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Panel clips - 15 for a £1

Last post by NicBeeee « 22 Nov 2015, 16:11
Replies: 8
by CovKid » 21 Nov 2015, 13:35

Passed these a couple of weeks ago and did wonder if they were similar size to T25 door panel clips and and perhaps more secure. Certainly cheap....

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Last post by NicBeeee
22 Nov 2015, 16:11
new car paint protection package- worth it?

Last post by Bubble Meister « 22 Nov 2015, 13:10
Replies: 12
by acw » 13 Nov 2015, 20:22

as the heading says are they worth it?

getting a new Range rover Evoque next year and the dealer wants £400 for a paint and leather protection...

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Last post by Bubble Meister
22 Nov 2015, 13:10
Budget for bodywork?

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 21 Nov 2015, 08:49
Replies: 4
by BackForMore » 17 Nov 2015, 18:15

So how much would you expect to pay to have minor seam rust dealt with and a decent blowover? I've got about £2k to invest, but have no idea what it...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
21 Nov 2015, 08:49
Kitchen windows removal

Last post by Mk2Tony « 20 Nov 2015, 14:48
Replies: 12
by Ant-t » 16 Nov 2015, 18:27

I've got to remove my kitchen sliding windows to deal with some rust, what's the procedure and can I save the seal which doesn't look too bad

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Last post by Mk2Tony
20 Nov 2015, 14:48
What is this part called?

Last post by itchyfeet « 19 Nov 2015, 19:07
Replies: 5
by Smiffo » 19 Nov 2015, 17:51

Evening all.

You will see in a picture I found on google images - yes, the picture isn't my van - that the lower grille in the front is far longer /...

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Last post by itchyfeet
19 Nov 2015, 19:07
Viking roof lining.

Last post by zxr750 « 19 Nov 2015, 15:26
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by zxr750 » 15 Nov 2015, 19:09

Hello,
is there anywhere that do a replacement headlining for the pop top part of the super Viking roof?
Mine's moldy and ripped.
If there isn't a...

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Last post by zxr750
19 Nov 2015, 15:26
Rear bench troubles

Last post by sully2992 « 18 Nov 2015, 20:07
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by sully2992 » 17 Nov 2015, 10:12

:| hello
Can someone please help, I can't work out how these fit? I've searched all over the place but all I find is how to install rear seat belts!...

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Last post by sully2992
18 Nov 2015, 20:07
Fiberglass tailgate

Last post by joshs90 « 18 Nov 2015, 19:15
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by joshs90 » 18 Nov 2015, 13:02

Hi, I have replaced my old rotten tailgate with a new fiberglass one from giddy campers. It looks great and will obviously be ruat free. However I am...

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Last post by joshs90
18 Nov 2015, 19:15
Welding and Paint Costs

Last post by freckvan1 « 16 Nov 2015, 12:13
Replies: 18
by T25Convert » 09 Nov 2015, 11:03
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Morning all,

The van is falling apart around my ears, now needs the 'normal' repairs of:

1) Front Steps
2) Windscreen surround
3) Fridge side sill...
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Last post by freckvan1
16 Nov 2015, 12:13
Drivers seat lifts up towards door. What's missing

Last post by Middle29 « 15 Nov 2015, 20:26
Replies: 3
by Middle29 » 24 Oct 2015, 09:26

Hi all - my drivers side seat seams to have something missing as you can lift up the side. So you can tip it horizontally so the side by the...

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Last post by Middle29
15 Nov 2015, 20:26
Door won't open from inside (Nissan and Renault)

Last post by meggles « 15 Nov 2015, 14:09
Replies: 4
by meggles » 15 Nov 2015, 09:38

(Sorry it's not a VW fix but some of you may have a Nissan/Renault/Citroen etc with same problem).
OK, it's about my Nissan but also applies to some...

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Last post by meggles
15 Nov 2015, 14:09
Windscreen repair

Last post by ssdt « 15 Nov 2015, 13:34
Replies: 9
by Superal » 10 Nov 2015, 14:31

HI all,

I have finally got round to having some work done to Colin the camper van so thought i share on here on the work done so far with the...

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Last post by ssdt
15 Nov 2015, 13:34
Hi Top Water Leak

Last post by Woodyyellow « 14 Nov 2015, 18:35
Replies: 8
by keynsham1 » 03 Nov 2015, 12:28

I have just bought a 1987 T25 Devon Eurovette which I love but I have water leaking into the drivers and passenger footwell. I don't think it is from...

