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    FOR SALE - Early Bay Front Belly Pan

    Off a US import, light surface rust but solid £20 plus postage, or collection from Durham Area
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    Clutch Lock, clutch claw for LHD buses -SOLD

    Sold my bus so surplus They are over £100 new and are just as good as a safe t pedal. NOW SOLD
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    5 day awning - well did it in 3 hours lol

    Well set myself a daft challenge. After being at a local car show on sunday, a local VW guy Bob, showed me his awesome split awning setup, with the bumpers supporting the overall structure. With a local mini show next weekend at Tynemouth, I want to see if I can make something similar in 5...
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    Ideas for a dash enclosure for my diy temp stuff

    How do, need ideas to house my new mini project After seeing the price of a VDO gauge and sensor kit, I thought Id just make my own using some off the shelf (well ebay) electronics, total cost around £20 without a housing. It consists of a sump sensor (sump bolt drilled tapped) and a engine...
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    Poptop Idea

    How do, I'm considering a poptop for my EB maybe in the next few year, but playing around with building my own. Thoughts? The only pop top I like is the Dormobile one, as I like the 'acordian' style and the fact its not too big. Im personally not a fan on the full roof ones and the turrets...
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    Weird one

    Problem is fixed now but didn't find the cause so still wondering. Got back from a 30 mile trip on Saturday. Engine was hot but not too hot. Started her up again 5min later to park in drive, started fine and drove about 200yrds then cut out. Wouldn't restart. Pushed it back in the drive...
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    North East - 2 events this weekend Newcastle and Tynemouth

    NE1 Car show right in the middle of Newcastle, mainly sports cars but a few of everything VW specific mini car show in Tynemouth during the music festival, free and on both days.
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    Photobucket - IMGur

    How do, if you already know the popular image hosting site photobucket now wants you to pay to host images for forums. $400!? I personally use imgur instead and it works better and the site isn't virus ridden like PB. Its a bit more public that PB so you might want to mask reg plates/vin no...
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    Corbridge MG Show (All car types) NE This weekend

    If your in the North East then this is the biggest general car show in the area. Mix of everything from 1920s up to modern, 800 or so cars if the weathers ok. Bit pricier this year but way cheaper than VW specific or boy racer events If you have a car not sure if you can still sign up for...
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    Few EB Parts

    Edited for stuff that's left Entire horn push assembly - £15 posted (metal clip on push is fitted, just hard to see in pic) Brake reservoirs connector tube, brand new with rubber inserts, please check it will fit your model (few different types) - £10 posted Accept Paypal
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    DIY Pedal Lock

    Knowing how popular vans are to nick, Im just looking at security Home isnt an issue as I have a massive chain round the rear axle into a concrete 1ft square block but when out and about still looking at ideas. I really like the safe-t-pedals but simply dont have £150 for one. Was thinking...
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    2nd Synchro

    How do, sods law the only mechanical bit I really didn't replace was my gearbox It crunches in 2nd changing down from 3rd Changes up fine, all other gears work fine. I've tried adjusting the clutch both ways to see if it was a lazy clutch, no effect If all other gears are fine I'm assuming...
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    Interior Build - 1970 Import - Made it in a magazine

    Well after breaking my other thread and losing the plot with photobucket, thought id just do an interior thread instead. In short after 2 yrs my van is ready mechanically. Was never meant to be (AND STILL ISN'T) a total resto, just rust free, mechanically sound and all one colour. Dints etc all...
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    Teardrop Trailer, Template etc.

    Sold my teardrop a couple of year ago but still getting the odd few requests for the template and plan CD I used to do. Not intending to sell loads but would like to make a few quid to finish off the little MOT jobs on the bus. *Insert sales pitch :D OK, a lot of teardrops on ebay I've...
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    Chrome, Teardrop stuff

    Pair of early bay inner headlight retaining rings, Hella SB12, Very good chrome - £15 No pitting at all Teardrop trailer handle and hinge set, stainless hinges - £30 Same type shown here fitted to my teardrop (yes mine not a google image) Rare NLA Deceleration valve/vacuum limiter...
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    Rail System

    Anyone know of any rail system to clip things to a wall? So they are easily removable. I plan on making a sink/fridge unit, mini wardrobe etc that can click in and out. Just so I can mix and match wardrobe/sink/buddy seat depending on what kind of trip I'm on. (Holiday, day out etc) I've been...
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    Complete thermostat setup

    SOLD! I bought a joblot of thermostat stuff when doing my engine (a lot of duplicates) so have some for sale Complete Doghouse cooler flap set, with springs/rods linkages. Need a wirebrush (shroud not included). Was gonna paint but this way you see exactly what you get. All move freely...
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    Testing Regulator

    How do, My 71 has a 1600tp with dynamo and original style regulator I'm getting 14v on the multimeter on the battery when running so dynamo is working However the dash generator warning light doesn't come on when ignition on/engine off. I'm sure ive wired the bulb/dash correctly. Will the...
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    Firewall tinware seal

    The seal on the left When fitted is the seal suppose to butt up against the firewall tin making a seal, or are you meant to hook it over the top of the firewall tin?
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