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Sliding Door Lower Rail

Last post by multisi « 10 Dec 2017, 11:34
Replies: 3
by 100leelee » 09 Dec 2017, 21:36

Hi,
Has anyone changed this in the past..?
Have the inner sill to change..
Bought the outer sill with seal channel..
Wondered how the roller guide...

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Last post by multisi
10 Dec 2017, 11:34
Trim clips

Last post by fazzer « 07 Dec 2017, 22:26
Replies: 10
by fazzer » 04 Dec 2017, 18:38

Had a lot of hassle trying to find some suitable clips to fix sliding door card to door,all the ones I've bought keep breaking and if they don't...

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Last post by fazzer
07 Dec 2017, 22:26
Oh the rust dose it ever end

Last post by CovKid « 06 Dec 2017, 14:18
Replies: 7
by sarahandthebear » 03 Dec 2017, 14:13

After owning our piglet for 5 months we are slowly beginning to see what all the fus about rust is. We bought the van with of course rust as I'm sure...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Dec 2017, 14:18
Interior door handles

Last post by Snowmark « 05 Dec 2017, 23:01
Replies: 2
by Santa79 » 05 Dec 2017, 12:28

So I am currently in the process of revamping the Gipsy.
I am trying to modernise it is much as I can whilst at least giving a nod to the original...

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Last post by Snowmark
05 Dec 2017, 23:01
rear bumper infill

Last post by R0B « 02 Dec 2017, 14:11
Replies: 5
by dumbo » 01 Dec 2017, 19:23

hi all ive got big grp bumpers ..so was going to buy some rubber infills but brickwerks cant get hold/obsolete clips/screws?? i dont know what they...

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Last post by R0B
02 Dec 2017, 14:11
Sliding Door Rail

Last post by dbz864 « 28 Nov 2017, 20:06
Replies: 35
by 100leelee » 25 May 2017, 19:53
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Does anyone know where to get a replacement sliding door centre rail.
Mine is really rusty, solid but rusty.. got the panel to go behind, thanks...
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Last post by dbz864
28 Nov 2017, 20:06
PorPatch from Por15 instead of Tiger Seal

Last post by Plasticman « 27 Nov 2017, 10:47
Replies: 3
by therollingbrick » 24 Nov 2017, 15:13

I've just been doing some research and I came across PorPatch. I haven't used and of the Por15 products yet but I believe it will become my Black...

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Last post by Plasticman
27 Nov 2017, 10:47
Tailgate seal

Last post by fazzer « 26 Nov 2017, 13:06
Replies: 3
by fazzer » 25 Nov 2017, 13:57

After starting strip down of my autohomes interior to freshen it up I noticed where tailgate seal mounts to body the top lip is rotton,is there such...

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Last post by fazzer
26 Nov 2017, 13:06
Welding in Warwick

Last post by CovKid « 24 Nov 2017, 05:32
Replies: 9
by sarahandthebear » 15 Nov 2017, 18:04

Hey guys anybody know of any good welders in the Warwick area or Warwickshire or if you know of an amazing welder who is far away and worth the visit...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Nov 2017, 05:32
What is this logo

Last post by Ant-t « 24 Nov 2017, 00:34
Replies: 5
by John Riley » 22 Nov 2017, 15:57

Hi, I've recently purchased my van, a 1988 Autosleeper, Trident, 1.9 Petrol DG, 4 speed.
There is this logo on each side of the van, I think it is VW...

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Last post by Ant-t
24 Nov 2017, 00:34
Window rubbers staining bodywork

Last post by Ralf85 « 22 Nov 2017, 11:31
Replies: 15
by neil1967 » 23 Oct 2017, 09:18
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Hello All

Got a white van and the window rubbers are staining bodywork
everyone it rains.
I have cleaned rubbers with various rubber cleaners but...
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Last post by Ralf85
22 Nov 2017, 11:31
Sliding door help

Last post by scarycamper « 17 Nov 2017, 15:02
Replies: 2
by scarycamper » 16 Nov 2017, 22:04

Hi all can someone give me some advice on a sliding door please? I travelled all the way to South Wales from Manchester to pick up a late sliding...

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Last post by scarycamper
17 Nov 2017, 15:02
Ford Galaxy Swivel Captain Seats

Last post by izzybarnard « 16 Nov 2017, 20:56
Replies: 1
by peteinnit » 08 May 2017, 22:45

Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone has fitted these to their T25. I have a couple and they would be an easy install, only they sit too high, so...

