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High top conversion and C beam	zak	14 Sep 2026, 15:24	Once this week	Bodywork, Seats & Glass

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'pastel white' doesn't match - any suggestion??

Last post by Ian and Lins « 17 Oct 2018, 09:57
Replies: 9
by Just_Kitt » 13 Oct 2018, 11:51

I'm re-doing a wheel arch on the van (needed to be bent out after some clever fool went into the side of it) and the HYCOTE Double Acrylic Volkswagen...

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Last post by Ian and Lins
17 Oct 2018, 09:57
cab doors chrome trim

Last post by rob1927 « 16 Oct 2018, 12:35
Replies: 2
by rob1927 » 15 Oct 2018, 20:08

Hello all, does anyone know where i could put my hands on the chrome trim that goes around the windows on the cab doors of a t3? I'm currently...

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Last post by rob1927
16 Oct 2018, 12:35
Base material for interior panels/door cards

Last post by R0B « 15 Oct 2018, 16:17
Replies: 14
by CJH » 13 Oct 2018, 11:30

When I bought my van about 5 years ago I did a quick 'interim' refit of the interior panels, using pre-cut 3.6mm ply panels covered in lining carpet....

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Last post by R0B
15 Oct 2018, 16:17
replacement window rubbers seals needed

Last post by hightop ratty « 15 Oct 2018, 14:03
Replies: 9
by KJB » 19 Aug 2018, 12:55

Hi All, just wondering if anyone out there can help. We have a 1985 T25 panel van conversion, Not sure what conversion though in the Sheffield area....

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Last post by hightop ratty
15 Oct 2018, 14:03
Fuel filler neck

Last post by Michael4 « 15 Oct 2018, 11:05
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by Michael4 » 15 Oct 2018, 10:59

How do you remove the fuel filler neck? I need to remove mine to get at the inevitable rust.

If it is something very obvious and simple then I...

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Last post by Michael4
15 Oct 2018, 11:05
Trying to sort out a leaking hightop

Last post by mikes.bus « 12 Oct 2018, 20:54
Replies: 11
by mikes.bus » 14 May 2018, 09:47

My new van has a leaking hightop which, judging by the amount off sealant in the gutter channels, has been a problem for a long time.
In the long...

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Last post by mikes.bus
12 Oct 2018, 20:54
Windows...a thought.

Last post by Michael4 « 11 Oct 2018, 21:59

by Michael4 » 11 Oct 2018, 21:59

Our Devon Moonraker was converted from a Transporter van. As such it has side windows that were cut out of the panels and don't look that great. What...

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Last post by Michael4
11 Oct 2018, 21:59
New poster after seal advice

Last post by Mark rock « 11 Oct 2018, 20:23
Replies: 5
by Mark rock » 11 Oct 2018, 17:28

Hi all
First post of many , out of the VW game for the last 10 years or so and have now come round to buying a 1985 autosleeer which is in need of...

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Last post by Mark rock
11 Oct 2018, 20:23
Interior suppliers

Last post by Troopy « 09 Oct 2018, 15:59
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by Troopy » 07 Oct 2018, 16:48

Can anyone recommend a good supplier of interiors including kitchen fittings and R'n'R beds?

Done a search and looked at a few websites but can't...

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Last post by Troopy
09 Oct 2018, 15:59
Apllication diagram/spray diagram for Dinitrol/Waxoyl etc.

Last post by Savara « 09 Oct 2018, 12:55
Replies: 3
by Savara » 09 Oct 2018, 12:15

Hi all. The van is booked in for a Dinitrol service shortly and the guys at the garage have asked if I can provide an application chart/spray diagram...

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Last post by Savara
09 Oct 2018, 12:55
Insert witty title here

Last post by Walrus « 07 Oct 2018, 17:58
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by Walrus » 07 May 2018, 13:54
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After putting it off until after the welding course and finding somewhere undercover to work, the task has begun.

The roof is held down...
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Last post by Walrus
07 Oct 2018, 17:58
Fibreglass tailgate - a solution?

Last post by nicq « 06 Oct 2018, 14:41
Replies: 10
by KCsRocketship » 09 Apr 2015, 06:53

Hi there,

I've searched for something already on this but didn't find anything.

The bottom lip of my T25 (1981) tailgate is a big piece of...

