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Eventually sussed it. There's a retracting pin (possibly part of the steering lock mechanism ?) that I had to wedge out and then the number 12 just slides in. The outer column is now insulated from the inner column. Horn still not working, but I think I've made progress.

Sorry to hijack this thread, but sounds like there are some rare people here who know their stuff about early bay steering columns. My 'number 12' (as above) has somehow escaped and slid down the outside of the steering column. Where does it go, and any ideas how to get it back with minimal...

We've got RAC. Covers our 2 dailies plus the camper. They do have a 'fair usage' policy of max 6 calls per year, but have always been good.

I am also impressed, but did have a Pertronix 1 fail on me (and not due to leaving the ignition on). My understanding is that you can blow the Pertronix 1 if you leave the ignition on for only 90 seconds with the engine not running.

Some '72s did have the 'igh lights and the 'orrible bumpers. So it may well be a '72, if not a crossover. Nicely sorted bus, though !

I have a 4/8, and know of only one other in the UK, although I did see an interior for sale on ebay a while ago. It is 'basic' if you expect a fridge, sink, cooker etc, but it's much better for general use. It has a flat, low-level bed which fills all the way forward from the engine so plenty...

I need to tackle this as well. Apparently, on Dormobiles (like mine) the cab was done in headliner and the back in some sort of board. I don't want to lose any headroom in the cab, so will need something that sits up pretty close to the roof - might even be some sort of patchwork arrangement...

I'm with RH as well. Cheap quote, fully comp and cover on other vehicles. That's with low miles and a separate daily though.

That exhaust doesn't look correct for a '72, either :lol: Seriously, any 40 year old Vdub (especially a panel van) is going to have had several lives and lots of loving attention (new panels and doors etc) over the years. If this was being sold as 'original', you should be concerned.

Do you want to sell the Splitty as well ? :D :D :D

It depends on the distributor, but most seem to be 7.5 btdc. There are documents out there on the web which specify it all - you can probably google them as fast as I can. Don't know if 2.5 degrees makes much difference, but if it's sounding right, performing well and not using too much fuel I...

That all sounds much like my journey when I bought a camper - all sorts of bits missing and wrong. Amazing that it worked in the first place, but now drivers a LOT better !

Ah- there's your problem - a working fuel gauge ! Mine doesn't, so I brim it every time and refill every 250 miles or so (depending how much excitement I need in my life at the time !). So I have a pretty good record, and usually manage 25-30+ on my stock (except for later air cleaner) 1600tp...

Life is full of disappointments ! Thanks for the comments. Maybe a job for my belt sander - bought it ages ago but not used it yet.

I've got horribly cheap rear light lenses, so bought some OG (hopefully!) chrome trims at Vanfest to tidy them up. Of course, they don't fit (the lenses are too wide). Are there different sizes (possibly spilt to bay ?) - looking at several vans, there were all sorts of detail differences...

Took me over 2 years to find one, and it'll need a few quiet nights in front of the telly to sort out.

In theory, it's just the usual 'parachute cord' trick, but the screen is heavy (I've bought myself a replacement, so know). Most advice I've heard is to get it done professionally. Stating the bleeding obvious, if you are replacing metal below the screen, you'll need to be pretty accurate or...

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I might be interested in the twinport if it will fit my '71.

Did the wiper arms go ?