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    Three holes in sill over wheel arch

    Quick question for you guys Mate and I both have 72 Crossovers but his has 3 holes in the sill on drivers and passenger side Which is covered when the doors are closed and Where on a late bay there would be a rubber mat I assume. Mine doesn’t have these holes and can’t find any reference to what...
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    Type 4 alternator lower bracket

    Help Urgently need a type 4 lower alternator bracket. Replacing my alternator and found the lower bracket in 2 pieces I am in the uk and need to get it ASAP. I know I can get mine welded but think that’s my last resort Thanks
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    Earliest reg for a Crossover

    Hello Just finished renovations a Crossover i always assumed was a 72, i have recently got the reg documents back from the DVLA as it had never been registered UK after it came in from Arizona 4 years ago. DVLA have put it on a 71 (J) plate ... not overly concerned but wondered what the...
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    Strange noise

    Just finished getting my 72 crossover on the road and UK registered. I have a strange noise i need some help to diagnose. It happens under load when driving slowly through the gears, if i put my foot down a little it goes away or reduces and is masked by the engine. Noise sounds like metal on...
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    Carbon/charcoal canister help

    Hi I have just finished getting my US Import Bus ready for the MOT (which it passed) and during the engine rebuild i fitted twin 34 ICT carbs. The charcoal canister was never on the Bus when i got it and i just have the 2 metal pipes that run over the top of the engine, but i see they are open...
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    Dual Carb Linkage

    Rebuilding a type 4 to go in the Crossover and as i bought the motor 2nd hand basically in boxes I didn't realise the linkage was for a right hand bus. It's twin 34's with a single bar between them and the anchor point is over to the right, i need one over to the left. Rather get a different one...
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    WANTED

    I need a starter motor for a test rig i am making up. I have the bellhousing but need the SHORT starter. Also I need the 4 pin courtesy light switch from the door pillar on a T2
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    Bellhousing wanted

    Looking to buy a Bellhousing or something to help me make a bench start set up Listen to any ideas and all info appreciated
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    Type 4 Cylinder heads wanted

    Hi Looking for a decent pair of type 4 cylinder heads for a 1700 motor
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    ANY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ENGINE BUILDERS

    Going to need to buy a proven type 4 motor or get my knackered one rebuilt Any suggestions
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    Type 4 engine issue

    So I bought a 72 crossover that had no engine and recently sourced a 1700 type 4 i heard running before i bought it. Seller told me it needed carbs sorting, timing setting up and the missing tinware sourcing... all doable Engine is in my workshop on the engine stand as i clean and fettle it. So...
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    Type 4 engine thermostat wanted

    Hello Need a good type 4 thermostat. Is there any alternative if i cannot find a good one
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    Rear tailgate lock.

    As i didn't strip the bus i bought and all the bits came in boxes i sometimes get stuck on re-assembly. Now is one of those times Rear tailgate lock....... do i fit the outer button first or the lock itself. If i fit the button i cannot rotate the lock into the door and if i fit the lock i...
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    72 indicator switch question

    I need a 5 wire black stem indicator switch for my van and have the option on a good UK 7 wire one Here is the question Can i modify a 7 wire to work as a 5 wire, is it as simple as not connecting 2 wires
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    Early Bay front Brakes

    I have for sale a pair of early bay drum brake ass. New drums and shoes complete and ready to fit £ 70 Located in Kent Bought for mine but not needed
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    72 crossover resto almost finished

    Been mooching on and off the site for a few months for information around our 72 Crossover that we are finishing off. Bus was stripped for painting and once painted we managed to get her. She was imported 3 years ago I think and she is a 72 Crossover Deluxe. Came with no engine as a rolling...
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    WANTED. Front bumper irons to fit a 72

    Anyone got a set of front bumper irons to fit a 72 Bay Cheers
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    Engine mount rubbers

    Question I am in the process of renovating a 71 crossover and when I got the Bay it had no engine or support bar. It has taken months to find the correct bar and end plates and when I got them the rubber bushings were shot. I bought new that matched from Schofields and when trying to refit their...
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    Engine Bar . . question

    Hi I have a 72 crossover that is an Arizona import, it did not come with an engine as it was mid restoration when I took it on. Engine bar is missing and not sure which one I need to get. Chassis legs either side of the engine bay where the bar is bolted to have 3 holes in a triangular...
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    Early Bay Caliper bolts wanted

    Hello Looking for a pair of caliper to stub axle bolts for an early bay (71)They need to be the M12 not the M14 x 1.5's Thanks
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