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Caravelle bed installation

Last post by the_fever « 03 Mar 2016, 20:41
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by the_fever » 27 Feb 2016, 12:05

Hi Folks,

I managed to get hold of an original caravelle rock n' roll bed to replace the bench seat but have found out that the back rest pins are...

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Last post by the_fever
03 Mar 2016, 20:41
Voodoo VW

Last post by Adeybruce « 02 Mar 2016, 21:53
Replies: 5
by robphil40 » 21 Feb 2016, 18:59

Hi guys

Anyone had any experience of Voodoo VW in Thatcham, Newbury

They look great and I'm hoping to get them to do some work on my T25

Be good...

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Last post by Adeybruce
02 Mar 2016, 21:53
factory seals

Last post by restoman « 02 Mar 2016, 07:21
Replies: 12
by dumbo » 25 Feb 2016, 22:41

hi all factory seal from c&c custom are they ok?? thanks

simon

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Last post by restoman
02 Mar 2016, 07:21
Window seals

Last post by dbz864 « 01 Mar 2016, 17:53
Replies: 4
by fidgetpants » 01 Mar 2016, 11:32

Can anyone recommend where to buy a set of window seals from? my vans booked in for a respray and im putting new seals in when finished. 5 window...

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Last post by dbz864
01 Mar 2016, 17:53
Windscreen Corrosion Protection

Last post by freckvan1 « 01 Mar 2016, 17:25
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by freckvan1 » 19 Feb 2016, 16:57

Afternoon All,

1984 DG 1,9

Have had Front Upper Panel replaced,dash still in, window still out .

Now then, I have two big aerosols with 600,mm...

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Last post by freckvan1
01 Mar 2016, 17:25
Paint preparation

Last post by R0B « 01 Mar 2016, 07:46
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by ssdt » 01 Mar 2016, 07:40

Hi spray painter suggested l take out wiper spindles for better finish ?? Can l do this and renew washer tubes without actually taking dash out by...

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Last post by R0B
01 Mar 2016, 07:46
rear side window leak

Last post by kevtherev « 29 Feb 2016, 19:31
Replies: 4
by crazyhorse » 28 Feb 2016, 21:32

Hi Gang,

Now here is another one for you on a sunday eve. Had a look at the forum, but like to just clarify the process.

My rear side window is...

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Last post by kevtherev
29 Feb 2016, 19:31
Seat belt buckles on a stalk

Last post by gary1998 « 28 Feb 2016, 00:42
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by MagicWagon » 28 Feb 2016, 00:04

Does anyone know where I might obtain some seat belt buckles on a rigid stalk as the buckles I just got with my M1Camperbeds rock and roll bed are...

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Last post by gary1998
28 Feb 2016, 00:42
3 point belts

Last post by Tobias13 « 26 Feb 2016, 21:05
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by sonj » 01 Dec 2015, 10:13

can anyone recommend somewhere in the south west than can fit 3 point belts in the back on a rock and roll style bed with worktop units alond right...

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Last post by Tobias13
26 Feb 2016, 21:05
Bleeder rail clips

Last post by boardmonkey « 26 Feb 2016, 17:07
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by Smiffo » 25 Feb 2016, 12:46

Afternoon all.

I have recently swapped out my bleeder rail for a plastic one, after snapping an inlet off the old metal variety :roll:...

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Last post by boardmonkey
26 Feb 2016, 17:07
Mild Steel

Last post by Ant-t « 26 Feb 2016, 08:53
Replies: 7
by Ant-t » 25 Feb 2016, 16:50

Just starting to address some small body work issues on my bus, nothing major but can anyone point me in the right direction with buying mild steel?...

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Last post by Ant-t
26 Feb 2016, 08:53
Stubborn screws - how to get them out?

Last post by Emma&Al « 24 Feb 2016, 10:53
Replies: 26
by Emma&Al » 17 Feb 2016, 11:21
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Im trying to get 2 screws out that look like they've not moved in years..not only that, they been vaguely painted over too.
I want to fit my new wing...
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Last post by Emma&Al
24 Feb 2016, 10:53
Changing the cab door lock barrel - how?

Last post by CovKid « 24 Feb 2016, 07:11
Replies: 9
by Tinium » 15 Feb 2016, 21:17

The lock on my drivers door has seized up, and no longer turns with the key - so I've got myself a new barrel that's been matched to my existing...

