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trist222
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First time owner

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Hi, just bought my first Kombi. 1965 splitty. Pretty much original condition. Would like to convert the running gear. Any advice on where to start would be appreciated.
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GottaSplit
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Hey Trist... welcome aboard. You need to get some pics up on here or we wont believe you :wink:
Pics also show what we are all dealing with...... :D
.....whats your locale buddy?
Cheers Jamie
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splitbus
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Welcome aboard, what's you budget

http://dasrestoparts.com.au/suspension- ... nsion.html

http://dasrestoparts.com.au/suspension- ... nsion.html


And like post above, pics and location
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spl65t
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Location: Hills Area - Sydney

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Howdy, was it you guys I spoke to at Old Bar ?
From the Hills area.
Linz
Der Splitty.....slowest thing up the Blue Mtns, since Wentworth, Blaxland & Lawson :twisted:
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trist222
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Hi Yes that's us. Thanks for all the info. We bring her home this weekend.
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FrankenCab
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Flipped spindles , straight axle , Or ballpoint front and IRS conversion or airbags or narrowed beam or or or , welcome :)
Straight axle is better than IRS
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NorCalRiviera
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Ballpoint front? Bet it writes well! ;) :mrgreen:

Welcome aboard, man!
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