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Paint Your Wagon - with a roller!

Last post by mike9009 « 10 May 2022, 20:04
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10 May 2022, 20:04
Holdsworth villa 3 pop top gas struts

Last post by Ezzyboi « 23 May 2022, 17:13
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by itchyfeet » 23 Sep 2017, 09:52
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Need to replace mine
Andbody know what force they should be?
I can measure them but I can't easily determine force needed

Thanks
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Last post by Ezzyboi
23 May 2022, 17:13
Rustoleum

Last post by sweetaswesty « 23 May 2022, 10:01
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by kentishvanman » 22 May 2022, 08:10

I am sure there is a simple answer.
My wagon has been 'rollered' some time back using Rustoleum Combi Color. This paint can be thinned with white...

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Last post by sweetaswesty
23 May 2022, 10:01
Fuel tank

Last post by ajsimmo « 23 May 2022, 09:00
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by triggermala » 03 May 2022, 20:29

Got a new fuel and would like to give it a coat of paint to give it a bit of extra protection before I refit it. What paint would you reccomend to...

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Last post by ajsimmo
23 May 2022, 09:00
Doka sun roof- double sun roof?

Last post by t25adict « 20 May 2022, 17:22
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by rumpoldstilskin » 19 Apr 2022, 22:39
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Hi everyone, I’ve removed a roof rack that came fitted to my double cab Doka and to my surprise it has either had 2 sunroof’s (front and rear)
Or…...
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Last post by t25adict
20 May 2022, 17:22
Bodyshop in Scotland that does T25s.

Last post by restoman « 14 May 2022, 21:16
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by JamieWhite62 » 04 May 2022, 18:17

Hi all.. I was talking with Marcus from slaughterhouse customs..he suggested I ask on here if any members know of a decent bodyshop in Scotland that...

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Last post by restoman
14 May 2022, 21:16
WWYD? Roof removal.

Last post by tandemsandy « 13 May 2022, 16:11
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by Mrs8925 » 12 May 2022, 23:11

Our van is currently in the body shop for welding and a respray. When the job was initially discussed for the quote we advised that we were looking...

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Last post by tandemsandy
13 May 2022, 16:11
High Top Removal

Last post by Jilldub « 11 May 2022, 21:18
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by keynsham1 » 11 Feb 2021, 13:51
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I have rusty gutters on my T25 Devon Eurovette high top. I have made an attempt at temporary repairs in the past but a better look is now needed. I...
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Last post by Jilldub
11 May 2022, 21:18
Windscreen rubbers

Last post by RogerT « 10 May 2022, 07:31
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by Busterboo1# » 09 May 2022, 14:45

Hi everyone, my t 25 is in at the moment for paint job, unfortunately I had to cut rubbers to remove both front and rear screens, anyone know the...

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Last post by RogerT
10 May 2022, 07:31
Double glazing

Last post by WillScott « 09 May 2022, 19:28
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by Smosh » 18 May 2015, 17:46
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Are double glazed westfalia windows any good?

Might be able to get my hands on these windows to put in my van:

Legally, may I add now that...
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Last post by WillScott
09 May 2022, 19:28
NLAV Quater lights

Last post by keynsham1 « 09 May 2022, 12:57

by keynsham1 » 09 May 2022, 12:57

Has anyone successfully fitted a set of opening quaterlights from NLAV? I have a set and I am struggling to fit them correctly.

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Last post by keynsham1
09 May 2022, 12:57
Aftermarket front Opening Quarterlights

Last post by Davegrohl99 « 08 May 2022, 15:44
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by keynsham1 » 01 May 2022, 12:18

I have fitted a set of aftermarket opening quarterlights to my van and to be honest the quality and fit are totally shocking. I eventially got them...

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Last post by Davegrohl99
08 May 2022, 15:44
Caddy 2k Seats...

Last post by ozman « 04 May 2022, 22:19

by ozman » 04 May 2022, 22:19

Long story short, I've just remembered I have some seats in the loft which came out of an old van...

Does anyone know anyone who has fitted caddy 2k...

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Last post by ozman
04 May 2022, 22:19
Sunvisor Screws...

