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Captain Seats/rear seat swap?	maxstu	Today, 08:33	Once this week	Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Rear window washer not working	maxstu	24 Nov 2021, 16:44	Once this week	Bodywork, Seats & Glass

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Paint Your Wagon - with a roller!

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Captain Seats/rear seat swap?

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by adamb87 » Yesterday, 19:59

Hey Guys

I’m so sorry if I’m doing this wrong but wasn’t sure how to post a question.

I have an 84 Autohomes T3 with fully original interior...

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Today, 08:33
Rear window washer not working

Last post by maxstu « Yesterday, 17:48
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by Shinnster » 23 Nov 2021, 23:42
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hey all, wasn't sure whether to put this here or in electrical.

My rear window washer isn't working, the bottle is filled up by the engine bay, the...
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Yesterday, 17:48
Foam for seat/bed

Last post by rollercoaster « 23 Nov 2021, 23:00

by rollercoaster » 23 Nov 2021, 23:00

So I did cut up an old foam mattress,
but maybe I could afford a new bit?

Anyone have some good experience,
or reputable source for me please..

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Last post by rollercoaster
23 Nov 2021, 23:00
Doka Rear Seat Upgrade

Last post by rollercoaster « 23 Nov 2021, 22:52
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by saysomestuff » 03 Nov 2021, 20:24

Hi folks, newbie here.

I've got a crew cab doka with the bolt in tub but no rear seat.

I'm planning to fit some modern rear seats but the standard...

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Last post by rollercoaster
23 Nov 2021, 22:52
VW Heritage curtain set

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 23 Nov 2021, 07:12
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by Rosie n' Jim » 31 Aug 2021, 20:13

Has anybody bought and fitted the new SSP blackout curtains? I felt they were too expensive, but eventually bit the bullet and treated myself....

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
23 Nov 2021, 07:12
What should I do with rust patches, to stop them getting worse?

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 21 Nov 2021, 12:01
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by Gingermagic » 27 Oct 2021, 15:57

Hi all,

I’ve got engine troubles with our T25, which take priority over the cosmetics.

I should have probably done something with these rust...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
21 Nov 2021, 12:01
Carpet on Doors?

Last post by Stesaw « 18 Nov 2021, 18:50
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by saysomestuff » 15 Nov 2021, 17:58

Hi All,

Making progress on the Doka. Just planning the next job which is sound deadening and insulating the cab and then re-carpet.

I'm not sure if...

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Last post by Stesaw
18 Nov 2021, 18:50
window seals wrong? or i fitted them wrong?

Last post by Shinnster « 14 Nov 2021, 13:24
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by Shinnster » 06 Nov 2021, 15:45

hey all,

I got a seal to try on my van for the sliding door window, bought from seals direct, but I don't think its the correct size seal. or have i...

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Last post by Shinnster
14 Nov 2021, 13:24
Peugeot 106 sunroof in a tin top?

Last post by Aidan « 07 Nov 2021, 08:41
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by spanishfly » 03 Nov 2021, 16:19

This might sound a bit ridiculous but has anyone/ is there a reason not to put a Peugeot 106 sunroof in a tin top. The curve is similar and the...

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Last post by Aidan
07 Nov 2021, 08:41
How much to get seats re trimmed?

Last post by Brick « 06 Nov 2021, 19:02
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by Brick » 06 Nov 2021, 11:59

Hi, debating wether to get some leather seats in the bus or get the captains seats retrimmed….
Any ball park figures for retrims? I have seen some...

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Last post by Brick
06 Nov 2021, 19:02
3 across the front?!?

Last post by Forden341 « 06 Nov 2021, 18:53
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by Forden341 » 15 Jul 2020, 07:57
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I have a 1990 Karmann Gipsy with a lovely pair of beige captains seats up front, these are great but I am looking for a 3 seat option as...
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Last post by Forden341
06 Nov 2021, 18:53
Rear arch replacement

Last post by sweetaswesty « 25 Oct 2021, 13:06
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by mike the van » 24 Oct 2021, 21:34

Hi
Planning to start rear winter wheel arch replacement, that will likely include the lower part of the panel over the suspension mount. Would...

