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Panel underneath sliding door rail

Last post by mshaw1980 « 16 May 2017, 11:52
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by mshaw1980 » 10 May 2017, 20:58

Hi

Does anyone sell the above panel as can be seen in the pic, mine has seen better days and might as well replace since I have the rear quarter...

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Last post by mshaw1980
16 May 2017, 11:52
Trailing arm hanger repair

Last post by NicBeeee « 16 May 2017, 11:19

by NicBeeee » 16 May 2017, 11:19

Just a quick question. Does anyone know of a repair section for just the outside of the hanger, it's not corroded just worn down with friction, I...

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Last post by NicBeeee
16 May 2017, 11:19
Westfalia Hightop Bed Guard

Last post by nsjtaylor « 16 May 2017, 14:44
Replies: 3
by Adey-M » 16 May 2017, 09:20

Morning all. Fairly new to the t25/t3 world and recently went on our 1st trip. The kids were more than happy sleeping up top, however every time they...

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Last post by nsjtaylor
16 May 2017, 14:44
14" beauty Rings - chrome wheel trims

Last post by matt brighton « 16 May 2017, 06:57

by matt brighton » 16 May 2017, 06:57

Hi

Can anyone tell me how deep the proper chrome (or stainless steel) wheel rims are as sold by VW heritage and JK please ?

Thanks

Matt

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Last post by matt brighton
16 May 2017, 06:57
How to protect chips in paintwork

Last post by flyingfalcon « 15 May 2017, 14:39
Replies: 3
by flyingfalcon » 15 May 2017, 11:54

Hi,

I have a few little chips in the paintwork on my T25, for example see attached picture.

What would you recommend as something simple that can...

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Last post by flyingfalcon
15 May 2017, 14:39
Respray advice

Last post by JoBrown « 11 May 2017, 17:53
Replies: 5
by JoBrown » 10 May 2017, 18:37

Hi All!

I have had my T25 hi top for 2 years now and am looking to get it resprayed. It is structurally sound but has rust in all the usual places,...

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Last post by JoBrown
11 May 2017, 17:53
Tetrashutz vs Dinitrol

Last post by spherehopper « 11 May 2017, 05:01
Replies: 2
by syncroandy » 10 May 2017, 13:49

I've generally used Dinitrol 4941 underbody wax but the price seems to have gone crazy and its now around three times that of Tetrosyl Tetrashutz....

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Last post by spherehopper
11 May 2017, 05:01
Seat belts ????

Last post by RLG « 10 May 2017, 21:42
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by RLG » 09 May 2017, 07:56

I have a 1986 T25 and I have been asked to use it as a wedding car it is fitted with a full width R&R bed and no belts,do I have to have belts fitted...

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Last post by RLG
10 May 2017, 21:42
Headlining insulation / sound deadening space?

Last post by bmouthboyo « 10 May 2017, 00:25

by bmouthboyo » 10 May 2017, 00:25

Hi guys and girls,

I'm a few more than I will be replacing my headlining which I know can be a tough job.

Can anyone advise if I will have space...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
10 May 2017, 00:25
Show us your seats!

Last post by peteinnit « 08 May 2017, 18:06
Replies: 15
by weegaz22 » 19 May 2016, 00:46
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There are so many seat Conversions out there, that i thought it needed it's own dedicated thread, if we get enough posts then the thread will be...
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Last post by peteinnit
08 May 2017, 18:06
Autosleeper Conversion - Bridging the window gap

Last post by bmouthboyo « 08 May 2017, 00:42
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by bmouthboyo » 01 Feb 2017, 15:05
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I was wondering if anyone had any advice regarding bridging the gap between the outer window / skin and the inner metal:

This was its original vinyl...
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Last post by bmouthboyo
08 May 2017, 00:42
Wax in wheel arch

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 06 May 2017, 19:28
Replies: 7
by Sir Brixalot » 05 May 2017, 20:57

I notice a bung today. I thought it was for draining but Brickwerks say it was for filling the 15mm hole where wax was originally put in. I'm...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
06 May 2017, 19:28
How do you deal with this?

Last post by Slider2 « 06 May 2017, 16:21
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by mshaw1980 » 04 May 2017, 20:29

Hello

So I have the rear arch panel off and have noticed this

What would cause this rust and what are your recommendations for sorting it...

