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Early sliding door cable	axeman	03 Nov 2023, 19:31	Once this week	Bodywork, Seats & Glass

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Paint Your Wagon - with a roller!

Last post by shepster « 07 Jul 2023, 07:02
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by CovKid » 12 Apr 2007, 21:32
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Intro: (updated February 2017)

Welcome to the beginning of a VERY long thread I started over ten years ago. I have since had to come back and...
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Last post by shepster
07 Jul 2023, 07:02
New flooring

Last post by mrhutch « Yesterday, 10:33
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by freckvan1 » 27 Nov 2023, 12:08

Morning All,
Replacing plywood flooring in the van .
Everything cleaned up and painted .
Put down 12,- mm marine ply , thinking of securing using...

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Last post by mrhutch
Yesterday, 10:33
Rear jacking points shot?

Last post by multisi « Yesterday, 09:20
Replies: 49
by Bryce » 05 Nov 2023, 15:09
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Got van back from mot last week and was having poke about and found the below surprises.

It looks pretty bad to my untrained eye. I put in finger...
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Last post by multisi
Yesterday, 09:20
Water ingress in cab

Last post by multisi « 14 Nov 2023, 16:08
Replies: 27
by RichmondSyncro » 16 Jul 2023, 18:31
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Hello all,

I had my windscreen replaced recently and with that a brand new quality seal. 1990 Syncro Caravelle right hand drive.

I now have water...
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Last post by multisi
14 Nov 2023, 16:08
New owner

Last post by bobr43 « 07 Nov 2023, 12:06
Replies: 4
by Rowan » 02 Nov 2023, 10:00

Hi guys I’m now the new owner of a t25 1988 multivan so have a few newbie questions. I’m based in Bury St Edmunds Suffolk so would like to know who...

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Last post by bobr43
07 Nov 2023, 12:06
Early sliding door cable

Last post by axeman « 05 Nov 2023, 19:31
Replies: 11
by axeman » 03 Nov 2023, 19:31

Recently my early sliding door cable snapped at the crimped end of the cable. This cable as a whole has been nla for a while. So Google to rescue and...

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Last post by axeman
05 Nov 2023, 19:31
t25 westfalia extra rear seat the rear

Last post by multisi « 05 Nov 2023, 16:42
Replies: 2
by leftywesty » 02 Nov 2023, 00:06

i am planning a trip with my expanding family and i am looking at the possibility of adding an extra removable seat in the rear any info /advice...

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Last post by multisi
05 Nov 2023, 16:42
t25 front seats

Last post by R0B « 03 Nov 2023, 18:04
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by leftywesty » 03 Nov 2023, 10:34

does anyone know if its posssible to fit t4 front seats in my t25 please?

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Last post by R0B
03 Nov 2023, 18:04
Replacing Camper Floor

Last post by freckvan1 « 26 Oct 2023, 17:57
Replies: 8
by freckvan1 » 22 Oct 2023, 18:48

Evening All,
Now in position to put down main floor and not sure of best approach .
All units out and floor refurbished, was intending using 9mm...

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Last post by freckvan1
26 Oct 2023, 17:57
Middle Rail Cut-Out Position. Early Slider

Last post by Stesaw « 13 Oct 2023, 13:31
Replies: 8
by Robsey » 02 Oct 2023, 23:04

Hi all, a very simple question.

I have been finally sorting the van's body work after procrastinating for about ten years.

I have separated what...

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Last post by Stesaw
13 Oct 2023, 13:31
Front number plate location

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 12 Oct 2023, 19:45
Replies: 8
by TONYT25T25 » 11 Oct 2023, 20:03

Like most if not all, my front number plate is fitted to the front of the bumper. Which makes it vulnerable to damage if you get a bit to close to an...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
12 Oct 2023, 19:45
auto sleeper hi top roof seal

Last post by Legin « 11 Oct 2023, 07:38
Replies: 10
by islandboy » 14 Dec 2017, 19:40

Anyone know where I can obtain the front and back seals between the hi top and the van roof.
When I come to have the roof stripped off, the old seals...

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Last post by Legin
11 Oct 2023, 07:38
Rust in me camper what am I gonna do

Last post by paperhouselad « 02 Oct 2023, 22:41
Replies: 12
by Raynsford5 » 30 Sep 2023, 17:22

Hi all had a little poke today in the van rubbing down and found a little rust, any suggestions! I want to insulate and sound proof but must deal...

