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restoration query

Last post by peter carrington « 15 Apr 2024, 12:35

by peter carrington » 15 Apr 2024, 12:35

We have a 1990 T25 which works well but needs some substantial work doing in terms of rust along panel joins, petrol cap and the sliding door...

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Last post by peter carrington
15 Apr 2024, 12:35
T25 wetfalia gutter replacement

Last post by R0B « 09 Apr 2024, 19:26
Replies: 2
by Pip330? » 08 Apr 2024, 20:41

I have a T25 high top westfalia ( latest project ) however I am new to the T25 . I will be carrying out a full restoration having started by...

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Last post by R0B
09 Apr 2024, 19:26
Westfalia pop top front mechanism

Last post by dazzerT251900td « 07 Apr 2024, 19:09
Replies: 3
by dazzerT251900td » 30 Jan 2024, 18:17

Hi everyone.
I wonder if someone can help with information on the front pop top handle you push up.
Mine as lost its assist when pushing up,I’ve got...

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Last post by dazzerT251900td
07 Apr 2024, 19:09
measurements for air-cooled heater control cable brackets

Last post by dugcati « 02 Apr 2024, 22:31

by dugcati » 02 Apr 2024, 22:31

Evening folks,
If you're in the Derby/Notts area and don't mind someone measuring bits on your van could you contact me please.

I'd like to come and...

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Last post by dugcati
02 Apr 2024, 22:31
1986 T25 Rear Seats - Seatbelts?

Last post by slowcoach « 02 Apr 2024, 18:37
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by LittleNik » 02 Apr 2024, 18:09

Hi, I'm the proud new owner of a beautiful 1986 Holdsworth Villa 3 T25 but new to the VW campervan scene. I have a question about the rear seats in...

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Last post by slowcoach
02 Apr 2024, 18:37
Welding in Yorkshire

Last post by adsnape « 02 Apr 2024, 10:05
Replies: 11
by adsnape » 13 Nov 2018, 13:37

Hi
I need some welding done on the sills of my van, can anyone recommend a decent workshop with capacity and who will do a good job. There's a few...

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Last post by adsnape
02 Apr 2024, 10:05
Early sliding door cable

Last post by Aidan « 01 Apr 2024, 16:47
Replies: 13
by axeman » 03 Nov 2023, 19:31

Recently my early sliding door cable snapped at the crimped end of the cable. This cable as a whole has been nla for a while. So Google to rescue and...

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Last post by Aidan
01 Apr 2024, 16:47
A question about seals. Rubber, not cute furry things.

Last post by ZsZ « 23 Mar 2024, 20:45
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by KateLovesPurple » 23 Mar 2024, 19:46

I've tried and tried to find the info I need, including asking on the Foster and Day FB group, but so far no help.

I am needing to replace the door...

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Last post by ZsZ
23 Mar 2024, 20:45
Heavy Duty PVC Tonneau Cover for Singlecab Pick Up

Last post by muttleypup « 19 Mar 2024, 18:40
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by DoubleOSeven » 18 Mar 2024, 12:39

I was talking to NLAVW at Volksworld yesterday about these:

Heavy Duty PVC Tonneau Cover for T25 Single Cab Pick Up

Product Code: C9768...

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Last post by muttleypup
19 Mar 2024, 18:40
Best paint for respray?

Last post by ZsZ « 18 Mar 2024, 14:13
Replies: 2
by adrianbutter » 18 Mar 2024, 13:18

Hi! The old bus (1985) has been re-worked in the metal shop and is now ready for a full re-spray. When seeking quotes I am getting different...

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Last post by ZsZ
18 Mar 2024, 14:13
Body work needed

Last post by Oddthomas « 07 Mar 2024, 18:41

by Oddthomas » 07 Mar 2024, 18:41

Hi guys and gals
Lola our T25 is in need of some body work. We have rust in the normal places. We are based in the Rotherham area and would like to...

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Last post by Oddthomas
07 Mar 2024, 18:41
Front Deformation Panel

Last post by freckvan1 « 04 Mar 2024, 22:17
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by freckvan1 » 04 Mar 2024, 21:18

Evening All,
Was hoping to have Lower Front Panel W/C fitted tomorrow , but as usual the job’s got bigger !
Lower Panel removed ok , however the...

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Last post by freckvan1
04 Mar 2024, 22:17
Rear window rubber for T3

Last post by ZsZ « 01 Mar 2024, 08:40
Replies: 1
by Raido » 01 Mar 2024, 08:11

Me again!
My 1987 Auto Sleeper high top leaks like a sieve from the tailgate window so I want to replace the window rubber. From what I’ve read...

