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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

    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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    Wiring in a stereo from scratch - help needed

    Hi all I know this has been covered on here before, and yes I have tried to search for it but can't find it. I have a '68 Bay and I can't find the wiring for a stereo. It has a hole in the dash, the stereo is even in the dash and to top it all even an aerial....but no wiring! So (please in...
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    Wanted: Securon Belt buckles

    Hi all Has anyone got any spare material Securon Belt buckles? Not the rigid kind, the material/webbing/floppy kind. I have two rigid buckles if someone wants to swap? Let me know, thanks in advance. :D
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    JK Cover - £70

    Hi all I've got a delux camper van cover from Just Kampers; this one: http://www.justkampers.com/shop/type_2_bay/type-2-bay-vehicle-accessories/exterior-accessories/van-cover/van-cover-deluxe-breathable-j13628.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Its got all the zips, three...
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    3D Scanning

    Hi all my mates set up a 3D scanning company and is touting for business. If you want anything scanning (ANYTHING! :shock: ) then give him a call, eg engine bays, engines, those hard to find parts that you want to make......etc
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    Overhead Locker plans or free.....

    Hi all I've been meaning to post this for a while, sorry its been so long. Life usually gets in the way of stuff like this! Hopefully the drawing of the locker should be posted in this thread, with thanks to Nick supplying the original outline. The drawing can be emailed or downloaded/copied...
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    Children In Need VW v's Minis Meet - this Thursday

    Hi all Is anyone going to the children in need bash over at the Waterman Pub on Thursday Night? see link here: http://www.volkstorque.co.uk/vt/general-chat/56507-children-need-vw-vs-mini-meet-waterman-pub-warwickshire-19th-november.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I'm...
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    Electrical Question......May be a stupid one.

    I know there is a lot of posts about leisure battery how to's etc, but I have a question...maybe a silly one. :oops: Does a ZIG unit do the same job as a split charge relay? If not, other than having a gauge on the ZIG to show battery levels, what does a ZIG unit do. Sorry if its a silly...
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    Westi Roof bits and wheels.

    Hi after a few bits from from a camper - any age really not that fussed - but my Bay is 1968. Bits are as follows: - Westfailia roof trim - two bits of aluminium on outside to hold down the roof canvass. - Camper headliner trim - bits of aluminium that provide a lip for the headliner...
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    Overhead Locker Plans

    Hi all Has anybody got the plans for an overhead locker they would be willing to share? thanks in advance,
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    Please help to settle an argument

    Evenin all. Please help me and my mate settle an argument once and for all. Its one of those arguments where you have few beers and go on with yourself :lol: . Bear with me...... Would the first three digits of a 1968 Microbus read 228? So the full chassis/code number would be: 228 xxx xxx...
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    How do I get more power out of my stock engine?

    Hi All I've got a singleport stock 1600 engine in my '68 bus and was wondering what the easiest (and cheapest) way to get more power out of it? Hills (or slight inclines) seem to be a problem. :? Everything about the running gear (except brakes) is stock, exhaust, gearbox etc etc. So...
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    Bench seat/Rock n Roll hinges for sale

    Hi all I have a set of Just Kampers hinges for sale, still in box/unopened. These ones: http://www.justkampers.com/shop/type_2_split/type-2-split-vehicle-accessories/interior-accessories/beds-bunks/rock-and-roll-seat-brackets-pair-j11561.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false...
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    Interior swap - LHD interior into a RHD bus - possible?

    Hi all I was wondering..... why can't you fit a RHD Westfalia interior in a LHD bus (and vice versa)? Is it just the side cupboard, as everything else seems to be symmetrical? The bed can just be moved across, the fridge & sink moved across and the over head locker is just the same. Is it...
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    PREVENT STONE CHIPS - GROUP BUY?

    Hi all I don't know if this is the place to put it as I'm not the trader, but I've been working with this guy to develop a template to partially cover the front of my Bay with a 3M film. This is to basically stop stone chips on your paint work. Its a clear film (like sticky back plastic)...
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    WANTED: Good conditon 68 front axle

    Hi all after hearing some shocking news this morning from the garage I'm looking for LHD 1968 front axle. Any body got one? Adjustable, stock does'nt really matter. Prefer to be local to Leamington Spa but I do a bit of driving up and down this wet island, so could collect.
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    WANTED - CAMPER INTERIOR

    Hi all I'm looking for an interior for my new westi early bay, any thing considered in any condition. I basically need everything, eg bed, cupboards, buddy seat, table etc. Got front seats so don't need them. What have you got?
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    Solenoid wires on the starter

    Hello there I have got a new van, but it won't start. My initial look pointed towards the starter motor and solonoid. The solonoid casing (the plastic bit) was cracked so I bought a new one yesterday. When I was taking the nuts off the Earth terminal & power terminals/stubs the plastic was...
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    Removal Steering wheel boss - have you tried to fit one?

    Has anyone fitted a removable steering wheel boss? Like this: http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=ROAD&pcode=MTN144444" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Does anyone know if it fits?
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