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by kap
03 Sep 2012, 09:18
Forum: Campers
Topic: Curtain Etiquette
Replies: 25
Views: 5293

Re: Curtain Etiquette

We had tint thermal blinds and curtains, no ones seeing in . And all lining is supposed to face outwards. :D
by kap
19 Aug 2012, 21:04
Forum: Campers
Topic: Awning identification - long shot....
Replies: 13
Views: 3336

Re: Awning identification - long shot....

I recon its a green white with red stripes ones that stays where you put it. :) tter than my fast errect awning after the gales the other day, :(
by kap
02 Mar 2012, 16:18
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: To amp or not to amp (and sub)?!
Replies: 7
Views: 1392

Re: To amp or not to amp (and sub)?!

I had 2 x 15" subs in my first bus.. got rid when my first son was born .the bus I sold recently had a 12" I custom built into the r and r bed and ported. It was amp-le :D
by kap
28 Jan 2012, 14:06
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Steel Wheels - info required and the wheels!
Replies: 4
Views: 2089

Re: Steel Wheels - info required and the wheels!

There is a stack of 15" tidy merc wheels in a breakers by me, 15-20 squid. There the nice ones with elongated holes not the round if you get stuck .I'm trying to source a 16" et41 7 1/2j.
by kap
28 Jan 2012, 11:23
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: 8 hours of fun on your back!.......
Replies: 1
Views: 769

Re: 8 hours of fun on your back!.......

You have been busy on your BUS always worth the effort your going to rather than cover up fill and forget and let your BUS flap around. :ok
by kap
28 Jan 2012, 10:54
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Attempting to fit seat belts today
Replies: 10
Views: 1920

Re: Attempting to fit seat belts today

The older jk cataloges used to illustrate the mounting points, I had the nut/plates made and welded buy a pro on our first van. Stripped out van prepped area drove to him disconected battery, 25 squid later, an exellent job and welded all the way around the plates too. Try and find a steel fabricati...
by kap
27 Jan 2012, 09:33
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: alpina wheels
Replies: 5
Views: 1704

Re: alpina wheels

Sell them to a t5 owner.
by kap
12 Jan 2012, 10:12
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Whirring engine noise when stopped?
Replies: 8
Views: 1340

Re: Whirring engine noise when stopped?

Alternator? But why its still going I can't answer :shock:
by kap
25 Dec 2011, 08:50
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Grease cap
Replies: 4
Views: 1673

Re: Grease cap

It's a lid off a spray paint can :ok
by kap
19 Dec 2011, 19:25
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: My van's new rims!
Replies: 20
Views: 6904

Re: My van's new rims!

If theres enough meat on the wheels couldnt you have the bold holes machined to take the said bolts? Just an idea, nice looking wheels . :D
by kap
19 Dec 2011, 19:12
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Grease cap
Replies: 4
Views: 1673

Re: Grease cap

Depends on the depth of your caps, i machined my caps 5mm and speedo clips and cable were fine. There are few alternatives been nicely done by people on 8090 i saw some good retro home made dust caps made from rattle can lids,cant remem :ok ber who it was im afraid.
by kap
04 Nov 2011, 11:10
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: T25 Gear Knob Thread Size
Replies: 5
Views: 3806

Re: T25 Gear Knob Thread Size

14mm :D
by kap
04 Nov 2011, 11:03
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Ride quality
Replies: 10
Views: 5674

Re: Ride quality

Are the bump stops cut down?
by kap
21 Oct 2011, 15:26
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Panel Van - Rear 3 Point Seatbelts
Replies: 5
Views: 1360

Re: Panel Van - Rear 3 Point Seatbelts

My old bus started life with no mounts. I had mine seam welded and made my own plates with nuts welded all the way round them to the plate.i was taking no chances my kids sit at the back :ok
by kap
20 Oct 2011, 17:56
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Self opening side door !
Replies: 10
Views: 1260

Re: Self opening side door !

Scary I know it happened to me with my old bus going round a roundabout with my son in the back. I found it was the alloy cast catch on the pillar was worm and ajusted all allen bolts to line up. Then took the cover off the back quarter where the runners are and greased and check bearings and alinem...