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My 82 T25 had Saab seats with modified Vw rails. It now has mx5 seats with modified mx5 rails as they were a million times better than the Vw rails. Half decent fabrication skills are a must I’d say though


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I usually but weld to a gap of a slitting disc or less. Using a technique of tack, move 3 inches tack, repeat until the whole seam is weld. This reduces distortion. Weld through primer I try and use as much as possible but I mainly use it where the welded joint won’t be visible after I’ve welded it....

Hi Neil, not sure how much you know about mig welding yet. But have a search on plug welding. It’s an excellent technique that will see you right for most of what you’ll want to do with these vans.


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Hello Everyone,  I recently purchased a second hand aftermarket sliding window (middle side) for a panel van conversion I’m doing and before I begin I just thought I’d post this question about installation technique:  I am aware of the “trick” using a piece of cord inserted into the groove of the s...

Fair enough. I dare say it’ll be worse underneath the track. It’s mad how these t25s rot on the body so bad. But the chassis tend to stay pretty decent


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Mine was knackered common area. Probably worth some welding and fresh metal before it does go to far. Mine was made up of cardboard and filler. I had to make a custom piece to weld in. So if you can get away with a smaller repair now it’s be worth it


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On my early air cooled they were literally 15mm wide steel strips bent at 90. With a tab that matches on the cover and a self rapper that connects the 2. Not sure if these are OG. But I welded 4 more the same back on . 2 per side. Think it was about 30-40mm long on the body and then comes out probab...

That doesn’t sound great. I know mine knocked 2.0cu when it’s been left a while to do with the hydraulic rappers losing pressure. Maybe worth checking the valve train.


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Thanks rick mate [THUMBS UP SIGN][THUMBS UP SIGN]


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Hi guys not done much to van bar enjoy using it I recently visited rick “cobra” down south at his amazing man cave. He was a top bloke and I bought this set of empi 5s of him which I painted twice. As was messing about with a few bits but they now look pretty good I must say a bit to glitzy but I’m ...

Finally got round to uploading some pictures here’s how the van was this weekend when we went camping and to a local show https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180917/d236582f687f7813ac0655607d0cbb96.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180917/22c329ccdfe3d496fdc221f00e3db24a.jpg https://uploads.tapa...

Not had a phone for last few weeks but went away in the van around the Peak District last weekend was amazing ran perfect and everything works a treat was a cosy nights kip too


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I’ll still put some bits on here matey don’t panic [FACE WITH STUCK-OUT TONGUE AND WINKING EYE]


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