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Inner sill replacement

Last post by adie89 « 21 Aug 2018, 22:09
Replies: 9
by superdes » 18 Aug 2018, 21:12

Hi all, first post in a while. Having just been made redundant I find myself with some time on my hands and have decided its time to get the van back...

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Last post by adie89
21 Aug 2018, 22:09
Help finding the name of a part

Last post by Hoopy_Frood « 21 Aug 2018, 19:32
Replies: 2
by Hoopy_Frood » 21 Aug 2018, 16:30

In the first photo below, I have tried to show where I have dented the side of my van. I can get a new panel easily enough but there's a section of...

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Last post by Hoopy_Frood
21 Aug 2018, 19:32
Rear wings to arches

Last post by R0B « 21 Aug 2018, 08:37
Replies: 1
by Pat4d » 21 Aug 2018, 08:17

Morning all,

Currently my rear wings have strips which are welded (rusted & Fiberglass) to the strips which come off the rear arch on the body...

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Last post by R0B
21 Aug 2018, 08:37
How much give and take on windscreen surround?

Last post by sweetaswesty « 20 Aug 2018, 17:48
Replies: 3
by sweetaswesty » 17 Aug 2018, 15:36

The windscreen's come out of our Westy for some repairs to the surround in the top and bottom off side corners and to fit a new upper front panel.
I...

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Last post by sweetaswesty
20 Aug 2018, 17:48
GRP vs tin bumper

Last post by multisi « 19 Aug 2018, 20:58
Replies: 12
by Davidb0208 » 16 Aug 2018, 22:43

Hi All
Thanks so much for the help so far received, Im fairly new to this so appreciate all your help.

So we were travelling around scotland, having...

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Last post by multisi
19 Aug 2018, 20:58
High top paint code

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 19 Aug 2018, 17:00
Replies: 6
by 100leelee » 25 Jul 2018, 22:23

Hi,
So the van is all set for paint.. now for the leisuredrive high top. Couple of gel coat cracks which am hoping can fill with the proper filler...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
19 Aug 2018, 17:00
rear seat seating

Last post by adie89 « 19 Aug 2018, 14:21
Replies: 3
by tonic » 18 Aug 2018, 12:37

Hi. Been reading up on rear seat belts, seems if you have them use them if not it is still ok for people to travel in the rear. Does anyone have a...

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Last post by adie89
19 Aug 2018, 14:21
VW Badge for Twin square Headlight grill

Last post by Ant-t « 18 Aug 2018, 07:30
Replies: 9
by nesty » 17 Aug 2018, 15:21

Is the Part Code: 701853601F for these?
Mine is an early with a latter style square twin grill installed.
I've seen some grills with just a open...

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Last post by Ant-t
18 Aug 2018, 07:30
Sliding window latch

Last post by phinw « 17 Aug 2018, 09:58
Replies: 1
by Swebby » 15 Aug 2018, 15:56

Hi all,
Is there a specific latch that is used with the sliding windows to keep them secure? I just seem to have a movable plastic bit which whilst...

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Last post by phinw
17 Aug 2018, 09:58
kitchen window surround

Last post by jas915 « 17 Aug 2018, 07:38

by jas915 » 17 Aug 2018, 07:38

Hi I have a converted panel van,what should go around the inside of the kitchen window on the inside?I just have painted bare metal,should there be...

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Last post by jas915
17 Aug 2018, 07:38
SEATBELTS IN REAR

Last post by RogerT « 16 Aug 2018, 18:21
Replies: 3
by filbay » 05 Aug 2018, 10:04

Hello,
Hope someone can give me some advice please. I have a T25 Holdsworth conversion, and I want to fit rear seat belts , perhaps just a lap belt....

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Last post by RogerT
16 Aug 2018, 18:21
High Top External Ladder Position

Last post by maxstu « 10 Aug 2018, 20:25
Replies: 10
by maxstu » 31 Jul 2018, 06:54

Im about to fit a rear ladder to my van. Yet do not ever recall seeing a ladder fitted to left side of rear hatch. Always on the off side area...

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Last post by maxstu
10 Aug 2018, 20:25
will the black under bumper spoiler fit metal bumper models

Last post by multisi « 09 Aug 2018, 21:13
Replies: 3
by Cobra88 » 09 Aug 2018, 17:02

As per the title

Can I fit the black plastic spoiler when I have steel bumpers ?

