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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...

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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...

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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
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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
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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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 3
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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Last post by stdomingo
08 Oct 2015, 16:59
roof rack/bars

Last post by dave lfc « 08 Oct 2015, 16:48
Replies: 8
by dave lfc » 30 Sep 2015, 13:13

hi everyone i am in the market for a roof rack/bars that atatch to the gutter rails for my t25 panel van.it will have to be able to take ladders so...

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Last post by dave lfc
08 Oct 2015, 16:48
Rust Bus revival

Last post by Ant-t « 08 Oct 2015, 15:38
Replies: 6
by snax » 05 Oct 2015, 18:32

Thought i would post up some pics and progress on Betty the rust bus ..
She is an 1980 air cooled 2.0
Didn't pay a lot for her initially, but i also...

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Last post by Ant-t
08 Oct 2015, 15:38
Cleaning products

Last post by CovKid « 07 Oct 2015, 19:54
Replies: 1
by Ralf85 » 04 Oct 2015, 11:51

I've just seen the Ultimate Finish promotion for car cleaning products on tv. Is the stuff any good or is this another snake oil product? Any...

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Last post by CovKid
07 Oct 2015, 19:54
C-post repair

Last post by Dazco « 07 Oct 2015, 17:12
Replies: 10
by Planty » 06 Oct 2015, 16:33

Guys and girls,

I'm in the throws of a rear arch replacement on my bus and need to repair the bottom of my c post. For those that have done it what...

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Last post by Dazco
07 Oct 2015, 17:12
plank or not to plank?

Last post by Budgie7 « 07 Oct 2015, 07:03
Replies: 2
by jaber » 05 Oct 2015, 17:42

Now then getting van sprayed this month, I have a full set of unused side planks and a big front bumper (already has the big back one on ) I do like...

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Last post by Budgie7
07 Oct 2015, 07:03
Window regulators - a pain

Last post by Aidan « 06 Oct 2015, 17:19
Replies: 4
by Ralf85 » 29 Sep 2015, 20:33

I was worrying about the front mechanical window regulators - one too sloppy one too stiff when closing. I decided to replace them - I don't wait...

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Last post by Aidan
06 Oct 2015, 17:19
1981 Aircooled first go at bodywork

Last post by Dazco « 06 Oct 2015, 09:45
Replies: 7
by TitchThompson » 04 Oct 2015, 14:21

Roped the old man into helping me do some bodywork to my 1981 Aircooled yesterday.

I'm SO new to this, so here's my first go at doing some of the...

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Last post by Dazco
06 Oct 2015, 09:45
Leaking rainwater! via passenger door?

Last post by Emma&Al « 05 Oct 2015, 11:26
Replies: 14
by Emma&Al » 18 Sep 2015, 16:01

For a while the van has had a leak!
The sound proofing and carpet between the front seats gets soaked, the battery tray fills up with around an inch...

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Last post by Emma&Al
05 Oct 2015, 11:26
re-tumble tailgate lock

Last post by petethefeet « 03 Oct 2015, 17:23
Replies: 1
by blueboy16 » 03 Oct 2015, 09:00

hi, can anyone advise me on how to re-tumble my tailgate locks barrel to fit my key, (i think the lock has been changed at some point and there is no...

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Last post by petethefeet
03 Oct 2015, 17:23
Rust removal

Last post by Winchweight « 03 Oct 2015, 15:56
Replies: 15
by ricicles » 22 Sep 2015, 14:17
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Has anyone tried using the gel rust remover. It sounds like wonderfull stuff according to the advertising.
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Last post by Winchweight
03 Oct 2015, 15:56
Another gluing request...

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 03 Oct 2015, 13:03
Replies: 4
by killerme » 28 Sep 2015, 10:26

Just finishing up the two footplates on T25. Welding and painting. Just need to refit the old plastic covers now. Can anyone recommend a good glue...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
03 Oct 2015, 13:03
Spot Blast Medis

Last post by kevcorks « 30 Sep 2015, 15:11

by kevcorks » 30 Sep 2015, 15:11

After some advice regarding what type of grit to use in a small hand held spot blaster. Wanting to use it to clean up rust spots from wheel arches...

