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Towbar

Last post by Theclash « 28 Feb 2017, 23:34
Replies: 10
by Theclash » 27 Feb 2017, 20:34

I have a holdsworth with big bumpers and want to remove the rear bumper and tow bar for a bit of paint work
I have managed to remove the rear bumper...

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Last post by Theclash
28 Feb 2017, 23:34
Tailgate Leak - How's it Getting In?

Last post by argon « 28 Feb 2017, 22:01
Replies: 7
by Jeavsy » 26 Feb 2017, 09:38

Morning all,

Every time I open my tailgate, I get a gush of water out of the lower holes in the door. Last year I tried to tackle this and found...

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Last post by argon
28 Feb 2017, 22:01
Disconnect Before Welding

Last post by jamesc76 « 28 Feb 2017, 21:04
Replies: 11
by Ant-t » 25 Feb 2017, 12:04

I alway disconnect both batterys, starter and leisure, I also earth as close to the work area as possible. I haven't had a problem with frying the...

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Last post by jamesc76
28 Feb 2017, 21:04
Glue to fix westfalia double glazed window

Last post by danmetallic « 28 Feb 2017, 19:44
Replies: 16
by bene » 08 Feb 2017, 17:42
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So yeh, I'm not having much luck with my westy windows... Long story, made short, I have broken one.
Is there a glue I should be using to fix it?
I...
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Last post by danmetallic
28 Feb 2017, 19:44
Cab headlining Help

Last post by crazymilk « 27 Feb 2017, 09:29
Replies: 3
by crazymilk » 24 Feb 2017, 16:20

Hi there
I have a new cab headlining that I need to fit. I have the bars and the witches hats and the headlining comes with the card strip sewn at...

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Last post by crazymilk
27 Feb 2017, 09:29
Early or late

Last post by meggles « 26 Feb 2017, 21:11
Replies: 2
by meggles » 26 Feb 2017, 20:42

I've trawled through many topics but I can't find the answer and I really cannot remember if I was told this is an early or late sliding door handle....

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Last post by meggles
26 Feb 2017, 21:11
T25 exterior pop up roof protection?

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 26 Feb 2017, 19:27
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by cjkid » 25 Feb 2017, 15:39

Looking to repaint, seal and protect the exterior of my T25 pop-up roof as it is looking very worn and seems to be causing damp on the inside...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
26 Feb 2017, 19:27
door pillar grab handle

Last post by IAN-H « 25 Feb 2017, 21:56
Replies: 5
by IAN-H » 24 Feb 2017, 09:46

I want to fit a door pillar grab handle to the RH pillar on my 25. I have the handle but there are two pairs of blank holes in the pillar. Is there a...

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Last post by IAN-H
25 Feb 2017, 21:56
Double glazed windows

Last post by Dylan79 « 25 Feb 2017, 17:14
Replies: 7
by Dylan79 » 25 Feb 2017, 10:28

Hi guys

I need to replace the window rubbers, I've got double glazed windows and I think they are different from flat glass window rubbers. Can...

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Last post by Dylan79
25 Feb 2017, 17:14
original seat fabric ?

Last post by multisi « 24 Feb 2017, 09:10
Replies: 2
by argon » 23 Feb 2017, 21:17

My lovely 1988 a/s transporter pop top is all original and in very nice condition,but the cab seats are in need of recovering,I believe the fabric is...

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Last post by multisi
24 Feb 2017, 09:10
Fitting roof bars to super viking

Last post by mariner « 23 Feb 2017, 17:17

by mariner » 23 Feb 2017, 17:17

Hi all. I've got a super Viking and I've taken the plunge and decided to replace the canvas - the kids have had enough of the 30 years of damp and...

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Last post by mariner
23 Feb 2017, 17:17
Holdsworth Villa 3 - seals for van conversion windows

Last post by Smiffo « 22 Feb 2017, 17:46
Replies: 11
by italianjob » 22 Feb 2017, 13:16

Hello
I'm after some advice on what seals to order for the Windows on my van. She's an 85 C reg Holdsworth Villa 3 converted from a panel van. Was...

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Last post by Smiffo
22 Feb 2017, 17:46
Instead of welding...gluing?