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Last post by Slider2
06 May 2017, 16:21
Sliding Windows or Slatted

Last post by TheDocmeister « 06 May 2017, 10:13
Replies: 2
by TheDocmeister » 04 May 2017, 16:54

As the title really. My van is Caravelle based and has sliding side windows at the kitchen area. I've picked up a slatted window with fly screens...

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Last post by TheDocmeister
06 May 2017, 10:13
Seat Removal On Early T25

Last post by nsjtaylor « 05 May 2017, 13:36
Replies: 2
by nsjtaylor » 05 May 2017, 08:46

The swivels on my chairs are an absolute beast to turn, and probably aren't very good for the long-term health of swivel base themselves or my...

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Last post by nsjtaylor
05 May 2017, 13:36
Door mirrors

Last post by Theclash « 04 May 2017, 21:51
Replies: 26
by eddioke » 05 Feb 2017, 19:35
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My driver's side door mirrors looking worse for ware passenger side seems ok I bought a new set but broke the driver side these seem poorer than the...
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Last post by Theclash
04 May 2017, 21:51
Sliding window catch removal help?

Last post by chewbacca « 01 May 2017, 00:34
Replies: 3
by chewbacca » 28 Apr 2017, 21:58

Hi guys.

Pretty much as per title. 1 of my sliding window catches is lose and I'd like to secure it properly.
It sort of rotates in the glass and...

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Last post by chewbacca
01 May 2017, 00:34
Fitting "screw-in" mudflaps

Last post by Hedges « 30 Apr 2017, 19:41
Replies: 2
by JamesS » 29 Aug 2015, 10:37

I've just had my van (1984 T25 Westfalia Joker) resprayed, and the guy that did the work has removed the old, knackered mudflaps and chucked them...

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Last post by Hedges
30 Apr 2017, 19:41
Welding repairs / new panels

Last post by mshaw1980 « 29 Apr 2017, 23:31
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by mshaw1980 » 25 Apr 2017, 21:25

Hi everyone

So finally got the courage to begin cutting rot out of my van. Scary:

You will note that I have cut a slot out to inspect the rust...

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Last post by mshaw1980
29 Apr 2017, 23:31
Seals orientation

Last post by glennada « 29 Apr 2017, 18:51

by glennada » 29 Apr 2017, 18:51

Hey All,
I`m re trimming the back of my t25 and need to know which way round the seal goes on the boot.
Does any one have a pic of which side it sits...

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Last post by glennada
29 Apr 2017, 18:51
Removing seat runners

Last post by DavidPallister « 29 Apr 2017, 09:26
Replies: 6
by Bazibbo » 27 Apr 2017, 17:12

I recently bought a generic seat swivel for my passenger seat. I've got to weld the swivel down to the wheel well and then tack the runners onto the...

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Last post by DavidPallister
29 Apr 2017, 09:26
Bracket on door cover

Last post by gollfy « 28 Apr 2017, 11:15
Replies: 2
by gollfy » 28 Apr 2017, 10:06

Hi All,

Im after one of the brackets that go under the door cover as one of mine has rusted off.
Are these available from anywhere?

Cheers
Dave

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Last post by gollfy
28 Apr 2017, 11:15
fiberglass tailgate

Last post by blakeys80 « 28 Apr 2017, 08:22
Replies: 2
by happy van » 27 Apr 2017, 13:41

hi I was just wondering what your thoughts are on fiberglass tailgates.do you think they are good or a waste of time thanks :ok

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Last post by blakeys80
28 Apr 2017, 08:22
Early slider handle question

Last post by Ant-t « 26 Apr 2017, 20:21
Replies: 4
by Ant-t » 16 Apr 2017, 20:29

My early slider handle seems to be dropping further down from the horizontal to unlock the door. The lock is working fine but the alignment, or lack...

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Last post by Ant-t
26 Apr 2017, 20:21
Tiger seal

Last post by kevin930 « 26 Apr 2017, 11:05

by kevin930 » 26 Apr 2017, 11:05

Hi
Thanks to the advice regarding tiger seal, have finally cured my leak around windscreen. Not ideal i know, but buys me sometime until i can get it...

