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Paint Your Wagon - with a roller!

Last post by shepster « 07 Jul 2023, 07:02
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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
Cab window knocking when fully wound down ?

Last post by mioba « 05 Oct 2026, 20:01
Replies: 1
by aimlessrock » 02 Oct 2026, 08:52

Hi folks.

The drivers window when wound all the way down rocks from side to side slightly and is banging against the raised metal bracket in the...

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Last post by mioba
05 Oct 2026, 20:01
Front lower panel replacement advice T3 1988

Last post by Danban94 « 01 Oct 2026, 21:04
Replies: 2
by Danban94 » 30 Sep 2026, 16:26

Hi all, I am going to cut out my front lower panel (the one holding the bottom grill) on my T3 1988 to replace it due to rust damage.

Has anyone...

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Last post by Danban94
01 Oct 2026, 21:04
Sliding or Louvre openening Window for my Sliding Door

Last post by mioba « 29 Sep 2026, 11:51
Replies: 4
by THE KESZTHELY KID » 25 Sep 2026, 12:32

Bezza my 1980 LHD T25 Westie would like an opening window for her sliding door.
Where do I purchase a top quality one from.
I have seen T25 Middle...

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Last post by mioba
29 Sep 2026, 11:51
Paint supplier

Last post by Lmh2000 « 21 Sep 2026, 08:55
Replies: 5
by Lmh2000 » 11 Sep 2026, 14:24

Hello

Any recommendations for a paint supplier? I’m only looking to do some touch-ups, stone chips & scuffs etc. I’m based in the South East.

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Last post by Lmh2000
21 Sep 2026, 08:55
Window Tinting

Last post by vincentlocke « 21 Sep 2026, 07:41
Replies: 57
by nesty » 29 Mar 2010, 18:44
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I took my T25 to a local firm today for an exact quote of window tinting! For all windows behind the pillar tinted in limo comes in at £250 + VAT,...
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Last post by vincentlocke
21 Sep 2026, 07:41
Looking for external window seal strips for slide window

Last post by limbo « 20 Sep 2026, 17:18
Replies: 2
by limbo » 13 Sep 2026, 15:38

Hello

Anyone know where I could source some that look like this? It's for an 85 holdsworth if that helps.

They're really slim in profile and sit...

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Last post by limbo
20 Sep 2026, 17:18
Trailing arm mounting point

Last post by welder kev « 15 Sep 2026, 20:22
Replies: 3
by welder kev » 15 Sep 2026, 12:30

The sill section where the trailing arm bracket is mounted is rotton just in side the bracket all around it is perfectly fine ,do i need to chop...

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Last post by welder kev
15 Sep 2026, 20:22
High top conversion and C beam

Last post by zak « 14 Sep 2026, 15:24

by zak » 14 Sep 2026, 15:24

I had put a post on club8090 FB but Clive reminded me the forum is alive and well and worth a post for the questions.

Bodywork progressing on our...

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Last post by zak
14 Sep 2026, 15:24
High top sliding side windows

Last post by keynsham1 « 14 Sep 2026, 07:32
Replies: 2
by aimlessrock » 06 Sep 2026, 06:43

Hi Folks,

The window seals on the side windows on
My hightop are detonating and appear to have shrunk.

How do I remove these windows?- and anyone...

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Last post by keynsham1
14 Sep 2026, 07:32
Insulation Inside Panels.

Last post by simonmarsh « 05 Sep 2026, 14:38
Replies: 13
by maxstu » 27 Aug 2026, 13:31

I've posted here as the camper section has little activity over the last five years.

What's the general consensus for rock wool packed against...

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Last post by simonmarsh
05 Sep 2026, 14:38
Seat swap

Last post by silverbullet « 04 Sep 2026, 06:03
Replies: 2
by dbs153 » 01 Sep 2026, 16:33

I’m just wondering if there are any modern(ish) driver and single passenger seats that would be a straight swap for my 1981 T3 ones without the need...

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Last post by silverbullet
04 Sep 2026, 06:03
T25 Devon roof light

Last post by clift_d « 30 Aug 2026, 21:51
Replies: 4
by magloboy » 30 Aug 2026, 08:26

Good Sunday morning guys
So my van is a Devon camper
I need to store it for the winter, I have a garage but the van is about 2 inches to big to get...