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Last post by Woodyyellow
14 Nov 2015, 18:35
steering column blanking plate?

Last post by CJH « 12 Nov 2015, 12:38
Replies: 1
by Nickled » 12 Nov 2015, 11:43

anyone know where to find the small postage stamp size blanking plate for a T25 - sits right in the middle of the steering column - tried most...

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Last post by CJH
12 Nov 2015, 12:38
thinking of changing the colour?

Last post by anaconda « 11 Nov 2015, 22:14
Replies: 5
by Jeff J » 07 Nov 2015, 12:05

If you are thinking about a colour change I just discovered this handy tool onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

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Last post by anaconda
11 Nov 2015, 22:14
Front Seat Securing Bolts

Last post by vwnutter53 « 11 Nov 2015, 12:49

by vwnutter53 » 11 Nov 2015, 12:49

Can anybody tell me the size of the front seat securing bolts on an 1988, 2.1 auto. Thanks

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Last post by vwnutter53
11 Nov 2015, 12:49
quarter light glass

Last post by dumbo « 10 Nov 2015, 22:41
Replies: 3
by dumbo » 10 Nov 2015, 18:09

hi all can someone tell me the part numbers of the opening quarter glass of both sides please so left and right thanks :ok thanks rob
simon

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Last post by dumbo
10 Nov 2015, 22:41
Full length pop top

Last post by myheadsashed « 09 Nov 2015, 22:13
Replies: 10
by myheadsashed » 07 Nov 2015, 09:23

Anyone fitted one of these top by Special Mobil? Looks pretty smart but I would imagine expensive...

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;...

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Last post by myheadsashed
09 Nov 2015, 22:13
Rust converter

Last post by boatbuilder « 09 Nov 2015, 10:54
Replies: 5
by Dazco » 22 Jan 2015, 16:38

Like many T 25 owners I have a few patches of seam rash that will need dealing with later this spring. I know the only sure way to stop it is to cut...

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Last post by boatbuilder
09 Nov 2015, 10:54
Tinting the double glazing

Last post by bikermike87 « 07 Nov 2015, 13:07

by bikermike87 » 07 Nov 2015, 13:07

Hi all,

I want get my windows tinted on the camper, but my windows are doubled glazed plastic.

I've not idea if the film would work, or if there is...

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Last post by bikermike87
07 Nov 2015, 13:07
Advice on rust removal

Last post by normal rules « 06 Nov 2015, 18:17
Replies: 11
by normal rules » 24 Oct 2015, 20:54

I'm about to tackle some minor rust bubbling on panels/seams. What's the best medium for this. Sandpaper which grit, or wire brush or something...

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Last post by normal rules
06 Nov 2015, 18:17
Underside tidy

Last post by crazymilk « 06 Nov 2015, 15:52
Replies: 4
by crazymilk » 06 Nov 2015, 14:04

Hi there
I am looking at tearing down my suspension over the winter and replacing and cleaning everything up.

I was wondering what is the best stuff...

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Last post by crazymilk
06 Nov 2015, 15:52
New Steering column top shroud Hole

Last post by lloydy « 06 Nov 2015, 15:15
Replies: 1
by keynsham1 » 06 Nov 2015, 15:05

I have just bought an aftermarket replacement steering column top cover/shroud as mine was broken. It has a higher front edge with a square cut out...

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Last post by lloydy
06 Nov 2015, 15:15
Which varnish for plywood?

Last post by marlinowner « 05 Nov 2015, 21:41
Replies: 15
by Emma&Al » 01 Nov 2015, 20:30
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Id like to varnish the plywood cards instead of covering them in vinyl or other material.
Which should I go for and how long does it normally take to...
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Last post by marlinowner
05 Nov 2015, 21:41
That old mirror problem

Last post by itchyfeet « 04 Nov 2015, 20:50
Replies: 6
by colinthefox » 03 Nov 2015, 23:10

I may have stumbled upon a solution to the Repacement-Mirror-folding-in-at-speed problem.

Bought a new mirror last year. It folded in at 50mph....

