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Window rubbers

Last post by alank950 « 07 Sep 2015, 13:10
Replies: 19
by alank950 » 30 Aug 2015, 19:01
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Need to remove the window rubbers on my van ,ie side windows.I was wondering what I can use to help restore them without having to buy new ones.What...
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Last post by alank950
07 Sep 2015, 13:10
Are these middle seats for a California?

Last post by donnyburger « 07 Sep 2015, 11:29
Replies: 6
by donnyburger » 07 May 2015, 14:23

Afternoon chaps.

I've been offered these, can anyone tell me if they are correct? The colour / weave matches my fronts / rears.

Just wanting...

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Last post by donnyburger
07 Sep 2015, 11:29
Rear door latch/lock

Last post by alank950 « 04 Sep 2015, 11:21
Replies: 2
by alank950 » 04 Sep 2015, 08:25

My rear door lock is not locking .When I close the rear door and try to turn the key in the barrel it wont lock although I can turn the latch with my...

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Last post by alank950
04 Sep 2015, 11:21
tinted door mirrors

Last post by a1winchester « 02 Sep 2015, 19:48
Replies: 2
by itchyfeet » 02 Sep 2015, 16:44

Now the nights are drawing in I will be facing another winter blinded by modern lights
I was thinking of tinting the mirrors but I wondered if it...

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Last post by a1winchester
02 Sep 2015, 19:48
Gaffer taping glass on sunroof HELP!

Last post by Emma&Al « 02 Sep 2015, 18:59
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by Emma&Al » 02 Sep 2015, 15:23

Ive had to gaffer tape half of the sunroof due to it leaking in rainwater.
Over the weekend, I took up all the rugs and carpet in the back to reveal...

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Last post by Emma&Al
02 Sep 2015, 18:59
Multivan Seat Fixings

Last post by silverbullet « 02 Sep 2015, 08:29
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by Oilline » 01 Sep 2015, 09:04

Does anybody know what the dog bone shaped things are used for on Multivan rear seat. Also are the other fixings required or can the seat just be...

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Last post by silverbullet
02 Sep 2015, 08:29
?Leak from gutter possibly

Last post by CovKid « 02 Sep 2015, 07:18
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by Older 'n dust » 01 Sep 2015, 18:52

Can anyone comment on the possibility of what I think may be a leak from the gutter that runs above the sliding door.. the one you clamp your awning...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Sep 2015, 07:18
Sliding door - early/late

Last post by ZsZ « 31 Aug 2015, 14:00
Replies: 3
by colouredFunk » 30 Aug 2015, 08:53

What's the difference between an early and late sliding door? I've got an early 82, is is possible to replace the whole door and mechanisms with a...

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Last post by ZsZ
31 Aug 2015, 14:00
Restoration costs

Last post by Smcknighty « 31 Aug 2015, 11:45
Replies: 2
by Roydini » 25 Jul 2015, 15:13

Hold on, hold on! I know that asking for a price for a bodywork resto and respray is extremely difficult to give without a proper inspection of the...

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Last post by Smcknighty
31 Aug 2015, 11:45
Very rusty van - advice please

Last post by mgbman « 30 Aug 2015, 19:32
Replies: 6
by mgbman » 23 Aug 2015, 20:12

The van has been neglected for 2 years now and not used very often.

It is a 1980 van bought 5 years ago in quite a poor state all round. The...

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Last post by mgbman
30 Aug 2015, 19:32
Replacing front glass £70 through AutoGlass

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 30 Aug 2015, 07:05
Replies: 10
by iamtheactor » 14 Jul 2015, 08:13

HI,

I have a chip in my front glass (pasenger side). Called the insurance, I thought they could do a resin repair but apparently it is a little too...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
30 Aug 2015, 07:05
Blast gun...

Last post by rockthebus « 28 Aug 2015, 23:03
Replies: 5
by rockthebus » 26 Aug 2015, 20:15

I'm after a bit of advice regarding media blast guns...
I'm preparing to start the bodywork on my T3. Biggest issue is a few areas of rust in the...

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Last post by rockthebus
28 Aug 2015, 23:03
Replacing Chrome window trim ....