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Last post by clift_d
30 Aug 2026, 21:51
Rear Glass Leaking

Last post by maxstu « 28 Aug 2026, 11:14
Replies: 4
by maxstu » 27 Aug 2026, 13:37

I removed NS rear and slide door glass for minor bodywork repairs and roller painting.
Glass back in. Hellish downpour this morning and found the...

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Last post by maxstu
28 Aug 2026, 11:14
Repairing louvered window RHD T25 Auto Sleeper

Last post by scunnerd25 « 25 Aug 2026, 15:08
Replies: 2
by SallyC » 11 Aug 2026, 11:56

Thanks to vandals or would be thieves I need to repair (or replace) the louvered window behind the driver’s seat in my 1985 T25 Auto Sleeper. In...

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Last post by scunnerd25
25 Aug 2026, 15:08
Side vents are accumulating water inside the car

Last post by filiphiruta « 24 Aug 2026, 07:07
Replies: 3
by filiphiruta » 19 Aug 2026, 10:36

Hi guys, i dont know if this is a dumb question or not but today i noticed that, when raining, water is accumulating on my plastic side vents where...

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Last post by filiphiruta
24 Aug 2026, 07:07
Glove box Repair

Last post by mioba « 19 Aug 2026, 23:13
Replies: 16
by mioba » 13 Aug 2026, 19:39
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So after years of being fed up with the glovebox dropping down and the contents falling over the floor I decided to repair it.

The two retaining...
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Last post by mioba
19 Aug 2026, 23:13
Sunroof felt trim adhesive?

Last post by jigarai « 18 Aug 2026, 21:10

by jigarai » 18 Aug 2026, 21:10

Heya folks - I’ve recently un-taped the factory sunroof on my van which has been sealed up since before I bought it. Blow me the mechanism works well...

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Last post by jigarai
18 Aug 2026, 21:10
VW Tailgate Fitting

Last post by Aidan « 11 Aug 2026, 19:34
Replies: 3
by Xenolith05 » 10 Aug 2026, 07:52

Hi all,
I’m after a bit of advice on getting the rear VW tailgate badge to stay on my 1985 T25 Auto-Sleeper Trident.
The rubber backing seems to be...

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Last post by Aidan
11 Aug 2026, 19:34
Wiper blade size

Last post by R0B « 09 Aug 2026, 17:15
Replies: 11
by SamsBus2012 » 28 Feb 2015, 16:57

Quick question: what size for replacement wiper blades? Always thought it was 18 but looking on BW, they spec one 21 and one 20 ,do you think this is...

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Last post by R0B
09 Aug 2026, 17:15
Wing mirror upgrades?

Last post by Shinnster « 08 Aug 2026, 23:00
Replies: 14
by Lillythefrenchie2026 » 14 Jun 2026, 21:09

Hey

So when I recently got my van I was driving back and noticed the wing mirrors looked tired but also that the glass seemed to be slightly...

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Last post by Shinnster
08 Aug 2026, 23:00
Tips needed on painting front bumper

Last post by therealchrisgray « 29 Jul 2026, 17:05
Replies: 10
by Mark S » 28 Mar 2026, 08:35

I’ve had my black metal front bumper off and thought I may as well repaint it as the upper surface is slightly bleached and there are spots of rust...

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Last post by therealchrisgray
29 Jul 2026, 17:05
How does your T25 Rust?

Last post by maxstu « 28 Jul 2026, 06:58
Replies: 7
by THE KESZTHELY KID » 27 Jul 2026, 12:33

Silly Title? Maybe but over the weekend I saw a friend with a stunning Looking dark blue 1990 Diesel Hi-top Westy.
But on closer inspection there...

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Last post by maxstu
28 Jul 2026, 06:58
Resealing fibreglass roof

Last post by DerCribben « 27 Jul 2026, 09:14
Replies: 24
by slowcoach » 09 Jan 2020, 18:53
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Hi all,
My fibreglass poptop leaks. I've come to the conclusion that it's actually become permeable, being of age, and sun battered (Australian van)....
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Last post by DerCribben
27 Jul 2026, 09:14
Repairing cracked fibreglass

Last post by mioba « 26 Jul 2026, 21:39
Replies: 1
by shampooefficient » 22 Jul 2026, 17:36

High top van, I assume the roof is fibreglass (happy to be told otherwise)... Previous owner has cleverly drilled screws in from the inside making a...