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Last post by kevcorks
30 Sep 2015, 15:11
1981 Danbury rotating buddy seat

Last post by daddyjim « 30 Sep 2015, 10:04

by daddyjim » 30 Sep 2015, 10:04

Hi all,

I have recently bought a 1981 Danbury it came with the buddy seat which can face either to the front or the back but didn't have the base it...

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Last post by daddyjim
30 Sep 2015, 10:04
Panel fit / welding help

Last post by Budgie7 « 28 Sep 2015, 21:00
Replies: 4
by Budgie7 » 26 Sep 2015, 08:21

As pics show started messing with a bit of rust and before I new it a few holes appeared. Anyway took the inside panel off so I could look down into...

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Last post by Budgie7
28 Sep 2015, 21:00
Fixtures for fitting plywood panels?

Last post by Emma&Al « 28 Sep 2015, 20:49
Replies: 5
by Emma&Al » 28 Sep 2015, 09:34

Im hoping to fit the plywood door panels today, that I ordered online.
But which fitting do you use? The original ones that came with the original...

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Last post by Emma&Al
28 Sep 2015, 20:49
Holdsworth Sleeping Roof Boards

Last post by normal rules « 27 Sep 2015, 14:51
Replies: 1
by keynsham1 » 27 Sep 2015, 06:46

I am looking at buying a t25 Holdsworth Vision conversion which is presently only a 2 berth van. The 4 berth version has boards that go across the...

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Last post by normal rules
27 Sep 2015, 14:51
Square headlight dimensions

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 25 Sep 2015, 22:19
Replies: 14
by tforturton » 24 Sep 2015, 08:54

Does anyone know the dimensions of the rectangular headlights? Not the inner ones - the larger, outer lights.

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
25 Sep 2015, 22:19
cheap carpet tiles

Last post by scottbott « 24 Sep 2015, 20:54
Replies: 4
by scottbott » 21 Sep 2015, 19:16

went to the Range on Saturday in Harlow and found that they had about half a dozen different coloured 50cm square carpet tiles with rubber backing,I...

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Last post by scottbott
24 Sep 2015, 20:54
Where to buy rustoleum

Last post by daddyjim « 24 Sep 2015, 19:27
Replies: 4
by daddyjim » 24 Sep 2015, 18:24

Hi all,

Could anyone tell me where I can buy rust oleum combo colour in pastel white L90D please, going to attempt to roller the van!
Cheers

James

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Last post by daddyjim
24 Sep 2015, 19:27
Leaks!!!!

Last post by Winchweight « 24 Sep 2015, 07:51
Replies: 4
by Foxymum45 » 23 Sep 2015, 10:26

Hello
I'm new here :-)
We have a 1984 T25, ugly, rusty and we love her! The roof has been leaking for a while and our lovely local mechanic has...

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Last post by Winchweight
24 Sep 2015, 07:51
Paint for pop-top

Last post by Woodyyellow « 23 Sep 2015, 18:10
Replies: 2
by peteandnero » 23 Sep 2015, 14:49

Hi,
I'm thinking of going down the Rustoleum roller path to paint my Westfalia but wondered about the pop-top. It's a but scruffy and could do with a...

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Last post by Woodyyellow
23 Sep 2015, 18:10
Bonded windows in a t25

Last post by boxer « 21 Sep 2015, 17:07
Replies: 14
by normal rules » 17 Aug 2015, 14:44

Anyone tried fitting bonded windows to a wedge? Of the sort found on a t5? Do they fit/ work.?

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Last post by boxer
21 Sep 2015, 17:07
T25 embossed caddy style rear door?

Last post by wee bugger « 21 Sep 2015, 07:06
Replies: 2
by cozi70 » 19 Sep 2015, 00:09

I recall seeing a picture a while back of a t25 with an embossed rear door like this caddy.

Was it a factory issue or a custom jobbie ?

Cheers...

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Last post by wee bugger
21 Sep 2015, 07:06
Dash vents

Last post by Ant-t « 20 Sep 2015, 13:56
Replies: 2
by Ant-t » 19 Sep 2015, 23:34

I'm looking to replace my dash vents as they're damaged and need to go, these are the ones on top between the windscreen and the ashtray. Does anyone...