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Last post by izzybarnard
16 Nov 2017, 20:56
floor fixing

Last post by shrig1969 « 15 Nov 2017, 20:42
Replies: 3
by shrig1969 » 14 Nov 2017, 23:55

I recently removed my units and bed to have some much needed welding doing.
I found the 9mm timber sheet had been nailed to the cab floor??
When the...

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Last post by shrig1969
15 Nov 2017, 20:42
Floor repair and inner sill replacement

Last post by mshaw1980 « 15 Nov 2017, 19:35
Replies: 4
by mshaw1980 » 14 Nov 2017, 22:17

Hi all

Well it doesnt rain but it pours. I have started cutting out the rot on the drivers side of my van after completing all the bodywork repairs...

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Last post by mshaw1980
15 Nov 2017, 19:35
Daft question re. internal dimensions

Last post by RageofKlugman « 15 Nov 2017, 09:57
Replies: 10
by RageofKlugman » 10 Nov 2017, 13:29

Apologies for a random post. My wife has her heart set on a T25 camper, and I'm trying to figure out how feasible it would be to fit a properly...

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Last post by RageofKlugman
15 Nov 2017, 09:57
opening windows in place of fixed Devon conversion windows

Last post by Johnmck « 13 Nov 2017, 18:03
Replies: 7
by Johnmck » 07 Nov 2017, 19:21

Hi Would like to swap out fixed windows in Devon for some that open/ slide. I ones I see advertised seem to be out of caravelles etc. How do I know...

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Last post by Johnmck
13 Nov 2017, 18:03
O/S/F wing & seat mount repair advice please

Last post by rowlesy « 13 Nov 2017, 07:51
Replies: 7
by tandemsandy » 31 Oct 2017, 19:56

So before I splash the cash at Brickwerks, can I just check I’ve got the right idea here!
Drivers side front arch is gone all round the filler plus...

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Last post by rowlesy
13 Nov 2017, 07:51
sliding window in a ifor williams trailer

Last post by dave lfc « 12 Nov 2017, 15:09

by dave lfc » 12 Nov 2017, 15:09

hi everyone in the process of buy a box trailer and was wanting to fit a sliding window in it.would it be possible to use a window out of a t25 and...

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Last post by dave lfc
12 Nov 2017, 15:09
Cab Door Adjustment

Last post by peteinnit « 10 Nov 2017, 09:23
Replies: 9
by peteinnit » 27 Oct 2017, 16:48

Hi all,
I've just fitted a couple of 'new' cab doors and just can't get the offside to close freely, so wondering if anyone has any tips on...

9 Replies

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Last post by peteinnit
10 Nov 2017, 09:23
What colour is my t25???

Last post by rustysyncro « 08 Nov 2017, 09:27
Replies: 7
by rustysyncro » 07 Nov 2017, 11:21

Hi all, I'm trying to get he correct paint for my bus, cannot seem to find anything to indicate what colour it is? What should I be looking for??...

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Last post by rustysyncro
08 Nov 2017, 09:27
Strut Design Problems

Last post by petethefeet « 07 Nov 2017, 18:20
Replies: 9
by Dhammadad » 06 Nov 2017, 14:09

Hi,

Having real issues getting a company to send the right replacement struts for my van. SGS are insistent that they semt the right ones (they...

9 Replies

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Last post by petethefeet
07 Nov 2017, 18:20
Fiamma awning brackets

Last post by California Dreamin « 08 Nov 2017, 22:49
Replies: 1
by randolph57 » 07 Nov 2017, 17:46

I'm after a set of Fiamma F45s awning brackets but I also want a support at the 'C' post. I have seen this 'slimmer' bracket on a few German vans but...

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Last post by California Dreamin
08 Nov 2017, 22:49
Post rain leak check

Last post by Plasticman « 05 Nov 2017, 14:36
Replies: 2
by Santa79 » 04 Nov 2017, 18:43

So after the rain we've had up here in Lincs over the last couple of days, I thought I'd have a look around the new Gipsy to see if it's actually...

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Last post by Plasticman
05 Nov 2017, 14:36
Spraying dinatrol in a cavity.

Last post by itchyfeet « 03 Nov 2017, 15:26
Replies: 11
by itchyfeet » 04 Sep 2017, 19:36

I have had a small section of panel above trailing arm welded in by what2do , also a small bit of the inner arch which I added the service hole to...

