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Ideas for making the curve at the end of the gutter?	cobblers	12 Nov 2025, 15:21	Once this week	Bodywork, Seats & Glass

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1982 T25 project...

Last post by ossian72 « 30 Aug 2016, 07:48
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by ossian72 » 29 Aug 2016, 23:43

...any recommendations for good body repair, rust treatment, minor welding in Hampshire/W.Sussex? Thanks

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Last post by ossian72
30 Aug 2016, 07:48
Rear Seat Belts

Last post by Drawl21 « 29 Aug 2016, 10:02
Replies: 2
by Drawl21 » 28 Aug 2016, 13:29

Hi all,just a quick question,does anybody know if the rear seat belts and receivers out of say a t25 Caravelle(don't know what year sorry)or standard...

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Last post by Drawl21
29 Aug 2016, 10:02
Door card dimensions for laser cut

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 29 Aug 2016, 09:21
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by CamMoore » 28 Aug 2016, 03:02

I am looking at making some new door cards and was thinking about getting them laser cut for a nice finish. Does anyone have the dimensions of the...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
29 Aug 2016, 09:21
Panel Van Ventilation

Last post by R0B « 29 Aug 2016, 07:21
Replies: 14
by JMGR33N » 26 Aug 2016, 15:16

Hey All

The van I'm picking up next week is an 82 panel van, the interior has been made into a temporary camper , but I plan to put in full R&R bed,...

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Last post by R0B
29 Aug 2016, 07:21
Fitting Door Cards

Last post by Plasticman « 28 Aug 2016, 10:51
Replies: 10
by ro801 » 25 Aug 2016, 10:24

Hi. Wonder if anyone else is having this problem with their T25
Had a couple of door cards made up by a company called Delilah's. Really nice quality...

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Last post by Plasticman
28 Aug 2016, 10:51
JAC Camper Beds

Last post by Plasticman « 28 Aug 2016, 10:42
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by LeeCarey » 22 Aug 2016, 12:00

Hi All, Has anyone had any experience with onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; as I'm looking to purchase a 3/4 T25 frame with isofix for a...

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Last post by Plasticman
28 Aug 2016, 10:42
sliding door removal

Last post by Plasticman « 28 Aug 2016, 10:36
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by biker1981 » 24 Aug 2016, 19:50

Hi Can anyone tell me please how to remove and refit a sliding door please. mine is rotten and managed to get a solid one to refit

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Last post by Plasticman
28 Aug 2016, 10:36
Fridge Panel Repair

Last post by jhobson « 27 Nov 2020, 15:16
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by jhobson » 26 Aug 2016, 10:37
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I had the benefit of buying what looked like an immaculate van but which came with huge learning opportunities that reveal themselves over time -...
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Last post by jhobson
27 Nov 2020, 15:16
Sliding Door Lock Repair

Last post by organicmatter « 24 Aug 2016, 17:26
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by mojo175 » 21 Jul 2016, 11:23

Hi Folks

Just returned from a lovely weeks camping in Cornwall, whilst there one morning I was unable to open the sliding door using the inside...

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Last post by organicmatter
24 Aug 2016, 17:26
Not entirely sure how bad this is

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Aug 2016, 17:06
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by Ads1987 » 24 Jul 2016, 22:27

Hi all,

Mot is coming up and last one had an advisory for the front outriggers being holed, I'm just trying to figure out how bad it is and how much...

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Last post by Plasticman
24 Aug 2016, 17:06
The best place to get a full set of seals?

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Aug 2016, 17:00
Replies: 8
by 5haunicu5 » 21 Aug 2016, 20:53

Hi,

I'm undertaking the restoration of a 85 caravelle. Paint stripped and welding done I'm about ready for paint. The next stage would be popping...

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Last post by Plasticman
24 Aug 2016, 17:00
Advice

Last post by R0B « 22 Aug 2016, 07:33
Replies: 13
by AvoidDeadEnds » 17 Aug 2016, 22:23

Someone dinged the wheel arch of my camper van today at a Tesco store car park. Too far away for cctv, no witnesses, hopefully not malicious and not...

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Last post by R0B
22 Aug 2016, 07:33
High top window

Last post by Mr_Mac « 21 Aug 2016, 07:55
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by Mr_Mac » 18 Aug 2016, 21:33

Hi all. I'm a new member having picked up a Komet last weekend. The new love of my life needs a bit of TLC inside and out and I can't wait to get...

