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  1. trev

    [For Sale: Parts] Porsche 944 brakes etc

    1 set of Porsche 944 (non-turbo) front brakes complete with calipers, disks, hubs, spindles that I'm not going to use. Could be bolted straight to a 2-bolt 1303 if you slot-out one of the bolt holes on the spindle to correct the camber or they could be adapted to work on drum-brake spindles with...
  2. trev

    [Wanted: Parts] 1300/1600 beetle rear tin

    I currently have a modified 1200 rear tin on my beetle and I'd like to find a good usable 1300/1600 piece for a better fit. It's the rear most part, the full width of the engine bay and above the exhaust. Anyone got one to spare? this type, with the three big holes in it (don't mind the arrow...
  3. trev

    [For Sale: Car] anyone looking for a 1303 Karmann cabriolet?

    I met a chap I know in Stradbally today who restores cars. A yellow '77(ish) Karmann Cabriolet he fixed up after it was crashed a couple of years ago is being sold on by its owner. It's "XLI" reg so presumably RHD but I have to check that. It's out the front of his workshop at the moment and...
  4. trev

    show of hands

    after seeing what Caddy can do with an old flat four after seeing what Ben can do with a pair of carbs after seeing what Tsar can do with a rusty '70s bug after seeing what Colm can do with a Subaru engine after seeing what Colin can do with a stock 1600 and a turbo after seeing what fun can be...
  5. trev

    [Wanted: Parts] 1600 engine air deflector tins

    Anyone got a pair of these small pieces of engine tin for a 1300/1600 type1 engine?
  6. trev

    [Wanted: Parts] '74 bay fuel tank filler hose

    this: http://en.serial-kombi.com/volkswagen-bay-window-1968-79-filler-neck-hose-diameter-57-mm-N34039.html VAG part number "211 201 125 D" but NLA from the dealers. my inner tight-wad won't allow me to spend that kind of money on a rubber hose unless I really have no other option. Has...
  7. trev

    drag day weekend

    I know the drag racing kicks off around 9-10 in Bishopscourt, I also know the Eircooled-only dyno day is near Armagh. I've heard rumblings of an Eircooled-sponsored BBQ too but where? What I'm not sure about is the travelling times/distances between the three. Like if Caddy doesn't mind I'd...
  8. trev

    [For Sale: Parts] Scalextric kits + extras

    I'm clearing out the upstairs office and these are up there in boxes since forever. I have been blessed with two girls who are more interested in dolls and teddy bears than cars and spanners so there's little point in hanging onto these. There are three complete kits, a pile of extra cars and...
  9. trev

    [Wanted: Parts] 4x beam to framehead bolts

    anyone got the 4x beam to framehead bolts for a late model beetle to spare? Unless they're local enough, they'd need to be posted. Obviously I'll cover the cost of postage too :)
  10. trev

    [For Sale: Parts] Porsche 944 parts

    I got this (fairly well picked-over) 944 as a rear suspension/brakes donor. There are some parts still on it that might be useful to a 924/944 owner. For example, the mirrors, rear spoiler, rear bumper, funky yellow lettering gauges, Porsche script rear seat base only, door glass, electric...
  11. trev

    [For Sale: Parts] vintage imperial micrometers

    I got these from Caddy years ago as part of a job-lot of stuff. TBH, I've never once used any of them. I have no use for them and anyway, I'm a Metric kinda guy. anyone have a use for them? item #1: Moore & Wright 0" - 4" external micrometer item #2: Starrett 1" - 2" external micrometer...
  12. trev

    [For Sale: Parts] minor clearout

    I have a few bits and pieces to clear out of the garage: some small 3.5" speakers, various Wattages: 30W Unknown brand & 40W Blaupunkt, fiver a pair 150W Alpines €15 the pair one or two are damaged/holed, ignore them, they'll be in the bin. Blaupunkt 4" x 6" 50W €10 the pair an...
  13. trev

    [Wanted: Parts] narrow 15" slotmags (pair)

    anyone got a pair of narrow 15" slotmags they'd let go? Like 4.5" or 5"? 4-stud would be preferred and 4x100 would be perfect although any 4-stud pattern with enough material around the centrebore to redrill the wheels to 4x100 would do. i.e. a massive centrebore will prevent drilling a small...
  14. trev

    [Wanted: Parts] 1x 14" late bay/type25 steel wheel

    anyone got a single spare wheel for a T2/T3 handy? No tyre needed, cosmetic condition not important but no major buckles please :)
  15. trev

    [Wanted: Parts] M14 wheel nuts

    I seem to have misplaced most of the wheel nuts off my van. I now need 12 x m12 radius-seat wheel nuts. Standard bay window items. Also found on the rear of type25s. Anyone got some spare? Willing to post them to me this week? Cash/paypal waiting :)
  16. trev

    [For Sale: Parts] Kerscher balljoints: Porsche 944 spindles on a 1303

    if you plan on fitting the "bolt-on" 944 front spindles on a 2-bolt 1303, you'll need these balljoints to make the connection between the two. They're made by Kerscher and carry a suitably high-end price tag, see here: http://www.machine7.com/product.php?xProd=857&xSec=471 that's about €185...
  17. trev

    [For Sale: Parts] 2 litre "CU" engine

    from an early aircooled T3/type 25. condition unknown but it's complete except for the air box stuff. Twin carbs, alternator etc, all there. I'd consider it a "core engine", i.e. a basis for a rebuild. Cheap as chips: €150
  18. trev

    [For Sale: Parts] more Porsche wheels, adapters, odds'n'ends

    set of Porsche Teledials, like these (Justin ;) ) 6J fronts, 7J rears, all 15" ET53, nice offset for use with adapters. Quite nice condition. Tyres fitted but not worth talking about €200 set of 4x 5x112 to 5x130 wheel adapters (bay/T3/T4 to Porsche) bought these on impulse, paid €100...
  19. trev

    [Wanted: Parts] aftermarket steering wheel boss

    I need a steering wheel boss to suit a post '74 beetle. I think that was the year they swapped to the smaller mk1 Golf sized splines. Condition not too important, brand, PCD etc, not important. I'll make an adapter plate if needs be :)
  20. trev

    [For Sale: Parts] another Porsche wheel swap request

    I have a set of teledials and I'm looking to make some minor adjustments to the set, namely swap a pair of 7J x 15" ET53 wheels for a pair of 7J x 15" ET 23 wheels. Anyone got a pair of ET23 teledials out there they'd be willing to swap? Or even a cheap pair to buy outright?