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Last post by paperhouselad
02 Oct 2023, 22:41
UPHOLSTERY SUPPLIES FOR T25 SEATS RnR BED CUSHIONS

Last post by dbz864 « 30 Sep 2023, 12:23
Replies: 3
by Richard Workman » 11 Sep 2023, 11:02

UPHOLSTERY SUPPLIES FOR T25 SEATS RnR BED CUSHIONS Etc. Hi, I have a 1983 T25 Devon Camper. Has anyone any recommendations as to where to purchase...

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Last post by dbz864
30 Sep 2023, 12:23
High top removal

Last post by keynsham1 « 28 Sep 2023, 17:48
Replies: 4
by banjax34 » 23 Aug 2023, 21:06

So thinking of removing the high top on my '83 T25......other than sourcing a used roof skin and welding in place, does anyone supply a flat low...

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Last post by keynsham1
28 Sep 2023, 17:48
Rear crossmember behind valance dimensions

Last post by multisi « 27 Sep 2023, 12:36
Replies: 1
by dugcati » 27 Sep 2023, 10:52

Howdy all,

Does anyoe have or know where I can find the dimensions for the rear cross member that sits behind the rear valance? I'm in the middle of...

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Last post by multisi
27 Sep 2023, 12:36
1984 Leisuredrive Seat Material

Last post by huggy76 « 24 Sep 2023, 10:55
Replies: 5
by huggy76 » 20 Sep 2023, 13:24

Hi all

I need to recover the rear seat lower cushion in my camper and would like to try get some original style material. Does anyone know where I...

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Last post by huggy76
24 Sep 2023, 10:55
Engine hatch seal, glue failure

Last post by what2do « 19 Sep 2023, 22:07
Replies: 6
by silverbullet » 17 Sep 2023, 16:27

New seal from BW, seemed to be good quality crepe foam. Fitted it last summer with evostik contact adhesive, taped it in place, locked the hatch down...

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Last post by what2do
19 Sep 2023, 22:07
Tailgate water ingress!

Last post by pauljvw « 16 Sep 2023, 06:22
Replies: 7
by pauljvw » 12 Jul 2023, 13:57

1984 westfalia joker poptop
Hi , after new tailgate window seal and tailgate seal I'm still getting some water ingress. Any advice or experience of...

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Last post by pauljvw
16 Sep 2023, 06:22
Window fitting

Last post by T25boy71 « 11 Sep 2023, 09:05
Replies: 4
by Vwjue73 » 05 Sep 2023, 12:17

Hi guys have any of you used a non setting silicone when refitting windows?if so could you please explain where to put it and how much ,and if its...

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Last post by T25boy71
11 Sep 2023, 09:05
Land Rover Defender Sunroof?

Last post by Robsey « 10 Sep 2023, 17:56
Replies: 2
by w00dy » 08 Sep 2023, 09:53

Has anyone fitted one of these? If so do you have any advice or photos?

I have a Westfalia California and like the idea of installing a sunroof...

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Last post by Robsey
10 Sep 2023, 17:56
Bodywork suggestions

Last post by G Dub52 « 07 Sep 2023, 14:18
Replies: 2
by G Dub52 » 04 Sep 2023, 15:33

Hi all!
Early next year I will have a decent pot of money to get my vwt4 autosleeper hightop some bodywork TLC.

It's standard sills and arches and...

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Last post by G Dub52
07 Sep 2023, 14:18
Rear wheel arch hole leaking liquid and unidentified part

Last post by RogerT « 05 Sep 2023, 20:54
Replies: 3
by bessiebelle » 04 Sep 2023, 11:32

My rear offside wheel arch (behind sliding door) sometimes leaks liquid. As it's been raining so much it's hard to tell if it leaks when not raining,...

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Last post by RogerT
05 Sep 2023, 20:54
Driver's seat

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 05 Sep 2023, 19:17
Replies: 3
by paganmanwales » 05 Sep 2023, 14:49

Has anyone ever extended the runners on the driver's seat? I could do with the seat on the Holdsworth Vision moving back further to give more leg...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
05 Sep 2023, 19:17
Sliding door rust questions

Last post by Stesaw « 25 Aug 2023, 15:57
Replies: 5
by JonathanR » 23 Aug 2023, 11:13

Hi peeps. Long time since I've posted, but only because we've been enjoying travelling in the van and all has been well.
Doing some minor tidying on...

