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Viking Removal and High Top Fitting

Last post by clift_d « 24 Nov 2016, 09:41
Replies: 5
by ArvonW » 12 Nov 2016, 17:12

Hi All,

going to create a new post regarding this as I am going to do the job myself, apologies if i am duplicating questions but i am a bit of a...

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Last post by clift_d
24 Nov 2016, 09:41
windscreen washer jet corrosion.

Last post by bigbadbob76 « 22 Nov 2016, 22:25
Replies: 11
by bigbadbob76 » 11 Nov 2016, 21:57

Hi to the group.
I'm a newbie here (see my intro in readers rides) so please bear with me. :P
I've just bought a very rusty '86 T25 DG and want to...

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Last post by bigbadbob76
22 Nov 2016, 22:25
SA T3

Last post by george2490 « 22 Nov 2016, 17:48
Replies: 9
by george2490 » 18 Nov 2016, 23:15

Evening,
can anyone tell me if SA T3(early) bodywork differed from EU T3 (early) in dimensions.
Looking for body cut and SA looks like best...

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Last post by george2490
22 Nov 2016, 17:48
Going high top ???

Last post by pw2904 « 18 Nov 2016, 18:43
Replies: 25
by KINGPRAWN » 09 Oct 2016, 13:45
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Thinking of going for a high top instead of the westy pop top .... Currently have a factory westy syncro but started to like the idea of a high top...
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Last post by pw2904
18 Nov 2016, 18:43
converting to RHD round headlights

Last post by carthago ian « 16 Nov 2016, 20:57
Replies: 5
by MattPad » 14 Nov 2016, 16:19

I am looking for advice re: converting to RHD round headlights from LHD square.
I'm driving an '89 T25 that was imported to Ireland from Germany in...

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Last post by carthago ian
16 Nov 2016, 20:57
Paint code

Last post by Clairep « 16 Nov 2016, 13:48
Replies: 2
by Thomo74 » 07 Apr 2016, 18:47

Hi how can I find original paint colour for my T25, the build sticker has been removed and no plate under drivers seat

Cheers. Ian

Sent from my...

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Last post by Clairep
16 Nov 2016, 13:48
Bodywork

Last post by bluebus1987 « 15 Nov 2016, 11:11
Replies: 2
by Tazzidevil63 » 14 Nov 2016, 17:04

Evening all,

I have just taken our van In to have him looked at as I decided to investiage some rot and well, its beyond my remit! In turn iv been...

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Last post by bluebus1987
15 Nov 2016, 11:11
Right, I'm going in!

Last post by diabolov « 14 Nov 2016, 15:16
Replies: 4
by diabolov » 10 Nov 2016, 14:15

Since I picked it up in late summer, I’ve watched as the flower of rust has begun to bloom across the van
in different places and with different...

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Last post by diabolov
14 Nov 2016, 15:16
Anyone have truck mirrors - need your help!

Last post by rowlesy « 13 Nov 2016, 19:42
Replies: 5
by T25FosterDay » 03 Nov 2016, 13:05

Hi all,

I am in the process of restoring a coachbuilt T25 but need to replace the custom 'wide' mirrors it had. Have seen brickwerks and others...

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Last post by rowlesy
13 Nov 2016, 19:42
Viking v High Top

Last post by Da dan « 12 Nov 2016, 16:19
Replies: 11
by ArvonW » 07 Nov 2016, 14:08

HI All,

Myself and wifey went away in our van last weekend, we froze our nadgers off.

We have a viking roof and it was drafty as hell and the...

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Last post by Da dan
12 Nov 2016, 16:19
Reccomendations for curtain manufacturers

Last post by IndigoSteve « 29 Mar 2017, 21:59
Replies: 17
by molar38 » 11 Nov 2016, 18:09
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Hi, does anyone have any reccomendations for curtain makers for vans ? We are in Hampshire but dont mind where they are as long as they are good..
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Last post by IndigoSteve
29 Mar 2017, 21:59
Headlining plans on the wiki

Last post by boatbuilder « 10 Nov 2016, 23:55
Replies: 10
by JonB » 04 Nov 2016, 14:33

Anyone used the plans on the wiki to make a headlining?

I'm confused with regards to the purpose of the very first loop for the front. I'd assumed...

