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warning: All Classics UK Leicester

Last post by williamlee « Mon Sep 23, 2019 2:18 pm
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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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How to set up a personal Avatar

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by miles » Tue Mar 08, 2016 10:00 am

An avatar is an image, which is displayed next to your forum user name, every time you post on the SSVC forum.

Three things are needed to set up a...

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How to add pictures to a forum post

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by miles » Sat Dec 19, 2015 11:49 pm
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This is how you add a picture to a forum post.

Two ways to do this:

1. Click on the attachments option ( underneath Save Draft, Preview, and...
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Tyre Pressures - 15" wheels

Last post by vwJim « Mon Aug 31, 2020 7:17 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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Mon Aug 31, 2020 7:17 pm
Swing Axle vs IRS Technical Topic

Last post by foleysplitty « Fri Aug 14, 2020 12:48 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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Fri Aug 14, 2020 12:48 pm
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
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
dual circuit brakes

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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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Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:34 am
Front Beam Options Technical Topic

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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
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
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
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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Tue Sep 06, 2016 6:46 am
Manuals | VIN Numbers | M-Codes | Wiring | Paint ......

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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
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 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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Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:19 am
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
diesel heater installation info

Last post by 66 SO42 « Sat Jan 23, 2021 12:15 am
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by nigecab70 » Sat Jan 09, 2021 11:16 pm

Hi just wondered if anyone had put a diesel heater in and if so any tidy installation ideas! Love the idea of a night heater and prefer the idea of a...

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Last post by 66 SO42
Sat Jan 23, 2021 12:15 am
Piston ring gap

Last post by frilly « Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:47 pm

by frilly » Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:47 pm

Hi guys ,can anyone tell me what the ring gap should be on a good ring sitting in the bore? Kind regards Neil

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Last post by frilly
Fri Jan 22, 2021 10:47 pm
Distributor drive

Last post by 8 8US « Mon Jan 18, 2021 8:43 am
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by frilly » Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:00 pm

Hi guys , I've just installed my crank with all new bearings on my 1500 sp . The problem is when I rotate the crank clockwise it's walking the...

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Last post by 8 8US
Mon Jan 18, 2021 8:43 am
Mango and seagull grey paint colours internally.

Last post by dave409787 « Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:41 pm
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by dave409787 » Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:08 pm

Can anyone please help advise on painting a mango 11 window 1961. What should be painted mango and what grey?

Interior only:

Roof vent/duct
Window...

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Last post by dave409787
Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:41 pm
Engine studs

Last post by vwJim « Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:07 pm
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by frilly » Sun Jan 10, 2021 6:04 pm

Hi guys , I'm in the the process of building my bottom end , just noticed the engine studs are 8mm , the engine I'm using the top end for is 10mm...

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Last post by vwJim
Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:07 pm
1600 ?

Last post by Rhodrich « Mon Jan 11, 2021 11:25 am
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by frilly » Sun Jan 10, 2021 9:55 pm

Hi guys just took heads off my motor, pistons are stamped 85.46 . Could anyone tell me what size pistons these are please? Kind regards Neil

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Last post by Rhodrich
Mon Jan 11, 2021 11:25 am
Flexible heater tube?

Last post by DOUGAL « Wed Jan 06, 2021 8:13 pm
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by agrace » Tue Dec 15, 2020 2:42 pm

Hi
My newly acquired 1963 Splitty camper (1600tp) is missing the flexible heater tubes that fit between the heater control flaps and the Y-tube.
As...

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Last post by DOUGAL
Wed Jan 06, 2021 8:13 pm
Westfalia interior

Last post by ScottyN « Wed Jan 06, 2021 6:49 pm
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by andyforbes67 » Wed Jan 06, 2021 12:54 pm

Hi guys , I have got I a1963 SO34 sub hatch and needs a complete new interior or replica , can anyone recommend the best place to get this from...

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Last post by ScottyN
Wed Jan 06, 2021 6:49 pm
Seat frame colour

Last post by type21f « Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:43 pm
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by andyforbes67 » Wed Jan 06, 2021 12:42 pm

Hi guys I have a 1963 SO34 sub hatch , and want to refurbish the front seats. My question is the seats in the van at the moment are not original and...

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Last post by type21f
Wed Jan 06, 2021 1:43 pm
Alternative to Permatex High Tack?

Last post by Who.Me? « Mon Jan 04, 2021 9:53 am
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by Who.Me? » Sun Jan 03, 2021 4:19 pm

Can anyone recommend a non-hardening gasket sealer that is easy to remove with common solvents like methylated spirits or white spirit?

I've used...