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Last post by ZsZ
01 Mar 2024, 08:40
Paint colour

Last post by Raido « 29 Feb 2024, 08:01
Replies: 3
by Raido » 28 Feb 2024, 09:56

Good morning all.
I have a T3 1987 Auto-sleeper which is a cream colour and I think the original colour the converters used. Can anyone tell me the...

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Last post by Raido
29 Feb 2024, 08:01
Cab door seals - best adhesive?

Last post by Robsey « 27 Feb 2024, 21:40
Replies: 2
by DM164 » 27 Feb 2024, 20:38

I’ve read the wiki but also seen evostick referenced elsewhere. What have people used for this?

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Last post by Robsey
27 Feb 2024, 21:40
Windscreen bottom corner repair panels

Last post by The Ark « 20 Feb 2024, 09:10
Replies: 9
by The Ark » 19 Feb 2024, 09:04

Morning. :)

A little help from the panel please…

I’m looking for these panels

Does anyone know if any UK companies stock these? I tried to...

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Last post by The Ark
20 Feb 2024, 09:10
Paint for aluminium

Last post by cobblers « 18 Feb 2024, 10:16
Replies: 8
by kentishvanman » 28 Jan 2024, 15:00

Looking for a paint for aluminium, preferably aerosol. Any suggestions please?
Alternatively can one use a paint for aluminium and then put an oil or...

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Last post by cobblers
18 Feb 2024, 10:16
Stretch type front seat covers

Last post by keynsham1 « 15 Feb 2024, 13:24
Replies: 4
by Raido » 15 Feb 2024, 10:24

Good morning all.
Can anyone recommend a supplier of stretch type front seat covers that will actually fit? The seats in my 1987 T3 are looking a bit...

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Last post by keynsham1
15 Feb 2024, 13:24
Sliding door trim

Last post by lefty67 « 13 Feb 2024, 18:00
Replies: 6
by FarWare12 » 13 Feb 2024, 16:49

What does the trim/threshold on your sliding door look like? I just put a new floor in and am a bit stuck for ideas on how to trim the end near the...

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Last post by lefty67
13 Feb 2024, 18:00
Tailgate not sitting right after fitting new seal

Last post by callyspoy « 11 Feb 2024, 21:32
Replies: 12
by MidLifeCrisis » 17 Aug 2020, 22:21

Just fitted new tailgate seal - and now the left lower corner of the tailgate looks like it is being forced open a little (<1cm) so it looks like it...

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Last post by callyspoy
11 Feb 2024, 21:32
new to the club

Last post by ZsZ « 10 Feb 2024, 06:57
Replies: 5
by Pip330? » 08 Dec 2023, 21:24

Hi , Ive just bought a 1984 hardtop ( Right word ) westfalia , body rusty , interior and chasis good neesds a total overhaul . Major problem is the...

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Last post by ZsZ
10 Feb 2024, 06:57
VW T25 hightop Window search

Last post by RogerT « 09 Feb 2024, 00:26
Replies: 3
by Number9sT25 » 08 Feb 2024, 20:21

Hi Guys,

I am new to this renovation malarkey only being 28, I have purchased a T25 for me and the partner and our dogs. The build has been on hold...

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Last post by RogerT
09 Feb 2024, 00:26
Round Glass Headlight Fixing for VW T25

Last post by Mocki « 04 Feb 2024, 22:25
Replies: 11
by Doyle » 02 Feb 2024, 20:58

Hello,
Our headlight round glass has fallen out. we can not figure out how they are secured into the fixture to prevent them falling out in the...

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Last post by Mocki
04 Feb 2024, 22:25
Sheffield Bodywork

Last post by Rubbersoul71 « 04 Feb 2024, 15:07

by Rubbersoul71 » 04 Feb 2024, 15:07

So...

Coming up to MOT time and the camper definitely needs welding.

Kitchen panel (lower) is definitely needing cutting out and the sill it's...

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Last post by Rubbersoul71
04 Feb 2024, 15:07
Are these rock 'n roll hinges?

Last post by FarWare12 « 31 Jan 2024, 14:31
Replies: 8
by FarWare12 » 29 Jan 2024, 09:19

Hi. I just bought a T3/T25 and I'm looking to do some work on it.

The former owner seems to have put the bed forwards quite a bit with regards to...

