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by David Eccles » Thu Aug 03, 2017 4:44 pm » in VW Related Chat
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I have just had a very sad email from a lady who paid £10k deposit to All Classics of Leicester who promised to get a bus done up in SA and shipped...
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An avatar is an image, which is displayed next to your forum user name, every time you post on the SSVC forum.

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This is how you add a picture to a forum post.

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Sticky VW garage map

Last post by WonderlandClassics « Thu Jan 02, 2020 7:56 pm
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by magoo » Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:59 pm
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I came across an ancient thread where someone had uploaded all of the VW repair garages into a Tom Tom.

I thought it might be a good idea to create...
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Last post by WonderlandClassics
Thu Jan 02, 2020 7:56 pm
Sticky Going on Holiday Tool Kit and Spares

Last post by eliotc « Tue Dec 31, 2019 3:00 am
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by miles » Sun Jun 19, 2016 6:25 am

I will be going on holiday in Hector to France, and want to make sure that I have the correct spares with me :)

Can you all please post what spares...

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Last post by eliotc
Tue Dec 31, 2019 3:00 am
Sticky Swing Axle vs IRS Technical Topic

Last post by Gemmas « Sun Aug 11, 2019 4:54 pm
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by Dipsy » Tue Oct 18, 2005 12:24 pm
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As there seems to be a lot of interest and discussion on the relatve merits of SA v IRS at the mo, I thought I'd put a sticky up for a while, to try...
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Last post by Gemmas
Sun Aug 11, 2019 4:54 pm
Sticky dual circuit brakes

Last post by Rusty891403 « Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:34 am
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by flat4fanatic » Tue Nov 01, 2005 12:35 pm
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Is it a fairly straight swap to chance a split master cylinder for a dual circuit bay one?
Putting a whle new system in the split so though i might...
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Last post by Rusty891403
Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:34 am
Sticky Tyre Pressures - 15" wheels

Last post by vwJim « Thu Aug 24, 2017 5:41 pm
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by 8 8US » Mon Feb 27, 2017 10:17 pm
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I've just fitted 15 steelies to my bus, first time running 15s and I have 165/60 R15 at the front and 165/80 R15 at the back, what pressures are...
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Last post by vwJim
Thu Aug 24, 2017 5:41 pm
Sticky Front Beam Options Technical Topic

Last post by lightice « Sat Aug 19, 2017 7:28 am
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by Dipsy » Tue Nov 15, 2005 3:37 pm
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Following on from the very useful SA v IRS topic, lets have your thoughts, experiences and ideas on the front end suspension.

What's worked for you?...
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Last post by lightice
Sat Aug 19, 2017 7:28 am
Sticky Fitting seat belts in a Split screen bus.

Last post by Palmbaypete « Sat Jul 22, 2017 6:51 am
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by marmite_on_toast » Fri Jun 01, 2007 2:04 pm
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Pictures and details supplied by Reaction

I fitted a 3 point into my 67. There was none of the fabled factory made mounting points though

The...
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Sat Jul 22, 2017 6:51 am
Sticky splitty safety

Last post by sandy423 « Mon Oct 31, 2016 6:53 pm
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by 62microbus » Wed Dec 17, 2003 2:43 pm
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one thing that worrys me about driving my split is having a front impact, ie hitting something in front of me and there being about 2 inches between...
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Last post by sandy423
Mon Oct 31, 2016 6:53 pm
Sticky Ongoing maintenance

Last post by e m p i « Tue Sep 06, 2016 6:46 am
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by AGENTMORRIS » Fri Jul 26, 2013 9:24 am

Hi all.

I am new to the groups so hi firstly!

Secondly

I have just bought a fully reconditioned camper. Very excited!

Question I have for the...

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Last post by e m p i
Tue Sep 06, 2016 6:46 am
Sticky Manuals | VIN Numbers | M-Codes | Wiring | Paint ......

Last post by Griffin « Thu Feb 04, 2016 2:30 am
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by type21f » Sun Sep 09, 2007 1:33 pm

There is also a complete parts list with diagrams online at www.vintagebus.com which is helpfull to see the exploded lists and check which parts fit...

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Last post by Griffin
Thu Feb 04, 2016 2:30 am
Sticky Dellorto and Weber Carb technical videos

Last post by Coops « Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:30 pm
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by Sjtw » Mon Sep 15, 2014 12:11 pm

I found these on youtube, a bloke in the USA called EZGZ.
I found them very informative, so I thought they might be of interest to anyone else who...

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Last post by Coops
Tue Sep 16, 2014 8:30 pm
Sticky "sticky me" torque settings

Last post by CACMG « Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:19 am
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by readyboy61 » Thu Mar 19, 2009 1:08 pm

Anyone esle get tired of flicking through your manual looking for torgue settings, thought maybe we could have a thread that you just add to and at...

