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  1. jamesabell1978

    SOLD - 1971 Early Bay Devon Pop Top for Sale - Project

    1971 Early Bay Camper for Sale - Restoration Project no engine, no rear interior Due to 3 kids and an increasingly hectic work pattern I have come to the realisation that by the time I finish the bus I will not get to enjoy it for the reason I got it. I have decided to focus on our beetle...
  2. jamesabell1978

    SOLD - Early Bay RHD Dash

    Early Bay RHD Dash, I have restored this taking back to metal and fixing two small switch holes that were non original and then painting for protection, £70 Haywards Heath
  3. jamesabell1978

    SOLD - Fireboy Engine Bay Extinguisher

    Fireboy, engine bay fire suppression system, installed for 1 month before bus was off the road for a new engine, the brackets and dash light. £100, Haywards Heath. Due to this being a fire extinguisher and pressurised I have not found a parcel company prepared to take it so collection only thanks.
  4. jamesabell1978

    SOLD - New offside middle and rear glass

    Replacement Offside Middle and Rear Glass, Early Bay, from Custom and Commercial, unused and still wrapped £50, Haywards Heath. Due to the fragility of the item, collection only.
  5. jamesabell1978

    SOLD For sale - Unused Hook up and Split Charge Kit

    Complete split charge and hook up kit - PDS140 Split Charge and Distribution System (xtreme van), 20a 3 stage Battery Charger (travel volts), Wylex Van Consumer Unit and Artic Mains Cable, hook up cable. £200 Haywards Heath, West Sussex
  6. jamesabell1978

    Sold - 3x VVDO Gauges + Mount, unused for sale

    VDO Oil temperature, pressure and volts gauges, white backgrounds, new in 3 pod black frame for under dash, selling from my project that is not going forward, £100, Haywards Heath or can post at cost.
  7. jamesabell1978

    SOLD - NOS Early Bay locking engine bay catch

    NOS Early Bay locking engine bay catch purchased from Schofields but no longer required, £50, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
  8. jamesabell1978

    Sold - 4 Unused Steel Wheels + Goodyear GPS 2 Tyres

    Set of 4 steel wheels, these were purchased from Danbury taken from a Brazilian Bus delivered straight from VW. Silver with 4 Goodyear GPS 2 tyres. Purchased with only delivery miles on them and they have been stored unused by me for my restoration that is now being abandoned. Location Haywards...
  9. jamesabell1978

    SOLD - Replacement 1971 Loom for Sale

    VW Looms 1971 Bay - New replacement wiring loom for 1971 bay with 3 additional front to engine bay wires, wiring for alternator instead of Dynamo, Unused paid £395 for this, £300, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
  10. jamesabell1978

    SOLD - Unused 1776 Bus Engine built by Dan Simpson for sale

    1776cc Early Bay engine built by Dan Simpson for my bus project that is unfortunately going no further due to work and family commitments. It has been dry stored in my garage for 5 years never fitted and I have now realised I am not going to get to complete this. Engine turns by hand fine but...
  11. jamesabell1978

    SOLD - Gadget Boy / Westfalia Style Towbar

    Westfalia style Tow Bar purchased from Gadget Boy / Dean for my Early Bay project but never fitted and stored in my loft for some time. Now decided to abandon the project and this needs a new home. £265 Haywards Heath, West Sussex.
  12. jamesabell1978

    Correct heater tube for 71 bay

    Hi all, can anyone tell me what the correct heater tube is for a 71 bay? In the Heritage bus catalogue it covers 72 on nothing before and there are multiple choices under beetles. also the originals look to have multiple parts, tube, metal sleeve, insulation sleeve, plastic cup each end yet the...
  13. jamesabell1978

    New Halfords Adv 120pc Socket Set for sale

    I bought this toolkit last week whilst it was on special at £60 on the off chance my father would want it. He does not as he uses imperial tools and this is predominately metric with a few a/f sockets. Still in its shrink wrap with the receipt so you can make use of the lifetime warranty, back...
  14. jamesabell1978

    71 Devon Driveway Resto

    Thought I would start a thread on what I have been up to over the last few months. Some of you will have seen my other thread on issues I had when I got this bus and now that is all sorted it is time to start a mini restoration. Two things needed sorting first, the front beam had been lowered...
  15. jamesabell1978

    For sale bluebird custom r+r bed + boards and foam - Sold

    as topic, this was installed by previous owner and not required by me, to much to post, collection only from west sussex £60 Sent from my GT-N8010 using Tapatalk
  16. jamesabell1978

    WTD - Luggage area floor repair section

    Hi all, as part of getting ready for my new engine from Dan I am tidying up the engine bay. The PO cut a really crap access hole to get the the fuel tank sender as per the pic and I am hoping to get a bit of the floor so I can make it more presentable. Tried contacting a few people on ebay who...
  17. jamesabell1978

    Is this colour Sierra Yellow?

    Hi all, can any colour experts confirm this is Sierra Yellow, as those who know my bus will confirm the m-plate is missing so wondering if this was the original colour. Ta James
  18. jamesabell1978

    Cardboard under floor heater tube

    Hi all, does anyone know of a supplier for the cardboard tube that goes from the outlet on the main heat pipe to the rear of the cabin for the heat outlets typically found under the bed seat? I have tried Heritage and they only have 38mm and 47mm inner diameter pipe this is more like 40mm, it...
  19. jamesabell1978

    WTD - 1971 Torsion Spring

    Hi all, as the title, looking for a torsion spring set for a 1971, not the beam, just the springs if anyone has a spare they are willing to sell. Thanks James
  20. jamesabell1978

    Where can I get s/s caliper pistons?

    Hi all, does anyone know where I can get stainless steel front brake caliper pistons from? for a 71 bay so the 1 year only disc brakes.
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