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Last post by FarWare12
31 Jan 2024, 14:31
Rear heater duct

Last post by RichK213 « 14 Jan 2024, 17:48
Replies: 8
by RichK213 » 13 Jan 2024, 20:48

Evening all, not sure where this topic actually belongs!
I have just bought a second hand rear heater vent/duct (one that connects up to the main van...

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Last post by RichK213
14 Jan 2024, 17:48
Rear Wiper Install

Last post by Aidan « 11 Jan 2024, 19:16
Replies: 6
by J P » 10 Jan 2024, 15:29

Hi All

I'm fitting a rear wiper and washer to a late tailgate. I have scoured all 28 pages of search results for Rear Wiper and the really promising...

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Last post by Aidan
11 Jan 2024, 19:16
Replacement early sliding door lock barrel?

Last post by multisi « 09 Jan 2024, 10:12
Replies: 4
by nikalele » 08 Jan 2024, 20:50

Hi,

Does anyone know where to find a replacement early sliding door lock barrel and have it matched to my existing key?

I currently have the...

4 Replies

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Last post by multisi
09 Jan 2024, 10:12
Decent welders in Surrey/SW London? (inner & outer sills)

Last post by ManicGTI « 06 Jan 2024, 20:16
Replies: 4
by tomrussell94 » 27 Dec 2023, 14:05

Hello all,

First time posting on this forum!

I have an '81 air cooled T25 that unfortunately now requires replacement inner and outer sills welding...

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Last post by ManicGTI
06 Jan 2024, 20:16
Isri seats

Last post by davidoft1 « 06 Jan 2024, 19:36
Replies: 5
by dcworm57 » 03 Jan 2024, 18:46

I’ve got a pair of ISRI seats that need to be recovered .
Anyone had this done , any idea of cost please ?
Recommendations of where to get it done...

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Last post by davidoft1
06 Jan 2024, 19:36
Window dimensions

Last post by Auto « 03 Jan 2024, 21:45
Replies: 7
by Auto » 03 Jan 2024, 14:20

Hi folks I'm looking in to getting a set of those stretch curtains that go in the window frames of factory fitted windows
from heratage but on their...

7 Replies

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Last post by Auto
03 Jan 2024, 21:45
New flooring

Last post by mrhutch « 28 Nov 2023, 10:33
Replies: 2
by freckvan1 » 27 Nov 2023, 12:08

Morning All,
Replacing plywood flooring in the van .
Everything cleaned up and painted .
Put down 12,- mm marine ply , thinking of securing using...

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Last post by mrhutch
28 Nov 2023, 10:33
Water ingress in cab

Last post by multisi « 14 Nov 2023, 16:08
Replies: 27
by RichmondSyncro » 16 Jul 2023, 18:31
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Hello all,

I had my windscreen replaced recently and with that a brand new quality seal. 1990 Syncro Caravelle right hand drive.

I now have water...
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Last post by multisi
14 Nov 2023, 16:08
New owner

Last post by bobr43 « 07 Nov 2023, 12:06
Replies: 4
by Rowan » 02 Nov 2023, 10:00

Hi guys I’m now the new owner of a t25 1988 multivan so have a few newbie questions. I’m based in Bury St Edmunds Suffolk so would like to know who...

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Last post by bobr43
07 Nov 2023, 12:06
t25 westfalia extra rear seat the rear

Last post by multisi « 05 Nov 2023, 16:42
Replies: 2
by leftywesty » 02 Nov 2023, 00:06

i am planning a trip with my expanding family and i am looking at the possibility of adding an extra removable seat in the rear any info /advice...

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Last post by multisi
05 Nov 2023, 16:42
t25 front seats

Last post by R0B « 03 Nov 2023, 18:04
Replies: 2
by leftywesty » 03 Nov 2023, 10:34

does anyone know if its posssible to fit t4 front seats in my t25 please?

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Last post by R0B
03 Nov 2023, 18:04
Replacing Camper Floor

Last post by freckvan1 « 26 Oct 2023, 17:57
Replies: 8
by freckvan1 » 22 Oct 2023, 18:48

Evening All,
Now in position to put down main floor and not sure of best approach .
All units out and floor refurbished, was intending using 9mm...

8 Replies

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Last post by freckvan1
26 Oct 2023, 17:57
Front number plate location

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 12 Oct 2023, 19:45
Replies: 8
by TONYT25T25 » 11 Oct 2023, 20:03

Like most if not all, my front number plate is fitted to the front of the bumper. Which makes it vulnerable to damage if you get a bit to close to an...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
12 Oct 2023, 19:45
auto sleeper hi top roof seal

Last post by Legin « 11 Oct 2023, 07:38
Replies: 10
by islandboy » 14 Dec 2017, 19:40

Anyone know where I can obtain the front and back seals between the hi top and the van roof.
When I come to have the roof stripped off, the old seals...