Last post by ozman « 04 May 2022, 22:14
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by ozman » 24 Apr 2022, 18:10

Hi All,

I've got some sun visors that I want to fit in the van but appear to have misplaced the screws.

I'm aware that I need two different types...

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Last post by ozman
04 May 2022, 22:14
multivan bed in a doka

Last post by t25adict « 02 May 2022, 17:38
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by t25adict » 30 Jan 2022, 03:19

I seem to remember someone fitting a multivan bed into the back of a doka in the past.

I think it was a squeeze but possible, any info + pictures...

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Last post by t25adict
02 May 2022, 17:38
Early fuel tank

Last post by triggermala « 02 May 2022, 12:57
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by triggermala » 01 May 2022, 09:24

I need a new fuel tank for an early van . Any recommendations please. I know Brickwerks will be the obvious choice .

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Last post by triggermala
02 May 2022, 12:57
Indicator clips

Last post by Aidan « 30 Apr 2022, 17:10
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by mike9009 » 29 Apr 2022, 20:56

Daft question, but tried searching the web in vain.

What are the clips called which the self tappers for the indicators and rear lights screw into? ...

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Last post by Aidan
30 Apr 2022, 17:10
Opening quarter lights

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 28 Apr 2022, 17:59
Replies: 16
by Brick » 27 Feb 2022, 12:28
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Hi. I am toying with the idea of fitting opening windows to replace the current fixed quarter lights. My main concern is security, how easy are they...
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
28 Apr 2022, 17:59
Restoration

Last post by SJC1967 « 26 Apr 2022, 19:49
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by SJC1967 » 25 Apr 2022, 15:22

Hi can anyone recommend a good T25 restorer in the Sheffield area? My 2.0 tin top air cooled is now in need of some welding or a restoration. It’s a...

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Last post by SJC1967
26 Apr 2022, 19:49
Sliding door rollers and hinge

Last post by PeteandNikki « 23 Apr 2022, 19:10
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by T25boy71 » 20 Apr 2022, 14:08

Hi my sliding door is a poor fit and rough on the rollers.
should the bottom vertical roller be running in a groove/depression or should this be...

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Last post by PeteandNikki
23 Apr 2022, 19:10
Mobile Welder Leicestershire

Last post by jrt « 21 Apr 2022, 19:20
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by sauce1001 » 21 Apr 2022, 15:11

Hi, I need to get the 2 front seat belt mounting points welded on my van.

Wondered if any one on here offers this service?

Cheers

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Last post by jrt
21 Apr 2022, 19:20
T25 California seat fabric / upholstery material available

Last post by Nasic « 18 Apr 2022, 19:27
Replies: 3
by auspuffhannover » 11 Apr 2022, 10:19

Hello,
in cooperation with our saddlery, we rewoved two of the fabrics used in many T25 California or Caravelle GL in grey . These are used for the...

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Last post by Nasic
18 Apr 2022, 19:27
3 point seat belt for a buddy seat

Last post by Basilakios « 13 Apr 2022, 16:10
Replies: 12
by Capples » 15 Apr 2015, 17:10

Hello there

I am a newbie to campervans and am the happy owner of a Wetfalia high top. I have 3 small children so have had two 3 point belts fitted...

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Last post by Basilakios
13 Apr 2022, 16:10
Devon poptop struts

Last post by triggermala « 11 Apr 2022, 10:05

by triggermala » 11 Apr 2022, 10:05

Can someone tell me why some Devon full length elevating roofs have 3 struts, one at the front and two at the back as mine has and yet some roofs...

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Last post by triggermala
11 Apr 2022, 10:05
What to use for panel bonding?

Last post by HarryMann « 11 Apr 2022, 07:58
Replies: 10
by RogerT » 06 Apr 2022, 07:36

A Question…

What’s the easiest/best/most reasonable bonding product to use for where the panel above the rear arch contacts the spacing/bracing...

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Last post by HarryMann
11 Apr 2022, 07:58
new panel damage

Last post by slowcoach « 02 Apr 2022, 17:01
Replies: 6
by slowcoach » 01 Apr 2022, 09:50

My wife's latest mod to the van was an intimate encounter with a metal bollard along the sliding door yesterday. I can handle the paint scratches...