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Last post by boatbuilder
10 Nov 2016, 23:55
Headlamp Washers

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 07 Nov 2016, 08:58
Replies: 15
by Oilline » 26 Oct 2016, 17:35
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Dont know if this is the right section but here goes.
Were headlamp washers ever fitted to round headlamp vans, or can it be retro fitted? Where are...
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Last post by Titus A Duxass
07 Nov 2016, 08:58
Your views on this welding

Last post by max and caddy « 06 Nov 2016, 18:50
Replies: 47
by Sir Brixalot » 21 Sep 2016, 08:41
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I took my van into a local garage and asked for a quote to weld on a new jacking point. It as a few days before they got round to looking at it. I...
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Last post by max and caddy
06 Nov 2016, 18:50
Defender mirror brackets

Last post by mbcamper « 06 Nov 2016, 15:15
Replies: 27
by paintedpilgrim » 19 Oct 2016, 19:29
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I'm trying to contact rowlesy for some mirror brackets but my messenger won't send for some reason. If you read this can you contact me please...
27 Replies

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Last post by mbcamper
06 Nov 2016, 15:15
Help, sliding door problem.

Last post by molar38 « 06 Nov 2016, 11:04
Replies: 3
by molar38 » 05 Nov 2016, 21:55

I have been re furbing my vans interior and had just fitted the last panel and was ready to refit the furniture when the sliding door opened by about...

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Last post by molar38
06 Nov 2016, 11:04
Narrow belt sander

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 05 Nov 2016, 23:29
Replies: 7
by RogerT » 03 Nov 2016, 17:39

At Lidls from 10th Nov

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
05 Nov 2016, 23:29
Engine lid liner

Last post by captain Byrne « 04 Nov 2016, 10:15
Replies: 4
by Sir Brixalot » 02 Nov 2016, 21:52

Is this up to the job?

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Last post by captain Byrne
04 Nov 2016, 10:15
T25 westfalia window rubbers

Last post by Ginojasper « 03 Nov 2016, 18:41
Replies: 3
by Ginojasper » 31 Oct 2016, 20:53

Could anyone please send me in the right direction please for window rubbers as have a pair job which is due to be finished later this week so needed...

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Last post by Ginojasper
03 Nov 2016, 18:41
Plasti-dip or vinyl wrap for wing mirrors?

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 02 Nov 2016, 21:50
Replies: 5
by italianjob » 01 Nov 2016, 23:17

Hello
Just wondering if anybody has used plasti-dip or vinyl wrap to change the colour of standard wing mirrors from faded black to something a bit...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
02 Nov 2016, 21:50
windows

Last post by fazzer « 02 Nov 2016, 20:35

by fazzer » 02 Nov 2016, 20:35

is there anyone in the Birmingham area that can cut out windows in a non vw van and fit glass,ive been asked by a friend.

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Last post by fazzer
02 Nov 2016, 20:35
Buzzweld

Last post by craigy345 « 29 Oct 2016, 21:51
Replies: 2
by NicBeeee » 26 Oct 2016, 14:06

I am a member of a 4x4 forum and another member posted the question of what is the best under body protection, lots of knowledgeble people have...

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Last post by craigy345
29 Oct 2016, 21:51
Sliding door handle interior

Last post by porthyt « 28 Oct 2016, 13:34
Replies: 2
by porthyt » 26 Oct 2016, 16:03

Hi,

I have lost the small screw which holds the interior sliding door handle in place. Does anyone know what thread it is? Any I buy seem to be the...

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Last post by porthyt
28 Oct 2016, 13:34
Body Cuts

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 28 Oct 2016, 09:02
Replies: 4
by Titus A Duxass » 27 Oct 2016, 08:49

I have a body shell with damage to the left hand side to the door, damage to the tailgate and damage to the left rear corner of roof.

The body is...

4 Replies

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
28 Oct 2016, 09:02
Tailgate

Last post by R0B « 24 Oct 2016, 16:49
Replies: 6
by R0B » 23 Oct 2016, 21:56

Is it possible to move it to the left or right.mine has a bigger gap on the right when shut,but I can't work out how I could move it.

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Last post by R0B
24 Oct 2016, 16:49
Looking for a T25 body specialist in East Surrey

Last post by rocco1504 « 23 Oct 2016, 21:45
Replies: 2
by rocco1504 » 20 Oct 2016, 00:46

Hi

I've found a decent sliding door to replace mine, thing is it needs a small amount of welding on the inside front end, but I want someone who...

