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    Photos of you tachometers

    Hi all, can you show me some photos of where you mounted your tachos? I don't really want it on the top of the dash. Thanks
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    Oil filter question

    Hi all, need to change my oil soon been about 2000 miles, I am going to use millers cfs 10W40 but when it comes to external oil filter what do people use? I currently have a K&N but it just looks a bit boy racer. The only high pressure ones I can see on sale are empi or fram, reading the...
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    Deep sumps who's got them

    Fitted my new engine a few weeks ago and it does worry me a bit at how low the deep sump hangs down. Has anyone got a similar set up without any issues? Or should I look at getting it removed
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    Advice on front drum removal

    Hi guys my front wheel bearing is shot, I have backed off the adjusters and hammered the shit out of the drum but it's not budging. I don't have access to a puller and don't want to spend loads on buying one. Is there a diy trick I can do to get it off? Unless anyone lives in Cambridge that I...
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    Swap my 3/4 Rock and roll bed for a full width one

    I have a 3/4 bluebirds rock and roll bed and covered foam with not much use. I have decided I don't want units in my bus so looking for a full width bed Thanks Lee
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    Converting over to electronic fuel pump and pressure reg

    Hi guys, just upgraded my engine to a 2110. I have fitted a red top facet fuel pump under the tank but can't decide where to mount my malpassi regulator? Anyone else using one of these any photos would be great. Also looking to mount an external oil filter by the rear wheel...
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    Machine 7 discount?

    Hi all looking to order a vdo oil temp and pressure gauges a electronic Carter fuel pump and few other bits. Order comes to about £180 was just wondering if anyone has been able to blag any discount from machine7? Did want a fuel cut out relay and loom but for £59 might look at making my own
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    Beetle engine into bay

    Hi all I have a beetle engine on the way to me. Who sells the best kit to bolt it to the engine bar? If you are running a beetle engine I wouldn't mind seeing a photo of the kit fitted Thanks in advance
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    Early bay tin 1969

    Hi I'm going to need the rear tinware that goes next to the gearbox. Also might need the front piece. Thanks
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    Wanted rear microbus seat please and door cards

    Think I want to fit a microbus rear seat instead of my 3/4 Rock and roll bed. Also looking for a nice full set of door cards
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    Swap my 3/4 rock n roll bed for a full width

    I have got a 3/4 bluebirds custom bed with covered foam has seen maybe 3 weeks use in the time we have had it from new. I have decided I don't want units in my bay so would be looking to swap for a full width bed. Will try and add some photos later I'm in Cambridge
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    2 cab doors off my 69 free

    We are having a big sort out trying to clear the garden up so rather than bin them free to anyone to come and collect. They may be of some use to someone. The doors have new skins on them not done very well and bad repairs on the bottom. Located in cambridge
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    early bay rear bumper irons

    I needed a new bumper these came with it as the chap didn't want to split. Im looking for £65. based in Cambridge
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    Anyone got any interior plans or measurements?

    Hi all, I'm at the stage where I need to get some units built in the back of my bay. I have a 3/4 bluebirds bed fitted. I wanted to get the classic interior from sjh but they are mega busy and I need it finished by the end of the month. What I was wondering is if anyone has any plans or...
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    Wanted back bumper for 69

    Hi I'm after a back bumper for my 69. I'm currently trying to rebuild it intime for our wedding in June but have found out the bumper I have is for a 72 so can swap if need be. What you got? Thanks Lee
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    Back bumper problems

    Do back bumpers change over the years? Just tried fitting my bumper on my 69 bay and the holes don't line up with the bumper brackets. ( they are bolted to the bus) I have been up and looked at a friends and it measures the same as the bumper I have, his is a 72. It is 119cm between the two...
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    Door rubbers

    I'm going to try and fit all my new rubbers this weekend, I have read that the doors will need glueing but can't seem to find any info on what glue to use? Any ideas on what glue to use and where I can buy it of the shelf from. Thanks
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    any custom headliners out there?

    I'm having my headliner replaced on the 25th of this month and don't know if i should try something different? maybe have the window trims in matching vinyl to the seats and door cards? and whether to use perforated or not? or just keep it standard. Please show me yours :) oh and what can i...
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    who to spend my hard earned pennies with at volksworld

    Got quite a few parts i need was hoping to save a few quid and get them at the show tomorrow. Im looking for good quallity parts that im not going to have to replace any time soon. The most important bit are a complete set of window rubbers. Have been doing a bit of research and heard good...
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    Where to stay in st Ives for our honeymoon in July

    We are getting married at the end of June and want to go away to st Ives on our honeymoon. I have been looking around at a few campsites and have come across these three Godfrey, gwithian farm and church town farm. Has anyone stayed here before? And what were there facility's like. Thanks Lee
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