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Last post by slowcoach
02 Apr 2022, 17:01
N/S/R ply panel fixing point

Last post by T25boy71 « 02 Apr 2022, 15:33
Replies: 9
by T25boy71 » 01 Apr 2022, 09:54

Hi I’m in the middle of fitting ply wood panel but can’t see any holes for the clips to go into on near side rear just 3 dimples which line up with...

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Last post by T25boy71
02 Apr 2022, 15:33
Devon poptop struts

Last post by triggermala « 01 Apr 2022, 18:10

by triggermala » 01 Apr 2022, 18:10

Hi, I need to replace the gas struts on my Devon poptop I have tried taking measurements but they all vary in length slightly probably because they...

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Last post by triggermala
01 Apr 2022, 18:10
New card doors - Plywood, varnish and PVA

Last post by keynsham1 « 01 Apr 2022, 09:35
Replies: 22
by Just_Kitt » 27 Feb 2020, 09:35
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Ok, so after a lot of research it seems that Plywood hardwood is the best material for them. My current ones have gone mouldy and I am thinking a lot...
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Last post by keynsham1
01 Apr 2022, 09:35
Club joker seat fabrics

Last post by auspuffhannover « 01 Apr 2022, 09:05
Replies: 9
by Lio » 04 Sep 2020, 16:15

Hello
I just bought a club joker from 87.The driver seat fabric is in bad shape and I am looking either for a seat or preferably a fabric supplier ....

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Last post by auspuffhannover
01 Apr 2022, 09:05
Gutters: thoughts please

Last post by ZsZ « 30 Mar 2022, 08:54
Replies: 14
by Ruddles » 17 Mar 2022, 16:33

So, after lots of looking online, went to view a van in person today. I would appreciate your thoughts on these gutters- what’s going on here and...

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Last post by ZsZ
30 Mar 2022, 08:54
Paint off fiberglass when removing decals

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 26 Mar 2022, 18:32
Replies: 23
by QuickBrownFox » 24 Mar 2022, 10:27
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As per subject. I was taking some dodgy decals of my high top and it took a layer off underneath the sticker and has left what looks like yellow ish,...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
26 Mar 2022, 18:32
oh Jeez, my new Devon van is full of surprises

Last post by keynsham1 « 23 Mar 2022, 09:48
Replies: 7
by mikeybjettaman » 21 Mar 2022, 17:30

I keep discovering new features of my van. My latest discovery is the almost detachable roof!

That on top of the mounting for one strut missing...

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Last post by keynsham1
23 Mar 2022, 09:48
Fitting door seals.

Last post by silverbullet « 22 Mar 2022, 19:27
Replies: 14
by Piratepete » 19 Mar 2022, 16:14

Hi Guys
Just got around to fitting new main seals on the tailgate and front doors. QQ

1. The tailgate seal is split and comes with a joiner which is...

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Last post by silverbullet
22 Mar 2022, 19:27
Devon pop top roof seal

Last post by triggermala « 19 Mar 2022, 17:44
Replies: 2
by LeeCarey » 05 Mar 2022, 18:28

Hi all, finding it hard to locate a replacement for my degraded seal between the metal roof and Devon pop top. I can find those which attach to the...

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Last post by triggermala
19 Mar 2022, 17:44
Driver’s seat fore & aft mechanism

Last post by multisi « 19 Mar 2022, 10:26
Replies: 2
by Martyn B » 19 Mar 2022, 10:20

This mechanism is a metal rod that swivels using its bent end on the RHS under the seat and the other end slots into a hole in the runner at the LHS...

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Last post by multisi
19 Mar 2022, 10:26
Recommendations for bodywork in Gloucestershire

Last post by Itsblue « 14 Mar 2022, 21:46
Replies: 4
by uberjock » 23 Feb 2022, 18:34

Evening All. We have a 1980 T25 Joker Westy camper. Had it for about 12 years now. It had a fully bodywork job about 6 years ago, but many of the...

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Last post by Itsblue
14 Mar 2022, 21:46
Interior plywood panels

Last post by Itsblue « 14 Mar 2022, 21:38
Replies: 2
by triggermala » 11 Mar 2022, 00:09

I have original style doorcard clips fitted to my ply interior panels but finding when trying to fit them they're not locking in tight and keep...