Found a few for sale but all say plastic bumper only (WHY?)...

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Last post by multisi
09 Aug 2018, 21:13
High Top Test Fit - Now Fitted

Last post by Ecopod « 09 Aug 2018, 09:14
Replies: 11
by Ecopod » 02 Aug 2018, 12:35

Sheldon top seems a good fit and I was planning to Sikaflex 512 into place. Should I also fit a rubber seal around bottom edge of high top, either...

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Last post by Ecopod
09 Aug 2018, 09:14
Sliding door, drainage holes?

Last post by conor2469 « 07 Aug 2018, 13:59
Replies: 2
by conor2469 » 07 Aug 2018, 13:15

I recently replaced the bottom section of my sliding door because it had rusted out. It is now painted and back on the van. I go to do some work on...

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Last post by conor2469
07 Aug 2018, 13:59
Glovebox broken hinge

Last post by itchyfeet « 06 Aug 2018, 17:50
Replies: 12
by nesty » 04 Aug 2018, 00:06

I have broken hooks on my glovebox compartment, so when you open the glovebox is falls down and unloads its contents on passenger floorwell, is there...

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Last post by itchyfeet
06 Aug 2018, 17:50
Sliding door panel van conversion window and generally fitti

Last post by weimarbus « 06 Aug 2018, 07:25
Replies: 3
by Jackrobbo » 04 Aug 2018, 18:37

Started putting the van back together as you may have seen In my build thread. However came to a stumble today, my issue is sliding door window....

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Last post by weimarbus
06 Aug 2018, 07:25
High top heat

Last post by 100leelee « 05 Aug 2018, 16:40
Replies: 2
by 100leelee » 05 Aug 2018, 12:00

Hi
Have my leisuredrive high top off the van at the moment
Is on the back garden covered with a tarp.
Been smelling some plastic burning small...

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Last post by 100leelee
05 Aug 2018, 16:40
Roof Rack On Devon Moonraker Poptop

Last post by georgie41 « 06 Sep 2021, 18:09
Replies: 1
by Chunksta » 04 Aug 2018, 07:04

Hi guys,

Anyone ever had a roof rack fitted to their Moonraker Poptop please?

I’m just considering one to carry surfboards and kayaks.

Any...

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Last post by georgie41
06 Sep 2021, 18:09
Leaking windscreen??

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 30 Jul 2018, 17:48
Replies: 7
by shrig1969 » 29 Jul 2018, 20:55

Whooaaa.... Before you all jump on me about reading up on the wiki, this is slightly different.
I noticed today during the heavy downpour that I had...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
30 Jul 2018, 17:48
sun roof

Last post by tonic « 28 Jul 2018, 12:07

by tonic » 28 Jul 2018, 12:07

As it has now rained i find i have leaks in both of my sun roofs at the rear corners. Can i adjust/ bend front prongs to give a tighter fit once...

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Last post by tonic
28 Jul 2018, 12:07
Check your jacking points.

Last post by Smcknighty « 27 Jul 2018, 21:40
Replies: 15
by maxstu » 23 Jul 2018, 19:31
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2
This happened today as l was using VW jack.

Luckily van was only just on the way up and with wheel on axle. But when it went, it threw jack around...
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Last post by Smcknighty
27 Jul 2018, 21:40
Recommended bodywork garage in Devon/Cornwall

Last post by BOXY « 27 Jul 2018, 19:35
Replies: 1
by FlashTyler » 27 Jul 2018, 16:27

Hi members,
We have just bought a T25 and it has some surface rust appearing in the usual areas (seams, sills etc).
We are now looking for a good...

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Last post by BOXY
27 Jul 2018, 19:35
seat reupholstery recommendations

Last post by bigherb « 24 Jul 2018, 18:00
Replies: 3
by Wear Sunscreen » 23 Jul 2018, 17:25

Hi
I've decided to have my seats and beds reupholstered, has anyone any recommendations for someone in the Birmingham area.

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Last post by bigherb
24 Jul 2018, 18:00
Upper nose replacement

Last post by multisi « 24 Jul 2018, 08:10
Replies: 4
by Gordo89 » 23 Jul 2018, 10:41

Good morning,

My upper nose could do with being replaced the one side seems OK but the other has some rust on the A pillar, how involved is doing...

