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    Looking for Kent KK Deven & Dormobiles

    I can't find any records for Airport hire after 1975, so unsure. Kent plates are ?KK, so mine is AKK 336K The company was owned by Jock Maitland a former RAF ww2 and Korea pilot.
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    Looking for Kent KK Deven & Dormobiles

    Anyone have a Kent registered *KK plated Devon or Dormobile? I have started a survivors registry for Buses that had the first part of life as part of Airport Hire in Biggin Hill. The buses I'm looking for would have been supplied by Wolfe Garage and registered to Maitland, J.R. If you have a...
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    Do your Kids love busses?

    My 17 year old Son hates it and calls it the pissmobile, my 16 year old Daughter loves it and helps out with the constant maintenance.
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    Looking for AKK335/337K

    Hello, Looking for the owners of Dormobiles AKK335K and AKK337K. I have 336K the 3 buses where all purchased by the same owner and used as holiday hire, would be great to try and reunite the 3. 337K was exported hopefully gone to ROI 335K is white and still going strong. Any sightings?
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    Late cab door

    That link is great, I have a really late door so need the hinge conversion kit.
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    Late cab door

    I found conflicting info as well, I knew hinge pins may be different but was unaware of size difference as the door skins fit all years. Must be door depth by the step area.
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    Late cab door

    Would if I had the budget, have children to feed :)
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    Late cab door

    What do I need to fit a late cab door onto a 71? Cheers Si
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    Andy Hayden

    Looking for Andy Hayden he used to own my Bus back in 2014. Unsure if he was is a member here?
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    Airport Hire (Dormobile)

    Anyone have information on Airport Hire? They used to run a hire company using Dormobiles out of Biggin Hill in the 70s, Wolfe garage in Westerham Kent provided the Dormobiles this is all I can find.
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    Earlybay Campout - Lack of interest this year?

    We would like to come but bus is in bits, no idea if it will be ready in time. when is the cut off?
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    Electric washer switch

    Met a nice family at the show and shine at busfest, he said he offers a conversion to the existing wash wiper switch, so that by pushing the original wash button it operates the electric pump. I left them my details but they never made contact, anyone know who offers this conversion? They...
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    AircooledHut Engines

    I'm looking at a long block 1776 with an engle 100 cam then swapping over the rest of parts from my current 1600 that has twin 34's. I'm from Cornwall originally and need a little more torque for the A30 as go home a few times over the summer. I built my own 1835 a few years ago it took me ages...
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    AircooledHut Engines

    https://www.aircooledhut.co.uk
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    AircooledHut Engines

    I may require a new engine, anyone running an AirCooledHut built motor?
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    West Berkshire AirCooled

    Have started a Facebook group for Air cooled owners in West Berkshire. Will hopefully start to organise weekly meets next Spring and organise convoys to various shows. Please look us up on Facebook if in West Berks or surrounding areas "West Berkshire AirCooled" Cheers, Simon.
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    Dormobile Serial Number

    Thanks, shame would have been nice to find its history. just have its delivery to Ramsgate and last owner.
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    Dormobile Serial Number

    Hi, Is it possible to find a Dormobile serial number? Sadly all the dormobile stuff has been removed, just have scars on roof from hinges and the four holes on dash from serial number plate.
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    How was Busfest this year?

    I really enjoyed it, but not been to one since 2004. Didn't go to any main stage stuff just cowshed and chill zone, all good I thought. Will go again next year
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    Front spindle confusion. Solved

    Solved, the two main UK suppliers are selling incorrectly labelled thrust washers. T1 = 16mm inside diameter T2 = 18mm. CandC sorted me with correct washers.
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