Last post by Reverend « 22 Feb 2017, 09:27
Replies: 18
by Reverend » 17 May 2016, 13:32
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I've heard mixed ideas about bodypanel glues and i wonder what you think? I need to replace some tin in my syncro in areas that do not interfere the...
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Last post by Reverend
22 Feb 2017, 09:27
Bodywork Garage

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 22 Feb 2017, 08:07
Replies: 2
by moojw » 21 Feb 2017, 14:31

Hi all

I'm sure there are some posts on here about recommended bodywork Garages but I've not found them, I'm in West London and don't mind a bit of...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
22 Feb 2017, 08:07
Bodywork

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 22 Feb 2017, 08:04
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by skdub » 04 Feb 2017, 10:54

Hi guys,

Any recommendations for a half decent body shop .... Need them to go over the van, some seam stuff (rear quarter) and bits here and there...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
22 Feb 2017, 08:04
Lower Tailgate Edge

Last post by Plasticman « 20 Feb 2017, 15:25
Replies: 7
by Ant-t » 12 Feb 2017, 09:46

I want replace my rusty lower tailgate edge, does anyone know if a repair panel is available? Or is it a case of making up a strip from scratch?

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Last post by Plasticman
20 Feb 2017, 15:25
Side Vent Fixings

Last post by Winchweight « 20 Feb 2017, 14:33
Replies: 1
by crazymilk » 20 Feb 2017, 14:06

Hi there
Anybody know where/what to get the plastic fixings that fit the side air vents in to the square holes?

Thanks

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Last post by Winchweight
20 Feb 2017, 14:33
Recommended panels ?

Last post by doenut82 « 19 Feb 2017, 22:47
Replies: 5
by doenut82 » 12 Feb 2017, 10:13

Can anyone recommend which panels are the good panels to use on complete panel replacements on nsr. Also looking at replacing both outer sills , osr...

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Last post by doenut82
19 Feb 2017, 22:47
Radius Arm Chassis Repair Advice Please!!

Last post by Dentman « 19 Feb 2017, 11:09
Replies: 15
by Dentman » 24 Jan 2017, 20:18
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Hi

I have a a 1988 High top converted.

Steering is a bit vague/handful when windy!!

Plan is to replace Radius bushes/Arms. Lower arm Bush....
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Last post by Dentman
19 Feb 2017, 11:09
offside upper repair panel.

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 18 Feb 2017, 18:23
Replies: 15
by bigbadbob76 » 15 Jan 2017, 12:45
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Having a brain fart here so would appreciate some advise.
My camper is a converted panel van with a sliding window behind the drivers seat, window...
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Last post by bigbadbob76
18 Feb 2017, 18:23
Sliding door Sliding window

Last post by keynsham1 « 18 Feb 2017, 12:48

by keynsham1 » 18 Feb 2017, 12:48

I have a 1987 T25 Devon Eurovette Hi top. I am very pleased with it but I would really like to fit a sliding window into the sliding side door. The...

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Last post by keynsham1
18 Feb 2017, 12:48
Lining the Hightop

Last post by evilnoodle « 17 Feb 2017, 19:11
Replies: 2
by ArvonW » 03 Feb 2017, 10:54

Hi |Al,

quick question or two:

1 - would it be better to add the roof prior to lining it out or could it be done before i actually add the roof to...

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Last post by evilnoodle
17 Feb 2017, 19:11
Rattles from dashboard

Last post by philmcC « 16 Feb 2017, 10:19
Replies: 12
by philmcC » 13 Feb 2017, 17:31

What's the best way of stopping rattles from glovebox, front plastic panel, and dashboard?. The the surface of the roads around where I live has not...

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Last post by philmcC
16 Feb 2017, 10:19
respraying

Last post by Plasticman « 15 Feb 2017, 19:32
Replies: 1
by ianmarian » 15 Feb 2017, 17:57

i am looking for some were in the north west to spray my 1990 t25 am in anglesea bin let down by two garages now hope someone can help

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Last post by Plasticman
15 Feb 2017, 19:32
Normal seats to rock/roll seats?

Last post by multisi « 15 Feb 2017, 13:15
Replies: 3
by Reverend » 15 Feb 2017, 07:59

My camper conversion is almost done, but i would not want to throw away my back seats, especially when they are GL trim. I wonder can you somehow...

