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Rock and roll bed- but only a hinge either side?

Last post by multisi « 06 May 2018, 08:56
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by 2011dandd » 05 May 2018, 14:26

Been prepping some holes I’ve found in order to fit seat belts In the rear for the kids. Found that my bed is not rock and roll as I thought it was,...

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Last post by multisi
06 May 2018, 08:56
O/S rear arch corrosion

Last post by nesty « 05 May 2018, 21:49
Replies: 2
by nesty » 05 May 2018, 14:29

I assume this is an MOT failure yes?

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Last post by nesty
05 May 2018, 21:49
Wing mirrors give up over 60mph

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 05 May 2018, 14:08
Replies: 20
by bkandj » 28 Apr 2018, 09:26
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Our wing mirrors ‘fold in’ once we get up to about 60 mph. I’ve tightened them up but it’s still happening.

Do I just need to buy a new pair or is...
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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
05 May 2018, 14:08
Inner frame to outer panels

Last post by 2011dandd « 30 Apr 2018, 18:00
Replies: 13
by 2011dandd » 29 Apr 2018, 20:43

Stripped out a bit of my camper this weekend to fit some rear seat belts.
Found loads of bloody holes that I’m half way through welding up (badly)...

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Last post by 2011dandd
30 Apr 2018, 18:00
Rust under front bumper

Last post by Plasticman « 27 Apr 2018, 19:23
Replies: 4
by sonnyhowell » 26 Apr 2018, 08:17

Wonder if anyone can point my in right direction. I’ve been searching for a good link, site or thread that covers the repair of the ‘swimming pool’...

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Last post by Plasticman
27 Apr 2018, 19:23
Door handle

Last post by CovKid « 25 Apr 2018, 11:52
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by fazzer » 24 Apr 2018, 18:37

Looking to buy a new passenger side door handle for my 85 autohomes ,has anyone bought the repro ones and are they any good also are early handles...

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Last post by CovKid
25 Apr 2018, 11:52
Seat belt jammed

Last post by CovKid « 24 Apr 2018, 07:25
Replies: 4
by izzybarnard » 21 Apr 2018, 14:49

I've got a little tissue with a jammed seat belt ?? I removed the barrel to fit a seat belt cover and the mechanism has wound up and now doesnt want...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Apr 2018, 07:25
Seats - Replace or re-cover?

Last post by ash1293 « 23 Apr 2018, 18:00
Replies: 9
by Thorssen » 06 Apr 2018, 09:38

Hi My seats on my 1982 T25 are getting very tired, and have a couple of splits. Has anyone found the perfect seat to replace them (I'm 6.2 so need...

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Last post by ash1293
23 Apr 2018, 18:00
Replacing Glass in Louvre window

Last post by B00thy « 20 Apr 2018, 19:49

by B00thy » 20 Apr 2018, 19:49

My Louve window (well, one half) was mangled by an attempt to steal my van. I have had replacement glass cut and hoped to just slide in the new glass...

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Last post by B00thy
20 Apr 2018, 19:49
Paint colour

Last post by fazzer « 19 Apr 2018, 17:45
Replies: 2
by milkman » 19 Apr 2018, 17:20

Hi everyone
My van has the paint code LP7Y flash silver I’m in need of some paint to touch up etc or even better in an aerosol.
Would anyone no a...

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Last post by fazzer
19 Apr 2018, 17:45
Sliding door seal area - pictures, anyone?

Last post by djaychela « 18 Apr 2018, 14:10

by djaychela » 18 Apr 2018, 14:10

I'm currently fixing the LH outer sill area on my '82 RHD Devon, and I foolishly didn't take enough pictures or make enough measurements before...

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Last post by djaychela
18 Apr 2018, 14:10
Rusted seat belt mount

Last post by Merrsh1 « 15 Apr 2018, 10:01
Replies: 5
by Merrsh1 » 14 Apr 2018, 17:53

I've been giving the van a general tidy and decided to take out mats etc for an 'investigation'.

After a bit of a cleanup I was confronted with...

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Last post by Merrsh1
15 Apr 2018, 10:01
Rusty sill

Last post by Ciaoflyer « 15 Apr 2018, 09:52

by Ciaoflyer » 15 Apr 2018, 09:52

I have a rusty sill which needs attention, can anyone recommend a repair shop who could replace in the Rugby, Market Harborough or Leicester area?...