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Last post by nicq
06 Oct 2018, 14:41
Rock n roll bed hinges

Last post by itchyfeet « 05 Oct 2018, 21:06
Replies: 4
by itchyfeet » 05 Oct 2018, 15:18

Where do I get these please?

thinking of putting a full width seat in the tin top so may as well be a rock n roll so it folds down making the van...

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Last post by itchyfeet
05 Oct 2018, 21:06
Bumper Plugs(?)

Last post by Smcknighty « 04 Oct 2018, 20:08
Replies: 16
by The Hairy Camper » 13 Sep 2018, 15:01
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Most likely a daft question, but anyone know of a good way to remove these plugs from the bumper wings?

I ended up using a hammer and the...
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Last post by Smcknighty
04 Oct 2018, 20:08
Fitting side bars

Last post by happy van « 02 Oct 2018, 16:24
Replies: 2
by happy van » 02 Oct 2018, 13:05

Hi just got some 2nd hand side bars and was wondering what is the best way to fit the to the jacking points thanks.

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Last post by happy van
02 Oct 2018, 16:24
Good auto paint store near Southend?

Last post by 300CE « 30 Sep 2018, 12:33
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by Swebby » 30 Sep 2018, 10:44

Just running out of some paint left by previous owner which wasn't the best match anyway. Hear there might be a place on Canvey, which is easy for me...

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Last post by 300CE
30 Sep 2018, 12:33
Step on the side door

Last post by Jeff J « 28 Sep 2018, 04:10
Replies: 8
by Ian and Lins » 13 Aug 2018, 19:19

Oooh, we must be getting a bit older. Has anyone put a step under the sliding door to help you in? I don't want anything fancy.

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Last post by Jeff J
28 Sep 2018, 04:10
A very basic question about paint

Last post by AngeloEvs « 25 Sep 2018, 18:59
Replies: 8
by Michael4 » 24 Sep 2018, 13:21

When I were a nipper we would touch up or paint bits of our cars with brushing cellulose. There was knack to it but results could be acceptable and...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
25 Sep 2018, 18:59
Under body paint/protection

Last post by Dubworth « 25 Sep 2018, 09:17
Replies: 7
by Katheleenthevan » 20 Sep 2018, 15:35

Hi all,

I'm sure it's been covered already but I'm looking to see what's the best way to treat underneath the van. I want to clean it all back and...

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Last post by Dubworth
25 Sep 2018, 09:17
Best adhesive for seals, mainly engine bay

Last post by itchyfeet « 23 Sep 2018, 19:58
Replies: 4
by Troopy » 23 Sep 2018, 15:53

Any advice on this guys?

I am assuming that the engine bay seal would need something that wouldn't go brittle with heat

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Last post by itchyfeet
23 Sep 2018, 19:58
Door Mirrors

Last post by gutmeg « 23 Sep 2018, 14:58
Replies: 3
by gutmeg » 23 Sep 2018, 14:06

Hi All
Hope all well with all of you.
I went away for a few days this week, and whilst driving my door mirror snapped off . I have to admit it was JK...

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Last post by gutmeg
23 Sep 2018, 14:58
Welding new cab steps

Last post by Savara « 22 Sep 2018, 08:49
Replies: 4
by Savara » 06 Aug 2018, 11:07

I'm about to get the van treated with Dinitrol and the last bits (that I can see, lol) of significant rust is the front cab steps. I'm looking to...

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Last post by Savara
22 Sep 2018, 08:49
Refurbished my Porsche steering wheel

Last post by bobby-gg « 20 Sep 2018, 04:57
Replies: 3
by bobby-gg » 12 Aug 2018, 12:39

I picked this up very cheap at my local scrapyard a while back, used it last summer but the leather was really bad, eventually plucked up the courage...

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Last post by bobby-gg
20 Sep 2018, 04:57
Refurbing cab seats

Last post by petethefeet « 18 Sep 2018, 20:18
Replies: 4
by mariner » 17 Sep 2018, 18:53

Hi all, just wondering whether anyone has any experience of this.

I’ve been quoted £550 to re-cover the back seat and large cushion which seems...

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Last post by petethefeet
18 Sep 2018, 20:18
Advice on rear arch repair

Last post by dogbreath100 « 18 Sep 2018, 13:55
Replies: 10
by markysparky71 » 12 Sep 2018, 20:04

After some over enthusiastic cleaning out of my rusty seams my pick has disappeared within the rear arch about 9 inches of corroded seam directly...