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Last post by multisi
15 Feb 2017, 13:15
Tailgate struts

Last post by colynmac « 14 Feb 2017, 16:05
Replies: 2
by colynmac » 14 Feb 2017, 14:49

How do you replace the tailgate struts?
I have got new ones ready to fit but am puzzled.

Any help much appreciated, thanks.

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Last post by colynmac
14 Feb 2017, 16:05
Seat Covers

Last post by craigy345 « 12 Feb 2017, 21:02

by craigy345 » 12 Feb 2017, 21:02

Anyone found some decent seat covers? front and rear?

I have worn Club Joker front ISRI seats.

Found these...

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Last post by craigy345
12 Feb 2017, 21:02
Need help - tintop roof

Last post by CovKid « 12 Feb 2017, 16:39
Replies: 5
by CovKid » 11 Feb 2017, 23:33

Need a bit of help - for once :)

My plan is to fix up some small storage recesses on kitchen side, above worktop, in a tintop. As mine is a...

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Last post by CovKid
12 Feb 2017, 16:39
Funny Sized Glass

Last post by King Kenny « 11 Feb 2017, 19:06
Replies: 2
by crazymilk » 09 Feb 2017, 14:02

Managed to break the glass in my converted panel van sliding door.

Looking for a replacement but I have measured it and it is 1015x382mm

All the...

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Last post by King Kenny
11 Feb 2017, 19:06
Stainless steel straps for the pop roof

Last post by MGP « 11 Feb 2017, 16:37
Replies: 3
by Da dan » 10 Feb 2017, 15:01

I have a Viking roof but was wondering if anyone has recently bought new stainless steel straps to hold the roof closed if so where would I get some?...

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Last post by MGP
11 Feb 2017, 16:37
Dash Tidy

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 11 Feb 2017, 16:04
Replies: 3
by Sir Brixalot » 10 Feb 2017, 18:14

My van came with a rough home made binnacle which had tv, cd, reversing camera and satnav. Over the years one by one they stopped working. Waiting...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
11 Feb 2017, 16:04
Rustoleum Metallic Finish

Last post by meggles « 10 Feb 2017, 07:57
Replies: 4
by sunluvva » 06 Feb 2017, 22:05

Is it possible to get Metallic finish Rustoleum in a tub that I can roller on or is it only in spray cans?

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Last post by meggles
10 Feb 2017, 07:57
BUMPERS

Last post by KOMET CREW « 09 Feb 2017, 11:46
Replies: 2
by KOMET CREW » 06 Feb 2017, 19:56

Hi,,,I have a t25,,,i have been using baby oil on the bumpers and grills to give them a shine and make them look good,,,which it does....big prob...

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Last post by KOMET CREW
09 Feb 2017, 11:46
Respray in the North

Last post by Andyspy « 08 Feb 2017, 20:31
Replies: 7
by LeedsWelshExile » 22 Nov 2016, 18:46

I've searched the archive and I'm struggling to find someone within a reasonable radius who'll take on a full respray and seam repair on my 1990...

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Last post by Andyspy
08 Feb 2017, 20:31
Respray in Surrey

Last post by dleaves « 08 Feb 2017, 15:23
Replies: 2
by dleaves » 25 Jan 2017, 20:38

Could anyone recommend a respray shop in the Surrey area?
Cheers, Dave.

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Last post by dleaves
08 Feb 2017, 15:23
Looking for seat advice.

Last post by R0B « 06 Feb 2017, 18:27
Replies: 5
by Cookies craft room » 05 Feb 2017, 12:44

Hi to all,

My name is Colin, Im a print finisher for a digital print company in Stoke-on-Trent. More importantly my ride - a lovely 89, 1.9cc...

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Last post by R0B
06 Feb 2017, 18:27
Type 253 bulk head removal

Last post by thenomadcat « 06 Feb 2017, 16:07
Replies: 4
by thenomadcat » 02 Feb 2017, 14:08

Hello,

New T3 owner here trying to convert a Type 253 into a costume camper. I'm starting with the body work and the first thing I need to do is...

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Last post by thenomadcat
06 Feb 2017, 16:07
Recommend a welder for body work in West Mids?

