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Great weekend away need to stop whistling windows

Last post by molar38 « 23 Apr 2017, 08:08
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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??

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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
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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
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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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 7
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
Replies: 3
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
Trim Clip Supplier found

Last post by nsjtaylor « 04 Apr 2017, 10:58
Replies: 5
by RCN » 01 Apr 2017, 12:14

Hope this is OK to post here
Had to replace the trim clips after doing some insulation work. The ones there were 26 years old and crumbled when I...

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Last post by nsjtaylor
04 Apr 2017, 10:58
Screw Holes in dash

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 03 Apr 2017, 21:08
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by Sir Brixalot » 22 Mar 2017, 19:05

I don't like the trays so I'm going to cover the holes. They're symmetrical so I'm thinking of using dark brown posi screw covers or perhaps rivet...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
03 Apr 2017, 21:08
So here goes......

Last post by dleaves « 01 Apr 2017, 12:16
Replies: 31
by dleaves » 10 Apr 2015, 18:22
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New to this forum. Going to have a bash at tarting my 1979 T25 up. I will share a few of the bits and pieces I do on here. Any advice would be much...
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Last post by dleaves
01 Apr 2017, 12:16
What Interior Insulation to Use

Last post by djswain1 « 31 Mar 2017, 15:42
Replies: 31
by Enternent » 26 Apr 2016, 19:34
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Could someone who has walked the walk before me recommend what to line the camper with which will keep it warmer in the winter (most of the year) and...
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Last post by djswain1
31 Mar 2017, 15:42
Sliding door alignment

Last post by dave friday « 31 Mar 2017, 09:38
Replies: 2
by dave friday » 28 Mar 2017, 11:38

Morning all,I can't get the door high enough ( so the bends on the door line up with the bend on the body)
It looks like the three slotted hinge...

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Last post by dave friday
31 Mar 2017, 09:38
Applying decals?

Last post by itchyfeet « 30 Mar 2017, 17:49
Replies: 9
by itchyfeet » 28 Mar 2017, 18:57

I bought a Holdsworth roof sticker from Brickwerks, I could ask them but it's probably standard stuff so I thought sombedody here may know how to...

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Last post by itchyfeet
30 Mar 2017, 17:49
wheel carrier

Last post by multisi « 30 Mar 2017, 17:40
Replies: 7
by monkeyboysee » 30 Mar 2017, 08:05

hi guys,

my van came without the carrier, ive got a spare so might as well fit one. picked up the round plate but no tube brackets, are they needed...

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Last post by multisi
30 Mar 2017, 17:40
upholstery fabric wanted

Last post by islandboy « 30 Mar 2017, 16:48
Replies: 2
by islandboy » 27 Mar 2017, 09:29

Does anyone know of a supplier of this seat fabric ?

vanseat_sm.jpg

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Last post by islandboy
30 Mar 2017, 16:48
Spare wheel carrier safety latch

Last post by itchyfeet « 29 Mar 2017, 20:38
Replies: 9
by itchyfeet » 28 Mar 2017, 18:46

Mine is long since broken on the tin top, I'd forgotten how useful they are and would like to replace it.

Looks to me like it just slides in and the...

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Last post by itchyfeet
29 Mar 2017, 20:38
Can I paint my pop top with rustoleum?

Last post by paperhouselad « 29 Mar 2017, 19:53
Replies: 1
by kaminokid » 28 Mar 2017, 15:34

Or is there something better?

Hi All
We have a hard sided pop top. The top of the pop top is cracked and whilst cleaning ready for the season some...

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Last post by paperhouselad
29 Mar 2017, 19:53
Mains hook up and water filler covers needed

Last post by pirate-pete « 29 Mar 2017, 19:50
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by Ginojasper » 29 Mar 2017, 16:02

Can anyone point me in the right direction for replacement covers for a 1984 westfalia. I can only find the complete which are expensive when only...

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Last post by pirate-pete
29 Mar 2017, 19:50
If you have rust and get water in the footwell then read on.

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 27 Mar 2017, 08:49
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by sternal » 19 Mar 2017, 15:23
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So after 4 years of happy motoring and a dry footwell, I have been planning to renew the job I did 4 years ago.

Peeled off the old weather strip...
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Last post by bigbadbob76
27 Mar 2017, 08:49
Power to electric seats

Last post by seanmc1970a « 28 Mar 2017, 10:11
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by seanmc1970a » 25 Mar 2017, 19:17

Spring has sprung and winter ideas need acting on :?

I've bought a couple of Mazda rx8 seats and am half way through fitting them, holes are...

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Last post by seanmc1970a
28 Mar 2017, 10:11
Front jacking point - Advice please

Last post by Wedgbury « 25 Mar 2017, 19:00
Replies: 8
by porthyt » 22 Mar 2017, 18:36

Hi,

I am sure that you can see the skim of filler cleverly disguising the rot of my front driver's side jacking point.