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Last post by CovKid
24 Feb 2016, 07:11
Bus box

Last post by SpacemanSpiff « 23 Feb 2016, 21:02
Replies: 3
by Thomo74 » 23 Feb 2016, 18:52

Hi
I've recently purchased a T25 and I'm new to this forum as well. This my first camper and restoration project. I'm looking at doing as much of...

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Last post by SpacemanSpiff
23 Feb 2016, 21:02
Custom Westalia Font Decals in the UK?

Last post by irishkeet « 22 Feb 2016, 22:10
Replies: 5
by irishkeet » 22 Feb 2016, 20:44

Hello

Can anyone help with this? I'm thinking of some poptop decals for the van when it returns and I like the idea of using the westy font.

I...

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Last post by irishkeet
22 Feb 2016, 22:10
Painting the fuel tank.

Last post by Smiffo « 22 Feb 2016, 11:10
Replies: 7
by Smiffo » 20 Feb 2016, 15:48

Afternoon Club 18-30......!!

Having had the tank out to get my new steel coolant pipes over it, I am wondering what I should `paint` it with?
Any...

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Last post by Smiffo
22 Feb 2016, 11:10
Leaking windows ?

Last post by Plasticman « 21 Feb 2016, 22:50
Replies: 3
by Budgie7 » 21 Feb 2016, 21:58

My Tailgate appears to be leaking water in around the window seal, is there an easy fix or is it glass out and re seal or new rubber. This also seems...

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Last post by Plasticman
21 Feb 2016, 22:50
Window rubbers

Last post by R0B « 21 Feb 2016, 07:52
Replies: 6
by Rookie lee » 20 Feb 2016, 20:33

Thought I spotted somewhere on here someone using car window rubbers to replace there cracked ones on there t25. Think it was peugeot ones??? Anyone...

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Last post by R0B
21 Feb 2016, 07:52
Just bought a Westfalia roof....

Last post by Thefamegame « 19 Feb 2016, 09:32
Replies: 47
by tforturton » 03 Oct 2014, 11:21
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...which is to be grafted onto my Caravelle. I'm not going to do a roof-cut or anything like that, just cut a hole, and fix the poptop to the roof...
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Last post by Thefamegame
19 Feb 2016, 09:32
Seals for doors on a Vindic and glass for rear hatch

Last post by Winchweight « 18 Feb 2016, 22:43

by Winchweight » 18 Feb 2016, 22:43

Hi guys, I'm looking to refurbish a Vindic on my doka and wondered if anyone had found a source for replacement seals fot the side and rear doors on...

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Last post by Winchweight
18 Feb 2016, 22:43
Fiberglass tailgates

Last post by Mr Bean « 17 Feb 2016, 10:25
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by WKDDOUGSTAR » 15 Feb 2016, 21:29

Hello lads and lasses how are we all this evening.I was talking to a fellow t25 owner the other day about the rust at the bottom of my tailgate and...

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Last post by Mr Bean
17 Feb 2016, 10:25
Dash board

Last post by boatbuilder « 17 Feb 2016, 07:03
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by WKDDOUGSTAR » 13 Feb 2016, 22:17

Hi all. Was thinking of as my dash is off justnow spray paining it.any recommendations on spray paint and the amount I will require ?black but...

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Last post by boatbuilder
17 Feb 2016, 07:03
Front seat recover

Last post by Ralf85 « 15 Feb 2016, 00:59
Replies: 10
by Wear Sunscreen » 09 Feb 2016, 13:54

Hi all

I'm looking to have my front seats recovered, has anyone any suggestions of people either in or near Birmingham who undertake such work...

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Last post by Ralf85
15 Feb 2016, 00:59
Fixing my Square headlight

Last post by scottbott « 14 Feb 2016, 23:10
Replies: 12
by tforturton » 14 Feb 2016, 14:27

Some of you might have seen my thread titled How did that get in there? , which showed how water ingress had spoilt one of my square headlights....

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Last post by scottbott
14 Feb 2016, 23:10
How did that get in there?

Last post by Mocki « 13 Feb 2016, 20:17
Replies: 30
by tforturton » 30 Jan 2016, 15:35
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And how do I get it out? Okay, I knew my o/s headlight was losing it's silvering, but now it's filling up with water! Any ideas how to solve this...
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Last post by Mocki
13 Feb 2016, 20:17
Which wiper blades on 1990 Caravelle?