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Last post by Ciaoflyer
15 Apr 2018, 09:52
Does anyone have the body pdf file from downloads

Last post by bigherb « 14 Apr 2018, 15:50
Replies: 3
by Cobra88 » 14 Apr 2018, 09:03

as per title

have tried a dozen times but file is corrupted.

all the others are fine

I'm trying to find out how the rear seats come out of my...

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Last post by bigherb
14 Apr 2018, 15:50
Custom Middle Window

Last post by Ant-t « 13 Apr 2018, 19:01
Replies: 2
by Ant-t » 11 Apr 2018, 18:51

I'm looking to replace my middle sliding window, I'm looking for options, has anyone used a custom windows company that they can recommend?

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Last post by Ant-t
13 Apr 2018, 19:01
isri highback seat covers ? anyone make / sell ?

Last post by 16vmini « 12 Apr 2018, 14:57
Replies: 6
by 16vmini » 09 Apr 2018, 10:49

Hi , done usual google etc ,

can find a few people that make replacement seat covers for std t25 seats , but not the high back ISRI seats.

anyone...

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Last post by 16vmini
12 Apr 2018, 14:57
Rusty bits

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 11 Apr 2018, 19:52
Replies: 16
by kentishvanman » 31 Mar 2018, 08:16
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Hi,
Wondered what others do to their rusty bits.
I clean area with wire brush/scraper/emery cloth etc
Treat with Vactan and then apply filler. Rub...
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Last post by The Hairy Camper
11 Apr 2018, 19:52
Frame cleaning

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 11 Apr 2018, 18:05
Replies: 4
by sonnyhowell » 11 Apr 2018, 07:44

Not sure where to put this as it’s technically not technical lol.

Looking for some advice or just see how you guys go about cleaning the sliding...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
11 Apr 2018, 18:05
Underseal help

Last post by ajsimmo « 11 Apr 2018, 10:34
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by chewbacca » 27 Mar 2018, 17:59
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Quick question....

I have the petrol tank off of the bus currently and would like to take the opportunity to underseal the chassis, before refitting...
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Last post by ajsimmo
11 Apr 2018, 10:34
Paint codes for grey colours

Last post by R0B « 10 Apr 2018, 22:07
Replies: 1
by amiiwu » 10 Apr 2018, 21:59

Hi all, my van is in the shop for a respray at the moment.
I'd looked online and found shwarben blau (spelling) paint code, but he's got the ton open...

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Last post by R0B
10 Apr 2018, 22:07
Water leaks above tailgate

Last post by RogerT « 10 Apr 2018, 21:53
Replies: 34
by SamsBus2012 » 12 Nov 2014, 11:27
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Morning all. I recently discovered water getting in above the tailgate so, believing it to be the tailgate seal (old one was made up of bits!)...
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Last post by RogerT
10 Apr 2018, 21:53
Anyone recommend a body shop in the North East

Last post by Merrsh1 « 09 Apr 2018, 11:52
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by 35i-VR6 » 07 Apr 2018, 17:40

Yeah so I'm looking to get some work done on the Westy

mainly a few bits of welding and some seam rash that needs addressing

Looking for any body...

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Last post by Merrsh1
09 Apr 2018, 11:52
Rusty rear window

Last post by Merrsh1 « 06 Apr 2018, 11:49
Replies: 4
by Merrsh1 » 05 Apr 2018, 08:04

Morning

What would be the recommended way to tackle the rust below?

It's been this way for about 3 years now and never got any worse from when...

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Last post by Merrsh1
06 Apr 2018, 11:49
Early sliding mech

Last post by Ant-t « 04 Apr 2018, 17:14
Replies: 11
by Ant-t » 14 Mar 2018, 17:52

Does anyone know if an early sliding door opening/closing mechanism thats fitted between the inner outer handles can be serviced?

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Last post by Ant-t
04 Apr 2018, 17:14
Pickup bed taking off ally and sealing underneath, replacing

Last post by Aidan « 02 Apr 2018, 22:21
Replies: 5
by rollercoaster » 15 Jan 2018, 01:36

Water has been leaking into the locker box area from the bed,
planning to remove the checker plate aluminium, seal it all up and replace it again.
Is...

