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O/S rear glass replacement

Last post by davidoft1 « 14 Oct 2017, 21:20
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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...

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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
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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
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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
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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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Last post by mshaw1980
29 Sep 2017, 22:19
Open rear door from inside.

Last post by marlinowner « 29 Sep 2017, 15:21
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by King Kenny » 28 Sep 2017, 19:04

At last I did it. I have been puzzling over this for a couple of years. I wanted to be able to open the rear door in an emergency. First I extended...

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Last post by marlinowner
29 Sep 2017, 15:21
T25 side window Blanking panel??

Last post by chris7ian « 29 Sep 2017, 11:26
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by conor2469 » 22 Sep 2017, 08:34

I see them on a lot of T4 campers, this type of thing:

Was such a thing ever available for T25s?

I want to fit one in place of the offside rear...

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Last post by chris7ian
29 Sep 2017, 11:26
windscreen

Last post by fazzer « 29 Sep 2017, 06:06
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by fazzer » 28 Sep 2017, 19:13

i will be repairing the rot in the corners of my windscreen surround soon,my question is even tho the windscreen has gone a funny colour at the...

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Last post by fazzer
29 Sep 2017, 06:06
Windscreen fitting company T25

Last post by itchyfeet « 26 Sep 2017, 07:59
Replies: 3
by Rich D » 25 Sep 2017, 14:35

Hello all, hope you can help. I need to get a new windscreen fitted to my T25, 1989. Do any of you have experience of a company they'd recommend do...

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Last post by itchyfeet
26 Sep 2017, 07:59
Golden oldie

Last post by RogerT « 24 Sep 2017, 18:09
Replies: 9
by Fisherjoe » 21 Sep 2017, 19:15

I have recently become the 2nd owner of this 1989 2.1DJ auto Caravelle. I bought the van from a family friend who has lived in the same village as i...

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Last post by RogerT
24 Sep 2017, 18:09
Complete original VW sills, ..or spereate sill pieces?

Last post by ozzi_in_the_uk « 22 Sep 2017, 12:16
Replies: 3
by ozzi_in_the_uk » 21 Sep 2017, 13:27

Hi

My van is solid on everything but the inner sills, sliding door track (lower), and the lower front panel where it meets the deformation panel....

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Last post by ozzi_in_the_uk
22 Sep 2017, 12:16
Early Sliding Door Needing lot of force to close

Last post by nsjtaylor « 21 Sep 2017, 15:23
Replies: 2
by bmouthboyo » 25 Aug 2017, 21:23

Is the sliding door adjustable in terms of momentum needed for it to slam "pooh"? After a removing and refitting the door it seems really hard to have...

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Last post by nsjtaylor
21 Sep 2017, 15:23
New Window Seals

Last post by Smosh « 20 Sep 2017, 20:55
Replies: 8
by sunluvva » 20 Apr 2017, 13:14

Can anyone suggest where I can get a set of window seals for my Autohomes Kamper conversion. It's a 1984 Caravelle.
I'm told generic kits like the...

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Last post by Smosh
20 Sep 2017, 20:55
Poptop

Last post by gary1998 « 20 Sep 2017, 20:10
Replies: 3
by gary1998 » 27 Aug 2017, 23:17

I think i read/seen post on here ..
Some fitted a bongo roof to a t3 any
Else seen it i can't find it now

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Last post by gary1998
20 Sep 2017, 20:10
Seam sealant cracking

Last post by 100leelee « 19 Sep 2017, 21:56
Replies: 4
by 100leelee » 17 Sep 2017, 19:45

Hi,
Done the usual prime then seam seal.. but the seam sealant has cracked, looks dry as well.. have redone it, but will probably scrape off and...

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Last post by 100leelee
19 Sep 2017, 21:56
New door seals

Last post by irishkeet « 17 Sep 2017, 18:38
Replies: 1
by Dylan79 » 16 Sep 2017, 18:03

Hi guys, I've purchased new door seals for my 79 westy, and they need to be glued in place, but what glue do I use???

Thanks guys

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Last post by irishkeet
17 Sep 2017, 18:38
Gutter fittings

Last post by Da dan « 15 Sep 2017, 20:47
Replies: 4
by CovKid » 13 Aug 2017, 18:11

Anyone know of anything better (or more robust) than these things?