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Last post by dogbreath100
18 Sep 2018, 13:55
Front Floor pans & door steps

Last post by fazzer « 18 Sep 2018, 12:23
Replies: 4
by Wesley » 17 Sep 2018, 18:38

Evening all,

I’m caught in 2 minds and hoping someone can educate me a little please.

My van (caravelle 1989 1.9 petrol) is currently being worked...

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Last post by fazzer
18 Sep 2018, 12:23
Door Steps MOT Fail?

Last post by TheDocmeister « 18 Sep 2018, 11:41
Replies: 31
by TheDocmeister » 02 Aug 2018, 09:48
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I've just had a text to tell me that the van has failed it's MOT on corrosion of the door steps. Major fail vehicle structure corroded to the extent...
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Last post by TheDocmeister
18 Sep 2018, 11:41
JK 'extra thick' chrome bumpers

Last post by Smcknighty « 13 Sep 2018, 19:21
Replies: 23
by CJH » 10 Sep 2018, 10:35
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Has anyone tried Just Kampers' 'extra thick' chrome bumpers ? What's the fit like, and the quality of the chrome? I'm well aware of the pitfalls of...
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Last post by Smcknighty
13 Sep 2018, 19:21
Swapping Lock Barrel in Sliding Door Handle ?

Last post by adie89 « 10 Sep 2018, 21:27
Replies: 45
by Mickyfin » 01 Sep 2011, 14:04
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Hi everyone, hope you are well, the weekend is almost upon us, so wish you a great weekend.!

My sliding door handle is snapped, and after acquiring...
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Last post by adie89
10 Sep 2018, 21:27
Respray recommendations

Last post by izzybarnard « 09 Sep 2018, 22:06
Replies: 2
by bukefc@hotmail.com » 17 Aug 2018, 15:48

Hi

I'm looking to get my 87 westfalia high top fully resprayed by a garage with experience of these buses in the Aylesbury/ Buckinghamshire area. So...

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Last post by izzybarnard
09 Sep 2018, 22:06
Autosleeper hitop roof window latch

Last post by scottbott « 09 Sep 2018, 20:53
Replies: 5
by Sir Brixalot » 07 Sep 2018, 20:31

Been using thermoblind suckers to keep them shut and rain out. Can anyone let me know what latch would have been there originally or suggest an...

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Last post by scottbott
09 Sep 2018, 20:53
sliding door lock repair

Last post by bmouthboyo « 09 Sep 2018, 20:47
Replies: 36
by mbcamper » 28 Aug 2016, 19:34
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A reprobate has attempted to open my sliding door with something which definately wasn't my key:

It was a completely unsuccessful attempt to...
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Last post by bmouthboyo
09 Sep 2018, 20:47
Door seal alternative

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 09 Sep 2018, 17:27
Replies: 3
by biker1981 » 08 Sep 2018, 16:40

Hi I need some new door seals following a respirator. Before I buy them premodern just wondered if anyone has used a universal loose seal as an...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
09 Sep 2018, 17:27
Leaking kitchen window

Last post by 937carrera « 08 Sep 2018, 21:34
Replies: 3
by Soamesy » 08 Sep 2018, 11:37

Hi All,
My recently acquired 1990 trident autosleeper has a small leak at the bottom left corner of the sliding kitchen window. There is also water...

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Last post by 937carrera
08 Sep 2018, 21:34
Fitting lap belts ( I’ve checked and can’t find answer :-) )

Last post by biker1981 « 08 Sep 2018, 16:38
Replies: 3
by biker1981 » 06 Sep 2018, 17:42

Sorry if it’s been done to death... but have searched wiki and archive I can’t find the answer. I need to fit two lap belts to the back of my T25...

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Last post by biker1981
08 Sep 2018, 16:38
Swivel seat rocking

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 07 Sep 2018, 20:05
Replies: 7
by Sir Brixalot » 05 Sep 2018, 21:54

The memsahibs swivel seat rocks every time I brake. I've tightened all visible bolts which made a small difference. Can anyone let me know how to fix...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
07 Sep 2018, 20:05
Bodywork shops Midlands area

Last post by crazyhorse « 07 Sep 2018, 19:10
Replies: 4
by haty167 » 05 Sep 2018, 13:01

Hi all.
I'm looking for recommendations to have the rust sorted and van resprayed in the Midlands area.
I've been quoted £15000 + from a vw...

