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Quarter light windows

Last post by Merrsh1 « 06 Sep 2020, 16:01
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by Davegrohl99 » 05 Sep 2020, 14:55

Just bought a pair of new quarter light window frames fro NLA VW parts.

Got them very quickly and packaged very well so far so good.

Took my...

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Last post by Merrsh1
06 Sep 2020, 16:01
Dinitrol 4941 vs 4942 ?

Last post by syncroandy « 05 Sep 2020, 07:20
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by syncroandy » 04 Sep 2020, 07:17

I'd be interested to hear from anyone who's used both of the abovementioned products, regarding differences in their properties.

Is 4942 simply a...

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Last post by syncroandy
05 Sep 2020, 07:20
Good VW Restorers in North West

Last post by dannylad « 03 Sep 2020, 09:02
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by CvGeorge » 25 Aug 2020, 19:53

Hello,

Can anyone recommend a garage in the North West please?

Looking for some T25 panels (the usual front lower, rear arches, rear quarters etc)...

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Last post by dannylad
03 Sep 2020, 09:02
Front of fixed roof

Last post by SurfT25 « 02 Sep 2020, 15:34

by SurfT25 » 02 Sep 2020, 15:34

Hi All
When I have time my roof will be coming off
A. To repair tin roof( know of a hole in back right probably more)
B.high top is sagging and...

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Last post by SurfT25
02 Sep 2020, 15:34
Fridge Vent

Last post by kentishvanman « 01 Sep 2020, 19:56

by kentishvanman » 01 Sep 2020, 19:56

HI,
I need a new bottom vent for my Dometic fridge. The lugs on the inner surface of the fixed frame have worn so the grille keeps popping out....

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Last post by kentishvanman
01 Sep 2020, 19:56
Rear window leak - which rubber

Last post by zoona « 29 Aug 2020, 15:33

by zoona » 29 Aug 2020, 15:33

I have tracked down a rear window leak, and have found some info on changing the rear window seals.

Can anybody tell me if a standard rubber will...

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Last post by zoona
29 Aug 2020, 15:33
Benefits of a front spoiler

Last post by clift_d « 28 Aug 2020, 23:07
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by Bawbag » 21 Jun 2020, 21:20
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Hi. Looking to get a 3 piece spoiler from Brickwerks mainly because I think they look cool :) is there any benefit or are they purely cosmetic?...
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Last post by clift_d
28 Aug 2020, 23:07
Sliding door alignment

Last post by Itsblue « 27 Aug 2020, 20:12
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by glennh237 » 25 Aug 2020, 19:02

Hi all,

Looking for a bit of sliding door advice after ours just came off while I was opening it. Managed to get it back on and it's working/locking...

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Last post by Itsblue
27 Aug 2020, 20:12
front quarter lights

Last post by Itsblue « 27 Aug 2020, 20:05

by Itsblue » 27 Aug 2020, 20:05

im going to fit some new fixed quarter light rubber , so i had a quick look yesterday and it would seem that some lube maybe required ?

id be...

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27 Aug 2020, 20:05
Workshop/garage for fibreglass roof repairs

Last post by Michael4 « 25 Aug 2020, 13:33
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by matteo » 25 Aug 2020, 11:35

Hi,
A friend has moderate damage on their T25 fibreglass roof around the main roof vent. They live over in Cambridgeshire. Does anyone have a...

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Last post by Michael4
25 Aug 2020, 13:33
Rear arch tall panel replacement.

Last post by tamson « 24 Aug 2020, 15:24
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by davegsm82 » 31 May 2016, 13:14
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I decided to replace the rotten rear quarter on the bus last week, unfortunately once I'd removed the old one the heavens opened and everything,...
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Last post by tamson
24 Aug 2020, 15:24
T4 seats t25 van

Last post by mariner « 24 Aug 2020, 06:47
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by cjtopman » 21 Aug 2020, 14:37

Hello everyone, we are total newbies to this, but very excited to be owners of a lovely orange t25 DEVON camper, 1981 air cooled without a spec of...

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Last post by mariner
24 Aug 2020, 06:47
Side window replacement

Last post by davidoft1 « 23 Aug 2020, 11:23
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by shaky » 16 Aug 2020, 18:37

Hi all,

Now I know this will have been asked a thousand times so apologies but I've looked in the Wiki and googled and just get adverts for window...