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Last post by Aidan
02 Apr 2018, 22:21
Rear seat belt fitting

Last post by RogerT « 31 Mar 2018, 07:10
Replies: 7
by 2011dandd » 30 Mar 2018, 12:58

Hi

Bought a lovely t25 camper this week. I’ve got 2 an 3 year old boys that are still in car seats and must get some seat belts fitted to the rear...

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Last post by RogerT
31 Mar 2018, 07:10
Sliding Door Catch Cleaning

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 30 Mar 2018, 16:30

by The Hairy Camper » 30 Mar 2018, 16:30

Hi people, i'm removing the sliding door catch to give it a good clean and spray with lithium 3 in 1 grease tomorrow.

My question is, is there a...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
30 Mar 2018, 16:30
Water tank maintenance

Last post by Ian and Lins « 30 Mar 2018, 11:02
Replies: 4
by itchyfeet » 27 Mar 2018, 18:22

Dunno where to put this, move it if you like.

The tank cap was a bit manky not been off ever probably, and tank straps were rusty so it's probably...

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Last post by Ian and Lins
30 Mar 2018, 11:02
Front door adjustment

Last post by mshaw1980 « 29 Mar 2018, 22:00
Replies: 6
by mshaw1980 » 20 Mar 2018, 21:41

Hello

Have tried 'lifting' the front doors on my van as the plastic air vent catches the top of the wheel arch as the door is being closed....

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Last post by mshaw1980
29 Mar 2018, 22:00
Engine hatch insulation material

Last post by hightop ratty « 28 Mar 2018, 09:53
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by hightop ratty » 28 Mar 2018, 09:12

What material is the insulation inside the engine inspection cover ?

Is it cleanable ? (as mine is really oily after oil being chucked everywhere...

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Last post by hightop ratty
28 Mar 2018, 09:53
Insulation behind dash

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 28 Mar 2018, 04:22
Replies: 1
by Dobble » 27 Mar 2018, 15:41

Hi Guys

First of all I hope this is the right area of the forum to put this thread.

I currently have the dash out of the Syncro to replace the...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
28 Mar 2018, 04:22
Bumper bolt size ?

Last post by itchyfeet « 25 Mar 2018, 19:26
Replies: 1
by sternal » 25 Mar 2018, 19:13

Anyone??
Front and rear bolt sizes for metal bumpers ?

Thanks in advance :ok

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Last post by itchyfeet
25 Mar 2018, 19:26
Seat fabric [emoji31]

Last post by multisi « 25 Mar 2018, 09:12
Replies: 6
by sonnyhowell » 24 Mar 2018, 18:16

Ok so I have a ‘thing’ about the T25s brown velour seat fabric, so much so that after years of searching for the correct fabric to recover my seats...

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Last post by multisi
25 Mar 2018, 09:12
Paint Shop Sheffield

Last post by sonnyhowell « 24 Mar 2018, 21:22
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by 100leelee » 24 Mar 2018, 20:52

Hi,
As we know our vans are special when it comes to bodywork. Anyone know of anywhere in the Sheffield area that has experience of the T25 for a...

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Last post by sonnyhowell
24 Mar 2018, 21:22
Hot rolled or cold reduced?

Last post by RogerT « 24 Mar 2018, 18:03

by RogerT » 24 Mar 2018, 18:03

This might be a naive question, I haven’t seen it before.
I’m planning to buy some sheet steel for repair, and wondered if I should get hot rolled or...

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Last post by RogerT
24 Mar 2018, 18:03
New Quarter glass

Last post by R0B « 24 Mar 2018, 14:36
Replies: 2
by biker1981 » 22 Mar 2018, 21:28

Hi

I need to fit a new 1/4 glass on the door - I just wondered how you remove the bar please or even if you have to fit the glass

any advice...

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Last post by R0B
24 Mar 2018, 14:36
Wishbone mount Works in Sheffield

Last post by Andyspy « 22 Mar 2018, 18:14

by Andyspy » 22 Mar 2018, 18:14

Hi all

Long time since posted on here. After some help for welding to the wishbone mount area on my t25. Amazed this happened in 1 winter!!

Can...