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Last post by itchyfeet
04 Nov 2015, 20:50
Trimmer recommendations

Last post by wodge « 03 Nov 2015, 19:36
Replies: 6
by Paul Southworth » 23 Sep 2015, 13:10

Can anyone out there recommend a good trimmer in the Manchester area?

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Last post by wodge
03 Nov 2015, 19:36
Caravelle cab seat - armrest repair.

Last post by CovKid « 02 Nov 2015, 22:25
Replies: 7
by garyd » 28 Oct 2015, 15:13

One of my cab seat armrests has been damaged in the past - probably by someone moving between the seats into the back of the van. The result is that...

7 Replies

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Last post by CovKid
02 Nov 2015, 22:25
T3 Tailgate Repair Panels

Last post by normal rules « 02 Nov 2015, 14:49
Replies: 11
by big_j » 17 Oct 2015, 14:29

OK I have a tailgate on a late (1992) T3 and the inner lower tailgate seam is very rotten with the left hand side almost completely gone.

The...

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Last post by normal rules
02 Nov 2015, 14:49
How fix split roof seal and poss gutter leak. Couple of pics

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 02 Nov 2015, 08:37
Replies: 3
by Sir Brixalot » 30 Oct 2015, 21:03

Is sikaflex 512 the best thing to fill the split in the roof seal and the gap between the gutter and the roof? Thanks

3 Replies

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
02 Nov 2015, 08:37
Fixtures for fitting plywood door panels/cards

Last post by Emma&Al « 01 Nov 2015, 20:10
Replies: 15
by Emma&Al » 25 Oct 2015, 19:38
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I bought a set of door cards- so far, I've fitted a few with the original door card plastic fixtures but the sliding door ones tends to pop off every...
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Last post by Emma&Al
01 Nov 2015, 20:10
california Bodywork

Last post by clift_d « 30 Oct 2015, 10:20
Replies: 5
by chrisevans » 30 Oct 2015, 08:26

Hi , I have just bought a 1990 Cali - the bodywork is tired in the normal places. I am weighing up my options in terms of rectifying this.
1. Pay...

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Last post by clift_d
30 Oct 2015, 10:20
VW caravelle bed

Last post by commonone « 28 Oct 2015, 09:00
Replies: 5
by xdelboyx » 27 Oct 2015, 11:53

Anyone modified the rear bench to work like a multivan bed?
New to t3 and the bed thing is proving very difficult as muktivan beds don't fit...

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Last post by commonone
28 Oct 2015, 09:00
fitting a westy pop top

Last post by nikalele « 26 Oct 2015, 18:54
Replies: 10
by nikalele » 12 Oct 2015, 17:40

Hi All,

I have undertaken the task of trying to fit a westy pop top to my van....

While the paint is drying id like to get some ideas on how to...

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Last post by nikalele
26 Oct 2015, 18:54
Recommendations for bodywork in South Wales? And other quest

Last post by ChrisTriple « 25 Oct 2015, 12:56
Replies: 6
by polish van ben » 20 Oct 2015, 21:21

Hi all

Had my van for around 10 years now, originally a German ambulance, but a polish fishmongers van when I picked it up. It's due some much...

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Last post by ChrisTriple
25 Oct 2015, 12:56
need help with body work

Last post by clarke « 24 Oct 2015, 13:47
Replies: 8
by clarke » 18 Oct 2015, 16:07

Can anyone recommend a good garage that will sort my bodywork and fit window seals near south croydon. I dont want to sell my much loved van but it...

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Last post by clarke
24 Oct 2015, 13:47
Vacation then hammerite ?

Last post by sternal « 24 Oct 2015, 12:41
Replies: 14
by sternal » 27 Sep 2015, 09:12

Hello

Long time since been on here, I'm going to treat some rust on the chassis of caravan so will use Vactan (best stuff in the world !) is it...

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Last post by sternal
24 Oct 2015, 12:41
Small rust bubbles / cracks in seams

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 23 Oct 2015, 18:49
Replies: 9
by Tabwela » 23 Oct 2015, 10:42

Hello, I'm new here and since May my family and I have been the proud owners of a 1984 T25 Westcountry high-top. We are about to put it under cover...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
23 Oct 2015, 18:49
Seat trimmer recommendations

Last post by petethefeet « 23 Oct 2015, 06:39
Replies: 6
by petethefeet » 19 Oct 2015, 20:02

Hi all,
I am wanting to recover the standard vw front seats in the dark brown vinyl and ginger coloured fabric, i have found the fabric that is a...