The section of the floorpan...

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Last post by Wedgbury
25 Mar 2017, 19:00
Red belts autosleeper

Last post by jrt « 25 Mar 2017, 17:03
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by Sir Brixalot » 22 Mar 2017, 21:39

They're attached onto the battery boxes between the front seats. What are they for?

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Last post by jrt
25 Mar 2017, 17:03
window seal - black streaks

Last post by islandboy « 25 Mar 2017, 12:51

by islandboy » 25 Mar 2017, 12:51

I get bad black water streaks coming from one of my window seals. I presume this is because the seal itself is breaking down. I have new seals to...

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Last post by islandboy
25 Mar 2017, 12:51
Land Rover Seat

Last post by NickHH « 22 Mar 2017, 20:03
Replies: 3
by NickHH » 21 Mar 2017, 21:45

i have not been able to find any dimensions for these britpart Land Rover seats : but wondered whether someone before had explored whether could be...

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Last post by NickHH
22 Mar 2017, 20:03
T25 - Rear side window replacement

Last post by Bison535 « 21 Mar 2017, 06:38
Replies: 2
by Bison535 » 09 Mar 2017, 19:44

Hi 80-90
I need to re fit both rear side windows now that my camper has been resprayed, BUT the standard side cupboards are still in place and it...

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Last post by Bison535
21 Mar 2017, 06:38
Door Panel issue

Last post by crazymilk « 20 Mar 2017, 09:41
Replies: 7
by crazymilk » 20 Mar 2017, 08:37

Having some issues with fixing my sliding door panel. Using the standard T25 door clips however they don't seem quite long enough and don't click in...

7 Replies

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Last post by crazymilk
20 Mar 2017, 09:41
Washing your van with parrafin

Last post by NicBeeee « 20 Mar 2017, 09:32
Replies: 19
by NicBeeee » 15 Sep 2016, 15:14
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Has anyone come across the notion of adding a few drops of paraffin into your car wash bucket, I have recently been told that somebody whom somebody...
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Last post by NicBeeee
20 Mar 2017, 09:32
front grill paint or replace

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 19 Mar 2017, 17:45
Replies: 14
by fazzer » 20 Apr 2015, 19:58

after complaints from the wife ive started doing some repairs to van,bumpers have been stripped and re powdercoated bought new end caps,ive repaired...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
19 Mar 2017, 17:45
light blenders

Last post by dumbo « 17 Mar 2017, 20:14
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by happy van » 17 Mar 2017, 20:06

Hi I have a pair of aftermarket light blenders and I was wondering how do you fix them to your van.I really do not want to drill my rear lights so if...

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Last post by dumbo
17 Mar 2017, 20:14
series 1 landrover

Last post by fazzer « 14 Mar 2017, 19:34
Replies: 13
by fazzer » 07 Mar 2017, 13:27

Anyone own a series one landy,I'm restoring one for my boss,I'm rebuilding chassis at moment but there's not much of it left,and most of the brackets...

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Last post by fazzer
14 Mar 2017, 19:34
Best Bumper Paint Please

Last post by kevcorks « 14 Mar 2017, 16:43
Replies: 3
by kevcorks » 13 Mar 2017, 12:59

Hi

I am after a little advice as to the best paint to use on my big bumpers and plastic trim. As they are a mix of metal and plastic I am after...

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Last post by kevcorks
14 Mar 2017, 16:43
Side Door Lock Broken - Help!

Last post by Danielsan4D « 14 Mar 2017, 10:54
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by Danielsan4D » 14 Mar 2017, 09:34

Morning lovely folk.

Please be kind to a newish member and technical layman!

Mods feel free to move if this is in the wrong place.

The interior...

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Last post by Danielsan4D
14 Mar 2017, 10:54
Advice Please!!

Last post by multisi « 14 Mar 2017, 09:36
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by Dave Brackenridge » 12 Mar 2017, 16:06

Got a new Van, Love it but someone has told me due to rust it may not be worth while fixing it. I'm not a rich man at all. Im a charity worker....

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Last post by multisi
14 Mar 2017, 09:36
Rear Louver Window Cover

Last post by Smosh « 13 Mar 2017, 22:15
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by eiret25 » 10 Mar 2017, 08:01

Morning all. Would any member know where I could get my hands on rear louver rindow cover similar to the one in the photograph?

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Last post by Smosh
13 Mar 2017, 22:15
Tin Top to High Top

Last post by 100leelee « 13 Mar 2017, 10:35

by 100leelee » 13 Mar 2017, 10:35

Hi,
After looking for a half decent high top project and finally convinced that the best route might be to find a solid tin top and add the roof. Has...

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13 Mar 2017, 10:35

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