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    Westy pop top

    Hi All dose anyone know where I can get the rubber or plastic edging trim that fits around the edge of the roof opening to the upper sleeping area as my kids keep scraping themselves when climbing up and down from the bed, not to mention damaging the edge of the roof ply lining, many thanks in...
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    Westy pop top

    Hi All dose anyone know where I can get the rubber or plastic edging trim that fits around the edge of the roof opening to the upper sleeping area as my kids keep scraping themselves when climbing up and down from the bed, not to mention damaging the edge of the roof ply lining, many thanks in...
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    Stainless Mirrors

    Hi do you still have these mirrors and if so how can I get a pair many thanks in advance , Paul.
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    FIRST FAMILY CAMPER - POP TOP, TIN TOP OR HIGH TOP?

    Hi Guys its got to be a Westy all the way, I have 2 kids 7and10 and they both sleep in the continental roof bed that I bought from the Volksworld show last year,if the kiddys are up top then the cab cott bed over the seats takes all your stuff,if not used for storage the bed is perfect for...
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    Annoying brake downs

    Hi I had the same problem that you are describing it went on for about 2 years while I changed everything from fuel pump to carb, leads, ect and then by chance I found it was the electronic dizzy that was faulty with an intermittant problem, changed it out for Petronix dizzy, coil, and leads and...
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    wtd Cargo net

    Hi Graham I will have it if its in good nick and not millions :lol: , pm me when you get a chance, Paul.
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    wtd Cargo net

    Hi Guys I am looking for a Westy cargo net and frame that goes in the rear where a head banger unit is in later models, also I need a couple of the little brackets that it fixes into, many thanks in advance.
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    The life span of bus ownership ..

    Hi Hilly Just like to say if I had a pound for every time I have thought about selling my bus I could most likely be able to buy a 23 window Samba, stick with it there are no memories with £;s in the bank.
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    Fire Extinguisher??

    Hi Welley the fire extinguisher that you should take a look at is called Firetool it comes in 3 sizes and is the future in putting out any sort of fire, it is quite expensive but so is your camper . web address is http://WWW.firetoolsales.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; hope...
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    wtd truck mirrors

    Yes I would be interested in them any chance of a pic just to make sure, thanks in advance Paul.
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    wtd truck mirrors

    Hi Peeps I am looking for a pair of truck mirrors preferably with the three pressed bands on the rear, I know I can get a new pair from 56 Delux but would rather get a pair that look a little used, thanks Paul.
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    Parked out side all year?

    My bus is outside all year in all weathers we live close to the coast so the salt air is something that can be a problem but I clean and wax it twice a year with Collonite wax and it stays just fine, you can't own one of these CAMPERS and not use it through the bad times they love it. :D
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    Petronix dizzy

    Hi Guys Thanks for your replies, I have ordered the complete works and will be fitting it at the weekend so hopefully no more flat spots and running issues.
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    Petronix dizzy

    Hi Guys just a simple one that has most likely been asked before but here goes, after a few running problems [ points failure , power spark failure ] I was thinking of going down the petronicx route and replacing everything , Dizzy, coil and leads and was wondering who thinks its a good swop out...
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    LHD Late bay steering box forsale **** sold ****

    Hi is the steering box still available?, if so would you be able to post it I am near Bexhill East Sussex.
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    Does your van live outside year round?

    My van lives outside all year round as did my split bus it's year 8 now and no problems, what I use is Collonite Norfolk wax and that protects the glass rubber and the bodywork it only needs to be done once a year it goes on easily and buffs off effortlessly.
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    The good and bad reasons for keeping our buses going ..

    welcome to the brakedown club, as it stands I think I must hold this years record, I am not going to exaggerate in any way, it started within 50 minutes of being on a French toll road and my newly replaced points failed and we were held up in a hotel for 2 days whilst waiting for a new set to...
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    Flat spot

    Hi I had the same sort of problem, I had 2 new carbs new leads plugs and even changed the fuel pump in desperation, as a last resort before doing another complete stripdown I checked the brand new electronic dizzy that I had fitted to save me any starting and running issues and that was the...
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    Skat gear shifter

    I bit the bullet and drilled the 6mm hole moved the shifter into second gear and set about the simple task as above, then at some point must have knocked it out of second gear tightened everything back up and then went to try and go for a drive with only 3rd and 4th gears, soon realised what had...
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    Skat gear shifter

    once again thank you the photo helps a lot with the location of said dimple.
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