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

Ideally I want the equivalent of...

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Last post by Da dan
15 Sep 2017, 20:47
Body work restoration

Last post by Paul Southworth « 14 Sep 2017, 18:39
Replies: 30
by stucox14 » 02 Aug 2014, 14:28
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Hi

We bought our T25 last September with intensions of doing it up straight away but soon after we found out number 2 child was on the way so the...
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Last post by Paul Southworth
14 Sep 2017, 18:39
How much paint

Last post by Paul Southworth « 14 Sep 2017, 18:32
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by doka1967 » 12 Sep 2017, 23:55

Hi, I am looking to have my DOka sprayed in 2k anyone know how much paint I need for each coat i.e. primer then top coat?

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Last post by Paul Southworth
14 Sep 2017, 18:32
Rear windows supplier?

Last post by AngeloEvs « 09 Sep 2017, 13:38
Replies: 2
by AngeloEvs » 08 Sep 2017, 19:57

Did a google search but no luck, looking to replace my Karisma middle sliding window (it leaks) with a single glass piece but need a supplier....

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Last post by AngeloEvs
09 Sep 2017, 13:38
Internal panel rust

Last post by CovKid « 08 Sep 2017, 05:32
Replies: 7
by LostDog » 13 Sep 2016, 19:59

I just took the interal boarding of my panel van. The van is really solid but i found some rust. It is nothing major and I've find it before it got...

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Last post by CovKid
08 Sep 2017, 05:32
VW T25 NEEDS Welding

Last post by Elaine-Juley « 07 Sep 2017, 07:33
Replies: 6
by Elaine-Juley » 05 Sep 2017, 10:50

I NEED HELP!!!
My BETTY needs welding on sliding door -driver side step and the whole bottom of windscreen!
do anyone know best and cheapest place...

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Last post by Elaine-Juley
07 Sep 2017, 07:33
Hi-Top Sealant

Last post by Dubworth « 06 Sep 2017, 12:40
Replies: 2
by Dubworth » 05 Sep 2017, 09:54

Hello, I've recently acquired a 1985 bus with a Sheldon top on. Whilst it is not leaking, the seal is looking quite old and I was thinking of...

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Last post by Dubworth
06 Sep 2017, 12:40
Recommendation - Matress for my T25

Last post by bonus999 « 05 Sep 2017, 18:06
Replies: 13
by stuiesav » 16 Aug 2014, 14:26

Hi all,

Hope you are having a good Saturday...

So - I am after some advice.. After a good few sleeps in my new family addition (T25 autosleeper...

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Last post by bonus999
05 Sep 2017, 18:06
Questions about prepping/painting

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 05 Sep 2017, 10:50
Replies: 6
by dekhelia » 03 Sep 2017, 11:15

If the weather holds I might paint my T3 this year, or perhaps next. But either way I'll do some prepping, and I wanted to hear what thoughts anyone...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
05 Sep 2017, 10:50
Lancashire Bodyshop

Last post by StuartCJones « 03 Sep 2017, 09:00
Replies: 2
by StuartCJones » 26 Aug 2017, 20:23

My 1981 Westy is ready for a full respray. Does anyone have any recommendations in the Lancashire area? Keen to not get stuck on a two year waiting...

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Last post by StuartCJones
03 Sep 2017, 09:00
Plastic engine hatch deck

Last post by hilift « 02 Sep 2017, 07:53
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by toolsntat » 28 Aug 2017, 19:23

Just purchased one of these, didn't even know they were available :?:
Anyone else know of em?
Cheers
Andy

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Last post by hilift
02 Sep 2017, 07:53
Pedal lock

Last post by CovKid « 01 Sep 2017, 09:31
Replies: 5
by CovKid » 29 Aug 2017, 15:28

Works well :)

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Last post by CovKid
01 Sep 2017, 09:31
The rebuild is progressing.

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 01 Sep 2017, 06:01
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by Titus A Duxass » 30 Aug 2017, 08:09

My brother has got the first base coat on the new body.

The engine and gear box is in so she's driveable.

Sent from my E6653 using Tapatalk

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
01 Sep 2017, 06:01
Rear Wheel Arch Panel and Tailgate

Last post by The Hairy Camper « 29 Aug 2017, 22:45

by The Hairy Camper » 29 Aug 2017, 22:45

Hi people,

So, i've been told i need my tail gate panels replaced (both sides i think :( ) for my van to pass it's next MOT. Which isn't for a while...