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Last post by Itsblue
14 Mar 2022, 21:38
Water in tailgate

Last post by Brick « 13 Mar 2022, 13:03
Replies: 6
by triggermala » 08 Mar 2022, 04:51

I have water getting into my tailgate and sitting in the bott of it, it drains out of the drain holes in the corners when I lift it up. Apart from...

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Last post by Brick
13 Mar 2022, 13:03
Interior plywood panels

Last post by RogerT « 08 Mar 2022, 22:29
Replies: 2
by triggermala » 07 Mar 2022, 20:27

Hi ,is it worth painting the backs of new plywood panels with something like yacht varnish to help protect them from any water ,condensation or damp...

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Last post by RogerT
08 Mar 2022, 22:29
Paint code

Last post by KOTSY « 07 Mar 2022, 16:32
Replies: 7
by KOTSY » 15 Feb 2022, 10:15

Hi everyone ,I have a 1990 auto sleeper in medium blue that I am doing some body work on . The problem I have is that it has dark blue stripe down...

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Last post by KOTSY
07 Mar 2022, 16:32
1/4 light bar and glass fitting help needed please

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 04 Mar 2022, 19:05
Replies: 2
by Jonnyb416 » 23 Feb 2022, 13:57

Hi all,

I am trying to fit new bars and glass/seals to my non opening 1/4 lights.

I have purchased new bars from JKs (I know but the only place...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
04 Mar 2022, 19:05
Vapour barrier

Last post by triggermala « 04 Mar 2022, 08:30
Replies: 3
by triggermala » 03 Mar 2022, 16:00

Going to fit new interior foam and vinyl plywood panels. Would you recommend putting a plastic sheet vapour barrier between the panels and the body...

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Last post by triggermala
04 Mar 2022, 08:30
Hole in the floor

Last post by Brick « 23 Feb 2022, 15:24
Replies: 15
by VelmaVan261 » 20 Feb 2022, 21:17
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There’s a pool of water under the mat on passenger side. And there’s a small round hole in the floor! I haven’t driven the van for weeks but could...
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Last post by Brick
23 Feb 2022, 15:24
Movement in seat swivel base

Last post by dogbower « 21 Feb 2022, 20:29
Replies: 4
by dogbower » 19 Feb 2022, 11:16

Both my seats rotate slightly when cornering. I’ve took the seats off to look at the mechanism, and it looks like the locking level thing is worn, so...

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Last post by dogbower
21 Feb 2022, 20:29
A Pillar lip bending advice

Last post by davidoft1 « 12 Feb 2022, 09:44
Replies: 3
by BigBlueVan » 12 Feb 2022, 07:50

Hi All,

Does anyone have an tips for bending the A pillar lip around the inner a pillar structure?
It was just bent around making a 180degree return...

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Last post by davidoft1
12 Feb 2022, 09:44
Fitting new panels

Last post by cobblers « 10 Feb 2022, 16:08
Replies: 1
by MikeandTre » 10 Feb 2022, 14:24

Can anyone tell me of anyone that can weld me some new panels on my vehicle? Preferably near me in Bakewell Derbyshire

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Last post by cobblers
10 Feb 2022, 16:08
Tailgate thermo window from T25 Syncro Joker

Last post by syncro4us « 09 Feb 2022, 15:54
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by syncro4us » 06 Feb 2022, 10:10

When restoring our T25 Joker Syncro T25 1986 we replaced our cracked thermo rear window with a glass replacement.
The crack is on the inner skin...

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Last post by syncro4us
09 Feb 2022, 15:54
Newbie question. Seam sealant?

Last post by bmouthboyo « 07 Feb 2022, 21:53
Replies: 6
by normal rules » 16 Jul 2015, 15:48

What is is, when do you use it and how do you apply it.

Any photos would be helpful .

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Last post by bmouthboyo
07 Feb 2022, 21:53
Standard seat recline mechanism

Last post by multisi « 05 Feb 2022, 16:39
Replies: 24
by T25Convert » 11 Apr 2019, 10:42
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For long and boring reasons I'd like top be able to get my standard seats to recline further forwards and backwards.

Before I start stripping down...
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05 Feb 2022, 16:39

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