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  1. Skidsurf

    68 Cali Tintop For Sale

    For sale is my 1968 Cali import Tin Top bay. I've owned the bus for 3 year and its been in the UK for about 4. Always dry stored its in very original condition and super dry. Its had a small amount of wending to the cab floor and is very rust free apart froma few bits of surface rust around the...
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    Cool little YouTube Vid

    Cool little vid to share 8) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKPa3uVddbU
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    Wanted: Rear Static Seat Belts

    Hi Anyone got a pair of rear static seat belts in decent condition? Already got the lap belt, just need the others. Cheers Mike
  4. Skidsurf

    Fuel Sender Ohm range and calibration

    Hi So I've had enough of jerking about with the fuel gauge on my bus and decided to fit an old VDO gauge I've got knocking about instead. But it has a different ohm range to the standard tube style sender fitted. I believe the ohm range on these tube style one to be 10 to 90 ohms, someone...
  5. Skidsurf

    DVLA Classic car changes

    Hi Probably seen this, but it might effect some of the more modified amongst us...
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    Earlies and waves

    Just spotted this on Korduroy TV for your enjoyment! http://www.korduroy.tv/2015/naughton-and-peterson-the-originals/ Cheers Mike
  7. Skidsurf

    Dome Light Wiring

    Hi Anyone got a decent photo or diagram of the Interior Dome lights wiring on a Westy? Had it in pieces and forgot where all the wires go! doh!
  8. Skidsurf

    fuel guage and dials pod dismantling help!

    Hi Just trying to solve the good old fuel gauge issue were all plagued with. (68 bay) Already replaced the fuel sender, the gauge goes right to full on key turn now, so pulled the dash dials pod out to look at the earth. Pulled off the earth wire (A) and the dial drops to empty so dial must be...
  9. Skidsurf

    Shock travel KYB

    Hi Just a quick bit of advice needed on shock travel. My current shocks are bottoming out on our beautiful British roads! Bump stops were cut off in Cali so it can be quite a jolt if you hit a decent pothole. So time to upgrade!! I've dropped off my shocks and measure the distance at 31cm...
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    68 wing mirror glass

    Anyone know if you can buy just the mirror glass for a 68 wing mirror? Slammed the door and it fell out and shattered! :evil: Cheers Mike
  11. Skidsurf

    Which Master Cylinder for remote servo

    Hi I'm in the process of fitting a remote servo to my 68 LHD bus. The current master cylinder has proven very difficult to remove and I had to cut 2 brake pipes to get it out. Also the reservoir was so brittle it shattered when I pushed it out. Anyway all this leads me to think its worth...
  12. Skidsurf

    Inlet Manifold Removal

    Hi Will be fitting a remote brake servo soon and need to fit the servo vacuum fitment (drill and tap) into the inlet manifold for the vacuum. My question is... can I remove the inlet manifold without dropping the engine (Haynes say engine drop) My bus is a 68 with a single port engine so...
  13. Skidsurf

    3/4 Westfalia Rock n Roll Bed plus rear cushion

    For Sale -------- 3/4 width Westfalia Rock and Roll bed. Its in good condition and fully working, taken from my 68 LHD. The rear cushion is included. Only a few minor rips. At present it is partially dismantled for easier storage. Photos from when in place. £225 ono collection only from west...
  14. Skidsurf

    Adding Servo assisted brakes

    Hi I'm looking into adding a brake servo to my LHD 68. From what ive read its best to get a servo with the master cylinder attached, so i'm probably going to go with this one from VW heritage...
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    Vacuum Advance Pipe

    Anyone know where I can get a Vacuum Advance pipe? The bent metal part as pic. Cheers Mike
  16. Skidsurf

    Passenger Seat For Sale

    Passenger seat for sale £60 Collection only Dudley, West Mids Area
  17. Skidsurf

    Hazard Warning Lights

    re: 68 US import. Hi My hazards are working fine on the rear but not the front, indicators all work fine. Been like this since I've had it, so not sure if US busses only have rear hazards? Is this likely to be switch or relay or both? Anyone got a tip before MOT? Thanks Mike
  18. Skidsurf

    Oil Crisis 1973 Spot the Vw's!

    Just spotted this BBC article on the 1973 Oil Crisis in America. Some nice VW's. :D http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20131016-car-spotting-1973-fuel-crisis" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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    Servo Advice

    Hi Been given a servo that was delivered incorrectly but never fetched back. So its all new! Have checked the part number and it for a Austin Healey or vintage Jag. Could this be modified to fit a bay? Any advice welcome. This is the part...
  20. Skidsurf

    FOR SALE: Passenger Seat & Westy Mattress

    Hi I have for sale a front passenger seat in great condition from my 68 Westy, it tilts up and has a metal plate in the back which I am told is something to do with a seat top cooking stove. (anyone have any details?) Looking for £120 Collect Only from DY6 location (Dudley, West Midlands) Also...
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