Paint Your Wagon - with a roller!
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by
CovKid »
12 Apr 2007, 21:32
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
Sliding door latch
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by
pleasestartnow »
Yesterday, 15:20
Hi all,
Just a quick question really. My sliding door latch keeps unlatching, particularly if going around a roundabout at speed or along bumpy...
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Last post by pleasestartnow
Yesterday, 17:48
Roof vent repairs
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by
TONYT25T25 »
25 Jul 2024, 09:15
Repaired my roof vent with duct tape sometime back, as it was leaking difficicult to spot leak hence tape. Tape worked for a bit but has since curled...
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Last post by Mocki
25 Jul 2024, 16:38
Front crossmemeber replacement help
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by
Greway »
21 Jul 2024, 12:16
Afternoon people ,so my van needs the front crossmemeber replacing.
Has anyone got and photos of themselves throughout the process?
Any tips or thing...
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Last post by TONYT25T25
25 Jul 2024, 14:05
Sliding door handle wobble - Why?
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by
Heaver »
20 Jul 2024, 15:59
So, there is some wobble in the door handle on both of my sliding doors.
Seems very common and doesn't seem to cause a huge issue, apart from...
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Last post by Aidan
21 Jul 2024, 09:22
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Last post by Jim San
19 Jul 2024, 16:58
Sliding Door 'Too Far Back'?
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by
Dennis_87 »
10 Jul 2024, 15:43
Hi All!
Our T25 had a new sliding door rubber seal fitted recently... however, we have noticed that when the doors opens & closes, the very back...
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Last post by Dennis_87
18 Jul 2024, 16:56
Rear near side window seal… how to?
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by
crazyhorse »
16 Jul 2024, 14:59
Hi guys,
I have just removed the back window to look at the rust situation… anyhow long story short… is anyone here happy to talk me through buying...
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17 Jul 2024, 11:13
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11 Jul 2024, 12:01
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Last post by Plasticman
10 Jul 2024, 22:38
High top removal
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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 gil90
10 Jul 2024, 15:53
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Last post by TheRealExile
10 Jul 2024, 11:47
Engine bay sound deadening
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by
Whitevanman »
07 Dec 2017, 13:56
I've trawled old posts but can't find a recommendation. What material should I use in place of the original sound deadening above the transaxle?...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
05 Jul 2024, 14:18
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Last post by TheRealExile
04 Jul 2024, 12:18
Well that's rusty
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by
Mk2mike89 »
27 Jun 2024, 23:38
Good evening people.
So I am getting to the point where I'm a little worried every time I close my side loading door.
The center runner and the panel...
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Last post by Stesaw
29 Jun 2024, 17:00
Auto Sleeper pop top front trim.
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by
Bucky P »
19 Jun 2024, 16:26
I need to replace the trim that runs along the front of the pop top roof just above the windscreen seal. Please see the photo. Can anyone advise me...
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Last post by Bucky P
29 Jun 2024, 14:36
T3 / T4 seats?
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by
cjaysx »
04 Jun 2024, 10:24
Hi all,
I imported a t25 syncro from South Africa a while ago and looking to get some new seat covers. I'm trying to figure out what seats I've got...
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Last post by silverbullet
26 Jun 2024, 20:04
Club joker seat fabrics
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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 Jonrrolyat
24 Jun 2024, 21:23
Welding/Repair Costs
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by
witchveil »
04 Jan 2019, 22:01
Hi
New to forums so hope this is the right place for this?
I'm looking to buy a T25 camper. Got my eye on a few but one in particular I haven't...
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Last post by Robbie
16 Jun 2024, 06:49
4 Replies
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Last post by TONYT25T25
13 Jun 2024, 20:48
Tailgate lower seam construction
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by
chalkywoods »
02 May 2024, 11:36
The bottom couple of inches of my tailgate is rusted to death so I've chopped it.
eg:
I'm making the new panels myself. The outer skin is wrapped...
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Last post by chalkywoods
11 Jun 2024, 11:15
Rear jacking points shot?
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by
Bryce »
05 Nov 2023, 15:09
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 Bryce
10 Jun 2024, 14:00
Cab door handles
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by
TheRealExile »
04 Jun 2024, 13:01
I'm missing both external cab door handles, I notice Schofields sell reproduction ones for 18.00 each and there are quite a few selling them on Ebay,...
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Last post by TheRealExile
10 Jun 2024, 12:21
Sliding door seals
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by
TheRealExile »
22 May 2024, 12:53
Both sliding door seals are missing from my 1980 2.0 CU.
Schofields stock some none genuine ones that fit left or right for 39.00. Anyone with...
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Last post by TheRealExile
24 May 2024, 08:30
Wiper blade size
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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 TheRealExile
22 May 2024, 12:37
Replacement Headlights
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by
Funkychops »
21 May 2024, 14:07
Having had the headlight glass fall out a few years ago, the mirroring has now tarnished. I suspect some oily mess got onto the reflector and ruined...