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Last post by Mr_Mac
21 Aug 2016, 07:55
Removing Autosleeper Roof

Last post by CovKid « 21 Aug 2016, 06:18
Replies: 1
by islandboy » 19 Aug 2016, 14:34

I've searched the wiki and loads of threads on roof repairs but I have not been able to find any details on how to remove the fibreglass roof.

I...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Aug 2016, 06:18
Alternative wing mirrors

Last post by filbay « 20 Aug 2016, 11:51
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by filbay » 15 Aug 2016, 15:26

Hi folks , I was at a car show yesterday and saw a T25 with nice mirrors. The owner was not about to speak to, but a friend told me they were from a...

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Last post by filbay
20 Aug 2016, 11:51
Devon 2 tone

Last post by ChrisTriple « 18 Aug 2016, 17:58
Replies: 10
by ChrisTriple » 16 Aug 2016, 09:28

Hi all

My vans away at the moment being restored and soon it will be ready for paint. Has anyone got a original 2tone Devon that can tell me what...

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Last post by ChrisTriple
18 Aug 2016, 17:58
Tiger seal

Last post by davegsm82 « 17 Aug 2016, 20:41
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by Ianinpoole » 13 Aug 2016, 04:31

Gonna be changing my hi top to an Automes solid version, any one have an estimate on how many tubes of sealant I should order ! Also any other tips...

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Last post by davegsm82
17 Aug 2016, 20:41
Bodyshop needed Sheffield area

Last post by randamonia « 17 Aug 2016, 12:48
Replies: 2
by wuddub » 15 Aug 2016, 23:22

After a local scrote decided to re arrange the rear of my camper I am in need of a local body shop to Rotherham. It is a leisure drive hi top so not...

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Last post by randamonia
17 Aug 2016, 12:48
what colour

Last post by Paul Southworth « 15 Aug 2016, 16:02
Replies: 3
by mitchell1551 » 13 Aug 2016, 18:13

need to touch up a scratch on my 1987 1.9 caravelle but the sticker with the info is missing can you get the code from somewhere else..the van is a...

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Last post by Paul Southworth
15 Aug 2016, 16:02
Wheel arch liners how have you fitted yours?

Last post by hughzt « 13 Aug 2016, 20:24
Replies: 3
by nonny112i » 13 Aug 2016, 06:37

Hello I have some wheel arch liners just wandering how people have fitted there's? Self tappers?

Cheers for any help

Jonny

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Last post by hughzt
13 Aug 2016, 20:24
What colour should i paint the HiTop?

Last post by weimarbus « 13 Aug 2016, 10:42
Replies: 9
by garry247 » 05 Aug 2016, 11:25

Hi All,

My van is going to be painted soon. Its currently baby blue (and will be again).

I have ordered big bumpers and square lights with eyebrow,...

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Last post by weimarbus
13 Aug 2016, 10:42
Swivel balls

Last post by Mr Bean « 11 Aug 2016, 19:32
Replies: 5
by JonathanR » 04 Aug 2016, 15:19

Swivel chair question
Removed to add my insulation and found this swivel mechanism - not sure if standard.

It does not have to operate that...

5 Replies

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Last post by Mr Bean
11 Aug 2016, 19:32
Kameo Hi Top Plastic Window Replacements

Last post by DentedDevon « 05 Aug 2016, 20:10
Replies: 1
by mitchmich » 31 Jul 2016, 21:30

Hi there
Can anyone help as i am trying to source the two hi top plastic windows for my t25 Autohomes Kameo
Thanks

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Last post by DentedDevon
05 Aug 2016, 20:10
Getting to grips with a rotten roof (Pic heavy)

Last post by davegsm82 « 25 Aug 2016, 11:03
Replies: 44
by davegsm82 » 27 Jul 2016, 22:50
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The van's MOT was today, at 11am (which it passed). By 1pm I was underway getting to grips with the roof.

Long story short, I bought the van just...
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Last post by davegsm82
25 Aug 2016, 11:03
Replacing screws bodywork etc. Looking for sizes

Last post by syncroandy « 04 Aug 2016, 06:44
Replies: 7
by Hedges » 29 Jul 2016, 21:38

Hi, just took off the sliding door panel/cover on driver side. Had to drill out the 2 self tappers as corroded.
So the question is as I need to...