6 Replies

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Last post by petethefeet
23 Oct 2015, 06:39
T3 Canvas Tilt & Hoops - Who makes them?

Last post by marinero « 23 Oct 2015, 03:37
Replies: 1
by Rust&Rot » 18 Nov 2014, 08:57

Hello
I'm looking to put a canvas tilt and hoops onto my T3 single cab pick up.
However I am struggling to find a UK supplier. I found Stu at...

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Last post by marinero
23 Oct 2015, 03:37
Autosleeper rear seat baseboard

Last post by scottbott « 21 Oct 2015, 21:12
Replies: 2
by scottbott » 20 Oct 2015, 18:40

is it possible to remove the above thing without having to dismantle half of the interior?,I have tried before and removed all the screws I could see...

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Last post by scottbott
21 Oct 2015, 21:12
Insulation and Sound Deadening

Last post by garyd « 21 Oct 2015, 16:27
Replies: 7
by bmouthboyo » 26 Jul 2015, 10:12

I am hoping to insulate my van whilst all the interior is out with this stuff:

And I am not sure to do the entire interior, structural beams as...

7 Replies

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Last post by garyd
21 Oct 2015, 16:27
Anyone around London that can help?

Last post by CovKid « 20 Oct 2015, 16:33
Replies: 8
by OLLIE & DAYNA » 18 Oct 2015, 17:35

Hello there,

I have a 1989 VW T25 1.9 Leisure drive camper that needs some new rear side panels put in. We are saving for a wdding so cant afford...

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Last post by CovKid
20 Oct 2015, 16:33
battery panel hole sizes ?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 19 Oct 2015, 13:59
Replies: 1
by Itsblue » 19 Oct 2015, 13:13

Can any one advise me of the sizes of the two holes in the battery panel under the drivers seat ? mine have rotted to nothing so have repaired the...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
19 Oct 2015, 13:59
Discontinued VW Camper Van Decals

Last post by DTGraffix « 18 Oct 2015, 13:39

by DTGraffix » 18 Oct 2015, 13:39

Hi, just letting you all know that I've now taken over Mosake Partners. My new website details:-

DTGraffix.com has recently taken over Mosake...

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Last post by DTGraffix
18 Oct 2015, 13:39
what the stuff called that covers camper wood.

Last post by ChrisTriple « 17 Oct 2015, 14:35
Replies: 15
by biker1981 » 26 Oct 2013, 23:32
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Hi

Im about to rebuild my standard kitchen units as there a little worse for ware. im doing this in plywood but wood like the wood effect stuff....
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Last post by ChrisTriple
17 Oct 2015, 14:35
Replacement floor pan grommet bungs

Last post by ssdt « 16 Oct 2015, 19:32

by ssdt » 16 Oct 2015, 19:32

Discovered elongated bung on my vivaro van on B post behind planks is a perfect fit as replacement for similar on my Doka floor pan they are...

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Last post by ssdt
16 Oct 2015, 19:32
bodywork recommendation north london

Last post by Ralf85 « 12 Oct 2015, 17:18
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by benharries13 » 12 Oct 2015, 10:40

My T25 ('86) is in need of replacement wheel arches. The rust is too bad to rectify. can anyone recommend a good body workshop in the north london...

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Last post by Ralf85
12 Oct 2015, 17:18
Petrol breather tank refitting

Last post by Smcknighty « 12 Oct 2015, 16:19
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 04 Aug 2013, 20:02

Don't know if this is the right forum for this, but here goes.

Removed the breather tank on the passenger side today to check condition of wheel...

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Last post by Smcknighty
12 Oct 2015, 16:19
Claytonrite seals

Last post by jimrat « 12 Oct 2015, 11:52
Replies: 14
by RLG » 08 Oct 2015, 17:53

Need to replace the seals in my van but there's afew choices does anyone know which is the best to get ??

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Last post by jimrat
12 Oct 2015, 11:52
Westy high top skylight

Last post by stdomingo « 08 Oct 2015, 16:59
Replies: 7
by stdomingo » 07 Oct 2015, 01:19

Hello all, I was wondering if anyone knew how to replace just the top part of a skylight on a westy high top, seems someone has either threw a brick...

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08 Oct 2015, 16:59

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