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Mon Jan 04, 2021 9:53 am
1967 splitscreen

Last post by Dougie « Tue Dec 22, 2020 7:59 pm
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by King of the chunks » Tue Dec 22, 2020 1:41 pm

Can somebody help me, my bottom 4 inches of the d piller(i think its called that) is rotten, so i cant get a exact reference point as to where the...

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Last post by Dougie
Tue Dec 22, 2020 7:59 pm
Help with Rear Brakes on Straight Axle Conversion

Last post by Karmann « Fri Dec 18, 2020 8:31 pm
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by Karmann » Fri Dec 18, 2020 7:42 pm

Hi, I have a straight axle conversion on my van using late standard beetle Rear brakes 40mm wide shoes), dual circuit master cylinder and a VW Jim...

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Last post by Karmann
Fri Dec 18, 2020 8:31 pm
Paint Colour, Lotus White?

Last post by vwdave « Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:30 am
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by Val33 » Tue Dec 15, 2020 6:09 pm

I am after some help to identify the colour of my daughters bus. I think the white is Lotus White, but having ordered a spray can from Paints4you,...

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Last post by vwdave
Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:30 am
Gear Stick Removal

Last post by boardman411 « Sat Dec 12, 2020 5:02 pm

by boardman411 » Sat Dec 12, 2020 5:02 pm

Hi All,

I've got myself a new mat from C&C for my 59, didn't have any before.. So to fit the mat I need to make some modifications. 1) I have a...

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Last post by boardman411
Sat Dec 12, 2020 5:02 pm
Fitting a gutter

Last post by john&hannah « Wed Dec 09, 2020 5:21 pm

by john&hannah » Wed Dec 09, 2020 5:21 pm

Hi All.

Has anyone fitted a full length gutter and strengthening panel? They can be purchased separately and I assume the gutter is spot welded to...

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Last post by john&hannah
Wed Dec 09, 2020 5:21 pm
Accellerator Pedal Hinge Position?

Last post by Andy C « Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:07 pm
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by MrCheezy » Thu Dec 03, 2020 1:03 pm

I'm replacing a temporary home made accelerator hinge that was on a 1967 LHD Splitscreen, the area has had a repair at some point. Ive taken the old...

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Last post by Andy C
Tue Dec 08, 2020 9:07 pm
samba sliding roof removal

Last post by gerald2613 « Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:24 pm
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by gerald2613 » Sat Dec 05, 2020 6:44 pm

hy all is there an easy way to remove sliding roof??? 1966 splitty prior to painting please been looking on usual sites but no joy an anyone?? :(

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Sun Dec 06, 2020 9:24 pm
Rear brake cylinder

Last post by Karmann « Sat Dec 05, 2020 1:17 pm
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by Karmann » Sat Dec 05, 2020 1:16 pm

Hi, I wonder if someone can help me with a rear brake cylinder problem.
I have a straight axle conversion on my splitscreen with late 68> rear brakes...

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Last post by Karmann
Sat Dec 05, 2020 1:17 pm
Dynamo

Last post by philsparks « Fri Dec 04, 2020 5:14 pm

by philsparks » Fri Dec 04, 2020 5:14 pm

Help,
I am fitting a new dynamo on my 64 split 1641 TP engine, got it in OK but
The back of the top pulley bites into the dynamo housing when I...

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Last post by philsparks
Fri Dec 04, 2020 5:14 pm
Mild 1776 strong enough for a 1303S IRS setup?

Last post by SplitMind « Wed Dec 02, 2020 7:11 am
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by SplitMind » Sun Nov 29, 2020 6:20 pm

With a shiny new 1776 motor on the way, its time to decide on the drivetrain for my bus. I HAD been planning to marry large nut RGBs to a 4.125 early...

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Last post by SplitMind
Wed Dec 02, 2020 7:11 am
Correct lens?

Last post by type21f « Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:39 pm
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by stevejsy » Tue Dec 01, 2020 5:35 pm

I’ve seen this on ebay

I have a LHD split with its original lights. If I replace my right hand lens with this one would it make the right hand side...

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Last post by type21f
Tue Dec 01, 2020 8:39 pm
auto elec wanted urgentish in blackpool

Last post by gerald2613 « Tue Dec 01, 2020 7:46 pm

by gerald2613 » Tue Dec 01, 2020 7:46 pm

hy any auto electricians help me out please need a few wires taking out of my 66 splitty in blackpool in a nice warm big garage lol :D

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Tue Dec 01, 2020 7:46 pm
Please delete

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by 65splitpanel » Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:53 pm

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Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:53 pm
which dogleg manufacturer should I go for..