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Last post by The Hairy Camper
29 Aug 2017, 22:45
Cleaning inside chassis rails from rear bumper end

Last post by JonathanR « 27 Aug 2017, 19:27
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by JonathanR » 21 Jul 2017, 17:28

What methods have people tried/ used to clean inside the two rear chassis rails. I want to rewaxoyl but thought a clean would be good. Stuck a sponge...

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Last post by JonathanR
27 Aug 2017, 19:27
Headlining Questions

Last post by CovKid « 27 Aug 2017, 13:48
Replies: 3
by bmouthboyo » 25 Aug 2017, 21:20

Is it possible to do a decent job installing a new can headlining with the screen in? I really don't want to risk cracking the screen and also buying...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Aug 2017, 13:48
Stiff petrol cap

Last post by CovKid « 26 Aug 2017, 18:33

by CovKid » 26 Aug 2017, 18:33

A quick how to if your petrol cap is getting harder to turn - and to avoid key being snapped off in the lock!

If you remove the filler cap and flip...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Aug 2017, 18:33
westy rubber door trim

Last post by randolph57 « 25 Aug 2017, 15:53
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by randolph57 » 24 Aug 2017, 19:58

Anybody had any success 'stretching' the rubber trim around the cabinet doors that seems to leave a gap around 8mm between the tails of the rubber...

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Last post by randolph57
25 Aug 2017, 15:53
vw caddy van rear arches

Last post by steve o « 23 Aug 2017, 23:32

by steve o » 23 Aug 2017, 23:32

HI
Does anyone know if you can buy rear arches for vw vaddy van mk2 the
complete inside ones ? mines been repaired a few times. and was thinking...

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Last post by steve o
23 Aug 2017, 23:32
Sliding door stuck shut (early type)

Last post by peteinnit « 22 Aug 2017, 20:14
Replies: 8
by Jonnyb416 » 09 Aug 2017, 07:32

Please can anyone share any knowledge they may have on this problem?

I'm on holiday and the sliding door will not open. Anyone know the best course...

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Last post by peteinnit
22 Aug 2017, 20:14
j%st k"%pers window seals

Last post by hightop ratty « 21 Aug 2017, 22:31
Replies: 8
by hilift » 11 Aug 2017, 15:12

ive just fitted a jk sliding window to my 1980 devon , its to replace the leaking original .

the new window looks very nice and was very well...

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Last post by hightop ratty
21 Aug 2017, 22:31
INNER SILLS

Last post by syncroandy « 21 Aug 2017, 19:09
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by TONYT25T25 » 15 Aug 2017, 11:23

I Have recently waxoyled the inner sills on my 84 VW T25 and noticed that one of the natural holes in both sills had been duct taped over. These are...

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Last post by syncroandy
21 Aug 2017, 19:09
Steering wheel covers - reccomentations?

Last post by bootie3367 « 20 Aug 2017, 10:35
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by itchyfeet » 10 Mar 2017, 17:31
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Never been a lover of covers but my new van has this one fitted and it's so much nicer to drive with it, it increases the diameter in your hands more...
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Last post by bootie3367
20 Aug 2017, 10:35
Warwick Wedge Wepairs

Last post by ginja_ninja « 19 Aug 2017, 12:27
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by ginja_ninja » 01 Feb 2017, 14:02

Hi everyone, i hope you all survived the salt and snow(!) of the winter..

I need some help as my old girl is starting to show her age (and possibly...

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Last post by ginja_ninja
19 Aug 2017, 12:27
B pillar vents

Last post by Betty boop 1 « 17 Aug 2017, 17:02
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by Betty boop 1 » 13 Aug 2017, 18:25

hope this is in the right section :ok so ive just bought some vents for the B pillars on betty (1.9dg) so the vents are great fit a treat in the B...

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Last post by Betty boop 1
17 Aug 2017, 17:02
Just a quick blow over...

Last post by Mr Bean « 16 Aug 2017, 08:51
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by Mr Bean » 13 Aug 2017, 17:53

After about eight years I decided to give the old bus a quick blow over. Well not really that quick but at least it didn't need any welding.
I did a...

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16 Aug 2017, 08:51

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