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Last post by sweetaswesty
25 Oct 2021, 13:06
Insulation newbie question

Last post by Stesaw « 25 Oct 2021, 12:34
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by SpaceDawggy » 25 Oct 2021, 04:58

Hi,

I've recently got my T25 back from the body shop where all the rusty panels were replaced and I had the lower half of my van resprayed. ...

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Last post by Stesaw
25 Oct 2021, 12:34
New FootWell/Welding Advice

Last post by davidoft1 « 23 Oct 2021, 20:18
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by LeeCarey » 20 Oct 2021, 13:05

Hi All, newbie to the art of Mig Welding and about to cut out the rusty footwell and replace with a JustKampers replacement. Question i have is...

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Last post by davidoft1
23 Oct 2021, 20:18
Source for these plastic clips?

Last post by shepster « 19 Oct 2021, 11:10
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by carbonspork » 17 Aug 2021, 18:38

Hi There,

I'm looking to find these clips for the lower grill on my '85. I thought I had found some on heritage parts centre but they ended up...

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Last post by shepster
19 Oct 2021, 11:10
Whats this part called please? door latch?

Last post by Shinnster « 19 Oct 2021, 01:05
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by Shinnster » 18 Oct 2021, 14:40

hi,
my sliding door pops open and doesnt latch properly so am trying to figure out why.
i think its this part on the door isnt catching properly, but...

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Last post by Shinnster
19 Oct 2021, 01:05
Sliding Door 1985 T25

Last post by ajsimmo « 17 Oct 2021, 09:19
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by Carsaig » 03 Oct 2021, 08:11
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I am I new to this forum.... Hi to all T25 owners :D
Owned my T25 many years, it is from 1985.
The sliding door, slides, but will not get quite close...
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Last post by ajsimmo
17 Oct 2021, 09:19
Colour for t25 Club Joker Hi Top

Last post by Syncronorth « 15 Oct 2021, 13:16
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by Hilda » 14 Oct 2021, 16:34

I am painting the fibreglass hi top on my van - thinking of using 2k paint but wondering what would be the correct colour to use and is it best done...

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Last post by Syncronorth
15 Oct 2021, 13:16
Broken Roof on T25 High Top Club Joker

Last post by Hilda « 14 Oct 2021, 16:27
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by Hilda » 22 Nov 2020, 14:35

I just broke the roof of my hightop club joker 1990. The front bit has been ripped up and I think its probably beyond repair. Does anyone know of a...

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Last post by Hilda
14 Oct 2021, 16:27
Later lock on early slider

Last post by multisi « 14 Oct 2021, 07:50
Replies: 9
by Robsey » 11 Oct 2021, 22:25

Long story, short...

I have inherited a white elephant of a van that I got lumbered with restoring.

Anyway it is a 1983 van with 95% of parts...

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Last post by multisi
14 Oct 2021, 07:50
thick bar behind seats - can i remove this?

Last post by Shinnster « 13 Oct 2021, 22:07
Replies: 2
by Shinnster » 13 Oct 2021, 14:48

Hi all,

I have a body work bar that is behind my seats and wondered if this is there for a reason? like to make it stronger?
It looks like its just...

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Last post by Shinnster
13 Oct 2021, 22:07
Are JustKamper swivel seat bases any good?

Last post by Schnippzle « 11 Oct 2021, 08:58
Replies: 6
by ozzi_in_the_uk » 07 Oct 2021, 11:49

Hi All

Want to install some swivel seat bases. And my understanding is thathe Westafialia ones were the best. But their avaliabilty are few and far...

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Last post by Schnippzle
11 Oct 2021, 08:58
Air guide panel patch. Seam weld or spot?

Last post by Brick « 10 Oct 2021, 19:42
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by Brick » 04 Oct 2021, 13:29

Hi, I have to weld a small patch on an otherwise solid air guide panel, where it meets the filler plate panel, approximately 2” round.
Does this...

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Last post by Brick
10 Oct 2021, 19:42
JK Factory Window Seals

Last post by Cecil « 07 Oct 2021, 20:50
Replies: 3
by bmakins » 07 Oct 2021, 11:35

I made the mistake of buying the JK window seals for factory fit windows, without the channel for chrome trim. Has anyone ever used these...

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Last post by Cecil
07 Oct 2021, 20:50
Body/paint shop in East Sussex/Kent?