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Last post by rocco1504
23 Oct 2016, 21:45
Welding advice - sills both sides and random bit (pic heavy)

Last post by Goldfeesh « 23 Oct 2016, 18:31
Replies: 13
by Goldfeesh » 21 Oct 2016, 21:13

Hi all,

Looking a buying a t25 and I've found one nearby. I've read a few things about sills. Some saying run away, others replacing them. I've...

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Last post by Goldfeesh
23 Oct 2016, 18:31
What colour?

Last post by Smiffo « 23 Oct 2016, 18:21
Replies: 8
by Smiffo » 23 Oct 2016, 15:07

I was browsing the threads on this site, and came across a post about wheels.
There was a link to a different page to show what these wheels looked...

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Last post by Smiffo
23 Oct 2016, 18:21
Full rear arch panel or rear wheel arch replacement

Last post by bluebus1987 « 21 Oct 2016, 20:49
Replies: 2
by mshaw1980 » 21 Oct 2016, 12:59

Which is easier to do for a new welder having a go please?

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Last post by bluebus1987
21 Oct 2016, 20:49
Non VW small bit of welding near Mansfield/Chestfld?

Last post by tobydog « 21 Oct 2016, 07:56
Replies: 3
by Ian and Lins » 12 Oct 2016, 15:11

Hi,
This clip off a jack has failed and I have to buy a complete assembly (£30+) to fix it. Would it be possible to weld it back together?

Or...

3 Replies

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Last post by tobydog
21 Oct 2016, 07:56
window rubbers

Last post by clone123 « 21 Oct 2016, 07:23
Replies: 6
by grahamsguitar » 20 Oct 2016, 19:36

Hi all
does anyone know where I can get some new window rubbers for the outside of the Front doors, I also need a new table floor support, dont know...

6 Replies

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Last post by clone123
21 Oct 2016, 07:23
BIG BUMPER REMOVAL

Last post by R0B « 20 Oct 2016, 19:36
Replies: 3
by palmtree » 19 Oct 2016, 18:57

Hi all
can anyone give me any leads on how to take off the front big bumper on a vw t25
can see the two allen key bolts in the front bumper , but...

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Last post by R0B
20 Oct 2016, 19:36
Fixed quarter light fitting

Last post by freckvan1 « 20 Oct 2016, 16:36
Replies: 2
by freckvan1 » 20 Oct 2016, 13:02

Hello All,

Replacing my quarter light bar with new . I have fixed quarter lights which I have'nt replaced as they are OK .

Are the quarter lights...

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Last post by freckvan1
20 Oct 2016, 16:36
Seat base foam

Last post by multisi « 20 Oct 2016, 16:05
Replies: 5
by stevelane » 18 Oct 2016, 19:22

Does anyone know where I can order the above?

Sister in law is doing my reupholstering and the foam is shot

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Last post by multisi
20 Oct 2016, 16:05
Removable units?

Last post by CovKid « 19 Oct 2016, 19:58
Replies: 16
by Ant-t » 08 Oct 2016, 17:46
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I'm going to be removing my interior kitchen units for some body work over the next few weeks, thinking about adapting them so they aren't...
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Last post by CovKid
19 Oct 2016, 19:58
Can Door Handle Refurb

Last post by boatbuilder « 19 Oct 2016, 13:39
Replies: 4
by crazymilk » 18 Oct 2016, 12:52

HI all
Just wondering of any body has taken the moving parts to bits on the standard cab door handles.

My original ones (with the correct VW...

4 Replies

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Last post by boatbuilder
19 Oct 2016, 13:39
Middle 3 point seatbelt

Last post by TheDocmeister « 19 Oct 2016, 01:06
Replies: 10
by Jonnyb416 » 13 Aug 2016, 10:04

I've been around long enough to know this topic gets covered a lot. However, please take a look at the picture as this seems like the best option to...

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Last post by TheDocmeister
19 Oct 2016, 01:06
Replacing interior ply lining

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 16 Oct 2016, 21:45
Replies: 21
by JMGR33N » 10 Oct 2016, 11:20
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Hi all

I'm bound to have posted this in the wrong section again but here goes.