Last post by volksair « Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:27 am
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by volksair » Tue Nov 24, 2020 9:34 pm

Hiya
Hope this topic belongs in technical, & I have searched to see if it's been covered before to no avail.
So come on then people, which dogleg...

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Last post by volksair
Sun Nov 29, 2020 11:27 am
Brake master cylinder question

Last post by welldoneade « Sat Nov 28, 2020 10:13 am
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by welldoneade » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:13 pm

Hi, I’m busy with a rack and pinion steering conversion at the moment. I’ve mocked up the brackets and got most of it in position, but annoyingly the...

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Last post by welldoneade
Sat Nov 28, 2020 10:13 am
Fuel tank spillage 3/4 full

Last post by type21f « Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:44 pm
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by samotorsport » Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:34 pm

I guess a lot of you guys know the problem .
When i fill up my gas tank over 3/4 full and the split is standing with a light right side down , the...

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Last post by type21f
Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:44 pm
Spindles

Last post by Troytempest69 « Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:26 pm
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by McRod » Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:24 am

Hi all,

I`m needing both the spindles restored on my 1966.

I heard someone called Gilly was able to do them.

Is he still around?

Thanks

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Last post by Troytempest69
Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:26 pm
Difference between Westfalia T1 so42 & westfalia T2A

Last post by John82 « Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:08 pm

by John82 » Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:08 pm

Hello guys. is there any difference between a T1 so42 and an early westfalia bus T2A except from some small differences?
Has anyone fitted a T2A...

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Last post by John82
Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:08 pm
how good is the Red9 wishbone front end

Last post by velvetpatina « Fri Nov 20, 2020 10:01 am
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by ernie » Wed Feb 10, 2016 8:03 pm
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Bit of a dilemma..

My 64 bus is fitted with a 2 inch narrowed beam - I had it wound down to a nice ride height but the ride was too harsh....
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Last post by velvetpatina
Fri Nov 20, 2020 10:01 am
Would a 1776 be under-carbed with ICT34s?

Last post by Marvelwear « Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:07 pm
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by SplitMind » Mon Nov 02, 2020 7:46 pm

Trying to make decisions on a pending engine upgrade....current plan is to go 1776 with a mild cam, stock valves, 8.0 CR or thereabouts mated to a...

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Last post by Marvelwear
Thu Nov 19, 2020 9:07 pm
Color problems sealing wax red/beige-grey

Last post by vwJim « Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:50 am
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by John82 » Thu Nov 12, 2020 8:29 am

Please help me:
I want to paint the bus with PPG colors.
The codes as you know are:
Sealing wax red: L53
Beige/grey: L472

This codes includes basic...

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Last post by vwJim
Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:50 am
SWF Indicator stalk HLS 200564 Instructions

Last post by type21f « Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:25 am
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by type21f » Mon Nov 09, 2020 12:04 pm

I have a boxed NOS SWF indicator stalk with brand new painted housing in Silverbeige. 65 67 bus. 66MY onwards.
Unwrapped the housing and it is...

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Sun Nov 15, 2020 9:25 am
painting a split Bus for dummies!

Last post by chrystal « Thu Nov 12, 2020 6:01 am
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by chrystal » Tue Nov 10, 2020 12:25 pm

Hi

As I have time on my hands and the bus needs painting Ithought i would have a go, after all, what can possibly go wrong

The bus was bare...

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Last post by chrystal
Thu Nov 12, 2020 6:01 am
Engine cuts out

Last post by vwJim « Tue Nov 10, 2020 8:59 pm
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by chrystal » Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:04 am
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Twin carb, electric fuel pump on a 2110. Engine runs fine etc until......

Going down a very steep hill and braking at the bottom, the revs die off...
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Last post by vwJim
Tue Nov 10, 2020 8:59 pm
Steering box

Last post by johnmat « Tue Nov 10, 2020 9:41 am
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by nas4479 » Sat Oct 24, 2020 10:47 am

If I wanted to remove my steering box to get better steering feel what are my options? I’ve seen these red9 kits but a little pricy
Tia

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Last post by johnmat
Tue Nov 10, 2020 9:41 am
Pop top roof rack

Last post by frilly « Sun Nov 08, 2020 6:37 pm

by frilly » Sun Nov 08, 2020 6:37 pm

Hi guys , could anyone tell me the length of a pop top westfalia roof rack? Kind regards Neil

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Last post by frilly
Sun Nov 08, 2020 6:37 pm
Wanted Devonette Information...

Last post by type21f « Sun Nov 08, 2020 10:58 am
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by type21f » Sun Apr 19, 2015 8:16 am

Still seeking any information about this style of Devonette interior layout

From October 1961 to 1963 MY end?

Not your standard parts at all!

Like...

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Sun Nov 08, 2020 10:58 am

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