is a bit loose in its ball-joint and jumps about in the wind. Anyone got any tips for tightening it up?
  4. gr00veg0d

    Rear wheel bearings - will these both work??

    Just got a pair of rear wheel bearing kits from Schofield's - the inner bearings are the same but the two outer ones look like two different types?? Rang Schofield's and they say they should both work... Anyone used both these types or is one wrong?
  5. gr00veg0d

    Late stub axles on early bay - anyone done it?

    Got some raders for my bus :D To get them to fit under the rear arches I understand you can fit spacers on the rear to fit the hubs, but the hub nut still fouls the wheel and the center cap wont fit. I saw a post over on VZI talking about switching the rear stub axles for late ones (shorter)...
  6. gr00veg0d

    jge raders on a stock width beam?

    Just picked up a set of jge raders for my bus :D. When I hold them against a front hub they stick out a further 3cm(ish), the casting mark on the wheel says et+20. The plan is to go dropped spindles so I'm thinking I'll have to fit a narrowed beam? Before I go down this route can i ask is...
  7. gr00veg0d

    WTD: one spindle

    Need to replace the drivers side spindle on my LHD bus (is it known as left or right??) Anyone got one? Cheers
  8. gr00veg0d

    Wanted: Sliding door retainer plate (LHD )

    looking for this ...and the plastic cover that goes over it if possible?? :) cheers
  9. gr00veg0d

    Single port tinware

    Cylinder head tins, came off my US import Bay - a bit dirty but would clean up good *SOLD*
  10. gr00veg0d

    Fitting a 1303s box into my Bay - which spring plate?

    Following in the footsteps of AxlFoleys gearbox swap I have a query which someone might be able to help with... I am in the process of swapping the gearbox for a 1303s one, but the clutch release bearing in the '03s box is different to the old bus one (see below - the 1303s release bearing is...
  11. gr00veg0d

    fitting a front badge

    my bus originally had the wheel mount on the front panel (now long gone) can anyone tell me if the bolt fixing holes will take a front badge or will i need to drill new ones? cheers
  12. gr00veg0d

    Trying to get me horn working

    Getting my US import ready for its first UK MOT - horn not working :? Tested the horn - it does work, checked the live feed to it too, the problem is down to the earth wire connection at the bottom of the steering column, basically the ground wire coming from the horn stops there with a spade...
  13. gr00veg0d

    WTD: Headlight flasher relay for 1970 early bay

    I'm looking for one of these... can anyone help? oops uploaded the wrong pic! This is the one I'm after:
  14. gr00veg0d

    WANTED: USA spec rear bulb holder

    Looking for the rear light backing plate which holds a single bulb. don't mind if a bit tatty but must have good connectors :)
  15. gr00veg0d

    What fusebox have I got?

    I'm trying to replace the missing relays for my fusebox, but not sure if this IS the correct fusebox for my 1970 bay? I got a 2nd hand headlight relay (part #111941583) but the pin pattern doesn't seem to match up :roll: Can someone please have a quick look and possibly compare it with their...
  16. gr00veg0d

    Where to buy relays

    I want to get new headlight and indicator relays for my 1970 US import bus, can anyone recommend a supplier? I've looked on various sites but they're a bit vague when it comes to pre 8/70 stuff. cheers Bob
  17. gr00veg0d

    Beetle/Bus bits

    All plus postage, some items might be best collected in person or by courier (from Carlisle) or I can price up postage if people are interested. Most bits came of my US import Bay so rust is superficial: Beetle over gearbox tinware (single-port) £10 Non-doghouse fan shroud – few dents but good...
  18. gr00veg0d

    Anyone doing chrome VW front emblems?

    I'm talking about the 10" early bay ones. There was a chap selling them on here back in 2008. Doesn't look like he's still on here :(
  19. gr00veg0d

    One key to open them all...?

    So here's the thing: on my bay I have one key for the ignition, another for the cab doors, no key for the sliding door and both the tailgate and engine door are push-button ones which I would like to convert to locking ones. I know I can buy separate locking handles for the sliding...
  20. gr00veg0d

    Wondering about dropping both ends by 3.5"

    Been looking at Transporterhaus dropped spindles for the front of my bus and wondering how much I should drop the back end. Is anyone on here running their bommerang lowering plates? How easy is it to change a wheel? Piccies would be good :)
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