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Last post by davidoft1
23 Aug 2020, 11:23
Fitting new upper radiator grille clips...

Last post by silverbullet « 22 Aug 2020, 13:42
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by silverbullet » 21 Aug 2020, 17:51

Any top tips for getting these stubborn little blighters refitted to the body without wrecking the new paint?
I have sprayed on some Tetrosyl to...

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Last post by silverbullet
22 Aug 2020, 13:42
seat covers

Last post by Wear Sunscreen « 20 Aug 2020, 16:35

by Wear Sunscreen » 20 Aug 2020, 16:35

Has anyone used car seat covers for self fitting from 'car seat covers direct' or similar companies. Also how difficult is it to fit these?

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Last post by Wear Sunscreen
20 Aug 2020, 16:35
(Not so sweet) Caroline

Last post by glennyboy2 « 20 Aug 2020, 11:05
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by glennyboy2 » 20 Aug 2020, 09:49

Morning all,
I have just bought an 86 Leisuredrive Hitop. Now running(sort of) a 1y Polo engine. This is my second brick, so I’m under no illusions...

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Last post by glennyboy2
20 Aug 2020, 11:05
Hello (first post) and sliding door lock advice...

Last post by Funkychops « 18 Aug 2020, 09:48
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by jjht25 » 19 Jul 2020, 09:30

Hi,

I'm Jon and new to the forums... My family and I have just bought a T25 which is a 1980 air-cooled 2.0 CU model. I'm having trouble getting the...

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Last post by Funkychops
18 Aug 2020, 09:48
Paint

Last post by Itsblue « 17 Aug 2020, 14:57
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by Itsblue » 17 Aug 2020, 13:54

After many months of welding and repairs finally got some paint on the go !!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by Itsblue
17 Aug 2020, 14:57
Front End Replacement - Advice on cost needed (First Post)

Last post by Itsblue « 17 Aug 2020, 14:04
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by LS_T25 » 04 Aug 2020, 08:29

I have just acquired this 1980 T25 Bus from my father in law, who has bought a shiny resto instead,

The front end has been like this for about 10...

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Last post by Itsblue
17 Aug 2020, 14:04
Urgent - sliding door won't lock

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 17 Aug 2020, 10:52
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by Funkychops » 16 Aug 2020, 17:30

I used to have an issue whereby you could only open the sliding door from the outside using the key. Gave everything a really good grease, and fixed...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
17 Aug 2020, 10:52
Rear jacking point / swing arm mount replacement

Last post by sachashower « 16 Aug 2020, 16:37
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by mshaw1980 » 19 Nov 2017, 15:05

Hello

So I am about to undertake a complete inner sill replacement and thought I could get away with cleaning up the rear jacking point. So here is...

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Last post by sachashower
16 Aug 2020, 16:37
Westfalia Skylight Seal

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 15 Aug 2020, 09:26

by MidLifeCrisis » 15 Aug 2020, 09:26

Morning,

With the recent epic rain I have water pouring (well very fast drip) in through the pop top skylight;
Looks like it is coming in between...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
15 Aug 2020, 09:26
Seat Belt Mounting Points

Last post by Nugget « 14 Aug 2020, 20:29
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by Nugget » 14 Aug 2020, 18:43

Hi there, can someone help me out and possibly post some pics of the location of the standard rear seat belt mounting points, previous vans I have...

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Last post by Nugget
14 Aug 2020, 20:29
window scrapers fit

Last post by mosspot « 13 Aug 2020, 12:02

by mosspot » 13 Aug 2020, 12:02

Hi
Removed and replaced window scraper on passenger window no problems - lift out / drop in - no clips.
On drivers side new one lifted out (no...

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Last post by mosspot
13 Aug 2020, 12:02
Sheldon Hightop Interior Refurb

Last post by rollercoaster « 11 Aug 2020, 18:23
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by rollercoaster » 24 Jan 2020, 16:34
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The reasons for this started with the carpet was disintegrating,
fine dust falling out of it, what you dont want to breath..
and then progressed to...
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Last post by rollercoaster
11 Aug 2020, 18:23
Seized bolt removal help please

Last post by Mrs8925 « 11 Aug 2020, 12:59
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by Mrs8925 » 09 Aug 2020, 20:54
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Hiya,

Tried removing the bolt that connects the wishbone to the suspension mount today but it's seized solid.