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Last post by itchyfeet
03 Nov 2017, 15:26
Tin top gutter repair.

Last post by Johnmck « 02 Nov 2017, 21:22
Replies: 5
by bigbadbob76 » 24 Oct 2017, 13:29

Hi folks.
The gutters on my late model tin-top are looking a bit the worse for the dreaded rust.
There's no leaks into the van, just the upward...

5 Replies

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Last post by Johnmck
02 Nov 2017, 21:22
table

Last post by CovKid « 21 Dec 2017, 10:39
Replies: 13
by Stovies » 02 Nov 2017, 16:48

Hi All, im looking at making a table for Elly as the one I have is kinda oval shape and rolls about when not in use, what do you people use and where...

13 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
21 Dec 2017, 10:39
DOKA bodykits

Last post by coolrunnings « 02 Nov 2017, 12:42

by coolrunnings » 02 Nov 2017, 12:42

Anyone know a stockist of DOKA bodykits in Caravelle style, big bumpers and side planks (as called in Germany)

Found some at vw-winkler in a...

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Last post by coolrunnings
02 Nov 2017, 12:42
Pop top tricky to open

Last post by petethefeet « 29 Oct 2017, 22:54
Replies: 4
by Dhammadad » 29 Oct 2017, 07:37

Hi,

Apologies if this is lacking in detail. Its our first van and I'm a bit of a newbie.

We've a 1988 T3 and all seems well apart from the pop...

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Last post by petethefeet
29 Oct 2017, 22:54
Filling holes fibre glass roof

Last post by mariner « 29 Oct 2017, 20:13
Replies: 11
by mariner » 07 Oct 2017, 15:44

Hi guys, I've a super Viking with the steel bar running round the back of the roof and I need a bit of advice on repairing the roof so I can...

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Last post by mariner
29 Oct 2017, 20:13
Tailgate door seal

Last post by NicBeeee « 28 Oct 2017, 13:45
Replies: 10
by captain Byrne » 26 Oct 2017, 10:05

Anybody recommend a decent quality tailgate door seal at a reasonable price. Brickwerks sell good ones for £34 but are out of stock. VW Heritage have...

10 Replies

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Last post by NicBeeee
28 Oct 2017, 13:45
Tree Sap on paintwork

Last post by 300CE « 25 Oct 2017, 19:43
Replies: 10
by ryantrooper » 18 Oct 2017, 15:34

Hi All,

Just recently moved into a new place so the van has a new parking spot, (off road parking a plus!) however, it's now under a tree and is...

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Last post by 300CE
25 Oct 2017, 19:43
wax oil

Last post by Dubworth « 21 Oct 2017, 16:35
Replies: 4
by sarahandthebear » 20 Oct 2017, 21:50

Going to be wax oiling the old van for winter and its the first time i have ever done it so just a few tips on which brands are best and most...

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Last post by Dubworth
21 Oct 2017, 16:35
T4 cab seats in T25

Last post by bene « 19 Oct 2017, 12:45
Replies: 14
by Johnmck » 01 Sep 2017, 21:41

Hi have tried searching but cannot find answer.
Can you simply fit a T4 seat into t25? and if so can you use t4 swivel?
thanks

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Last post by bene
19 Oct 2017, 12:45
sliding window seal

Last post by bigherb « 18 Oct 2017, 07:03
Replies: 7
by Ads1987 » 16 Oct 2017, 20:07

Hi Guys,

My sliding window on the drivers side by the sink is rattling about like hell, most of the felt u channel has dissolved so i'm trying to...

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Last post by bigherb
18 Oct 2017, 07:03
what do I need to replace here?

Last post by Jim San « 16 Oct 2017, 16:41
Replies: 14
by killerme » 13 Jun 2017, 07:30

1989 T25 1600TD. I need to replace some parts of the cabin windows. Can someone help to identify which bits I need to get. Am I looking at just the...

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Last post by Jim San
16 Oct 2017, 16:41
Replacing cowl around steering wheel

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 15 Oct 2017, 17:49
Replies: 6
by itchyfeet » 15 Oct 2017, 11:00

Top bit has always been broken, got a 'new' one but old one hard to get off even when broken.

I'm wondering if it fits on with steering wheel in...