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Last post by CACMG
Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:19 am
Sticky if it aint here!

Last post by DubEd67 « Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:58 am
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by SAMBABUG » Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:00 pm

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Last post by DubEd67
Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:58 am
1967 reduction box axle shaft replacement

Last post by PhilWhite59 « Fri Jan 17, 2020 8:11 am

by PhilWhite59 » Fri Jan 17, 2020 8:11 am

Hi,

I've got reduction boxes on my 1967 splitty and the threads on one of the axle shafts are damaged.

Does anyone know where I can get a...

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Last post by PhilWhite59
Fri Jan 17, 2020 8:11 am
Welding

Last post by rikkisk « Wed Jan 15, 2020 11:02 am
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by Robbievanguy » Sun Jan 12, 2020 4:49 pm

Hi all how good or bad are no gas mig welders ,and what is the best one to buy ,dog leg on bus are getting a bit ropey so goba give it a bash myself.

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Last post by rikkisk
Wed Jan 15, 2020 11:02 am
Diagram for fitting a duel circuit master cylinder

Last post by Who.Me? « Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:09 pm
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by Gemmas » Sun Jan 12, 2020 10:28 am

Has anybody got one please

Thanks 😊

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Last post by Who.Me?
Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:09 pm
spare tyre behind front seats?

Last post by malum « Tue Jan 14, 2020 10:23 am
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by TEXAS_PETE » Fri Dec 20, 2019 4:53 pm

Hi

I've just replaced my spare tyre, it was an old continental cross ply, (i thought it was time) i got one of these; I went for one of them because...

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Last post by malum
Tue Jan 14, 2020 10:23 am
Front inner valance

Last post by 58splitty « Sun Jan 12, 2020 1:26 pm
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by 58splitty » Fri Jan 10, 2020 9:59 pm

Just interested to know what are the three threaded holes for at the base?

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Last post by 58splitty
Sun Jan 12, 2020 1:26 pm
Bolts...

Last post by type21f « Sun Jan 12, 2020 11:52 am
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by molmeister » Sun Jan 12, 2020 11:32 am

Hi All

Is there a tech sheet somewhere with a clear description of what bolt sizes go where. Having to measure a few and clearly I’m incompetent as...

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Last post by type21f
Sun Jan 12, 2020 11:52 am
69 Split Screen - rear bearing cover

Last post by molmeister « Sun Jan 12, 2020 11:12 am
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by molmeister » Mon Jan 06, 2020 10:34 pm

Firstly thanks for the ad d - always wanted a SS and picked up a 69 Brazilian in need of some TLC.
A few “hours” later I’ve removed both Rear Bearing...

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Last post by molmeister
Sun Jan 12, 2020 11:12 am
Refurb Samba Sunroof

Last post by james309 « Thu Jan 09, 2020 7:40 pm
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by Chris » Thu Jan 09, 2020 12:34 pm

A friend with a Deluxe needs their tired sunroof fixing/refurbing - any suggestions as to someone in the midlands who could do this?

Thanks in...

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Last post by james309
Thu Jan 09, 2020 7:40 pm
Keeps cutting when I stop,only has 3 and 4 th gear

Last post by david5367 « Thu Jan 09, 2020 10:03 am
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by david5367 » Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:44 pm

Bus keeps cutting out when I stop at a junction or at traffic lights, what should I be looking at???
Can only find 3 and 4th gear, what do I need to...

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Last post by david5367
Thu Jan 09, 2020 10:03 am
Splitscreen 1967 - what engine to buy?

Last post by PhilWhite59 « Wed Jan 08, 2020 8:01 am
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by PhilWhite59 » Sat Dec 28, 2019 8:09 pm

Hi,

In July I bought a 1967 Splitscreen shell orignally from the States - no engine. I've stripped the underside and replaced all the brakes and the...

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Last post by PhilWhite59
Wed Jan 08, 2020 8:01 am
Height of a so42 pop top camper

Last post by Jimbooo « Tue Jan 07, 2020 10:48 pm
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by frilly » Tue Jan 07, 2020 10:33 pm

Hi guys , can anyone tell me the height of a stock height so 42 pop top camper please? Kind regards Neil

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Last post by Jimbooo
Tue Jan 07, 2020 10:48 pm
REAR WHEEL

Last post by molmeister « Tue Jan 07, 2020 3:29 pm
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by DRDOOLITTLE » Tue Aug 27, 2019 7:52 am

Can anyone help my husband. We have a 1965 split screen camper. He found an oil leak on the drivers side rear wheel. he decided to change the gasket...