Last post by Wedgbury « 05 Feb 2017, 19:22
Replies: 11
by Winchweight » 22 Nov 2016, 20:18

Hi guys, the Doka needs the front panel welding around the windscreen and behind the deformation panel. Can anyone give a personal recommendation for...

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Last post by Wedgbury
05 Feb 2017, 19:22
Best aftermarket body panels

Last post by volks_womble « 03 Feb 2017, 11:35
Replies: 6
by JeffRoo » 02 Feb 2017, 16:49

hi all, looks like I need to replace definitely the lower outer sliding door, but possibly the inner piece as well. Reading through posts there...

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Last post by volks_womble
03 Feb 2017, 11:35
Autosleeper Trooper - Speaker in the upper shelf?

Last post by bmouthboyo « 03 Feb 2017, 00:48
Replies: 2
by bmouthboyo » 01 Feb 2017, 15:06

Does anyone here know the height of the upper shelf in an autosleeper trooper VT20 ?

I am not with my van for a few more months and wondered what...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
03 Feb 2017, 00:48
Fresh Air Inlet - Font Beam

Last post by Rusty-Bretta « 30 Jan 2017, 18:10
Replies: 2
by Rusty-Bretta » 29 Jan 2017, 17:57

Hi, On the beam that directs the fresh air to the A pillar, through the door and into the rear of my camper, there are two holes on top of the beam...

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Last post by Rusty-Bretta
30 Jan 2017, 18:10
Autosleeper Poptop Paint Cost

Last post by CovKid « 30 Jan 2017, 11:09
Replies: 9
by bmouthboyo » 11 Jan 2017, 12:05

I will be looking to have my Poptop roof resprayed soon and so am starting to look into quotes.

I can give it to a painters off the van. If I did...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Jan 2017, 11:09
Black Rubber Cab Floor matt

Last post by crazymilk « 30 Jan 2017, 11:04
Replies: 3
by crazymilk » 09 Jan 2017, 09:50

Just wondering if anywhere sells a replacement for my ripped rubber floor mat?

I cant seem to find decent un-ripped ones anywhere

Alternatively is...

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Last post by crazymilk
30 Jan 2017, 11:04
Doka / Pickup rear window seal? [pic needed]

Last post by Gary. « 29 Jan 2017, 17:26
Replies: 2
by Gary. » 28 Jan 2017, 16:40

After successfully replacing the rear side windows on my doka, I have realised the rear glass seal also seems different. If not a little small and...

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Last post by Gary.
29 Jan 2017, 17:26
Storage marks VW Classic parts

Last post by multisi « 28 Jan 2017, 10:36
Replies: 3
by multisi » 27 Jan 2017, 18:06

A warning to anyone ordering parts, i have just unwrapped some headrests, they were wrapped in cardboard and shrinkwrapped from new. There was no...

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Last post by multisi
28 Jan 2017, 10:36
Rock and Roll bed mocked up

Last post by Plasticman « 27 Jan 2017, 17:29
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by JMGR33N » 25 Nov 2016, 22:44

Had a mock up with the bed and upholstery:

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Last post by Plasticman
27 Jan 2017, 17:29
Heater positions ???

Last post by Da dan « 27 Jan 2017, 09:37
Replies: 3
by Da dan » 25 Jan 2017, 17:30

Has anyone ever put their heater under the passenger seat and how did it work for you as mine fits in there and I am thinking fixing it in place...

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Last post by Da dan
27 Jan 2017, 09:37
leaking louvre windows.

Last post by Jeff J « 27 Jan 2017, 06:10
Replies: 1
by Crackers211 » 26 Jan 2017, 18:46

Hi guys.
I'm having issues with the louvre window on my autosleeper. It let's water in at the bottom corners as the rubbers have perished. Is their a...

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Last post by Jeff J
27 Jan 2017, 06:10
Roof holes size for a high top

Last post by ArvonW « 26 Jan 2017, 17:31
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by ArvonW » 25 Jan 2017, 17:41

Hi All,

I removed my Viking roof yesteday and will be putting a hightop on instead.

the hole in the roof seems little small but i would like to get...

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Last post by ArvonW
26 Jan 2017, 17:31
Rusty Bottom!

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 19 Jan 2017, 15:50
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by BoroKeef » 12 Jan 2017, 18:15
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19 Jan 2017, 15:50

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