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Last post by mioba
26 Jul 2026, 21:39
Sliding rail cover bracket

Last post by RogerT « 24 Jul 2026, 16:35
Replies: 3
by RogerT » 23 Jul 2026, 14:06

Could someone please post up a picture of the rear bracket for the sliding rail cover? The one that secures the rear bottom edge? Lost the photo of...

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Last post by RogerT
24 Jul 2026, 16:35
Spray painter recommendations please

Last post by Alfredo « 18 Jul 2026, 05:45
Replies: 11
by firstquantum » 16 Jul 2026, 07:11

Hi, I am looking for a sensibly priced company to spray my t25 high top in south Norfolk but anywhere around that area will do, and wondered if...

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Last post by Alfredo
18 Jul 2026, 05:45
Rear jacking point repair.

Last post by DevonAid « 13 Jul 2026, 11:41
Replies: 28
by colinthefox » 06 Mar 2016, 21:20
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I was doing a pre-MOT inspection and I found this lurking in the NSR jacking point.

The rest of the chassis leg and JP is absolutely fine with no...
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Last post by DevonAid
13 Jul 2026, 11:41
Headlining recommendations for a Caravelle

Last post by silverbullet « 13 Jul 2026, 09:28

by silverbullet » 13 Jul 2026, 09:28

This unpleasant job is on my shortlist, I know that other people are looking for anyone willing to tackle it.
So many trimmers seem to say never...

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Last post by silverbullet
13 Jul 2026, 09:28
MX5 seat conversion in a 1990 T25

Last post by Ewee « 04 Jul 2026, 20:51

by Ewee » 04 Jul 2026, 20:51

Hello. Real sorry if this is answered but I can't find what I'm looking for. I've just bought a good pair of MX5 seats at a good price. They're the...

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Last post by Ewee
04 Jul 2026, 20:51
Glide rail for seat slider.

Last post by maxstu « 30 Jun 2026, 21:15
Replies: 3
by keynsham1 » 28 Jun 2026, 15:47

Are my front seats supposed to have a plastic glide rail, part 8 on the drawing, on both sides or just one side of the seat?

Sent from my SM-F946B...

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Last post by maxstu
30 Jun 2026, 21:15
Opening Quarterlight Frame

Last post by badgerfax « 20 Jun 2026, 19:44
Replies: 2
by badgerfax » 11 Jun 2026, 15:16

Hello

Any recommendations of a decent quality replacement of the quarterlight frame please

Or are all the ally ones made by the same people?

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Last post by badgerfax
20 Jun 2026, 19:44
1984 holdsworth T25 conversion 1.9 petrol engine

Last post by gutmeg « 12 Jun 2026, 20:09
Replies: 3
by gutmeg » 11 Jun 2026, 16:16

Door locking
Hi all,
Hope all good with you all, and are getting away in your vans for holidays this year.
Can anybody clarify for me how can you...

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Last post by gutmeg
12 Jun 2026, 20:09
A Possible Idea for Bezza

Last post by THE KESZTHELY KID « 11 Jun 2026, 12:23

by THE KESZTHELY KID » 11 Jun 2026, 12:23

After my aborted trip to Holland I am tempted. No more sliding door runners to let me down :rofl

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Last post by THE KESZTHELY KID
11 Jun 2026, 12:23
Drivers Seat T25

Last post by Lillythefrenchie2026 « 04 Jun 2026, 21:45
Replies: 2
by batesy57 » 04 Jun 2026, 17:54

Hi has anyone done a drivers seat conversation on a T25 to give you extra leg room .Thanks

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Last post by Lillythefrenchie2026
04 Jun 2026, 21:45
Help What Am I Missing?

Last post by Oren Kipnis « 29 May 2026, 19:53
Replies: 2
by Lillythefrenchie2026 » 29 May 2026, 17:42

The footwell, steering column on my 86 LHD looks like it’s missing something at the bottom as I can see the paint work. Any ideas?

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Last post by Oren Kipnis
29 May 2026, 19:53
Adjustments to fridge panel fit

Last post by RogerT « 29 May 2026, 10:41
Replies: 3
by RogerT » 28 May 2026, 14:12

Fitting a new ‘fridge’ panel, but because of work already done on B and C pillars I’ve got a 2+ mm gap between the bottom half of the fridge panel...

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Last post by RogerT
29 May 2026, 10:41
Rear Air intake Covers

Last post by BambooBilly « 24 May 2026, 18:22
Replies: 6
by Lillythefrenchie2026 » 18 May 2026, 18:50

As I mentioned in my first post, we now have our lovely family T25 sitting on the drive. I’ve noticed the rear air intakes could potentially be a...