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Last post by syncroandy
04 Aug 2016, 06:44
Roof latch detached itself

Last post by morzov « 03 Aug 2016, 20:31

by morzov » 03 Aug 2016, 20:31

Travelling down the M5 today heard a might metallic bang. Turned out the frontmost U shaped latch receiver on the pop top of my T25 Devon had been...

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Last post by morzov
03 Aug 2016, 20:31
Bodycuts

Last post by davegsm82 « 02 Aug 2016, 13:41
Replies: 8
by mrbodly » 26 Jul 2016, 15:37

Hi all

I have body repairs to sort on my 82 2l air-cooled Westfalia high top.

Need to get some body cuts for the rear side window frames. Seen a...

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Last post by davegsm82
02 Aug 2016, 13:41
rivets

Last post by dumbo « 31 Jul 2016, 05:01
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by dumbo » 30 Jul 2016, 14:21

hi all whats the size of the closed end rivets for door brackets??...for( door planks ) please :ok

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Last post by dumbo
31 Jul 2016, 05:01
Seats

Last post by Thomo74 « 29 Jul 2016, 20:14

by Thomo74 » 29 Jul 2016, 20:14

Hi, I'm looking at replacing my worn out seats. I have read the wiki link on fitting Saab seat in a T25. Has anyone fitted Subaru Impreza seat or are...

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Last post by Thomo74
29 Jul 2016, 20:14
T25 extra seat and seatbelt

Last post by multisi « 29 Jul 2016, 19:39
Replies: 3
by WokkenWohl » 27 Jul 2016, 09:11

Hi everyone, I have just re-entered the world of camper vans, my previous one being stolen 20 years ago. I've just bought a 1984 automatic T25 that's...

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Last post by multisi
29 Jul 2016, 19:39
rear bed headrest clips

Last post by multisi « 29 Jul 2016, 08:34
Replies: 1
by faggie » 28 Jul 2016, 21:45

anyone know the part no for the westfalia rear bed headrest clips the ones to remove the headrests not looking for the basic wire ones on a standard...

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Last post by multisi
29 Jul 2016, 08:34
New pop top seal, can't get it to seal.

Last post by weegaz22 « 28 Jul 2016, 18:44
Replies: 2
by Winchweight » 22 Jul 2016, 20:20

We recently changed the pop top canvas and seals and now the seal does sit properly on the front luggage housing. It's fine across the width, but the...

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Last post by weegaz22
28 Jul 2016, 18:44
Reccomendations for bodywork and resprayers in Bristol

Last post by nairnski « 28 Jul 2016, 14:05
Replies: 2
by nairnski » 27 Jun 2016, 13:06

Does anyone have any experience or reccomendations for T25 restorers in or around Bristol? I've found Jeffs VW Shack onclick=...

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Last post by nairnski
28 Jul 2016, 14:05
Saab Seat Help Please

Last post by bmouthboyo « 28 Jul 2016, 04:46
Replies: 11
by bmouthboyo » 05 Jul 2016, 17:44

So a while ago I bought these Saab Seats from a local ebay seller who assured me they would go into a T25.

I have finally been looking to fit...

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Last post by bmouthboyo
28 Jul 2016, 04:46
saab front seats

Last post by petefuss « 27 Jul 2016, 15:44
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by happy van » 24 Jul 2016, 17:08

I was just wondering the best way to fit saab front seats in my t25.i had a look on Wikipedia but thinking of getting rid of the original front...

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Last post by petefuss
27 Jul 2016, 15:44
Roof/Gutter Repair section ALSO Fixings?...

Last post by bluebus1987 « 25 Jul 2016, 21:58
Replies: 9
by davegsm82 » 18 Jul 2016, 15:31

Been looking at options for repairing my roof and found these sections on Schofields...

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Since I've...

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Last post by bluebus1987
25 Jul 2016, 21:58
NS Trailing Arm Mount Rot

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 23 Jul 2016, 12:59
Replies: 4
by bmouthboyo » 22 Jul 2016, 10:26

Just noticed this beauty when having a look about my van :evil:

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Is this just the mount...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
23 Jul 2016, 12:59
Play in Genuine VW Swivel Base

Last post by multisi « 23 Jul 2016, 09:29
Replies: 6
by bmouthboyo » 22 Jul 2016, 10:09

So last year I won an ebay auction for a genuine VW swivel base which I fitted this summer with my Sab seats. Unfortunately there seems to be a fair...

