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Thoughts on epoxy primer

Last post by weimarbus « 29 May 2018, 19:54
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by weimarbus » 20 May 2018, 08:59
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Now that the sun is finally shining and we are back from our spring holiday the time has come to tackle some small rust spots, last done 8-9 years...
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Last post by weimarbus
29 May 2018, 19:54
Converted panel van window rust! How to fix

Last post by Ant-t « 27 May 2018, 21:09
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by 2011dandd » 27 May 2018, 20:42

I’ve got some rust issues that are letting water by pretty bad. Km not sure how well the holes weee cut in the first place but I imagine it’s just a...

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Last post by Ant-t
27 May 2018, 21:09
Just when you thought it was safe to take the screen out..

Last post by adie89 « 25 May 2018, 19:39
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by 100leelee » 21 May 2018, 19:42

So one of the final jobs before paint was to remove the screen and repair the bottom corners.. however... has anyone had this..? Looks like I need a...

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Last post by adie89
25 May 2018, 19:39
Multivan panels

Last post by T3BUS « 25 May 2018, 09:59
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by T3BUS » 24 May 2018, 10:51

Anyone ever fitted a multivan interior ( from a lhd vehicle) into a rhd?
Any tips on fitting the panel containing the table to the sliding door much...

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Last post by T3BUS
25 May 2018, 09:59
Autohomes side window seal profile

Last post by diabolov « 22 May 2018, 11:45
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by diabolov » 21 May 2018, 14:54

Hi all,

Can anybody who's done work on their Autohomes confirm if WR 1307 is the correct seal profile for the side windows from sealsdirect.co.uk....

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Last post by diabolov
22 May 2018, 11:45
Swap Late Tailgate for Early Tailgate?

Last post by Wizard42 « 20 May 2018, 20:12
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by craigy345 » 08 Oct 2016, 21:32

Another Bit of advice needed please!!!!

My van, 87 1.6TD Westfalia club joker is going in for welding and paint next week !!! :shock:

My current...

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Last post by Wizard42
20 May 2018, 20:12
Vinyl or Fabric Seat Covers?

Last post by Jeavsy « 19 May 2018, 14:56
Replies: 6
by Jeavsy » 14 May 2018, 20:18

Hi all. Our seat covers have pretty much had it with the beading breaking apart and the fabric splitting in a number of places. We are planning to...

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Last post by Jeavsy
19 May 2018, 14:56
Rebuilding B post

Last post by 937carrera « 16 May 2018, 22:16
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by 937carrera » 02 May 2018, 15:44

I think I am about ready to start putting some new metal on my van and thought I would put up a post to see if my proposed repair method makes...

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Last post by 937carrera
16 May 2018, 22:16
mirrors syncro styled homebuilt

Last post by batgins « 16 May 2018, 16:12

by batgins » 16 May 2018, 16:12

Hi everybody! Is there someone who can help me giving me the measures of the syncro mirrors? i want to built the arms myself and i want that they...

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Last post by batgins
16 May 2018, 16:12
three point rear seat belt

Last post by RogerT « 15 May 2018, 19:11
Replies: 9
by JackE » 02 May 2018, 11:00

I would like to fit two rear 3 point belts I have a cupboard one side would need them both to come from one side if possible. I have already fitted...

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Last post by RogerT
15 May 2018, 19:11
Quarterlight rust.

Last post by King Kenny « 15 May 2018, 17:52
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by King Kenny » 14 May 2018, 19:59

Any one had this problem and how did you fix it?

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Last post by King Kenny
15 May 2018, 17:52
Rear Tailgate seal channel

Last post by RogerT « 13 May 2018, 11:06
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by 100leelee » 12 May 2018, 16:45

Am replacing the seal channel in its entirety.
Lower replaced already.
Have a question, can anyone measure the distance from the upper edge of the...

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Last post by RogerT
13 May 2018, 11:06
Water coming in from sliding window....any quick fix’s

Last post by 937carrera « 13 May 2018, 08:29
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by 2011dandd » 13 May 2018, 06:05

So
Completely stripped out van to fit rear seat belts lay new ply etc. Under and through the kitchen units in right hand front corner under the...

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Last post by 937carrera
13 May 2018, 08:29
window problem/ solution

Last post by tonic « 11 May 2018, 19:55
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by tonic » 08 May 2018, 20:20

Hi all Does anybody know where i might get an oversize window for the off side where the cooker is. It has rusted on its lower edge, i would like to...

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Last post by tonic
11 May 2018, 19:55
Westfalia double glazed windows - what colour?

Last post by sweetaswesty « 10 May 2018, 08:09

by sweetaswesty » 10 May 2018, 08:09

Just wondering what the standard tint was for the double glazed windows on the Westfalia Atlantic and California.
Grey or bronze/brown are...

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Last post by sweetaswesty
10 May 2018, 08:09
D-pillar air vents/rain collectors

Last post by captain Byrne « 09 May 2018, 21:46
Replies: 38
by CJH » 03 Mar 2014, 06:55
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VW seem to have dropped a clanger with the design of these air vents. They seem specifically designed to channel rain into the voids either side of...
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Last post by captain Byrne
09 May 2018, 21:46
Seat runner spacing

Last post by Mw999 « 09 May 2018, 15:00
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by Mw999 » 08 May 2018, 19:47

Hi everyone,

I’ve got a Syncro currently undergoing restoration but I’m doing some other jobs at the same time, one of which is trying to fit some...

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Last post by Mw999
09 May 2018, 15:00
Roof swap

Last post by davidoft1 « 09 May 2018, 08:32
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by davidoft1 » 07 May 2018, 08:50

Anybody gone from a factory high top to a tin top, I’ve not pulled the high top off yet as I’m not fully committed yet, I assume there’s not much...

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Last post by davidoft1
09 May 2018, 08:32
What is the product called that bonds frame to panels

Last post by ZsZ « 09 May 2018, 05:38
Replies: 6
by 2011dandd » 30 Apr 2018, 09:30

Does anyone know what the product is called that bonds the inner frame/ carcass to the panels? Or a suitable substitute they can recommend?

Cheers

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Last post by ZsZ
09 May 2018, 05:38
seat/bed foam

Last post by silverbullet « 08 May 2018, 17:53
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by Kram62 » 08 May 2018, 14:00

Hello

Best place to purchase new foam for seat/bed and what type is needed?, new to this and not got a clue looked on a few sites but still not...

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Last post by silverbullet
08 May 2018, 17:53
MOT Tester - What can they jab!

Last post by nesty « 07 May 2018, 12:47
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by nesty » 05 May 2018, 23:46

What's the MOT tester definition of bodywork failure for MOT?

My MOT due week after next and I want to conduct a bit of a MOT pre-test. Can they jab...

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Last post by nesty
07 May 2018, 12:47
What captain seats covers are available?

Last post by nesty « 06 May 2018, 11:21
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by nesty » 06 May 2018, 01:30

I have some captain seats, though this photo taken upon first install in 2009, now they are far more worse. Is there any custom covers I could put on...

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Last post by nesty
06 May 2018, 11:21
Rock and roll bed- but only a hinge either side?

Last post by multisi « 06 May 2018, 08:56
Replies: 1
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Replies: 24
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
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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

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