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Last post by crazyhorse
07 Sep 2018, 19:10
Adjusting the tailgate

Last post by bobby-gg « 05 Sep 2018, 15:31
Replies: 4
by bobby-gg » 26 Aug 2018, 20:21

I've just painted and fitted a replacement tailgate and although it looks tight against the seal from the inside I am getting a slight water seep in...

4 Replies

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Last post by bobby-gg
05 Sep 2018, 15:31
Window surround rust treatment

Last post by adie89 « 04 Sep 2018, 22:14
Replies: 4
by JoeHolland » 04 Sep 2018, 18:15

Hi all, I'm looking at a '91 T3 and there are a few small areas of bubbling paint over one wheel arch and a small spot of rust at the corner of one...

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Last post by adie89
04 Sep 2018, 22:14
I have a small tear in pop top window

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 04 Sep 2018, 10:06
Replies: 2
by Da dan » 03 Sep 2018, 06:23

what is the best thing to put on this tear to stop it getting worse? I was thinking of using a bike puncher repair kit so it can be flexible as it...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
04 Sep 2018, 10:06
Panel van sliding door glass ?

Last post by holdenadam « 04 Sep 2018, 08:39

by holdenadam » 04 Sep 2018, 08:39

Hi

Where can I find a place who will supply the glass to my sliding door?
My old door was rotten so I bought a new one which has now been painted...

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Last post by holdenadam
04 Sep 2018, 08:39
Please ldentify Spare Panel.

Last post by maxstu « 03 Sep 2018, 20:08

by maxstu » 03 Sep 2018, 20:08

Looks as if its been cut down both sides of long edge. Not sure if its VW?

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Last post by maxstu
03 Sep 2018, 20:08
fitting grab handle to driver side pillar

Last post by R0B « 02 Sep 2018, 11:53
Replies: 4
by Sheba57 » 01 Sep 2018, 18:21

Hi folks, my first post. I have purchased a new grab handle but can't seem to find a way to fit it. Is there a special tool, fixing kit etc.?
Heres...

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Last post by R0B
02 Sep 2018, 11:53
Rear Wheel Arch

Last post by Drunk Aardvark « 30 Aug 2018, 12:23
Replies: 2
by Drunk Aardvark » 29 Aug 2018, 21:49

Hi, been a while since I posted on the forum, or indeed, actually worked on the van! Been working on the rear wheel arch. It was coated with some...

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Last post by Drunk Aardvark
30 Aug 2018, 12:23
Quick Rust treatment

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 Aug 2018, 12:06
Replies: 6
by itchyfeet » 29 Aug 2018, 18:19

Took the sliding cover off the van to grease the mechanism, not taken it off before and while it looked perfect with the cover on it had some rust....

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Last post by itchyfeet
30 Aug 2018, 12:06
Buying a powered truck mirror

Last post by what2do « 28 Aug 2018, 10:39
Replies: 10
by Davidb0208 » 17 Aug 2018, 20:01

So, thats the bumpers sorted, what now? Oh yes, lets see whats behind me.

I want to get hold of some truck style mirrors but the stuff ive seen on...

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Last post by what2do
28 Aug 2018, 10:39
Hammerite spray for bumpers

Last post by Troopy « 26 Aug 2018, 16:57
Replies: 4
by Troopy » 25 Aug 2018, 16:33

Anyone used this for their bumpers and did it do the job?

Assuming it is hard wearing as per their adverts

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Last post by Troopy
26 Aug 2018, 16:57
How much rust is too much rust?

Last post by D34dR4bb17 « 25 Aug 2018, 07:25
Replies: 18
by TheBeaver » 13 Jun 2017, 05:05
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We recently purchased our first T25 and in our fervour failed to notice quite how much rust it had in it. We noticed the stuff on the lower panels on...
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Last post by D34dR4bb17
25 Aug 2018, 07:25
Woah, I've never seen that before!

Last post by multisi « 24 Aug 2018, 15:47
Replies: 9
by D34dR4bb17 » 22 Aug 2018, 19:57

Ok so this kind of follows on from my post a tragic introduction in the general section, as we yet discover more things about our van than we ever...

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Last post by multisi
24 Aug 2018, 15:47
Looking for opinions about paintjob

Last post by colinlowe « 23 Aug 2018, 11:35
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by Troopy » 20 Aug 2018, 17:13

OK, so decided Troopy is going to be sky blue with a white high top instead of his current 50 shades of white.

My question is, should I do bumpers,...

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23 Aug 2018, 11:35

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