Last post by ScienceBoy « 13 Feb 2016, 14:34
Replies: 15
by Emma&Al » 17 Jan 2016, 16:17
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Just as the title suggests. Need to change - can a nice person direct me to a good link? Thank you :D
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Last post by ScienceBoy
13 Feb 2016, 14:34
Welder needed near Kilmarnock or Rosyth

Last post by AlandAnn « 13 Feb 2016, 08:19
Replies: 2
by AlandAnn » 01 Feb 2016, 19:04

Can anyone recommend a good body repair shop in my area's?
I'm happy to do easy fixes but welding :| I don't do.

Off side panel, petrol cap...

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Last post by AlandAnn
13 Feb 2016, 08:19
Painting with rustoleum

Last post by mbcamper « 12 Feb 2016, 20:56
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by daddyjim » 11 Feb 2016, 18:30

Hi all,

Going to be getting my van painted soon and was wondering if anyone knew if you can use rustoleum combo colour through a spray gun?
Any...

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Last post by mbcamper
12 Feb 2016, 20:56
Broken sliding door handle

Last post by Plasticman « 12 Feb 2016, 19:49
Replies: 1
by burnzdog » 12 Feb 2016, 17:10

Is there anyway I can repair, if not take the barrel out?

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Last post by Plasticman
12 Feb 2016, 19:49
Front Cab Rubber Mat

Last post by lloydy « 12 Feb 2016, 16:35
Replies: 4
by crazymilk » 11 Feb 2016, 17:04

Hi all
Is there anywhere you can purchase the font rubber fitted floor mat in the cab of a T25 - RHD version of this :

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Mine has...

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Last post by lloydy
12 Feb 2016, 16:35
Where can I buy cover for rear seat for my T25 California?

Last post by fabio_ « 12 Feb 2016, 15:22

by fabio_ » 12 Feb 2016, 15:22

I need to replace the cover for the rear seat of my T25 California.
Where can I find it with the same fabrics?

Thanks
Fabio

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Last post by fabio_
12 Feb 2016, 15:22
Going Black

Last post by eddioke « 12 Feb 2016, 07:30
Replies: 14
by eddioke » 09 Jan 2016, 20:30

My van is in need of help, two rear side windows were in such a bad state when I bought it,it was more like a China made barbeque than a VW made...

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Last post by eddioke
12 Feb 2016, 07:30
Westfalia DG windows

Last post by JJJackson « 11 Feb 2016, 12:17
Replies: 8
by JJJackson » 07 Feb 2016, 22:18

Hi thinking of changing windows on my Westy to DG units, are any opening DG windows available? Seen new windows on Brickwerks and Gunzl, but not sure...

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Last post by JJJackson
11 Feb 2016, 12:17
Why is my sliding window still leaking?!

Last post by Smiffo « 10 Feb 2016, 21:31
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by Mooms » 07 Feb 2016, 12:29
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So about a fortnight ago we fully replaced all the seals in our sliding window, including sliding seal, vertical window seal and actual window to van...
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Last post by Smiffo
10 Feb 2016, 21:31
Embarrassing wiper question

Last post by Emma&Al « 10 Feb 2016, 19:03
Replies: 4
by Emma&Al » 10 Feb 2016, 09:41

...not only can I NOT figure out how the new wiper blades fit on, but I can't even get the old ones off...

Is there a knack to this? I HAVE changed...

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Last post by Emma&Al
10 Feb 2016, 19:03
Twin light grill - How much?

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Feb 2016, 13:18
Replies: 25
by BOXY » 08 Feb 2016, 18:38
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Got home tonight and found the bin men had manage to reverse into my stationary camper :(
At least they left a note with a number to call tomorrow....
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Last post by silverbullet
10 Feb 2016, 13:18
Late/early sliding door question

Last post by Ant-t « 09 Feb 2016, 09:52
Replies: 2
by Ant-t » 09 Feb 2016, 09:29

How can you tell a late sliding door from an early sliding door?

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Last post by Ant-t
09 Feb 2016, 09:52
Two questions, both about doors.

Last post by Smiffo « 09 Feb 2016, 06:08
Replies: 5
by Smiffo » 08 Feb 2016, 23:30

Evening all.

