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  1. thru_a_lupe

    Whatever happened to… where is it now… South Coast Kustoms EB

    Good Morning all… been a long time since I was here… but here I find myself once again… pondering the purchase of another EB! Just wondering… anyone know what became of the South Coast Kustoms bus?!? If it ever came up for sale… I would do everything in my power to secure it. Just wondering...
  2. thru_a_lupe

    Wanted - Engine Support Bar

    As the title suggests... Mine has seen a few too many speed bumps and is best to f#%k!!!! Cheers! :mrgreen:
  3. thru_a_lupe

    Original Steel Sprintstars on eBay for 400 quid!!! Bargain

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1972-Sprintstar-wheels-tires-for-VW-Beetle-Splitscreen-T2-early-Bay-etc/133133995043?hash=item1eff678c23:g:7PoAAOSw1AZdR0l8 5.5s... look to be genuine... not Repro BBT! I’d buy them myself if I had the funds!
  4. thru_a_lupe

    Colour matched spray paint

    Anyone have any good advice on getting VW paint codes made up into rattle cans for repairs and touch ups? Any advice on wheres best to get some from and any experience of how close the colour match is would be great... Looking for Montana Red L30H. Thanks! :mrgreen:
  5. thru_a_lupe

    FS 1970 Patina’d Sunroof Deluxe SOLD

    PRICE REDUCED AS I HAVE FOUND THE PERFECT BEETLE I WANT TO BUY! - £13750 GBP FIRM. Bus was imported about 13 years ago I believe. Started life in LA then Portland Oregon before coming to the UK via Roadhouse Retro. I’m the 2nd proper owner in the UK. I bought the bus as a complete stocker and...
  6. thru_a_lupe

    My 70 sunroof deluxe for your T5 OR pre 66 bug?!?

    Ok... I hate ‘testing the water’ threads as much as you do... but I’m ‘Testing the water’ so to speak! With a new addition to the family... time may have come to get all sensible with the daily driver and the camper! So as the title suggests, I’m potentially interested in a trade of some kind...
  7. thru_a_lupe

    Wanted: N/S cab door window regulator (winding mechanism)

    As the title says... winding mech for drivers side (LHD) as mines broken! In good working order please... Anyone got anything kicking about?!? Ta! :mrgreen:
  8. thru_a_lupe

    Still after a 2nd hand Hurst Bumper Bar....

    If anyone knows of one?!? Sadly can’t afford a new one. Ta :mrgreen:
  9. thru_a_lupe

    The Meadows - One of the best in the West Country IMHO

    https://www.themeadowspentewanvalley.co.uk This is by far our favourite site down here in the West Country... and we’ve been to many sites in our time! Adults only... very vintage vibe, lovely site with beautiful meadow camping and grass hard standing too. Lots of local businesses turn up in...
  10. thru_a_lupe

    Who makes good cheap cab seat covers?!?

    Need some new ones... would really like black basket weave repros but anything will do for the time being. There used to be a seller on eBay doing 4 covers (2seats) for 95 quid but can’t find them now. Any ideas anyone?!? :mrgreen:
  11. thru_a_lupe

    To Pop... or not Pop Top?!?

    Time has come to make a decision... With a new addition to the family who’s gonna need somewhere to sleep in a year or so’s time... do I... Keep my ‘70 factory sunroof exactly as it was intended... a sunroof. Convert to a Westy pop top... front hinged only. Or sell up and go down the T5 dark...
  12. thru_a_lupe

    Wanted - NS cab door mirror

    Smashed mine this weekend :oops: Looking for a replacement... anything considered. Just to be clear... NS, Closest to pavement, drivers side on a LHD! Thanks! :mrgreen:
  13. thru_a_lupe

    Repro Westy Pop Tops... who makes/fits them?!?

    I’m at that crossroad... where I’m tempted to chop in the bus for a T5 with all the bells and whistles... but... I’m just thinking out loud... as I have a factory sunroof deluxe... fitting a Westy pop top should be relatively easy... So my first question is who makes full repro DIY kits OR...
  14. thru_a_lupe

    Wanted - Pair of Original Mudflaps

    Lost one on the way home from the MOT centre! Looking for a single or pair of OE rear mudflaps! Anyone got anything kicking around?!? Ta!
  15. thru_a_lupe

    Front Chassis Notches... is 3mm steel pipe thick enough?

    Looks like I need to cut 2 small notches in my front chassis rails for my track rods. Thinking about doing some loop style notches with the rod running thru the centre... my question is... is 3mm thick steel pipe 'man' enough for the job?!? Ta!
  16. thru_a_lupe

    WANTED EB fit Hurst front bumper bar

    Highly unikely so a shot in the dark... but if anyone's got a hurst front bumper bar going spare, I'd be REALLY interested! Cheers, Jon
  17. thru_a_lupe

    FS Stock 1970 LHD Suspension parts Beam, Torsion arms etc

    Having nearly finished my suspension mods, I now have a few parts going spare. Stock beam with no rot and bump stops still intact. Stripped with no leaves. £125 Set of 4 Torsion Arms. Pic only shows 3 as 4th still has anti roll bar attached. Ball joints are original I think. £90 Boge...
  18. thru_a_lupe

    Wanted - Westy interior Seat

    As the title suggests I am looking for a Westy single interior seat... the one that sits behind the drivers seat and faces backwards... preferably to match continental laminate. Anyone got anything kicking around?!? Ta! :mrgreen:
  19. thru_a_lupe

    FS Grill Trim Covers

    As the title says... Grill trim covers... the flat ones that sit on the front... NOT the deluxe surround. Dont think these are OG as cant see any VW stamp so repros I think. Totally straight, non dents and all tabs in place. Looking for around £40 plus postage... will be flat packed really...
  20. thru_a_lupe

    FS Wide 5 14inch wheels, tyres and OG Caps

    As the title says... set of 14 in wide 5 bus wheels with tyres and Original (not repro) VW caps. All still road legal and currently still on the bus. Caps are straight and have minimal surface rust spots. I will polish these up before selling. The tyres are all road legal and have good tread all...
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