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Last post by BambooBilly
24 May 2026, 18:22
Seat belt latch removal

Last post by Madmaninshed « 24 May 2026, 14:27

by Madmaninshed » 24 May 2026, 14:27

Hi, Our passenger seat belt latch rattles like mad when not fastened. I went to remove it, to try and find a solution, but could not see how the...

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Last post by Madmaninshed
24 May 2026, 14:27
Restoring/replacing the engine cover foam

Last post by Rik « 18 May 2026, 21:20
Replies: 3
by silverbullet » 17 May 2026, 11:35

Anyone done this sucessfully? Specifically on a later type GRP cover that is irreplaceable because its got the Oettinger wbx6 identity sticker on it!...

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Last post by Rik
18 May 2026, 21:20
Need someone to weld my bus

Last post by lowtimeppl « 18 May 2026, 20:50
Replies: 7
by lowtimeppl » 22 Feb 2026, 21:02

I'm really struggling here...I'm in North Essex/Suffolk border. Does anyone know of a reliable, knowledgeable and capable welding/bodyshop who...

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Last post by lowtimeppl
18 May 2026, 20:50
Upholstery repair

Last post by TwinTurbo « 17 May 2026, 06:58
Replies: 5
by Woodyyellow » 15 May 2026, 18:19

Upholstery question.
Have got this really annoying cigarette burn in the drivers seat in otherwise perfect upholstery for a 39 year old van....

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Last post by TwinTurbo
17 May 2026, 06:58
Seal for Thermax/Britax sunroof

Last post by Quadney « 15 May 2026, 11:13
Replies: 4
by Quadney » 13 May 2026, 13:49

Hi. I was wondering whether anyone has one of these sunroofs fitted and if so whether you have managed to find a supplier to replace the seal?. I...

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Last post by Quadney
15 May 2026, 11:13
Silly Question (probably) - Applying Captain Tolley's

Last post by RogerT « 14 May 2026, 18:51
Replies: 4
by h3nry » 14 May 2026, 13:13

As a temp fix for a slight front-end leak I'm gonna try some Captain Tolley's round the screen. Can't see any bubbling or visible gaps where water...

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Last post by RogerT
14 May 2026, 18:51
Rock and Roll Seat

Last post by h3nry « 14 May 2026, 13:38
Replies: 5
by Spailpin Fanach » 18 Mar 2026, 17:45

Hi

I seem to remember that my westie r&r bed had a mechanism that locked the back when I lifted the seat by about 45 degrees. This was very handy...

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Last post by h3nry
14 May 2026, 13:38
Door lock repairer restorer

Last post by dcworm57 « 27 Apr 2026, 10:22

by dcworm57 » 27 Apr 2026, 10:22

So o found a guy on Facebook 2/3 years ago who repairs/restores the barrel mechanism that your key goes into to unlock doors and tailgate . I can’t...

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Last post by dcworm57
27 Apr 2026, 10:22
Lanolin rust spray options please

Last post by Louey « 27 Apr 2026, 08:07
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by RCN » 24 Apr 2026, 12:27

Just wondering if anyone here has any experience with the lanolin rust sprays. Been thinking of doing under the van and naturally I'm being slammed...

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Last post by Louey
27 Apr 2026, 08:07
Painting the Dashboard

Last post by Rik « 22 Apr 2026, 17:48
Replies: 4
by THE KESZTHELY KID » 20 Apr 2026, 12:13

Howdo,

My 1980 Westy has a Black Dashboard. I would much prefer the Brown example but good used ones are rather steep in price.
Has anyone painted...

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Last post by Rik
22 Apr 2026, 17:48
Rear swing arm mounting brackets.

Last post by tandemsandy « 13 Apr 2026, 21:13
Replies: 3
by HappyCamper » 12 Apr 2026, 09:19

While the engine and box are out, I started tidying up the rear end. It didn't look bad so I thought it was going to be an easy job.
The inner swing...

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Last post by tandemsandy
13 Apr 2026, 21:13
Sliding door won’t lock

Last post by hotpod « 08 Apr 2026, 11:44
Replies: 10
by Lmh2000 » 24 Mar 2026, 11:38

Hi, having some issues with my sliding door not locking & ive looked at the wikis and searched online but now looking for some further help.

I’m a...

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08 Apr 2026, 11:44

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