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Last post by Ant-t
20 Sep 2015, 13:56
Platform bed build

Last post by CovKid « 20 Sep 2015, 06:18
Replies: 10
by Paul Southworth » 18 Sep 2015, 17:36

Hi,
Just wanted to know if anyone has any tips for fabricating a platform bed box in rear engine bay?

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Last post by CovKid
20 Sep 2015, 06:18
Removing old mastic

Last post by boatbuilder « 18 Sep 2015, 11:59
Replies: 1
by aerovolito » 16 Sep 2015, 17:06

I want to reseal the rain gutters on my Westy Hitop. Anyone have any suggestions for an easier way of going about it?

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Last post by boatbuilder
18 Sep 2015, 11:59
Sliding window

Last post by RLG « 17 Sep 2015, 15:47

by RLG » 17 Sep 2015, 15:47

I have been given a t25 sliding window for my bus to go in the drivers side middle window but on my van that whole panel is only a single skin so how...

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Last post by RLG
17 Sep 2015, 15:47
Rustoleum drying time

Last post by boatbuilder « 16 Sep 2015, 14:50
Replies: 1
by ghost123uk » 16 Sep 2015, 07:46

Hi all. I have done some remedial preservation work on my foot steps. They weren't bad, just starting to rust around the rubber mat mounting holes. I...

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Last post by boatbuilder
16 Sep 2015, 14:50
WedgiesWorkshop Newton Abbot

Last post by ChrisTriple « 13 Sep 2015, 21:04
Replies: 8
by Miss Syd » 17 Aug 2015, 16:39

Went to Leeds VW Festival yesterday (yes, we caved in and paid the extortionate £17 each entry fee - might not again!!!), and saw a beautifully...

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Last post by ChrisTriple
13 Sep 2015, 21:04
rust on passenger footwell

Last post by Ant-t « 13 Sep 2015, 13:57
Replies: 4
by masticman » 13 Sep 2015, 06:57

We are about to purchase our first T25. She is a 1990 Westfalia, fantastic condition inside with just the obvious rust bubbles showing. She was...

4 Replies

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Last post by Ant-t
13 Sep 2015, 13:57
skylight window winder

Last post by alank950 « 13 Sep 2015, 11:37
Replies: 1
by alank950 » 13 Sep 2015, 11:00

Anyone know where I can find one of these window winders..

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Last post by alank950
13 Sep 2015, 11:37
Would you recommend James Hill Classic Restoration?

Last post by Lanciaman « 13 Sep 2015, 11:01
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by Suzy68 » 05 Sep 2015, 10:45

Hi All,
I need some bodywork done on my Westie high top.
I met a guy from James Hill Classic Restoration at Busfest, but wanted to ask if there is...

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Last post by Lanciaman
13 Sep 2015, 11:01
Swivel seat fitting

Last post by fazzer « 11 Sep 2015, 21:30
Replies: 2
by alank950 » 11 Sep 2015, 12:40

Just got a swivel seat base and was wondering if this seat base should have come with runners for the seat to slide forward and back on .
Unless its...

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Last post by fazzer
11 Sep 2015, 21:30
Color combinations

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 11 Sep 2015, 17:50
Replies: 2
by jaber » 10 Sep 2015, 16:54

Well getting the van sprayed soon it's dove blue metallic ( grey) I am happy to be all the same color Mrs wants an off white top and side planks big...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
11 Sep 2015, 17:50
Hole in rear sill

Last post by boatbuilder « 11 Sep 2015, 10:13
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by mgbman » 08 Sep 2015, 21:13

1980 Devon 2l van, doing pre Mot checks.

Van is off road needing Mot.

Van has plenty of panel rust and seam bubbling. Lots of previous sill and...

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Last post by boatbuilder
11 Sep 2015, 10:13
engine hatch mod.

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 09 Sep 2015, 22:13
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by boxer » 07 Sep 2015, 15:05

Saw a neat gas strut type engine hatch mod in one of the sheds at Busfest last weekend.

It was either the five cylinder diesel or the Porsche Has...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
09 Sep 2015, 22:13
quarter lights

Last post by Smosh « 09 Sep 2015, 11:37
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by Smosh » 27 Aug 2015, 10:47

The quarter light bar in my van is rusted and needs replacing. I need to redo the seals in general around the door. CVC seem to do a good seal kit;...

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Last post by Smosh
09 Sep 2015, 11:37

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