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    Rear hub bearing carriers from 69

    Having a clear out and got a pair of rear hubs from my 69 Free to anyone that wants to collect them from Birmingham before I chuck them next w/e To be clear this is bearing carriers only, no stub axles or anything else
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    dubs in the valley camping tickets

    anyone got any they'd like to part with? I left it to late DOH!
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    Engine bar on lowered vans

    I've smashed my moustache bar up somehow, thinking of modding it to get some more ground clearance when I repair Anyone else done this and got any pics? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    can you remove mustache bar with engine in?

    anyone know if you can get the support bar out without removing the engine/exhaust before I attempt it? noticed today my bar has a major crack and bend it in, wonder if I can get away without taking the whole engine out for the millionth time
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    rust proofing in midlands?

    Hi, can anyone recommend anyone in the midlands to do the undersealing and cavities on my bus? the bits I've done in por-15 are already peeling off and this is one job I don't have the gear for and cannot be arsed doing myself!
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    autovip 1400 body roller tilter

    anybody interested in an autovip before I stick it on ebay? it's the 1400 http://www.cjautos.eu/AUTO_VIP_1400_MODEL_CAR_ROLLER_p/ct02.htm will need collection from Birmingham, too big to post. looking for £400
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    do i need late hub carriers for rear narrow 5 conversion?

    hi, I'm changing my rear to narrow 5 and I've hit a problem. The late stub axle is not long enough. Do I need to change to late hub carriers as well? cheers!
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    will late bay bell housing fit an early?

    I used a conversion kit to convert my clutch to late bay style bearing and clutch. I knew as I froze the sleeve and whacked it in the bell housing it was never going to come out again. So guess what, just gone in my garage and there's a huge puddle of trans oil on the floor and all over the...
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    stiff gear change

    Hi all, replaced my gearbox recently with one I got off ebay. The seller said he brought it at a show as refurbed but only had the sellers word for it. Anyway I opened it up and it certainly has never seen a refurb, thick black sludge in the bottom and the gaskets all looked original. But I...
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    gearbox flange seal

    fitting my gearbox tomorrow but just noticed one of the centre seals in the output flanges is missing. Can I get away with running without this? or could I retro fit it after? I don't have the part and don't want to lose another weekend! it's this one...
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    transmission input shaft HELP!

    I've taken my engine out as had a lot of rattling noise coming from the gear box and the clutch went, looks like some oil contamination on the clutch but can't really see what the rattling is but If I grab the input shaft I can just pull it out, not all the way as it won't clear the seal but I...
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    various parts for sale (str box, door clips, headlights etc)

    3 screw type headlights in really nice shiny condition. Adjustment screws will need replacing these are £2 ea at coolair. £50+post for the pair (SOLD) 2 indicators. One scabby, one nice. US spec bulb holders. £15 posted for pair (SOLD) Clutch cable 71-79 £8 posted Heater vent covers...
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    anyone converted to late style clutch bearing?

    I found conversion kit on US site but can't find in the UK http://www.kustom1warehouse.net/Throw_out_bearing_conversion_kit_p/113141165bconv.htm machine7 sell the guide tube conversion but don't list the release fork http://www.machine7.com/section.php?xSec=363
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    clutch rattle

    Hi all, Went on a drive in the bus yesterday up and down some steep hills through the peak district. Van pulled great up all the hills no issue but pulling up a last hill into our campsite a loud rattle started, sounded like under the cab floor Anyway set out home this morning and still...
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    anyone running red9 wishbone kit?

    question for anyone else running red9 wishbone setup How much free play is there in your steering wheel? and how much play if there on the shaft out of the bevel box? (up and down)
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    wanted, cab door lock mechanism

    anyone got a working cab door lock mechanism for early bay? left side
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    polo gatecrashing brands hatch

    probably dangerous, but funny, especially his missus reaction "just say it was an accident" :lol: https://uk.screen.yahoo.com/video/playlist/world-s-worst-drivers/boy-racer-gatecrashes-brands-hatch-105003474.html?vp=1
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    awning clamps

    anyone recommend some good ones? I brought some figure of eight plastic strips but they're a bit crap. They just fit flimsy on the gutter and fall off
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    Windows/seals/deluxe-trim/tools/methods/Hints & tips........

    I just did this last weekend. Was pretty easy to be fair. Seals and trim were all from C&C and fit well. They do sell them for without quarter lights, might have to ring them. My method was, put seal on glass Positioned both delux trims on the glass so that the corners were in the right...
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    wanted: sliding door u hinge

    as the title says for 69 LHD. Just need the actual U piece
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