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    Earlybay Campout 2017 ** DATE CONFIRMED 6/7TH MAY 2017**

    I've been out of the loop for a while, but would like to come along..............just need the social planner ( aka the wife ) to give the all clear!
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    French Slammer Products from Midland Early Bay

    Hi Graham You at Volksworld this year? Be good to catch up on prices etc for 2016, Greg
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    Steering box rebuild. Power-steering.co.uk?

    How much is it to rebuild a steering box?
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    Odds and sods

    Hi there Does the fuel pump work? I'm assuming yes, so I'll take it. I'll also take the filter king if other person does'nt want it. I can PM you my address if they are still for sale. Thanks in advance.
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    Cosmics, Steering Wheel, Guages, Westy Hammocks and Panels

    Am I tooooooooooo late for the Sunpro & fuel bits? Please let me know if its still for sale :lol:
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    What did you do with your early bay today

    I opened the garage door, looked at it and shut the door again....................getting a bit fed up now trying to get the stuff done for the MOT! :oops:
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    Isle of Wight Ferry advice

    I go on & off the isle quite a bit. If you let the guys know on the ferry they have ramps for lower vehicles. Redfunnel the best one for access for low slung vw's as the lower deck loading platforms are good. The only time there'll be an issue (need for the chaps to get the ramps out) is at...
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    V Dub Island 2nd-6th August- Isle of Wight

    I went last year and it was great, atmosphere, weather, food & ( drink ;) ) and entertainment brilliant! Tickets booked this year too, fingers crossed for the weather!
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    2011 Shows Map Updated for 2012

    Hello - cool Map. I went to the first VDUb Island show this year and it was great, like a good old VW show about music and VW's! Driveouts, music, DJ's, Local beer & local food, Kids activities, show & shine, local beer, lots of stalls, local beer, fancy dress, camp sites with electric hook...
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    Seat Covering Costs

    Hello I had a set of rear cushions done ( plus other a few little other bits ) for the RnR bed in my bay, a few years ago now. I think I paid around the £380 mark, but they are VERY good. This chap did them: http://www.traffictrim.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I...
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    Front End Protection

    Hello I have finally managed to take pictures of the front of my bus, two years after the front film has been fitted (its a camera phone so not great detail). As you can see, the film has not gone yellow, split or cracked etc. I have got the film on the main & Lower panel. Picture of...
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    Steering Box parts

    just contacted VW Heritage and they do the Worm Drive Shaft seal: http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_parts_Steering-Boxes-Tierods-and-Dampers_act_page.render_pageID_296_lang_EN_country_GB.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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    Steering Box parts

    Hello did anyone do this in the end? I was having trouble with my box so last night (just before the camping season) decided to take it apart and have a look, this is what I found: Sorry about the resolution, its a camera phone. Key: 1. Worm Shaft End - external 2. Worm Shaft -...
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    Reconditioning an Early Bay steering Box - anyone?

    Also - does anyone know where I can get the components from like the gaskets etc? Ta muchly.
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    Reconditioning an Early Bay steering Box - anyone?

    Hello all I have a sloppy steering box, barely scrapped though the MOT and the other day sh@t my pants as I turned the wheel and the bus did'nt turn! So I have been looking around for an Early bay steering box and I know they are like rocking horse poo, but is there a way I can reconidition...
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    For Sale - Early bay Roof Canvass - front hinged - NOW SOLD

    Now Sold - thanks for all the interest. 8)
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    For Sale - Early bay Roof Canvass - front hinged - NOW SOLD

    It was a random seller - he only had one. I paid £15 for recorded it was £10 for normal - if you want it you that will include the postage ;) I'm good like that! Let me know if you are interested - PM me your details. I do accept PAYPAL. I did tell a bit of a porkie pie :shock: - I...
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    For Sale - Early bay Roof Canvass - front hinged - NOW SOLD

    Hello all I've bought this pop top canvass of the Bay of E. The guy said it was for a late bay westi roof, but it aint its for the early bay '68 to 72 - front hinged Indeed you could argue that it should fit my van as its a '68 but it has a later roof on it for more space. Anyway: Its...
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    Front End Protection

    hello all. Thanks Kev to alerting me to this thread. It was my bus that has the 3M film fitted to the front. Its still on there and 2 years (?) on its not cracked, peeled or discoloured. I do forget its there to be honest. Just wash and wax the bus as normal. Reading this there has been...
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    PREVENT STONE CHIPS - GROUP BUY?

    Hi All long time no posts on here - where does all the time go! I still have my trusty early bay and still have the film on the front. I am happy to say that it has not cracked or discoloured. I will try to upload pictures but it won't be for the next few days as I am travelling away for...
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