Last post by triumph2.5pi « 06 Oct 2021, 13:49
Replies: 6
by triumph2.5pi » 05 Oct 2021, 17:07

Hi all
Looking to get a full body restoration and repaint in the South East, ideally in East Sussex (I'm in Hastings), or Kent. Can anyone recommend...

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Last post by triumph2.5pi
06 Oct 2021, 13:49
Jambo, being tarted up abit

Last post by sarran1955 « 06 Oct 2021, 10:49
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by Dazco » 08 Jan 2012, 18:00
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Ive finaly started with the bodywork and patching up thye rusty bits on Jambo(1985 1.9 petrol Autosleeper).

1st off Andrea helped with getting the...
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Last post by sarran1955
06 Oct 2021, 10:49
Bodywork Recommendation Leicestershire

Last post by George22 « 01 Oct 2021, 19:34
Replies: 4
by J1982 » 18 Sep 2021, 09:51

Got a 1982 Devon in need of a fair bit of bodywork. Can anyone give me any recommendations as all the places I have been to in the past seem a little...

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Last post by George22
01 Oct 2021, 19:34
Driver window - Jerking and jamming

Last post by vagrantgenius « 30 Sep 2021, 21:45
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by vagrantgenius » 29 Sep 2021, 17:34

I replaced the window mechanism and window winder on drivers door after it jamming and sheering the teeth off the inside of the winder on my last...

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Last post by vagrantgenius
30 Sep 2021, 21:45
Gowesty upper door lip seal - alternative?

Last post by ash1293 « 29 Sep 2021, 14:50
Replies: 13
by ash1293 » 25 Sep 2021, 14:55

Trying to reduce wind noise and looks like the gowesty upper door lip seal may help.

Does anyone know of a uk source or a similar universal seal...

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Last post by ash1293
29 Sep 2021, 14:50
MOT Advisory/failure

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 28 Sep 2021, 15:01
Replies: 6
by TONYT25T25 » 28 Sep 2021, 11:17

Just checking around van prior to MOT in a couple of months, aware of this area and treat each year, do not think I will find any gaping holes but...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
28 Sep 2021, 15:01
welder recommendations

Last post by airheadboxer « 27 Sep 2021, 20:24
Replies: 5
by paperhouselad » 29 Aug 2021, 21:02

As above, after buying a welder, only for the bodywork panels, so thin stuff. Any recommendations? Cheers.

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Last post by airheadboxer
27 Sep 2021, 20:24
Door forward Vent Seal

Last post by multisi « 27 Sep 2021, 18:40
Replies: 1
by keynsham1 » 27 Sep 2021, 18:17

Does anyone know if this part is still available anywhere and what it's part number is? It is the door vent seal at the end of the green arrow. I...

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Last post by multisi
27 Sep 2021, 18:40
Panel van sliding window

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 25 Sep 2021, 17:59
Replies: 2
by Jonnyb416 » 25 Sep 2021, 17:41

Evening all,

I’m after a new sliding window. Mines proper old and I’d like something a bit better in there. Do they make them for panel vans? Can...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
25 Sep 2021, 17:59
Side window seal - which bit is on the outside?

Last post by aknapper « 24 Sep 2021, 08:23
Replies: 9
by aknapper » 21 Sep 2021, 10:34

Hi, I'm process of dealing with rust under the old window seal. I'm almost ready to re-install the window with a new seal (from Heritage).
My...

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Last post by aknapper
24 Sep 2021, 08:23
Foam Seat Bases

Last post by davidoft1 « 22 Sep 2021, 08:39
Replies: 12
by crazymilk » 21 Feb 2017, 12:25

Anybody know where I can get replacement foam seat bases for my T3 front seats?

Thanks

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Last post by davidoft1
22 Sep 2021, 08:39
What is this covering around the engine bay cover??

Last post by reessi « 21 Sep 2021, 13:34
Replies: 5
by reessi » 16 Sep 2021, 20:54

What is this covering around the engine bay cover??

See attached pic... Some has lifted at the side with surface rust but most looks ok... but I...

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Last post by reessi
21 Sep 2021, 13:34
Bodywork recommendation needed Lancashire

Last post by jrt « 18 Sep 2021, 08:19
Replies: 3
by SteweyLewey » 19 Aug 2021, 08:29

I have a 1990 Atlantic pop-top that was booked in some time ago for bodywork.
His welder has now let him down and he has pulled out of the job.
There...

