The Late Bay

    1. Introduce Yourselves

      Just signed up? Take few minutes to introduce yourself and your VW camper/van/pickup.
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      Latest: Any experts near me? Razzyh, Jun 17, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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    2. General Discussion

      Let's hear your jibba jabba fools. Keep it clean and friendly; its a family site and our content should reflect this.
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    3. Show Us Your Ride

      Why don't you show the other members your pride and joy and tell us a bit about it. Remember only late bay window VW campers and commercials in here.
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      Latest: Back again with another Bus scrooge95, Jun 23, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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    4. Show Us Your Bit On The Side

      Got a dazzling daily driver or a pimped Panda? Then get them up here. Anything goes, not just late bays.
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      Latest: VW caddy... The MPV.. art b, Jun 20, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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    5. Stolen!

      Post any stolen buses you hear of in here.
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      Latest: M plate. Decoder Ruby the patina bus, Jun 7, 2025
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    1. Type 2 History

      History of the VW late bay window van: picture resources, engine guides, books, adverts etc, find it in here.
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    2. Buying a VW Camper

      So you've decided to buy a bus, that's the easy bit. Check this section out first!
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    3. How To

      Mechanical & Techinal how tos. Guides and walkthroughs to some of the common tasks on late bays.
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      Latest: Making the Weber DFAV 32/36 carburettor work Zed, Jun 22, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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    4. Mech Tech

      Having problems with your bus or camper? Got a question or need pointing in the right direction? Then post it in here. You could also look in the VW services thread and see if one our sponsors could help.
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      Latest: Can anyone sort acceleration lag?! EggBoxes, Jun 23, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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    5. Restorations

      Document your restorations here; whether it's a full resto or a engine overhaul.
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      Latest: 75 nine fourteen Dean Potton, Jun 23, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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    6. Camper Conversions

      Westfalia? Devon? Viking? Dormobile? Riviera? Moonraker? the list is almost endless, but if it the interior of a late bay window VW camper then it's in here.
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      Latest: Heavy pop top JonB, Jun 3, 2025
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    7. Alternative engine in bus

      Whether it’s Scooby, Duracell or Chip shop oil this is the new section for 2024
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      Latest: Electric bus Purple, Jun 18, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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    8. Modified Shizzle

      a new spangly section for all you stock haters out there
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    9. Product Reviews

      Post a review of your VW related products in here.
      Latest: Roof Racks Razzyh, May 15, 2025
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    10. Useful Links

      Found another site about late bays or an online vw magazine you think may be of interest? Pop it in here.
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      Latest: Noco battery charger theBusmonkey, Dec 26, 2022
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    1. Shows Events

      Is there a weekend that goes by that doesn't have at least one VW show. Post and share.
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    2. Show Event Photos

      Everyone loves a good Volkswagen show photo, and some of the bad ones.
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    3. Can Cook, Will Cook

      We're talking Michelins - stars not tyres. Have you got any great camping recipes or one pot wonders?
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      Latest: Cheese... Gahod 61, Jan 23, 2025
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    4. V Dub Clubs

      Post a summary of your local club and a link to their website.
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      Latest: Surrey Aircooled Owners Club Chrisd, Aug 7, 2024
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    1. Club Merchandise

      Sponsored by Dubious Design
      Show your colours by wearing one of the late bays designs or put a sticker on your bus! Also if you want to print off some flyers then this is the place to get the design from.
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    2. Late Bay Classifieds

      Got a post '72 van to sell or looking to buy a lovely late bay? Post here.
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      Latest: 1976 with Sheldon Hightop scrooge95, Jun 17, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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    3. Late Bay Parts Classifieds

      Buy or sell your post '72 camper parts in here.
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      Latest: Late bay toolkit and jack please brianjbox, Jun 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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    4. Non Late Bay Classifieds

      Anything non late bay for sale or wanted goes in here.
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      Latest: Eberspacher Petrol Heater 3kw matty, Jun 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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    5. TLB sponsors

      Check our site sponsors out for their service and products
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      Latest: Ray Ley Restorations JamesLey, Jun 23, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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