We've tried a breaker bar, lots of...
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Last post by Mrs8925
11 Aug 2020, 12:59
T3 wind deflectors

Last post by sarran1955 « 11 Aug 2020, 06:50
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by Fozziebear » 11 Aug 2016, 14:33
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Hi people,

I am looking for some wind deflectors for my T3 California whats the best ones to get?
I see the Heko ones but have also seen some that...
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Last post by sarran1955
11 Aug 2020, 06:50
Sliding door. Not popping out.

Last post by matteo « 10 Aug 2020, 21:00
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by Richardspain » 31 Jul 2020, 11:01

The sliding door on our van has suddenly stopped coming outwards when you open it so we have to manually pull it outwards before sliding it back...

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Last post by matteo
10 Aug 2020, 21:00
Front Screen Rubber, removal, repair?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 09 Aug 2020, 20:20
Replies: 12
by AngeloEvs » 08 Aug 2020, 14:14

I need to remove the front screen to carry out a repair to the lower corner.

The rubber is one piece, I want to cut it to reduce the possibility of...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
09 Aug 2020, 20:20
window edge rust

Last post by Plasticman « 07 Aug 2020, 20:21
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by mckenzie798 » 30 Jul 2020, 12:49

Looking for some advice I have recently bought a T25 with solid body work and chassis but noticed some bubbling and water runs on the inside of the...

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Last post by Plasticman
07 Aug 2020, 20:21
Landrover Discovery Brackets and Door Mirrors

Last post by mariner « 07 Aug 2020, 18:54
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by keynsham1 » 03 Aug 2020, 07:46

I see someone on eBay is selling brackets to allow fitment of Land Rover Discovery door mirrors to a T25. Does anyone have any experience of these?...

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Last post by mariner
07 Aug 2020, 18:54
Filler

Last post by Dazco « 06 Aug 2020, 22:21
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by kentishvanman » 06 Aug 2020, 20:59

Hi, Anyone got any idea of the shelf life, use by date, of Upol P38.
Had mine for ages and it seems ok but would hate to waste my time using it....

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Last post by Dazco
06 Aug 2020, 22:21
Caravelle window panel

Last post by Dazco « 06 Aug 2020, 17:32
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by dannylad » 31 Jul 2020, 11:16
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Hi there,

I'm Danny and i have recently took on a project fixing up an old Y reg T3 Caravelle.

I've been cracking on and gutted the inside taken...
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Last post by Dazco
06 Aug 2020, 17:32
Damaged pop-top roof - newbie looking for advice!

Last post by maxstu « 05 Aug 2020, 20:33
Replies: 15
by glennh237 » 02 Aug 2020, 14:43
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Hi all,

As the title suggests I'm completely new to the world of T25 ownership (and this forum) having bought Gloria, our sweet yellow '83 Viking...
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Last post by maxstu
05 Aug 2020, 20:33
Too much rust? (pic heavy)

Last post by dan_h19 « 04 Aug 2020, 20:51
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by dan_h19 » 20 Jul 2020, 13:02

Hi guys,

Fairly new to T25's, and very new to the forum, so hello! I've been looking at a T25 converted camper that belongs to one of my neighbours....

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Last post by dan_h19
04 Aug 2020, 20:51
Fresh air flow.

Last post by luter82 « 03 Aug 2020, 13:24
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by bigbadbob76 » 13 Dec 2017, 21:14
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I'm tempted to add some fresh air vents in the back of my panel van camper conversion as we get a lot of condensation back there when sleeping....
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Last post by luter82
03 Aug 2020, 13:24
what paint

Last post by Wear Sunscreen « 03 Aug 2020, 09:49

by Wear Sunscreen » 03 Aug 2020, 09:49

What is the best paint to use for small touch up areas, cellulose or acrylic?

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Last post by Wear Sunscreen
03 Aug 2020, 09:49
Inner Sliding Door Seal - higher spec vans

Last post by ajh51 « 02 Aug 2020, 21:39
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by ajh51 » 01 Aug 2020, 20:44

We're tidying up bits and pieces on our van and would like to trim the internal edge of the sliding door opening. I understand the caravelle has a...