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Last post by multisi
24 Jul 2018, 08:10
respray Birmingham

Last post by Gordo89 « 23 Jul 2018, 10:36
Replies: 2
by Wear Sunscreen » 17 Jun 2018, 07:53

My beloved T25 is in need of a respray. No major rust problems. Has anyone any suggestions of people in the Birmingham and surrounding area who...

2 Replies

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Last post by Gordo89
23 Jul 2018, 10:36
A few door and body related issues

Last post by 2011dandd « 20 Jul 2018, 18:20
Replies: 4
by 2011dandd » 19 Jul 2018, 17:06

Right for anyone who cares to read I just want to sound a few things out to gauge what people think to a few ideas

Having right problems with the...

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Last post by 2011dandd
20 Jul 2018, 18:20
Rattle can Alpine white/Weiss codes

Last post by phinw « 19 Jul 2018, 08:49
Replies: 6
by HansT » 10 Jul 2018, 15:45

Hi All
Blending and matching over-thirty year old white paint is not exactly fun.
Previously, when touching up the odd blemish Holts HWHI 14 has been...

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Last post by phinw
19 Jul 2018, 08:49
1980 camper sliding door hinges

Last post by 2011dandd « 17 Jul 2018, 16:22
Replies: 2
by 2011dandd » 17 Jul 2018, 10:41

Hi all
Just wondering if the hinges roller/runners on the sliding doors of the t25 are the same throughout there production or if there are...

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Last post by 2011dandd
17 Jul 2018, 16:22
Centre Bearing Channel for sliding door

Last post by mshaw1980 « 16 Jul 2018, 20:21
Replies: 5
by Stu-cam » 11 Jul 2018, 14:19

Hi All

We have recently bought a 1983 Air Cooled T25 up here in East Kilbride, we are proceeding with a restoration, replacing a lot of panels. One...

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Last post by mshaw1980
16 Jul 2018, 20:21
tailgate not closing properly

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 14 Jul 2018, 19:57
Replies: 5
by Betty boop 1 » 14 Jul 2018, 12:20

hi all im after some help please the tailgate on betty are 1.9dg high top isnt closing properly after it as removed for some work does anyone know if...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
14 Jul 2018, 19:57
Trident decal

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 14 Jul 2018, 07:10

by Sir Brixalot » 14 Jul 2018, 07:10

I can see other stickers for Autosleepers but not the Trident for the tailgate Has anyone found a supplier?

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
14 Jul 2018, 07:10
Painting My Hi Top

Last post by Jeff J « 14 Jul 2018, 05:42
Replies: 3
by kevcorks » 13 Jul 2018, 10:06

So I’m about to start the painting of my van following the instructions and fantastic DVD from here. (Recommend the DVD to anyone who is thinking of...

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Last post by Jeff J
14 Jul 2018, 05:42
Gutter trim

Last post by 300CE « 13 Jul 2018, 06:38
Replies: 10
by kentishvanman » 25 Jun 2018, 10:17

Hi,
As anyone replaced their Gutter trim with anything other than the 'official's stuff which seems a bit pricey?
Found quite a few sections that...

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Last post by 300CE
13 Jul 2018, 06:38
Repairing step

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 10 Jul 2018, 20:26
Replies: 18
by Sir Brixalot » 23 Jun 2018, 18:41
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I can't weld. Would cutting the rot in the middle of the step then using a joggler and just gluing a repair plate be strong enough or would the bead...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
10 Jul 2018, 20:26
Early roller replacement

Last post by blakeys80 « 10 Jul 2018, 07:04
Replies: 5
by blakeys80 » 01 Jul 2018, 17:57

One of today's jobs was to clean up the area under the sliding door cover. To get at it fully, I swung the door out of the way and thought I'd...

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Last post by blakeys80
10 Jul 2018, 07:04
Glove box

Last post by CovKid « 09 Jul 2018, 08:30
Replies: 1
by kentishvanman » 08 Jul 2018, 14:09

Anyone got a glove box going. Just broke the hook on mine.
Could repair but time spent in doing it I thought I would see if there is one about.
Not...

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Last post by CovKid
09 Jul 2018, 08:30
Where to buy paint???

Last post by 300CE « 07 Jul 2018, 07:07
Replies: 1
by Jackrobbo » 05 Jul 2018, 21:03

Hi all where are you guys buying your 2k paints. Good quality please

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by 300CE
07 Jul 2018, 07:07
DOKA gutter rust

Last post by PeteandNikki « 06 Jul 2018, 19:32
Replies: 2
by mattwilde66 » 18 May 2018, 19:00

Rust rookie seeking advice. I've gone a bought a DOKA that's been sat for a good few years. What type of surgery is involved with gutter repairs? I'm...