6 Replies

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Last post by multisi
23 Jul 2016, 09:29
Drivers Footwell Rubber Sound deadening material?

Last post by RogerT « 22 Jul 2016, 20:38
Replies: 4
by bmouthboyo » 22 Jul 2016, 10:12

After some welding to the drivers footwell area I have had to remove some of the mastic type rubber.

What purpose does this serve? Can I remove...

4 Replies

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Last post by RogerT
22 Jul 2016, 20:38
JK middle sliding window

Last post by Ant-t « 22 Jul 2016, 14:46
Replies: 13
by Ant-t » 05 Jul 2016, 07:46

I'm thinking of replacing my middle sliding window, my current one works fine but doesn't seem to fit correctly at the corners as the frame is...

13 Replies

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Last post by Ant-t
22 Jul 2016, 14:46
t25 Westy California bodywork and electrics SE London

Last post by Winchweight « 22 Jul 2016, 07:17
Replies: 1
by WOLF » 12 Jul 2016, 20:30

Anyone got any recommendations where to take 91 Westy California for some much needed bodywork, footwells, rear door seal in South London / Kent...

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Last post by Winchweight
22 Jul 2016, 07:17
Tailgate door card

Last post by Ant-t « 21 Jul 2016, 08:35
Replies: 8
by MadEnglish » 20 Jul 2016, 18:07

I'm refitting door cards in my 89 T25 as part of its facelift, I bought a card from JK for the tailgate ( as I thought I'd start with the smallest...

8 Replies

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Last post by Ant-t
21 Jul 2016, 08:35
Double glazing is it worth it?

Last post by CovKid « 20 Jul 2016, 20:44
Replies: 5
by Da dan » 07 Jul 2016, 21:43

Thinking of double glazing if not to much £. Who thinks it worth it. Have a Devon with single glazing and noisy can't hear anything. Will it work?...

5 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
20 Jul 2016, 20:44
Window rubber sealant

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 19 Jul 2016, 17:46
Replies: 2
by bmouthboyo » 16 Jul 2016, 20:01

Hi guys,

Last year I had my van prepared and sprayed but as I live abroad it's sat under a cover (I know, I know) but I am paranoid about leaks...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
19 Jul 2016, 17:46
Window rubbers

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 19 Jul 2016, 17:46
Replies: 5
by Smiffo » 19 Jul 2016, 14:14

Hi all.

Long time no speaky..!!
After a consistent period of use of the van, and an MOT pass, it is time to look at some more work that needs...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
19 Jul 2016, 17:46
Rear window rubbers

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 19 Jul 2016, 17:39
Replies: 5
by Budgie7 » 16 Jul 2016, 21:43

Both of my rear windows and tailgate window leak water in very slightly. The rubbers are not split or damaged, just old and original. Am I best...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
19 Jul 2016, 17:39
Lower whistle stop rubbers?

Last post by DSM « 19 Jul 2016, 09:11
Replies: 4
by Thefamegame » 12 Jun 2016, 20:09

Are the lower whistle stop rubbers for the cab doors available anywhere? One of mine is torn and google isn't showing anything apart from the metal...

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Last post by DSM
19 Jul 2016, 09:11
tambour doors

Last post by Dazco « 19 Jul 2016, 05:39
Replies: 4
by Dazco » 16 Jul 2016, 14:22

Im thinking about modifying a cabinet and using a sliding Tambour door , anyone used one and what are they like to fit.

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Last post by Dazco
19 Jul 2016, 05:39
Westfalia front swivel seats

Last post by IndigoSteve « 18 Jul 2016, 22:23
Replies: 1
by Fozziebear » 14 Jul 2016, 22:03

At the weekend I'm going to have a go at servicing my front 2 Seats on my Westfalia California
They both swivel but they are so stiff it literally...

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Last post by IndigoSteve
18 Jul 2016, 22:23
Polish

Last post by monkeyboysee « 17 Jul 2016, 21:13
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by monkeyboysee » 15 Jul 2016, 10:55

I'm doing a bit of paint / touchup at the weekend, how long do I need to wait before I can polish?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Last post by monkeyboysee
17 Jul 2016, 21:13

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