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Last post by Stesaw
25 Aug 2023, 15:57
Front lower panel rust repair

Last post by Plasticman « 23 Aug 2023, 20:37
Replies: 14
by AIR_CHILLED » 26 Jul 2023, 19:18

I have noticed significant rust at the lower edge of the front panel where it joins to the top of the deformation panel.
Generally what is the best...

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Last post by Plasticman
23 Aug 2023, 20:37
What colour is my van?

Last post by AlBundy « 23 Aug 2023, 19:41
Replies: 6
by AlBundy » 23 Aug 2023, 11:33

Not a trick question. I have a 1986 LHD 1.6 diesel, imported from Holland. As far as I know, its the original paintwork, but I don't know that for...

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Last post by AlBundy
23 Aug 2023, 19:41
Seat Cover Material

Last post by JakalaCroc « 23 Aug 2023, 12:18

by JakalaCroc » 23 Aug 2023, 12:18

Hi

I know this is a very very longshot but I have an autohomes conversion and I am after somewhere, if at all possible, that does material similar...

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Last post by JakalaCroc
23 Aug 2023, 12:18
Underbody rust treatment

Last post by Enya1990 « 17 Aug 2023, 16:34
Replies: 3
by Enya1990 » 16 Aug 2023, 17:11

Hey guys, I'm wanting to apply some underbody rust treatment underneath my T25 to protect her during the winter. Iv seen adverts all over the...

3 Replies

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Last post by Enya1990
17 Aug 2023, 16:34
Repairers North Yorkshire area.

Last post by Robsey « 16 Aug 2023, 10:45
Replies: 3
by Hinesy » 15 Aug 2023, 17:31

Hi all,

Can anyone recommend any repairers in the North Yorkshire area to carry out some welding repairs on my 87 panel van.

I have photos I can...

3 Replies

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Last post by Robsey
16 Aug 2023, 10:45
New Sills Needed!

Last post by Plasticman « 14 Aug 2023, 20:37
Replies: 11
by Machyde23 » 13 Aug 2023, 19:54

This is my first post, so no laughing! I was poking around with a screwdriver (bad idea) in the area behind where the old kitchen units were...

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Last post by Plasticman
14 Aug 2023, 20:37
Sliding door quiet rollers

Last post by ZsZ « 09 Aug 2023, 18:16
Replies: 5
by Marcsnapon » 02 Aug 2023, 20:41

Hi all, I’m sure in the past I saw some sliding door rollers made to reduce noise when I’m opening the door.
I just can’t remember where ?
any help...

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Last post by ZsZ
09 Aug 2023, 18:16
Fibre glass to roof seal

Last post by Plasticman « 05 Aug 2023, 17:18
Replies: 4
by Doom_Machine » 01 Aug 2023, 11:05

The ultimate quest continues. Can anyone recommend a suitable replacement for the seal from the fiberglass roof to the space above the windshield?

A...

4 Replies

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Last post by Plasticman
05 Aug 2023, 17:18
Lanolin underbody protection

Last post by jebiga41 « 29 Jul 2023, 12:51

by jebiga41 » 29 Jul 2023, 12:51

So this morning I have been mainly covering the underside of my new van and me with
Lanotec HD it has a number of interesting properties as well as...

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Last post by jebiga41
29 Jul 2023, 12:51
Welding rods

Last post by Jeff J « 26 Jul 2023, 05:00
Replies: 4
by kentishvanman » 20 Jul 2023, 09:48

Has anyone tried the welding rods that just need a blowtorch to melt? Have seen some adverts recently and thought they might be ok for some light...

4 Replies

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Last post by Jeff J
26 Jul 2023, 05:00
Club joker seat fabrics

Last post by Foolzgold « 19 Jul 2023, 14:30
Replies: 11
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 ....

11 Replies

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Last post by Foolzgold
19 Jul 2023, 14:30
Fibre glass repair kits

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 16 Jul 2023, 16:41
Replies: 7
by TONYT25T25 » 08 Jun 2023, 18:53

I intend to attempt repairs to the bottom of my doors using glass fibre matting. Having used it in the past I found the matting bits separated making...

7 Replies

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Last post by TONYT25T25
16 Jul 2023, 16:41
Pop Top Improvement

Last post by colinthefox « 12 Jul 2023, 19:58
Replies: 1
by peteinnit » 12 Jul 2023, 08:23

Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone has the same pop top as me, the van used to have a 'CI' badge on it which is who I assume did the conversion. It's a...