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Last post by Andyspy
22 Mar 2018, 18:14
Paint

Last post by bigherb « 22 Mar 2018, 13:58
Replies: 7
by pieman1 » 11 Mar 2018, 18:36

Hi s am looking for the paint code for. Vw 1969 royal red

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Last post by bigherb
22 Mar 2018, 13:58
What thickness sheet steel do I need?

Last post by RogerT « 21 Mar 2018, 21:12
Replies: 9
by RogerT » 20 Mar 2018, 23:10

I’ve an opportunity to go to my local steel stockholder next week (day off work so I’ll be in town while they are open). I thought I’d make the most...

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Last post by RogerT
21 Mar 2018, 21:12
Which Panels do i need?

Last post by 937carrera « 20 Mar 2018, 23:41
Replies: 4
by The Hairy Camper » 20 Mar 2018, 22:36

Hi people, it's the new guy again. Firstly I want to say a big thank you to everyone who helped me out on my other body work post. Thanks to you, my...

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Last post by 937carrera
20 Mar 2018, 23:41
Wiper blades - modern style

Last post by CovKid « 20 Mar 2018, 09:20
Replies: 5
by Porkscratching » 17 Mar 2018, 15:08

Hi folks, I needed to replace both my front wiper blades. I couldn't find anything on here about the suitability of the modern style blades so I took...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Mar 2018, 09:20
Mechanics seat protector recommendation?

Last post by T3luestar « 20 Mar 2018, 07:59
Replies: 6
by itchyfeet » 19 Mar 2018, 19:05

I want one for when I doing work on the van and need to jump in the drivers seat, might even be useful when camping too and it's muddy.
I don't want...

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Last post by T3luestar
20 Mar 2018, 07:59
Sliding door lower runner repair

Last post by 100leelee « 18 Mar 2018, 21:27
Replies: 10
by 100leelee » 16 Feb 2018, 21:00

Hi,
Now onto the near side b post, inner and outer sill areas.
Question is, looks like the upper runner is welded to the floor, and the inner sill....

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Last post by 100leelee
18 Mar 2018, 21:27
Help ! Land Rover Mirror brackets...

Last post by itchyfeet « 17 Mar 2018, 15:16
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by sternal » 27 Jan 2018, 19:59

...Remember seeing a post a while ago with details of where to get brackets, can anyone shed some light ?

Can’t take folding mirrors anymore !!!

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Last post by itchyfeet
17 Mar 2018, 15:16
fitting rear seat belts

Last post by JackE « 15 Mar 2018, 20:14
Replies: 15
by JackE » 09 Mar 2018, 08:34
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Hi

I am about to fit some rear seat belts in my van- originally a panel van so no mounts- I was going to use the following plates from Brickwerks...
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Last post by JackE
15 Mar 2018, 20:14
Panel van side windows

Last post by ash1293 « 14 Mar 2018, 21:05
Replies: 3
by richieadkins » 07 Mar 2018, 14:26

Afternoon all,
The girlfriends new van requires the side windows taking out, the rust removing and repair patches welding in. My question is fairly...

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Last post by ash1293
14 Mar 2018, 21:05
Can't get out !!!

Last post by Apex « 11 Mar 2018, 20:07
Replies: 3
by Apex » 11 Mar 2018, 17:35

Hi
My sliding door works fine in every aspect ALMOST, just wont open from the inside, it seems as if the cable is just a little to slack but i cant...

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Last post by Apex
11 Mar 2018, 20:07
New front door handle return spring

Last post by Born Too Late « 09 Mar 2018, 12:34
Replies: 10
by Born Too Late » 03 Mar 2018, 16:48

As per the title, does anyone know if this part is available to buy? I've taken apart my passenger door handle to check what was wrong with it and...

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Last post by Born Too Late
09 Mar 2018, 12:34
Cab doors locking mechanisms

Last post by hightop ratty « 08 Mar 2018, 11:00
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by maxstu » 11 Dec 2017, 11:08
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My RHD 1986 van allowed you to push down door post before shutting to lock door. But of course did not permit same action on drivers' door.

My new...
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Last post by hightop ratty
08 Mar 2018, 11:00
Windscreen Washer Jets

Last post by Ian Hulley « 02 Mar 2018, 15:30
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by izzybarnard » 23 Feb 2018, 08:59

Pretty sure that the flexible tube that supplies the windscreen washer jets has split or parted company. Wondered if anyone knows how to access the...

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02 Mar 2018, 15:30

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