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    Suspension and steering advice.....

    Hi guys, I've owned and enjoyed my first earlybay for a year now and it's about time to start improvements. It's a 68 running slightly lowered on standard 14inch steels, standard width balljoint beam on adjusters, standard spindles, drum brakes and no anti-roll bar. Basically I'm new to all...
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    Sliding door hinge

    Hi guys, does anyone know where I can get a new sliding door hinge for my 68 lhd deluxe (preferably a chrome one) or is this another rare as hens teeth item! :roll: :lol: My door has always been a struggle to open as it catches on the body.... on inspection today I noticed it has sheared off...
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    Wanted, rear euro bulb holders for 68 bay

    Hi Guys, Anyone got some rear bulb holders (euro spec) to fit 68 bay. Finally decided to change form the US spec ones my bus has and be safe on the roads with amber indicators. Only looking for the bulb holders and want to retain the full red lens but upgrade to amber led indicator bulbs. Took...
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    Sloppy steering

    Wonder if anyone can help. My 68 deluxe has really sloppy steering, can turn wheel quite a lot without any movement at the wheels. I had a quick look today at the steering coupling hoping it is a cheap fix. Noticed that it has split but... with the door open and by lying on my back looking at...
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    Early bay front seats wanted... swap for front bench seat.

    Hi, Looking for a pair of front seats for my 68 lhd bay window. It's a walk through model but currently has a front bench seat from a microbus with all the correct fixings to bridge the gap. The seat is in good original condition, a couple of small tears and worn in springs :D ( I will post a...
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    Finally got one

    Hi Everyone, Its taken a long time but finally managed to buy my first early bay, a 68 deluxe microbus :D I'm sure I will be picking everyone's brains with questions but for now here are some pics of the new van.
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    Early bay workhorse

    Hi everyone, Just wondering how many of you out there use their bays for work or everyday use? I've had beetles and a t25 in the past as hobbies cars but the time has finally come to get my dream... an early bay :D The only thing holding me back is I started working fot myself 2 yrs ago and...
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    Early Bay for Everyday!

    Hi, Just a quick question for anyone out there! :? I have had many beetles over the last few years, mainley cheap projects which have only been used for very occasional trips! What I'm interested to know is whether anyone uses there early bay for everyday use, ie commute to work, popping to...
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