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    Westy Roof Racks - what do you carry ?

    Spare wheel. Bar B Que. Folding toilet.
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    Front seat options

    I have seats from a PT Cruiser
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    68 Bay cruising speed?

    Sorry, don't have a Tach.
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    68 Bay cruising speed?

    Yes, I have a CK gearbox installed!
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    Solar panel

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    Solar panel

    I have a 100W flexible solar panel on top of my Westy. Cables go through air vent on side of the roof.
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    68 Bay cruising speed?

    I agree with Graysummers. As I Drive in my Bus, I am at peace, relaxed, in a different world. Slow and easy! Everybody waves. Some with their hands, some with one finger. (In England that would be two fingers.) :)
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    68 Bay cruising speed?

    Hey! I'm 72.
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    68 Bay cruising speed?

    Numbers are hard to see. But. Looks like K115 1189?
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    68 Bay cruising speed?

    Looking in "The Samba" They are talking of cruising at 120 K/MH (75 MPH.) I have a 68 with type 4 engine and cruise at around 90 K/MH (55 MPH). Am I babying it too much? Much above that and I am wandering! Yes, I know I could do with a new steering box. Thanks.
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    Soundproof material on roof more trouble.......

    I went with Dynamat. No regrets!
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    Type 4 engine in early bay

    PM sent
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    Type 4 engine in early bay

    I have a type 4 engine in my 68 Bay. Wasn't hard at all if you have the skills. I did have to make my own tin so the engine would cool properly. Everything fit after a bit of fiddling. The back cross member (under the rear hatch) had to be modified a little; in order to fit the oil filler in. I...
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    What’s your job ?

    Grandad to 8!
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    Poptop Idea

    I also built a teardrop, Galley Hatch. Covered it with the type of fabric used in big portable structures. Works very well. You could also use "Stits Fabric" I used it on a light Aircraft. Glue and stick.
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    solar panels on a westfalia

    I use a suitcase-style 100w Panel. Carry it inside and set it up when not traveling. Works for me.
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    CV joint dished washer

    Sometimes if you leave the washer on. The circlip will not "set in" as it should. Then, if it comes off. you have a loose circlip floating in your CV.
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    Looking for my first Early Bay

    The best "Rust free" busses, seem to come from the "Desert States" of the US. Maybe you could advertise on "The Samba" Website https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/add.php
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