10 Replies

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Last post by Legin
11 Oct 2023, 07:38
Rust in me camper what am I gonna do

Last post by paperhouselad « 02 Oct 2023, 22:41
Replies: 12
by Raynsford5 » 30 Sep 2023, 17:22

Hi all had a little poke today in the van rubbing down and found a little rust, any suggestions! I want to insulate and sound proof but must deal...

12 Replies

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Last post by paperhouselad
02 Oct 2023, 22:41
UPHOLSTERY SUPPLIES FOR T25 SEATS RnR BED CUSHIONS

Last post by dbz864 « 30 Sep 2023, 12:23
Replies: 3
by Richard Workman » 11 Sep 2023, 11:02

UPHOLSTERY SUPPLIES FOR T25 SEATS RnR BED CUSHIONS Etc. Hi, I have a 1983 T25 Devon Camper. Has anyone any recommendations as to where to purchase...

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Last post by dbz864
30 Sep 2023, 12:23
Rear crossmember behind valance dimensions

Last post by multisi « 27 Sep 2023, 12:36
Replies: 1
by dugcati » 27 Sep 2023, 10:52

Howdy all,

Does anyoe have or know where I can find the dimensions for the rear cross member that sits behind the rear valance? I'm in the middle of...

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Last post by multisi
27 Sep 2023, 12:36
1984 Leisuredrive Seat Material

Last post by huggy76 « 24 Sep 2023, 10:55
Replies: 5
by huggy76 » 20 Sep 2023, 13:24

Hi all

I need to recover the rear seat lower cushion in my camper and would like to try get some original style material. Does anyone know where I...

5 Replies

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Last post by huggy76
24 Sep 2023, 10:55
Engine hatch seal, glue failure

Last post by what2do « 19 Sep 2023, 22:07
Replies: 6
by silverbullet » 17 Sep 2023, 16:27

New seal from BW, seemed to be good quality crepe foam. Fitted it last summer with evostik contact adhesive, taped it in place, locked the hatch down...

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Last post by what2do
19 Sep 2023, 22:07
Tailgate water ingress!

Last post by pauljvw « 16 Sep 2023, 06:22
Replies: 7
by pauljvw » 12 Jul 2023, 13:57

1984 westfalia joker poptop
Hi , after new tailgate window seal and tailgate seal I'm still getting some water ingress. Any advice or experience of...

7 Replies

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Last post by pauljvw
16 Sep 2023, 06:22
Window fitting

Last post by T25boy71 « 11 Sep 2023, 09:05
Replies: 4
by Vwjue73 » 05 Sep 2023, 12:17

Hi guys have any of you used a non setting silicone when refitting windows?if so could you please explain where to put it and how much ,and if its...

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Last post by T25boy71
11 Sep 2023, 09:05
Land Rover Defender Sunroof?

Last post by Robsey « 10 Sep 2023, 17:56
Replies: 2
by w00dy » 08 Sep 2023, 09:53

Has anyone fitted one of these? If so do you have any advice or photos?

I have a Westfalia California and like the idea of installing a sunroof...

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Last post by Robsey
10 Sep 2023, 17:56
Bodywork suggestions

Last post by G Dub52 « 07 Sep 2023, 14:18
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by G Dub52 » 04 Sep 2023, 15:33

Hi all!
Early next year I will have a decent pot of money to get my vwt4 autosleeper hightop some bodywork TLC.

It's standard sills and arches and...

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Last post by G Dub52
07 Sep 2023, 14:18
Rear wheel arch hole leaking liquid and unidentified part

Last post by RogerT « 05 Sep 2023, 20:54
Replies: 3
by bessiebelle » 04 Sep 2023, 11:32

My rear offside wheel arch (behind sliding door) sometimes leaks liquid. As it's been raining so much it's hard to tell if it leaks when not raining,...

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Last post by RogerT
05 Sep 2023, 20:54
Driver's seat

Last post by Rosie n' Jim « 05 Sep 2023, 19:17
Replies: 3
by paganmanwales » 05 Sep 2023, 14:49

Has anyone ever extended the runners on the driver's seat? I could do with the seat on the Holdsworth Vision moving back further to give more leg...

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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
05 Sep 2023, 19:17

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