6 Replies

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
15 Oct 2017, 17:49
O/S rear glass replacement

Last post by davidoft1 « 14 Oct 2017, 21:20
Replies: 1
by sandyman » 14 Oct 2017, 20:40

My rear two rear side windows are made of plastic (for some reason! Perhaps someone can enlighten me :)). One recently developed a gash which got...

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Last post by davidoft1
14 Oct 2017, 21:20
Roof hold down clamps

Last post by freckvan1 « 13 Oct 2017, 21:05
Replies: 7
by freckvan1 » 07 May 2017, 20:25

I need to replace my side elevating roof hold down clamps.

Protex fasteners stainless clamps look good and wondered if anyone has replaced their own...

7 Replies

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Last post by freckvan1
13 Oct 2017, 21:05
Autosleeper rear seat catch/lock upgrade?

Last post by Crackers211 « 12 Oct 2017, 21:22
Replies: 21
by badgerwhisper » 17 Jan 2017, 15:49
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Wondering whether anyone has come up with the usual 80-90's ingenious solution with regards to upgrading the catches for locking in the rear seat...
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Last post by Crackers211
12 Oct 2017, 21:22
Attaching outer sill piece with sliding door channel

Last post by adie89 « 12 Oct 2017, 20:16
Replies: 8
by mshaw1980 » 07 Oct 2017, 20:36

Hello

My outer sill arrived today from schofields. Just wondered, do you cut the flange off the top of the sill piece and then butt weld it on at...

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Last post by adie89
12 Oct 2017, 20:16
Rust Buying Advice

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 11 Oct 2017, 20:16
Replies: 19
by hagg1s » 03 Oct 2017, 06:02
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Morning all,

As some of you may know form my previous thread, we are currently on the hunt for a T25 and we have found one we quite like. We are...
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
11 Oct 2017, 20:16
Type of metal and how to hold it in place

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 10 Oct 2017, 13:48
Replies: 6
by Sir Brixalot » 30 Sep 2017, 13:33

Should I use 1mm mild steel to repair a wing? I'm going to slip the metal through and attach it to the back of the hole. I was going to drill a small...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
10 Oct 2017, 13:48
Rear side window glass ( van conversion )

Last post by dave friday « 09 Oct 2017, 10:20

by dave friday » 09 Oct 2017, 10:20

Hi all,what type of glass can I use to replace a cracked rear side window?
Ta.

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Last post by dave friday
09 Oct 2017, 10:20
Replacement Glass Fail

Last post by naff_monk « 02 Oct 2017, 14:07
Replies: 4
by naff_monk » 29 Sep 2017, 10:15

Hi All, my name is Laurence

This is my first post but have been lurking on and seriously appreciating this amazing resource of information for...

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Last post by naff_monk
02 Oct 2017, 14:07
my restoration and respray (starting soon)

Last post by Domino « 01 Oct 2017, 14:33
Replies: 6
by Domino » 01 Oct 2017, 06:20

well its not quite under way just yet but iv been to my bodyshop with my van and had a quote for the work involved

plan is to more or less cut every...

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Last post by Domino
01 Oct 2017, 14:33
Rear tailgate seal channel corrosion

Last post by Ant-t « 01 Oct 2017, 00:32
Replies: 4
by mshaw1980 » 29 Sep 2017, 22:16

Hello

So part of my rear tailgate seal channel,is crunchy with rust (hating rust now) and just wondered if anyone had any bright ideas how to tackle...

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Last post by Ant-t
01 Oct 2017, 00:32
Doka Gaolvagon

Last post by Plasticman « 30 Sep 2017, 21:11
Replies: 5
by Plasticman » 25 Jul 2017, 20:51

Well the time has come to stage this resto, it will be a traditional cab, saying no more, just in the process of sorting another hosting site so pics...

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Last post by Plasticman
30 Sep 2017, 21:11
Cab floor repair

Last post by Plasticman « 30 Sep 2017, 21:09
Replies: 4
by 100leelee » 19 Sep 2017, 23:06

Need to replace bits of the cab floor, drivers side, RHD..
Ideally a new panel, but if not some solid steel from another van.
Can fabricate, but will...

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Last post by Plasticman
30 Sep 2017, 21:09
Sliding window or not?

Last post by mshaw1980 « 29 Sep 2017, 22:19
Replies: 4
by mshaw1980 » 29 Sep 2017, 12:01

Hello

M van currently has sliding windows in the middle part of the van but have taken them out in order to replace seals / paint van, however I...

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29 Sep 2017, 22:19

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