The back of my panel van is ply lined and carpeted but it's a bit...
21 Replies

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Last post by Jonnyb416
16 Oct 2016, 21:45
Sliding Door Hinge

Last post by Chunksta « 16 Oct 2016, 08:20
Replies: 5
by Chunksta » 08 Oct 2016, 16:55

Hi guys,

I''ve always had issues with my sliding door not shutting tight first time. I've also noticed that the alloy catch stay that engages over...

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Last post by Chunksta
16 Oct 2016, 08:20
cutting windows in a panel van

Last post by itchyfeet « 15 Oct 2016, 21:17
Replies: 5
by LostDog » 13 Oct 2016, 20:41

So I got my windows and I got new seals and my diamond tool is on its way. Any tips for cutting out the panels? I got a second hand solid window for...

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Last post by itchyfeet
15 Oct 2016, 21:17
Best replacement step panels

Last post by craigy345 « 14 Oct 2016, 23:26
Replies: 7
by craigy345 » 08 Oct 2016, 18:28

Hi,

Van going in for welding and paint next week !!! :shock: 87 1.6TD Westfalia club joker

Need to get some replacement step panels for my welder....

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Last post by craigy345
14 Oct 2016, 23:26
Seatbelt stalks

Last post by Hoopy_Frood « 14 Oct 2016, 14:33
Replies: 4
by Hoopy_Frood » 14 Oct 2016, 13:06

I'm having difficulty finding one of these. My google-fu is normally strong, am I searching for it under the wrong name? (It's the bit wot holds the...

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Last post by Hoopy_Frood
14 Oct 2016, 14:33
Body repairers in Hampshire

Last post by itchyfeet « 13 Oct 2016, 19:46

by itchyfeet » 13 Oct 2016, 19:46

Lanciaman ( Jeff) asked me if I knew these people

Paul Baker Custom Metalwork
Unit 30
Swifts Farm
Hensting Lane
Fishers Pond
Hampshire
SO50 7HH...

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Last post by itchyfeet
13 Oct 2016, 19:46
Front seal joint

Last post by a1winchester « 13 Oct 2016, 15:32
Replies: 3
by freckvan1 » 12 Oct 2016, 23:14

Evening All,

Out of curiosity, does it make any difference if the joint on the Windscreen seal is at top of Windscreen or bottom ?
On the Go Westy...

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Last post by a1winchester
13 Oct 2016, 15:32
Replacement bearing carrier to swing arm bolts?

Last post by HarryMann « 11 Oct 2016, 22:57
Replies: 3
by bustrucket » 10 Oct 2016, 12:16

I have to swap my hub and bearing carrier over to a replacement swing arm, but looking at the state of the bolts holding the bearing carrier to the...

3 Replies

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Last post by HarryMann
11 Oct 2016, 22:57
Legroom with the stock seats + steering wheel

Last post by multisi « 11 Oct 2016, 16:56
Replies: 24
by MattMalone » 08 Oct 2016, 12:40
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Hi everyone,

This is my first post so sorry if this isn't in the right place (but I'm quite sure it is)

I did a test drive of a T25 this morning...
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Last post by multisi
11 Oct 2016, 16:56
Iridium window tint/film

Last post by kaminokid « 10 Oct 2016, 19:10

by kaminokid » 10 Oct 2016, 19:10

Like the idea of this for the rear 4 windows (reflective orange) Having trouble finding it and companies that fit it!
Does anyone know a company that...

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Last post by kaminokid
10 Oct 2016, 19:10
Screws for Bench Seat

Last post by 16vMatt « 09 Oct 2016, 17:20

by 16vMatt » 09 Oct 2016, 17:20

Evening all a rather trivial matter but just wondering if anyone knew where to get screws to hold the top section of my bench seat in place. Lost by...

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Last post by 16vMatt
09 Oct 2016, 17:20
wiper blades

Last post by CovKid « 08 Oct 2016, 09:14
Replies: 6
by cwe » 05 Oct 2016, 14:26

can any one advise me on the best wiper blades to purchase and where from as mine on my 1990 komet are noisy and just plainly crap :shock:

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Last post by CovKid
08 Oct 2016, 09:14
Temporary fix for leaky roof

Last post by RogerT « 07 Oct 2016, 22:49
Replies: 18
by Walrus » 20 Apr 2016, 00:21
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The roof (a factory high-top) on Beaker is leaking - after heavy rain there are several stains down the rear panels inside. Removing the roof is too...
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Last post by RogerT
07 Oct 2016, 22:49

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