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  1. trev

    "Retro Classics" meets

    anyone been to one? They seem to be in a different part of the country every month. I think I'll go to this one: http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/vintagecars/3453320 it's only over the road...
  2. trev

    [Wanted: Parts] wanted: type25 grille

    Anyone got a round-lamp upper grille for a type25/T3 for sale? Ratty/dirty is fine. I'd prefer if it was intact and not broken though. DO NOT want a new one ;)
  3. trev

    [For Sale: Parts] tony's gonna hate me...

    if you're of a delicate disposition, look away now, it's not aircooled, it's not old, it's not even German!! in addition to the T3, I'm also breaking Caroline's 00 micra. It's a 1 litre 16V, 5 speed. Was in daily use until last thursday when it recieved a side-on smack...
  4. trev

    [Wanted: Parts] non VW, non car even: bike parts and accessories wanted

    I'm trying to fix up my long abandoned mountain bike with a view to taking the babby for spins around the country lanes/woodland round here. I need: a right side 7-speed gripshift mechanism a rear axle to suit a quick-release skewer. I welded up the broken one on it but I'd sooner go with a...
  5. trev

    [For Sale: Parts] CHEAP! decklid standoffs, s/s antiroll bar clamps, horn grilles, wiper motor

    while rooting out the dash for mac I found a box of stuff I'd put away a while back and forgotten about. pair of aluminium decklid standoffs €5 (€7 posted) set of stainless steel front anti-roll bar clamps €10 (€12 posted) 2x pairs of horn grilles €5 per pair posted also 12V window...
  6. trev

    Durrow Vintage Show, next sunday (22nd April)

    this is always pretty big and a nice day out if the weather cooperates. It's in a field that the cows are probably currently grazing/shitting on so not really suitable for very low cars. Plus it's attended by fat headed farmers so expect your car to be sat on/used as a scratching post while its...
  7. trev

    [For Sale: Car] cheap tax, cheap insurance, no NCT, Irish reg, ready to go (daily driver potential?)

    the owner of the Derby I sorted out is thinking of selling up. I thought I might give the headsup here before he puts it on Donedeal/VAGdrivers. it's a '79 car, Tipperary reg. Barn find condition (i.e. ratty paintwork) but with completely overhauled brakes, suspension, engine, etc. The only...
  8. trev

    [For Sale: Parts] type25 radiator fan & cowl

    surplus to requirements. Just the fan and cowl, no radiator. Motor tested and working €20
  9. trev

    [Wanted: Parts] wanted: fluorescent lights

    I'm looking for a few used (working) 4 foot fluorescent lighting units. It doesn't matter what type, even if they're for recessing into a suspended ceiling, I'm going to lash them to the walls of the back shed. It's like the black hole of calcutta out there at the moment, I need some light to...
  10. trev

    [For Sale: Parts] OTTO clearance sale

    nothing's being given away for free as far as I can see but some discounts... 1303 windscreen for €26 + VAT is a screaming deal though. I'd jump on it just to have as a spare if I had a 1303. http://vagdrivers.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=79446&view=getnewpost
  11. trev

    [For Sale: Parts] VW Mexico 1600 engine

    chap I know is selling the engine out of his newly restored split bus. It's a new (well it was new when fitted) VW Mexico 1600 engine with circa 3000 miles on the clock. So as close to brand new as you're going to get. Price wise he's open to offers. I'm not sure if it's complete ready to bolt...
  12. trev

    [Wanted: Parts] fuel cut off solenoid for solex carb

    I'm after a good working fuel cut off solenoid for a stock solex carb. 12V please :)
  13. trev

    [For Sale: Parts] Saab front seat, perfect for bay window/type25

    this is the commonly accepted best way to upgrade the drivers seat in your bus for comfort. The flat bottom of the Saab seat makes it perfect for the relatively tall seat plinth in the bus. My mate has this one for sale: for sale in North Co. Dublin (near Donabate). €50 buys is and you can...
  14. trev

    [For Sale: Parts] beetle seat, 3 point, LHS

    anyone in dire need of a left side 3-point beetle seat in black basketweave? It's been in the loft for too long and I don't see myself needing it any time soon... €20
  15. trev

    [Wanted: Parts] wanted: roof box

    I'm looking for something like this: no bars needed, I have those :) just the box. Lockability is a must. It would be nice if it was in good condition, i.e. hasn't come into contact with multi-storey carpark height barriers ;) anyone?
  16. trev

    [For Sale: Parts] 2.0 gearbox for type25

    I was lead to believe by the seller that this was a bay window gearbox but when I got it I discovered it was for a type25. It's a "side shift" "6-rib" 009 gearbox from a 2.0 petrol engined bus. Has the bracket for a hydraulic clutch slave cylinder. €100
  17. trev

    [For Sale: Car] ANOTHER another mk1 derby project

    I got this on VAGdrivers recently with the intention of fixing it up. I went looking for parts and panels to replace the bad bits on it and luckily found what I needed. Thinking about it now though, I don't reckon I'll get around to it any time soon, I have too many projects on and not nearly...
  18. trev

    [For Sale: Parts] Autoglym products half price in Tesco

    Tesco have a small range of Autoglym car shampoos leather cleaners etc for half price at the moment. Worth a punt...
  19. trev

    [Wanted: Parts] petrol tank for a fuel-injected bay window bus

    I'm looking for a fuel tank from a fuel injected bay window bus. Must have the extra nozzle for the return line and not be rotten at the bottom. don't make me weld on my own tank :eek: note two nozzles: one out, one in...
  20. trev

    [For Sale: Parts] testing the water: 1800 type 4 engine maybe for sale

    I've removed the 1800 type4 engine from my bus and I'm considering selling it. A part of me says to keep it because it's a "known" good engine with a lot of work/parts/time/money gone into but if there's someone going to wave cash in my face I could be convinced to let it go. It's an 1800cc...