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by samk
25 Nov 2008, 21:32
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Good mechanic in North/East london
Replies: 5
Views: 1524

Thanks Em, a little far but worth travelling on a recommendation!

Sam
by samk
24 Nov 2008, 22:08
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Good mechanic in North/East london
Replies: 5
Views: 1524

Good mechanic in North/East london

Hi All, Looking for a reliable and honest mechanic/garage for a service. I've just bought a 1982 2 litre Air cooled Autohomes pop-top and basically looking for oil change, points clean up etc to put my mind to rest before I start driving all over the country! I'm in London on the border of Islington...
by samk
23 Nov 2008, 17:38
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Repairing Autohomes pop-top
Replies: 4
Views: 1385

The van is now mine so going to try and get started on the roof ASAP. Jaylo, is the hardboard attached to something else then? If this can be removes it seems like the best option. The outer seal has warped away but I'm hoping I can make it watertight underneath and then re attach the original seal ...
by samk
22 Nov 2008, 22:48
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Repairing Autohomes pop-top
Replies: 4
Views: 1385

Hi Guys, Thanks for the advice - really useful to know people have tackled the problems themselves. Most of the roof looks ok and it seems that the water has only really infiltrated the edges. Taking this in mind I'll give it a go and try to make it watertight myself without making it look like tota...
by samk
20 Nov 2008, 23:50
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Repairing Autohomes pop-top
Replies: 4
Views: 1385

Repairing Autohomes pop-top

Hi, Just wondering if anyone here could give me a little advice about possibilities/cost implications etc of repairing pop-top. I've just viewed a 1983 air cooled Autohomes pop-top (the hard sided-type). Price seems reasonable for condition but my main concern is the pop-top. It seems to have been s...