2 Replies
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Last post by slowcoach
21 May 2024, 19:24
Water in tailgate
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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 Aidan
20 May 2024, 16:08
Rust in engine area
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by
aydinh »
11 Feb 2024, 12:18
Hey all!
I'm new to this forum so apologies if I'm posting this in the wrong location, feel free to correct/berate me. A little background first:...
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Last post by jrt
09 May 2024, 20:58
1982 T25 advice
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by
KashewNut »
28 Apr 2024, 18:39
Hi all 😁
Yesterday we bought a T25 1982 camper. I'm super happy with it and excited to get out and about.
The previous owners have kept on top of...
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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
30 Apr 2024, 19:18
Recommendations for new cushions
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by
Reggie1986 »
17 Apr 2024, 19:56
Hi there,
We want to replace the rock and roll and pop top cushions and upholstery in our van. Does anyone have any recommendations? Would prefer...
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Last post by Shinnster
22 Apr 2024, 00:38
Make a T25 safe for kids!
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by
Richardspain »
10 Apr 2019, 15:55
We've just bought a 1983 Westfalia T25. We have 2 girls 9 and 11 (they don't use car seats) and we're wondering how to make it as safe as possible...
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Last post by bessiebelle
20 Apr 2024, 08:50
Truck mirror attachments
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by
SurfT25 »
18 Apr 2024, 01:20
Bought a pair of new truck mirrors got them cheap as no fixtures(Busfest 23)
These are the style (bus sale at Busfest)
Mixed parts on these photos...
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Last post by therealchrisgray
18 Apr 2024, 09:45
restoration query
by
peter carrington »
15 Apr 2024, 12:35
We have a 1990 T25 which works well but needs some substantial work doing in terms of rust along panel joins, petrol cap and the sliding door...
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Last post by peter carrington
15 Apr 2024, 12:35
T25 wetfalia gutter replacement
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by
Pip330? »
08 Apr 2024, 20:41
I have a T25 high top westfalia ( latest project ) however I am new to the T25 . I will be carrying out a full restoration having started by...
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Last post by R0B
09 Apr 2024, 19:26
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Last post by dazzerT251900td
07 Apr 2024, 19:09
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Last post by dugcati
02 Apr 2024, 22:31
1986 T25 Rear Seats - Seatbelts?
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by
LittleNik »
02 Apr 2024, 18:09
Hi, I'm the proud new owner of a beautiful 1986 Holdsworth Villa 3 T25 but new to the VW campervan scene. I have a question about the rear seats in...
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Last post by slowcoach
02 Apr 2024, 18:37
Welding in Yorkshire
Replies: 11
by
adsnape »
13 Nov 2018, 13:37
Hi
I need some welding done on the sills of my van, can anyone recommend a decent workshop with capacity and who will do a good job. There's a few...
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Last post by adsnape
02 Apr 2024, 10:05
Early sliding door cable
Replies: 13
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 Aidan
01 Apr 2024, 16:47
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Last post by ZsZ
23 Mar 2024, 20:45
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Last post by muttleypup
19 Mar 2024, 18:40
Best paint for respray?
Replies: 2
by
adrianbutter »
18 Mar 2024, 13:18
Hi! The old bus (1985) has been re-worked in the metal shop and is now ready for a full re-spray. When seeking quotes I am getting different...
2 Replies
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Last post by ZsZ
18 Mar 2024, 14:13
Body work needed
by
Oddthomas »
07 Mar 2024, 18:41
Hi guys and gals
Lola our T25 is in need of some body work. We have rust in the normal places. We are based in the Rotherham area and would like to...
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Last post by Oddthomas
07 Mar 2024, 18:41
Front Deformation Panel
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by
freckvan1 »
04 Mar 2024, 21:18
Evening All,
Was hoping to have Lower Front Panel W/C fitted tomorrow , but as usual the job’s got bigger !
Lower Panel removed ok , however the...
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Last post by freckvan1
04 Mar 2024, 22:17
Rear window rubber for T3
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by
Raido »
01 Mar 2024, 08:11
Me again!
My 1987 Auto Sleeper high top leaks like a sieve from the tailgate window so I want to replace the window rubber. From what I’ve read...
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Last post by ZsZ
01 Mar 2024, 08:40
Paint colour
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by
Raido »
28 Feb 2024, 09:56
Good morning all.
I have a T3 1987 Auto-sleeper which is a cream colour and I think the original colour the converters used. Can anyone tell me the...
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Last post by Raido
29 Feb 2024, 08:01
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Last post by Robsey
27 Feb 2024, 21:40
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Last post by The Ark
20 Feb 2024, 09:10
Paint for aluminium
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by
kentishvanman »
28 Jan 2024, 15:00
Looking for a paint for aluminium, preferably aerosol. Any suggestions please?
Alternatively can one use a paint for aluminium and then put an oil or...
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Last post by cobblers
18 Feb 2024, 10:16
Stretch type front seat covers
Replies: 4
by
Raido »
15 Feb 2024, 10:24
Good morning all.
Can anyone recommend a supplier of stretch type front seat covers that will actually fit? The seats in my 1987 T3 are looking a bit...
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15 Feb 2024, 13:24
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