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Last post by molmeister
Tue Jan 07, 2020 3:29 pm
Uneven front tyre wear - K&LP Beam.

Last post by eliotc « Thu Jan 02, 2020 1:38 am
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by eliotc » Sun Nov 10, 2019 12:09 am

Hi Guys.

About 15000km ago I replaced the early Bay beam that had been retrofitted onto my 59 split. I replaced it with a stock K&LP beam and I...

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Last post by eliotc
Thu Jan 02, 2020 1:38 am
Fuel sender options

Last post by 58splitty « Wed Jan 01, 2020 6:28 pm

by 58splitty » Wed Jan 01, 2020 6:28 pm

Ok, so I have had 3 cylindrical senders in my 1958 bus and all have failed and never read correctly. Can i swap it out for a later sender with an arm...

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Last post by 58splitty
Wed Jan 01, 2020 6:28 pm
rock & roll bed

Last post by Marvelwear « Mon Dec 30, 2019 12:47 pm
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by John82 » Mon Dec 30, 2019 7:25 am

hello to everyone. I'm looking for a rock & roll bed for my 67 van. all the beds are the same? do i have to pay attention to something in particular?

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Last post by Marvelwear
Mon Dec 30, 2019 12:47 pm
bosch wr 1 hard start relay kit

Last post by 60 SO 23 « Sun Dec 29, 2019 12:06 am
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by piran » Wed Mar 15, 2017 8:38 pm

hi,
does anyone know who in the uk sells the bosch hard start really kit please.
i can find loads of empi ones but not bosch for some reason
many...

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Last post by 60 SO 23
Sun Dec 29, 2019 12:06 am
External filter mount thread size

Last post by 65splitpanel « Sat Dec 28, 2019 4:20 pm
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by 65splitpanel » Tue Dec 24, 2019 4:53 pm

The centre fitting that came with my sandwich plate is 3/4-16 UNF however, this does not fit the centre fitting on my external mount and also is not...

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Last post by 65splitpanel
Sat Dec 28, 2019 4:20 pm
RHD brake pedal return spring

Last post by primeredbug « Sat Dec 28, 2019 9:34 am
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by primeredbug » Fri Dec 27, 2019 2:45 pm

Does anyone know where I can buy one?
I can only find LHD ones :(

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Last post by primeredbug
Sat Dec 28, 2019 9:34 am
What’s the best cost & build quality for 1776 barrels & pistons

Last post by Marvelwear « Wed Dec 25, 2019 1:33 pm
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by craigvwbus12 » Thu Dec 19, 2019 6:14 pm

Hi all
I’m building a 1776 & want to know the best barrels & pistons to use, cost & quality. Thanks

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by Marvelwear
Wed Dec 25, 2019 1:33 pm
How switchs are mounted

Last post by Cesar « Sat Dec 21, 2019 9:23 am
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by Cesar » Fri Dec 20, 2019 6:02 pm

Hi,
My Brazilian Split has a headlight switch like that:

And I have a new swhitch like that:

I need to know how to mount the second one in is...

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Last post by Cesar
Sat Dec 21, 2019 9:23 am
Late heat exchangers to early pods.....

Last post by russbmx « Fri Dec 20, 2019 10:10 pm
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by russbmx » Tue Dec 17, 2019 6:37 pm

I am in the process of connecting my heating up on my 62 bus! Well, I’m trying to anyway :lol:
I have identified that I have late (larger) heat...

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Last post by russbmx
Fri Dec 20, 2019 10:10 pm
In/out ports on Mocal thermostat sandwich plate

Last post by type21f « Fri Dec 20, 2019 12:00 pm
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by 65splitpanel » Thu Dec 19, 2019 10:19 pm

Having not used one of these before, I thought it best to ask this. As neither of the ports on the sandwich plate are marked, I'm assuming it does...

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Last post by type21f
Fri Dec 20, 2019 12:00 pm
I need to find a flame straightening company

Last post by vwJim « Fri Dec 20, 2019 10:38 am
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by 58splitty » Tue Dec 17, 2019 7:53 pm

Anyone know of anywhere that can straighten my rear pressed bumper?

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Last post by vwJim
Fri Dec 20, 2019 10:38 am
Deluxe clock brackets.

Last post by DOUGAL « Mon Dec 16, 2019 9:08 pm
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by splittykev » Tue Dec 10, 2019 7:38 pm

Hi all.

Does anyone have a photo of what the brackets look like on a deluxe clock.
Mine are missing and need to make some.

Thank you.