I am hoping for a simple answer here, so here goes...

My driver door `hangs` down a bit when open ( about 3 or 4 millimetres I would...

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Last post by Smiffo
09 Feb 2016, 06:08
Respray - rough cost?

Last post by dbz864 « 08 Feb 2016, 22:44
Replies: 15
by Emma&Al » 02 Feb 2016, 17:23
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My Caravelle used to be blue. I sold it and the new owners painted it by hand using matt green nato paint. It wasn't a great job!
Now one year on I...
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Last post by dbz864
08 Feb 2016, 22:44
Replacement Pick Up Deck

Last post by 16vMatt « 06 Feb 2016, 09:20

by 16vMatt » 06 Feb 2016, 09:20

As the title suggests I'm in need of a new deck for my single cab pickup. Not really confident in my own welding/cutting abilities. So if anyone has...

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Last post by 16vMatt
06 Feb 2016, 09:20
Where to get centre sliding door track?

Last post by Plasticman « 05 Feb 2016, 23:50
Replies: 8
by mshaw1980 » 25 Jan 2016, 23:11

Hello

The sliding door track that the hinge rollers move along on my van is very crusty and knackered. Anybody know where I can buy this as it...

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Last post by Plasticman
05 Feb 2016, 23:50
Removing Door Trims

Last post by 16vMatt « 05 Feb 2016, 16:36
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by 16vMatt » 04 Feb 2016, 14:09

I've read that there's supposed to be a screw within the door pull on the inside however there is no screw there nor a hole. I have removed the large...

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Last post by 16vMatt
05 Feb 2016, 16:36
Wax oiling - how much ?

Last post by Emma&Al « 04 Feb 2016, 16:40
Replies: 10
by Emma&Al » 02 Feb 2016, 17:20

Does anyone know of the rough cost of having the underneath of a van wax oiled?

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Last post by Emma&Al
04 Feb 2016, 16:40
new owner , restoration begun :-)

Last post by mid england retrims « 03 Feb 2016, 22:24
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by mid england retrims » 14 Sep 2014, 22:57
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:D Hi all , recently bought a vw t25 , its a 1988 watercooled 1.9 dg panel van , its going to restored , resprayed and camper converted with a full...
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Last post by mid england retrims
03 Feb 2016, 22:24
Leaking around rear light fittings

Last post by boatbuilder « 02 Feb 2016, 10:43
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by ScienceBoy » 24 Jan 2016, 18:18

Is this a common issue? I had this cavity rebuilt when we bought the van and now look at it. There is a drain hole but clearly the waters getting in...

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Last post by boatbuilder
02 Feb 2016, 10:43
Trim clips not holding

Last post by Plasticman « 01 Feb 2016, 19:30
Replies: 4
by Goodgeyman » 30 Jan 2016, 16:59

I have just replaced all my door cards with new ply and covered with vinyl. I bought new genuine trim clips but they just do not hold. The vinyl that...

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Last post by Plasticman
01 Feb 2016, 19:30
Anyone know where I can have the underneath stonechipped?

Last post by boatbuilder « 01 Feb 2016, 07:43
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by chuckle-bus-tom » 26 Jan 2016, 06:10

In the past I've sprayed waxoil on the belly of my van, but this year I'd like to beast it and get a professional to do a proper job. Does anyone...

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Last post by boatbuilder
01 Feb 2016, 07:43
Home Counties /west midlands upholstery recommendations

Last post by Plasticman « 31 Jan 2016, 21:34
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by italianjob » 31 Jan 2016, 21:00

hello - well I can't put it off any longer, the threads are well and truly bare. she needs an interior re-upholstery. any recommendations for an...

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Last post by Plasticman
31 Jan 2016, 21:34
Sliding door handle lock

Last post by Plasticman « 31 Jan 2016, 00:03
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by Blaizefed » 30 Jan 2016, 15:52

Yes I searched.

My door lock in the slider has never worked. Key fits in the hole and turns ok, but doesnt lock or unlock the door. Removed the...

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Last post by Plasticman
31 Jan 2016, 00:03
Interior reline

Last post by molar38 « 30 Jan 2016, 17:02

by molar38 » 30 Jan 2016, 17:02

Do any of you lovely people know of any good and reliable interior fitters? My van is looking extremely shabby inside and its time for a proper...

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30 Jan 2016, 17:02

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