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    Engine upgrade advice needed - 1971 Type 1 stock 1600cc engine

    Thanks for the reply. I really don’t want, not can afford a T5 just want to go a bit quicker to keep family happy. I’ll look into scooby conversion. I don’t know what that is. Thanks.
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    Engine upgrade advice needed - 1971 Type 1 stock 1600cc engine

    We've got a 1971 crossover bay. Dean at http://classiccarrevivals.co.uk restored it for us 7 years ago and it's still looking brilliant. We've got a stock type 1 1600cc engine in it with twin carbs. It goes very slow. We can cruise at 55-60mph and struggle up any climb even shallow ones. We...
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    FOR SALE - RETRO JK AWNING (GREEN)

    I'm selling a retro JustKampers drivaway awning in Green that I purchased 2 years ago. Identical to the one shown below but in green (olive green) http://www.justkampers.com/catalog/product/view/id/21925/s/campershop-retro-awning-lhd-blue-grey-2016/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return...
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    FOR SALE - RETRO JK AWNING (GREEN)

    I'm selling a retro JustKampers drivaway awning in Green that I purchased 2 years ago. Identical to the one shown below but in green. http://www.justkampers.com/catalog/product/view/id/21925/s/campershop-retro-awning-lhd-blue-grey-2016/ In good condition - no rips or tears. Comes with all...
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    Steering Wheel help needed

    I bought the attached steering wheel from California to fit onto my 1971 crossover bay. http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/domoneill/library/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I haven't attempted to fit it yet. The chrome horn bar needs to be re-chromed but before I spend any more...
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    North Wales family campsite recommendation

    Hello, Can anybody recommend a cool family friendly campsite in North Wales (near coast). Most of the ones I've found so far seem to be full of the old school caravan crew - looking for something a bit more campervan than caravan. Hope you can help. Thanks
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    Wanted - Chrome Door Handle Surrounds (Escuteon plates)

    Hello, I am looking for a pair of Chrome Door Handle Surrounds (Escuteon plates) for a 1971 bay. I think the part number is 211.837.097. I need the ones that look like this http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... id=1263344 Can anybody help...
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    WANTED - PAIR OF CHROME iNNER DOOR HANDLE SURROUNDS

    Thanks Ikklemack - but as marriedblonde says they are the wrong ones - they are the ones for single lever.
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    WANTED - PAIR OF CHROME iNNER DOOR HANDLE SURROUNDS

    Hello, I'm looking for a pair of inner door handle surrounds (twin lever) that look like this http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/9465/img3979h.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Can anybody help? Thanks, dom
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    Heat Booster?

    Does anybody have any experience with Bluebirds Heat Booster? http://www.bluebird-type2.co.uk/Split%20bay%20interior.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Are they worth the investment? Thanks, Dom
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    Parcel shelf advice

    Hello, I'm looking to fit a bamboo style parcel shelf into my newly restored 1972 crossover bay. Can anybody recommend a good one to fit? Just Air Cooled have one for £74 that looks pretty good from the photo's but keen to get a first hand recommendation...
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    Steering damper - how important?

    Thanks dirtyharry. So should be okay on smooth french motorways?
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    Steering damper - how important?

    Hello. Broke down last night in france and the breakdown guy snapped my steering damper when toeing me off the motorway. How important is the steering damper? Is it safe to drive without until i can get a replacement part? Thanks for any help. Dom
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    Fitting an ISOFIX system to an earlybay

    Does anybody have any experience / advice about how to fit an ISOFIX system to their bay? We need to hold a childseat in the rear and I don't want to fit 3-point seat belts. Thanks in advance. dom
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