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    Late bay brake callipers and R14 wheels

    Hi Guys. I am wanting to return to steel stock 14 inch wheels from 15 inch et20 after market alloys, but I have fitted late bay callipers/discs to my 1971 early bay. My question is will the steel 14 inch wheels fit over the late bay callipers. Many thanks. Scull.
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    Anyone gone for the rat look?

    Hi Guys. My French-slammer lowered 1971 T2a is in need of a respray but I cant afford a proper job. Im thinking of going for a DIY rat look like many others but haven't got a clue how to start. Has anyone done it on here? I've been looking at ratted vans after doing a Google search 'ratted VW...
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    Replacing wiring loom in 1971 EB

    Hi, Can anyone on here recommend a garage that is capable of replacing the whole wiring loom in a 1971 early bay? JK do one for around £600 but need to know cost of fitting. This is not the sort of job I fancy doing myself o_O. Any guidance would be gratefully appreciated. Looking forward to...
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    Microsteer PAS for our buses

    Hi Guys. Has anybody fitted the Microsteer PAS kit to there buses? If so, was it easy to fit and what is your verdict? Looking to fit PAS to help with parking my T2a 1971 bay into my garage which is tight. The link to the Microsteer kit is here https://dcemotorsport.com/microsteer/ . Its less...
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    4 inch narrowed beam questions

    Hi Guys. I have managed to purchase an unused 4 inch adjustable narrowed beam with fitted leaves and centre-pin for my 1971 early bay. I want a lowered look but not weed scraping. Questions: Can I fit my original torsion bars and hubs (disc brakes) or will I need to fit dropped spindles to avoid...
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    Red 9 Design front beam

    Hello All. I am wanting to fit a Red 9 Design front beam but their website dealer list is out of date and the whole website has not been updated for some time. Many listed dealers no longer supply or fit so there must be an issue either with the quality and/or supply of the product. Can anyone...
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    Gearbox wanted - other items for sale

    Hello all. I have a very noisy input shaft bearing that needs replacing in my gearbox fitted to a 1915cc T1 AS code engine. Does anyone know of a competent garage or individual that could replace the bearing? Failing that, I would be interested in changing the gearbox if one becomes available...
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    Wanted - Rear hatch and Engine lid.

    Hi all. Looking for rear hatch door and engine lid for my 1971 change over year Early Bay. I live in Swindon, Wiltshire but can collect. Please send me photos and cost. Thank you.
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    Leaking / Gurgling Solex P40 Twin Carbs

    Hello All. New to this forum, so I hope the following request for advice is correct. I have purchased new Solex/Empi P40 twin carbs (no chokes) from Lime Bug in Stoke for my 1971 bay and fitted to a recently changed 1915cc T1 engine. Engine runs great, but when switched off there is a petrol...
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