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by hakuna matata
10 Jun 2015, 10:21
Forum: Campers
Topic: Thoughts on trailers.....and roof storage.
Replies: 30
Views: 31668

Re: Thoughts on trailers.....and roof storage.

hakuna matata wrote:this is what i did last summer , and ive renewed my poptop roof struts ,heavey duty ones
Image .

neil . :ok
by hakuna matata
07 Apr 2015, 22:29
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Lower Ball Joint !!
Replies: 3
Views: 2027

Lower Ball Joint !!

Besides the use of a press who has got or have a picture of a special VW tool required for the fitting of a lower ball joint . any help would be greatly appreciated . thank you in advance .

neil. :ok
by hakuna matata
30 Jan 2015, 19:02
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Head Light type
Replies: 223
Views: 98924

Re: Head Light type

All i can say is when we go wild camping this year instead of me leading the way , Guess what !! youre in the front Now . :shock: well done Bright eyes . :rofl

neil :rofl
by hakuna matata
12 Dec 2014, 16:06
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Mini axe, hatchet
Replies: 11
Views: 3610

Re: Mini axe, hatchet

Got these a while back £6.00 each , they get used a lot excellent value , very happy with them . https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10805668_1564881150390713_3476785682834500446_n.jpg?oh=6acfc8b5936dbdc1ea67ba717e901d90&oe=55107D33" onclick="window.open(this.href...
by hakuna matata
30 Nov 2014, 22:06
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Hakuna Matata's dash shelf
Replies: 6
Views: 3035

Re: Hakuna Matata's dash shelf

Neil does a very tidy job. Beautifully rebated and easy to fit too. He does need a door pocket in exchange. Bobster has one too I think. thank you Covkid , yes ive made quite a few now ,matched them to the vans colour , No two are alike as they are hand made by my self , only one snag !!! i do not ...
by hakuna matata
04 Nov 2014, 12:23
Forum: Campers
Topic: Devon pop top upper bed super strength
Replies: 7
Views: 2477

Re: Devon pop top upper bed super strength

We have the original boards still in ours, they appear to have a wood frame about 30mm deep and then a sheet of hardboard on both sides,in the middle I think is a honeycomb to space them apart. One board creaks abit as I think the glue may have gone in the middle. I think a similar construction is ...
by hakuna matata
15 Jun 2014, 21:30
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Tyre size for carat wheels
Replies: 5
Views: 2267

Re: Tyre size for carat wheels

WHS , 205 x 70 x 14c . :ok

neil.
by hakuna matata
24 Feb 2014, 17:08
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: A complete front Overhaul !!
Replies: 8
Views: 1814

Re: A complete front Overhaul !!More picts

here what ive been doin for the last couple of days , b4 every ask i got the paint from Aldi yes i said Aldi better then hammerrite and its made in Germany ,just for metal , the best part wait ,wait . £2.99 a can :D :D :D :D http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh149/aparmar/1903342_1468211170057712_2...
by hakuna matata
18 Feb 2014, 23:42
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: A complete front Overhaul !!
Replies: 8
Views: 1814

Re: A complete front Overhaul !!

I am gona let you all into a little secert !!! the Golden lady is still on the road , and all the bits you see on the worktop, well ihave these for quite a few years ,,,now the time to get everything apart clean , repaint , fix , and add new stuff to , the Idea here is iI want to get everything on t...
by hakuna matata
18 Feb 2014, 19:33
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: A complete front Overhaul !!
Replies: 8
Views: 1814

A complete front Overhaul !!

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh149/aparmar/1920491_1466365280242301_1089847700_n.jpg http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh149/aparmar/1899897_1466365303575632_1507460919_n.jpg http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh149/aparmar/1794562_1466365320242297_732185357_n.jpg A big shopping list begin,s...
by hakuna matata
12 Feb 2014, 17:18
Forum: Campers
Topic: Swann neck towbar......attachments
Replies: 14
Views: 11148

Re: Swann neck towbar......attachments

That looks good Keith , but cause you,ve only made one its no good :roll: :wink:

neil :ok
by hakuna matata
11 Feb 2014, 19:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front end strip down
Replies: 13
Views: 2415

Re: Front end strip down

Hiya Neil, I'm thinking now of stripping it down then buying any extras I need. Will meen bring off the road a bit longer , but then I know I'll be getting what I need. Doesn't the lower ball joint need a fairly hefty press for removal and refitting ? just to let you know I am doing the same job to...
by hakuna matata
11 Feb 2014, 16:38
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Front end strip down
Replies: 13
Views: 2415

Re: Front end strip down

Top and Bottom ball joints !!

neil.
by hakuna matata
02 Feb 2014, 21:09
Forum: Wheels & Tyres
Topic: Spare wheel carrier
Replies: 45
Views: 22029

Re: Spare wheel carrier

heres a pict of my Kia Sportage with a rear wheel carrier , if thats any help to you .Image

neil :ok
by hakuna matata
31 Jan 2014, 21:50
Forum: Campers
Topic: Swann neck towbar......attachments
Replies: 14
Views: 11148

Re: Swann neck towbar......attachments

A few years ago i was after the same thing Keith, but i wanted more use of other than just a moped so I got a Thule easy rack put a rail on it and hey presto ,great for a small moped , four bikes , put a thule box on back , carrying anything ,etc,etc , and i had the same thing a Swan neck westy tow ...