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    Seatbelts

    Hi guys, just need a bit of advice. My seatbelts are crispy and look buggered and I want some new ones. I'd love some lap belts but will my 1971 bus fail its MOT if I have lap belts fitted or must I have 3 point belts ??
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    Pews

    Seat fittings ?!?!?! Hi guys wonder if any of you awesome chaps could help ??? I've bought some original seats for my 71 bay but just wondered how the hell they fit in ?? Now I know that I will need to spend a few quid with buttys bits for runners and clips but how do they work ??? Any help...
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    Wanted : headlamp switch

    Hi everyone, I need a working headlamp switch for my September 70 built bay. Anyone got anything ??
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    Westfalia water butt

    Hi , just wondered if anyone could shed some light on there westy water butts ??? I understand you have the pipe to fill from the top and the pipe for the tap but the third outlet (I'm guessing to drain the tank ) what's on the end to stop it leaking ??? Thanks in advance
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    Interior panels

    Hey guys and girls , Just wondered if anyone could advise if they have ply interior panels what they have used to treat the panel finish ?? I'm looking for something very westfalia esq. Thanks in advance Ad
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    Headlight issues

    Hi guys , Need some help ??? I've just started checking the electrics over to make sure I'm sorted before mot in June, I've got an issue with just the front lights though. Both side lights and dipped beams inop + the OS high beam is inop, any ideas ??? The windscreen was leaking (now fixed) so...
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    Base colour

    Does anyone have a colour guide for base coats??? I'm just having to respray a section on my ratty bay it's in L60d (elm green) and L90d (pastel white). The only issue is I would like to run through a few sections to replicate the ratty areas that were there before. I have seen the awesome...
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    Westy bed mountings !!!

    Hi guys , Big ask but if anyone has any pictures of the Rock and roll bed in a westy, could you show me the mounting points and how it's bolted in. Got one but don't want to start drilling holes without knowing it's right first !!! Thanks in advance Ad
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    Window glass

    Hey guys anyone fancy swapping my delux 1/4 light windows and glass for normal glass for the sides ??? I prefer the clean look without the opening windows down the side. The windows need new seals but thought I'd see if anyone's bothered before I do the seals !!
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    LHD westy partial interior

    Hi guys, I'm trying to strike a deal with a fellow member on here for an interior but I need to move mine on first and just wondered if anyone would be interested ??? I have westy hinges,front board,wardrobe,and overhead locker. The wardrobe and front board have been cut in the U.S. For 6x9...
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    LHD westy partial interior

    Hi guys, I'm trying to strike a deal with a fellow member on here for an interior but I need to move mine on first and just wondered if anyone would be interested ??? I have westy hinges,front board,wardrobe,and overhead locker. The wardrobe and front board have been cut in the U.S. For 6x9...
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    1971 ratstoration

    Hi guys been lurking on here without posting pics of my project as its a bit of a dog !!! Me and my Mrs got married this year at Alltypes VW festival in a drive through ceremony on don't tell the bride ( to be aired 21st October this year) in my mk1 golf, I've always been into Aircooled but...
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    Rear light mountings !!!

    Hi guys could use some help !!! I have got a '71 bay with the small rear lamps. The PO in America decided that it would look better with hot rod teardrop lamps and to fill the original light apertures !!!!!!!!! As I'm putting back the features I'm digging in the filler and I have the holes but...
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    Need some help

    Anyone near Wakefield free to come and help me get my engine running ?? Was thinking Saturday afternoon ?? It's more a set up thing - the van runs and drives but I'm sure that it's a set up issue and I'm now a bit lost. It's worth beer and food if anyone is free ??
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    Help !!!!!!!

    Hi folks, I need some help, I'm having trouble trying to run my van ! Took it out for a spin last Friday night and ran great bit under powered but okay. So Sunday came around and we decided to take the van to the Inlaws, set off and the can ran great guns !!! No lack of power and pulled like a...
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    Drive shafts and CV Joints

    Hi Could anyone shed any light on replacing the CV boots ??? do i need to remove the gearbox to remove the drive shaft of can i undo the bolts and remove the shaft ??? I seem to have lots of loose bolts and the boots have split. Thanks in advance. Ad
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    Leeds area

    Just wondered how many guys on here are from Leeds/Wakefield area ? I've just bought my first bay and wondered if when I get it running if a few guys want to do a local ish meet ???
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    Non start

    Hey guys ! So my first post here and I need help !! Bought a 71 bay and I knew it wasn't amazing but it has solid panel work , 12 months mot and an engine that ran. So 2 days before I take delivery the seller says that the engine is running hot but it should be okay to drive back to my home 40...
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