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Last post by DOUGAL
Mon Dec 16, 2019 9:08 pm
'75 SA Fleetline wiring diagram

Last post by primeredbug « Mon Dec 16, 2019 2:19 pm

by primeredbug » Mon Dec 16, 2019 2:19 pm

Hello,
Could anyone point me in the direction of, or post a link to a wiring diagram for a 1975 SA Fleetline panel van please?
I'm just about to...

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Last post by primeredbug
Mon Dec 16, 2019 2:19 pm
Differential

Last post by vwJim « Sat Dec 14, 2019 9:41 pm
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by philsparks » Sat Dec 14, 2019 8:20 pm

Hi,
Is there any way of working out what my final gear ratio is on my diff and also my 4th gear?
Without taking it all apart.

Thanks Phil

Sent...

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Last post by vwJim
Sat Dec 14, 2019 9:41 pm
Primer Colour

Last post by friedgreedo « Fri Dec 13, 2019 11:49 am

by friedgreedo » Fri Dec 13, 2019 11:49 am

I've asked the question elsewhere and Google searched but can't find an answer.
Would anyone know what colour/code of primer was used underneath L345...

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Fri Dec 13, 2019 11:49 am
Grade of oil to ues in my 1776 engine

Last post by henk « Wed Dec 11, 2019 6:33 pm
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by russvw66 » Tue Dec 10, 2019 4:36 pm

Hi can someone advise me on the correct grade of oil for my 1776 engine in my splitty . Should have
noted it down but threw the empty bottle away...

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Last post by henk
Wed Dec 11, 2019 6:33 pm
Removal of Powdercoating

Last post by richandsue « Mon Dec 09, 2019 6:19 pm
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by boardman411 » Sun Dec 08, 2019 10:28 pm

Got a bunch of popouts on the bus, seems like these are all powdercoated white..

Anyone know if you spray over powdercoated items, want to turn...

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Last post by richandsue
Mon Dec 09, 2019 6:19 pm
15in wheel width

Last post by type21f « Sun Dec 08, 2019 9:08 pm
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by phil davies » Sun Dec 08, 2019 2:35 pm

Is there a difference in width between a split bus 15 rim to a 15 beetle rim?

Thanks Phil

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Last post by type21f
Sun Dec 08, 2019 9:08 pm
Powder Coat cost?

Last post by Who.Me? « Thu Dec 05, 2019 5:34 pm
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by Who.Me? » Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:15 pm

I've posted this on the Facebook feed too, but some folks aren't on FB, so...

What's the going rate for powdercoating tinware? I've been given a...

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Last post by Who.Me?
Thu Dec 05, 2019 5:34 pm
Link Pins

Last post by Troytempest69 « Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:52 pm
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by andyo11 » Wed Dec 04, 2019 1:30 pm

Hi, has anyone got a drawing of the link pin assembly ? I don’t know where all the seals etc go ? There are also sine metal caps, not a clue where...

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Last post by Troytempest69
Wed Dec 04, 2019 9:52 pm
Spare wheel fuel can

Last post by type21f « Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:27 pm
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by Nocky » Wed Dec 04, 2019 7:41 pm

Hi all, can anyone confirm if this was an aftermarket accessory or maybe a 1 off ? I’ve never seen one before but seems like a good idea for those of...

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Last post by type21f
Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:27 pm
123ignition tune+

Last post by rusty1962 « Wed Dec 04, 2019 7:44 am
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by andystoker » Mon Aug 26, 2019 3:34 pm
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I have recently installed a 123ignition tune+ and I would love to know what maps others are using for a 1600 dual port with the vacuum connected to a...
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Wed Dec 04, 2019 7:44 am
Looking to buy a stainless 3 bow westfalia roof rack

Last post by Marvelwear « Tue Dec 03, 2019 8:38 pm
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by 58splitty » Sun Dec 01, 2019 1:08 pm

Creative engineering have a back log of orders and dont have any ready. Ive seen limebug and heritage do them. Are these any good, any pics of...

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Last post by Marvelwear
Tue Dec 03, 2019 8:38 pm
15 Tyre size front

Last post by samotorsport « Mon Nov 25, 2019 11:59 pm

by samotorsport » Mon Nov 25, 2019 11:59 pm

Hey gents , i wanna get away from my 5,5 ET15 rims in the front with 165/50/15 tyres mounted
I wanna put on 4,5 ET 25 with some higher tyres .
Any...

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Last post by samotorsport
Mon Nov 25, 2019 11:59 pm
Matching paint colour

Last post by type21f « Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:07 pm
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by Cornwall1986 » Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:01 pm

Hi guys,

I am wanting to buy some touch up paint for small stone chips but the problem is, I don't know the paint codes.

I think the blue may be...

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Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:07 pm

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