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Last post by kevin930
26 Apr 2017, 11:05
newbie: child seating question

Last post by LostDog « 25 Apr 2017, 20:43
Replies: 22
by JMGR33N » 24 Aug 2016, 15:00
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Hi All,

I'm picking up my first T25 next week having been a bug owner for quite some time.

I've been looking for options regarding fitting my...
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Last post by LostDog
25 Apr 2017, 20:43
panel van bulk head removal

Last post by LostDog « 25 Apr 2017, 20:40
Replies: 4
by LostDog » 06 Sep 2016, 19:29

Had my panel van for a week and a half already. I just took the bench seat out the front and slid on a single passenger seat that can with the van....

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Last post by LostDog
25 Apr 2017, 20:40
On no my drivers step is ruined!

Last post by itchyfeet « 24 Apr 2017, 10:28
Replies: 6
by Timmo » 13 Apr 2017, 16:46

Who would have thought that this was underneath? Lol

Any recommendations on where to go for the bestest quality panels?

Sent from my SM-J500FN...

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Last post by itchyfeet
24 Apr 2017, 10:28
Great weekend away need to stop whistling windows

Last post by molar38 « 23 Apr 2017, 08:08
Replies: 9
by Ginojasper » 17 Apr 2017, 18:11

I've been on my first outing in my 1983 high top westfalia joker had a great time everything working perfect. I've seen plenty t25s on my travels....

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Last post by molar38
23 Apr 2017, 08:08
New Panels

Last post by bluebus1987 « 21 Apr 2017, 20:51
Replies: 6
by 100leelee » 10 Apr 2017, 08:01

Hi,
Can anyone help with the correct way to replace new panels, or more to the point the way to weld the seams correctly!!

Thanks

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Last post by bluebus1987
21 Apr 2017, 20:51
Auxiliary heater retrofit question

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 21 Apr 2017, 18:13
Replies: 2
by silverbullet » 21 Apr 2017, 11:43

Can anyone tell me the size of the holes that pass through the firewall for the aux heater feed/return?

The hoses are different sizes, ETKA lists...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
21 Apr 2017, 18:13
New Front Seats

Last post by crazyhorse « 21 Apr 2017, 08:02

by crazyhorse » 21 Apr 2017, 08:02

Hi all, looking to get new seats for van. Currently has Nissan Micra seats in there.

Would these fit??

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

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Last post by crazyhorse
21 Apr 2017, 08:02
Kingspan insulation?

Last post by clift_d « 20 Apr 2017, 23:48
Replies: 5
by Da dan » 20 Apr 2017, 18:18

Thinking of using 25-50mm? kingspan as insulation but don't want to create a problem with condensation and thus rotting. Used sheep wool before but...

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Last post by clift_d
20 Apr 2017, 23:48
Painting westy pop top

Last post by Da dan « 19 Apr 2017, 19:25
Replies: 1
by bj.rocke » 19 Apr 2017, 18:34

Hi, I'm thinking of sprucing up my tired looking westy pop top with a fresh coat of white paint. Any tips on how to do it and what sort of paint to...

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Last post by Da dan
19 Apr 2017, 19:25
Crazyhorse... The Transformation

Last post by crazyhorse « 18 Apr 2017, 16:23

by crazyhorse » 18 Apr 2017, 16:23

Well after 4 years. plenty of heartbreaks... we have decided to do up the inside of the van, In addition to getting some work done on the outside....

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Last post by crazyhorse
18 Apr 2017, 16:23
sill repair help (can't find posts)

Last post by Fatfranky « 16 Apr 2017, 15:17
Replies: 2
by Fatfranky » 16 Apr 2017, 13:41

Hi

Can anyone help me, I have the above to do on my van ( along with other body repairs) I have done bodywork in the past and am confident in...

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Last post by Fatfranky
16 Apr 2017, 15:17
Hightop seals and glass fitting

Last post by ArvonW « 16 Apr 2017, 12:27

by ArvonW » 16 Apr 2017, 12:27

Hi all,

Anyone of of anyone in the shropshire area that can fit hightop window seals and glass.

Pulling my hair out trying to do it myself

Many thx

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Last post by ArvonW
16 Apr 2017, 12:27
Anyone recommend a body shop to do a spot of welding?

Last post by silverbullet « 15 Apr 2017, 17:55
Replies: 2
by warwickmfurness » 12 Apr 2017, 11:57

Failed MOT yesterday needs a spot of welding on nearside rear suspension mount area. Had a quote for a full restore running into thousands which I...