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Last post by jrt
18 Sep 2021, 08:19
T25 Panel Van Window Conversion

Last post by Cdm181070 « 18 Sep 2021, 06:58
Replies: 5
by poofit » 02 Feb 2020, 02:13

Hi,

I've been lurking for a while on here whilst I find the right van! I've just picked up a VW T25 1984 panel van and have intentions of turning it...

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Last post by Cdm181070
18 Sep 2021, 06:58
Filler pieces behind Grille

Last post by kentishvanman « 17 Sep 2021, 21:22
Replies: 6
by keynsham1 » 17 Sep 2021, 13:57

I am currently refitting my van and just fitted a replacement radiator duct kit. It was a very poor fit and needed a lot of fiddling. When I took...

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Last post by kentishvanman
17 Sep 2021, 21:22
T25 Window Rubber

Last post by ozman « 11 Sep 2021, 21:52
Replies: 9
by ozman » 03 Aug 2021, 20:36

Hey,

I want to buy window rubber, but want a length that I can cut and fit myself anyone got any recommendations?

Thanks,

Oz.

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Last post by ozman
11 Sep 2021, 21:52
Windows - Rust Dribbles

Last post by ozman « 11 Sep 2021, 21:49
Replies: 10
by ozman » 08 Sep 2021, 22:21

Hi all,

Recently we refurbed the bus. We took all the windows out, ground away the pitted rust we all love and then filtered etc and put new seals...

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Last post by ozman
11 Sep 2021, 21:49
How to fit rear side window? Westfalia, with plastic vent box

Last post by keynsham1 « 09 Sep 2021, 06:53
Replies: 3
by sweetaswesty » 08 Sep 2021, 18:52

I seem to have a leak and I think I’m going to have to take out and refit the near side rear window.
Which seems to be an easy job if there’s just a...

3 Replies

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Last post by keynsham1
09 Sep 2021, 06:53
Underbody Rust Specialists Recommendation.

Last post by djhammy « 07 Sep 2021, 11:35

by djhammy » 07 Sep 2021, 11:35

Hi everyone. Although i knew my van needs some specialist welding and underbody repairs this has been confirmed after taking the van to South West...

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Last post by djhammy
07 Sep 2021, 11:35
Underbody rust, including beams

Last post by AngeloEvs « 07 Sep 2021, 08:27
Replies: 9
by Wilso » 12 Jan 2019, 07:27

Hi all,

I’ve just got back from 5 months away and intend to preserve my van against future rust problems. I’ve got some surface rust on the box...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
07 Sep 2021, 08:27
Welding Quality

Last post by RogerT « 06 Sep 2021, 21:45
Replies: 5
by keynsham1 » 06 Sep 2021, 11:31

I have read with some enthusiasm, loads of threads on various forums showing major restorations of cars and vans. But there is always one thing that...

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Last post by RogerT
06 Sep 2021, 21:45
Caravelle seat mechanism help

Last post by multisi « 05 Sep 2021, 17:06
Replies: 6
by Smiffo » 05 Sep 2021, 10:19

Having been in the midst of a restoration for a few years, I had settled on not having a full camping interior once finished.
Was leaning toward a...

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Last post by multisi
05 Sep 2021, 17:06
Rear springs

Last post by sharkybaby « 03 Sep 2021, 13:45
Replies: 12
by PeteandNikki » 01 Jun 2020, 06:35

I’m in the process of overhauling the rear suspension on my Foster & Day coachbuilt. I’ve stripped it down ready to fit new trailing arm polybushes...

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Last post by sharkybaby
03 Sep 2021, 13:45
Windscreen wipers

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 03 Sep 2021, 13:45
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by TONYT25T25 » 02 Sep 2021, 15:37

Drivers side wiper smudges the screen about 3/4 way up during sweep, ok above and below this point, no damage to blades which are 18 in length, not...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
03 Sep 2021, 13:45
Hi Top to Pop Top conversion?

Last post by maxstu « 01 Sep 2021, 19:57
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by AngeloEvs » 01 Sep 2021, 16:22

I would like to convert my Hi Top Autohomes to a Pop Top, preferably the three quarter length type if possible. Has anyone done this or know any...

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01 Sep 2021, 19:57

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