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Last post by PeteandNikki
06 Jul 2018, 19:32
Help needed on replacing sliding window seals

Last post by Woodyyellow « 03 Jul 2018, 22:41
Replies: 1
by mshaw1980 » 03 Jul 2018, 22:26

Hi all

I have the claytonrite seals to fit the glass and sliding window assembly back into the van but I am struggling with what to buy to rebuild...

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Last post by Woodyyellow
03 Jul 2018, 22:41
Fitting claytonrite window seals and glass

Last post by mshaw1980 « 03 Jul 2018, 21:51
Replies: 9
by mshaw1980 » 30 Jun 2018, 14:40

Hello

Just about to refit some windows in my van but I am a bit unsure what to do.

Seals direct say to apply sealant in the metal and glass side of...

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Last post by mshaw1980
03 Jul 2018, 21:51
The Devon Box (from the wiki) Potty box/buddy seat

Last post by matt brighton « 02 Jul 2018, 04:29
Replies: 1
by kevtherev » 01 Jul 2018, 08:11

A lot of queries have come up about this box.
Its a copy of Devons buddy seat/box.
And this one in the picture was made from the plans in the wiki....

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Last post by matt brighton
02 Jul 2018, 04:29
White spirit wipe over brushable seam sealer

Last post by HansT « 01 Jul 2018, 17:30
Replies: 2
by HansT » 01 Jul 2018, 15:03

Does a white spirit 'wipe' used to smooth brushable seam sealant need to be cleaned off, before spaying with rattle can cellulose?
The seam sealer...

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Last post by HansT
01 Jul 2018, 17:30
external shower link

Last post by Fatfranky « 01 Jul 2018, 07:54
Replies: 4
by batgins » 02 May 2018, 11:08

Hi Everybody! This is Emanuele from Italy, i live near venice.
I'm restoring my vanagon (T25 1980 2.0 cu)..Now i'm preparing the body to repaint the...

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Last post by Fatfranky
01 Jul 2018, 07:54
T4 or T5 seats in t25

Last post by Annabelle VB « 30 Jun 2018, 19:29
Replies: 1
by jas915 » 21 Jun 2018, 15:27

So im looking at options of fitting a double seat up front, want 3x 3 point seat belts, did a google search and it seems some T4 and T5 came with...

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Last post by Annabelle VB
30 Jun 2018, 19:29
Tints - Sliding Windows

Last post by chris7ian « 27 Jun 2018, 16:57
Replies: 7
by chris7ian » 25 Jun 2018, 10:59

Hi all! It's time to renew the tints on my bus - has anybody ever dismantled the factory Multivan sliders to tint to the edge of the glass or, if...

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Last post by chris7ian
27 Jun 2018, 16:57
Pop top warning

Last post by petethefeet « 27 Jun 2018, 13:50
Replies: 3
by petethefeet » 24 Jun 2018, 15:15

We are on our travels in France, happily driving on a D road 50 -60 mph, big lorry comes the other way. Bang and our roof is half up. The air...

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Last post by petethefeet
27 Jun 2018, 13:50
T25 Towbar

Last post by LeeME3 « 27 Jun 2018, 09:24
Replies: 1
by Burrich » 26 Jun 2018, 13:16

Apologies if this has been covered, I am hoping to purchase my first T25 camper 1988. But I need a tow bar fitted. Does anyone know anywhere in Kent...

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Last post by LeeME3
27 Jun 2018, 09:24
Glove box removal

Last post by chris7ian « 26 Jun 2018, 11:26
Replies: 4
by JackE » 21 Jun 2018, 18:01

Trying to remove my glove box, had a look at this video:

but I cannot really work out what I need to get the clips to bend past any help would be...

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Last post by chris7ian
26 Jun 2018, 11:26
Rustoleum roller, it’s begun!

Last post by rob1927 « 25 Jun 2018, 17:47
Replies: 5
by rob1927 » 25 Jun 2018, 10:46

Hello all I’m just about to start prepping the van ready for rollering with rustoleum.

Here’s a few pics of where the vans at the mo

The plan...

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Last post by rob1927
25 Jun 2018, 17:47

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