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Last post by silverbullet
15 Apr 2017, 17:55
Window seal for sling door Window – double glazed

Last post by Porkscratching « 15 Apr 2017, 14:08
Replies: 1
by cscorbet » 13 Apr 2017, 12:07

Hope someone can help with a Seal issue, I’m replacing the Window on a sliding door, 1984 T25. I think it started life as a panel van.

I have a like...

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Last post by Porkscratching
15 Apr 2017, 14:08
Paint shop Recommendations

Last post by 100leelee « 15 Apr 2017, 10:42

by 100leelee » 15 Apr 2017, 10:42

At some point in the coming months my bus will need some paint..
I know you get what you pay for with paint, but to be honest 3k is not really an...

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Last post by 100leelee
15 Apr 2017, 10:42
New Window seals - black muck

Last post by salgarfi « 15 Apr 2017, 07:56
Replies: 4
by salgarfi » 14 Apr 2017, 07:57

Hello,

My Honoria has had all her window seals replaced, but when it rains I get black streaks running down from them. I can clean these off, and...

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Last post by salgarfi
15 Apr 2017, 07:56
Sliding door 'gap'

Last post by colinthefox « 13 Apr 2017, 11:14
Replies: 3
by 100leelee » 13 Apr 2017, 08:25

Hi,
On my sliding door there is a gap between the outer glass and the inner panel, almost like there ought to be another glass panel in place. Has...

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Last post by colinthefox
13 Apr 2017, 11:14
Window rot

Last post by Theclash « 12 Apr 2017, 10:27
Replies: 9
by Theclash » 08 Apr 2017, 10:47

Having the rot at bottom of window repaired the windscreen is out everything has been repaired but there is a small hole on the left and right bottom...

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Last post by Theclash
12 Apr 2017, 10:27
Spray paint issues

Last post by T25Bluealloy « 10 Apr 2017, 11:21
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by T25Bluealloy » 05 Apr 2017, 13:44

Hi all,i hope someone can help me..

basically i am doing some work on my T25 and some rust repairs on the panels. i have removed the rust, filled,...

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Last post by T25Bluealloy
10 Apr 2017, 11:21
Devon roof.?????

Last post by hilift « 10 Apr 2017, 10:07
Replies: 2
by GTA320Y » 09 Apr 2017, 09:59

Hi vans getting restored we have took the fastning clips off roof and the latch off van. The part that the latch rivots too is very worn and shabby....

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Last post by hilift
10 Apr 2017, 10:07
Installing 3 point seat belts in back of T25

Last post by dbz864 « 07 Apr 2017, 21:40
Replies: 40
by ianog » 22 Jun 2013, 21:47
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Hi all

First time poster.

I am looking to install three point seat belts in back of my camper (Yogi) so that i can attach two child seats.

Any...
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Last post by dbz864
07 Apr 2017, 21:40
Trim bracket inside sliding door

Last post by djswain1 « 07 Apr 2017, 15:43
Replies: 3
by ToolkiT73 » 29 Mar 2017, 14:57

Hi all,

The bracket plate on the inside of the sliding door holding down the edge of the flooringcarpet needs replacing.
Does anybody know what the...

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Last post by djswain1
07 Apr 2017, 15:43
slding door cover panel removal.

Last post by shaky « 06 Apr 2017, 11:08
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by shaky » 06 Apr 2017, 09:47

Hi all,

I'm doing an offside tall rear wheel arch repair and so need to remove the panel above that on the nearside covers the slider mechanism....

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Last post by shaky
06 Apr 2017, 11:08
Three kids in the back

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 06 Apr 2017, 06:08
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by yorkieroyal » 16 Feb 2017, 13:31

I couldn't quite find a definitive answer on this, but i'm thinking of buying a T25, but i have three kids, ages 5,8, and 10. If a van comes with...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
06 Apr 2017, 06:08
Dinitrol Underseal on Rustoleum

Last post by freckvan1 « 05 Apr 2017, 22:44
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by freckvan1 » 05 Apr 2017, 09:56

Morning All,

Been working on my van's sills, derusted and 2pk Primer, then painted with Rustoleum.

I want now to use Dinitrol on the painted sill...

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Last post by freckvan1
05 Apr 2017, 22:44

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