1 Replies

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Last post by colinthefox
12 Jul 2023, 19:58
Locks barrel removal

Last post by alewing « 11 Jul 2023, 19:01
Replies: 15
by clone123 » 25 Nov 2019, 12:12
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Help needed hi I'm just changing all the locks on my van I've change the ignition barrel and the driver's door locks wafers so they are on the same...
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Last post by alewing
11 Jul 2023, 19:01
Body shop in Newcastle/ Blyth

Last post by CoalMarx « 10 Jul 2023, 13:17
Replies: 5
by CoalMarx » 15 Feb 2023, 18:57

Can anyone recommend one round here? The cheapest quote i've had so far is £4300 and that's with all prep done, new seam sealant, zinc primed and...

5 Replies

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Last post by CoalMarx
10 Jul 2023, 13:17
Light gaskets

Last post by multisi « 05 Jul 2023, 07:57
Replies: 2
by CoalMarx » 05 Jul 2023, 07:48

Hi all,

I'm putting Ethel back together after the respray - putting the lights on but it feels like they should have rubber gaskets between them and...

2 Replies

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Last post by multisi
05 Jul 2023, 07:57
Help and advice on bodywork issues

Last post by mariner « 05 Jul 2023, 07:46
Replies: 2
by mariner » 12 Jun 2023, 20:02

Hi. Two years ago I had my van resprayed. Unfortunately, it didn't go too well with a number of significant issues with the initial paint job that...

2 Replies

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Last post by mariner
05 Jul 2023, 07:46
1986 Holdsworth Villa3 poptop roof movement

Last post by ctjfb « 25 Jun 2023, 18:46
Replies: 2
by ctjfb » 13 May 2023, 08:19

I happened to notice yesterday that there is a slight movement of the whole pop-top roof assembly against the van roof.

I was driving down the road...

2 Replies

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Last post by ctjfb
25 Jun 2023, 18:46
Sliding door upper guide piece

Last post by mariner « 21 Jun 2023, 14:04
Replies: 2
by mariner » 21 Jun 2023, 10:14

Hi all. Have some annoying rattling somewhere in the upper door area that I'm struggling to pin down. My upper guide arm has a ball bearing on the...

2 Replies

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Last post by mariner
21 Jun 2023, 14:04
Rear windows seal installation

Last post by pleasestartnow « 17 Jun 2023, 18:49
Replies: 18
by pleasestartnow » 11 May 2023, 19:06
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Hi folks,

Quick question. After getting some rust fixed the welder pointed out the rear side window seals had to be taken out when they were doing...
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Last post by pleasestartnow
17 Jun 2023, 18:49
Wooden Rock and Roll bed

Last post by pleasestartnow « 16 Jun 2023, 15:25
Replies: 23
by pleasestartnow » 29 May 2023, 20:37
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Hi folks, I have rock and roll bed brackets and want to build a new full width bed. My previous bed was just bits of seperate osb board. It was fine...
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Last post by pleasestartnow
16 Jun 2023, 15:25
door seals

Last post by Gixerman60 « 15 Jun 2023, 16:18

by Gixerman60 » 15 Jun 2023, 16:18

Fitted new ones a few weeks ago. Managed without fully removing doors, just disconnected door straps, and loosened hinge and latch bolts/screws....

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Last post by Gixerman60
15 Jun 2023, 16:18
Welding...

Last post by Wilf1988 « 10 Jun 2023, 15:26
Replies: 29
by Wilf1988 » 14 Apr 2023, 10:08
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Hello guys, I'm a new member and need some help!
I have a 1988 t25 autosleeper... with rust.
She has holes behind the fuel filler and in front of the...
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Last post by Wilf1988
10 Jun 2023, 15:26
Window and door seals

Last post by JeffRoo « 04 Jun 2023, 08:19
Replies: 5
by JeffRoo » 18 Dec 2022, 09:55

Hi all
my 84 Caravelle is in the body shop….yey! But I’m going to need all new seals as the originals are shot. All are factory and the windows have...

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Last post by JeffRoo
04 Jun 2023, 08:19
Tailgate Sill rust

Last post by multisi « 03 Jun 2023, 15:03
Replies: 3
by droftardis » 31 May 2023, 14:54

Hey all,

So as you'll see from the pictures below, I pretty much need to replace the sills on the tailgate. It's the part when you open the...

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Last post by multisi
03 Jun 2023, 15:03

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