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Last post by ajh51
02 Aug 2020, 21:39
Replacing Pop Top Hinges

Last post by flz2020 « 01 Aug 2020, 21:41
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by flz2020 » 26 Jul 2020, 22:57

I have a side elevating pop top and I need to replace one of the hinges . Is it possible to do this without removing the gas struts? I need to...

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Last post by flz2020
01 Aug 2020, 21:41
window installation procedure

Last post by Luftmensch « 31 Jul 2020, 23:00
Replies: 13
by Luftmensch » 24 Jul 2020, 00:25

Hello Everyone,
I recently purchased a second hand aftermarket sliding window (middle side) for a panel van conversion I’m doing and before I begin...

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Last post by Luftmensch
31 Jul 2020, 23:00
Sliding Door Alignment issue

Last post by Fury14 « 29 Jul 2020, 17:23
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by Fury14 » 29 Jul 2020, 12:50

Hi

I am new to the forum and to campers! I have been to view a few but the one that I interested in has an issue with the sliding door. The gap at...

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Last post by Fury14
29 Jul 2020, 17:23
Best Steering Wheel with Saab Seats

Last post by mshaw1980 « 29 Jul 2020, 05:11
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by mshaw1980 » 28 Jul 2020, 16:24

So I have trial fitted my saab seat although I still have the middle vw runner to remove which will drop approx 10mm off the height. Noticed I will...

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Last post by mshaw1980
29 Jul 2020, 05:11
Weld or fill?

Last post by 100leelee « 28 Jul 2020, 20:36
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by jjht25 » 27 Jul 2020, 17:48
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Hello 🙂

Found this under my cab mats...

There's daylight there 😬

There's a lot of water pooling too that I can't trace.

What's the best way...
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Last post by 100leelee
28 Jul 2020, 20:36
Insulation for the Tailgate

Last post by SeanMc1970b « 28 Jul 2020, 13:49
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by Piratepete » 26 Jul 2020, 17:28

Hi Guys
Having removed the inside panel from the tailgate, can see that it screams for insulation before I replace it.

Any recommendations for cheap...

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Last post by SeanMc1970b
28 Jul 2020, 13:49
Saab 9-3 Electric Seat Wiring

Last post by mshaw1980 « 28 Jul 2020, 11:24
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by mshaw1980 » 27 Jul 2020, 05:13

Hello

Got myself these yesterday by blind chance. £90 but buying a pair cheaper on UK mainland and having them palleted over for £200 made these a...

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Last post by mshaw1980
28 Jul 2020, 11:24
Recommendations to fix rusty high roof westfalia

Last post by weimarbus « 28 Jul 2020, 09:01
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by zoona » 27 Jul 2020, 14:39

Ok, next question for the hive mind...

We are at a cross roads with our van (high roof westfalia). We have potential rusty roof issues:

There...

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Last post by weimarbus
28 Jul 2020, 09:01
Window latch replacement

Last post by Funkychops « 27 Jul 2020, 08:12
Replies: 4
by tickover » 11 Jul 2020, 21:39

Hi guys
Does anyone know where I can get one of these window latches? Or something that I can change it with..
I'm guessing it will latch into the...

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Last post by Funkychops
27 Jul 2020, 08:12
Grab handle for driver's side (right hand side)

Last post by Gingermagic « 26 Jul 2020, 22:12
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by Gingermagic » 26 Jul 2020, 18:57

Hi Everyone,

Just found this forum today. Hope you can help.

We've got a grab handle on the left hand side, but not on the right. I'd like to add...

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Last post by Gingermagic
26 Jul 2020, 22:12
B Post Pillar

Last post by Luftmensch « 25 Jul 2020, 22:38
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by TONYT25T25 » 25 Jul 2020, 18:32

Ref B Post pillar, does the round hole at the base of these need to have a grommet fitted, mine are quite solid but looking on internet replacement...

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Last post by Luftmensch
25 Jul 2020, 22:38
Mobile Welder Kent

Last post by Mrs8925 « 24 Jul 2020, 21:43
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by Mrs8925 » 18 Jul 2020, 15:04

Hiya,

Just wondering if anyone is able to recommend a mobile welder in Kent? Looking for someone to quote on helping us along with the bodywork....

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24 Jul 2020, 21:43

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