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 28 Aug 2015, 12:17
Replies: 7
by gavpower » 25 Aug 2015, 20:50

Ok so I've a new van , it's a westy with the chrome window trim . They as always have faded ...is this an easy diy job to replace ....I've read on...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
28 Aug 2015, 12:17
In the trimshop this week.

Last post by mid england retrims « 27 Aug 2015, 20:40
Replies: 22
by mid england retrims » 17 Mar 2015, 13:22
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Hi , ive been watching and reading the threads on here and i thought it might be of interest if i post pictures of the current retrims and completed...
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Last post by mid england retrims
27 Aug 2015, 20:40
NON VW = repainting the inside of a refrigerated van

Last post by itchyfeet « 27 Aug 2015, 11:29
Replies: 6
by ghost123uk » 27 Aug 2015, 07:39

I get asked to research some daft stuff by some people. A guy I do a bit of driving for has asked me to see if I can find a place that can...

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Last post by itchyfeet
27 Aug 2015, 11:29
What front seats fit in a Westy

Last post by ELVIS « 27 Aug 2015, 10:33
Replies: 8
by badgerfax » 25 Aug 2014, 18:33

My wife has been complaining that her seat was uncomfortable on a long journey and after a stint in it this weekend I agree with her.

Seems like all...

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Last post by ELVIS
27 Aug 2015, 10:33
Blast media.

Last post by what2do « 26 Aug 2015, 20:31
Replies: 4
by what2do » 26 Aug 2015, 13:46

What type? Metal mickey has told us numerous amounts of times and even put a pic up of a bag but for the life of me, I can't find and want to order...

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Last post by what2do
26 Aug 2015, 20:31
Removing decal

Last post by pan-al « 26 Aug 2015, 16:20
Replies: 20
by pan-al » 25 Aug 2015, 08:55
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I want to remove the front decal off my van to replace it. Any advice welcome been on youtube hot air gun seems a bit drastic.what solvant do I need...
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Last post by pan-al
26 Aug 2015, 16:20
Panel Behind Front Bumper

Last post by CovKid « 26 Aug 2015, 12:31
Replies: 5
by oddnumber » 25 Aug 2015, 19:06

Evening chaps, got a quick question I'd appreciate some advice on...

I've just had the van resprayed - not bare metal, but flatted back and new...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Aug 2015, 12:31
Seat Belt Question....

Last post by Evil Elvis « 26 Aug 2015, 09:34

by Evil Elvis » 26 Aug 2015, 09:34

Hey guys,
Got a quick question re SAAB seat belts... Does anyone know if the T25 belt clips into the SAAB catch mounted on the side of the chair..?...

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Last post by Evil Elvis
26 Aug 2015, 09:34
Excited as an excited thing!

Last post by 300CE « 26 Aug 2015, 07:51
Replies: 9
by a1winchester » 11 Aug 2015, 16:36

Have just been to look at the almost finished van after it's spray job.
I am reeeeeally pleased with it. It's the proverbial canine spheroids!
I am...

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Last post by 300CE
26 Aug 2015, 07:51
wet foot well

Last post by ChrisTriple « 25 Aug 2015, 19:07
Replies: 4
by D16LJM » 25 Aug 2015, 17:07

with all this rain I now have a VW fish tank, the question is do I remove the screen and see the damage or use as is for a while to get a bit of...

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Last post by ChrisTriple
25 Aug 2015, 19:07
Interior colours

Last post by bpikeuk « 25 Aug 2015, 16:33

by bpikeuk » 25 Aug 2015, 16:33

Hi all,

I have an '87 Caravelle GL UK spec and I think my interior is grey, however I'm not always good at these things and it might be a bit blue...

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Last post by bpikeuk
25 Aug 2015, 16:33
Fitting a high top to a tin top

Last post by skint-van-man « 25 Aug 2015, 12:05

by skint-van-man » 25 Aug 2015, 12:05

Hi folks,

I have been Umming and Ahhing about fitting a pop-top or high top to my T25 which is currently a tin top. I've spend a fortune on the van...

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Last post by skint-van-man
25 Aug 2015, 12:05
Aerial

Last post by pan-al « 24 Aug 2015, 16:44
Replies: 2
by pan-al » 24 Aug 2015, 14:38

OK2000/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-08/20150824_150329_zps1rcpv35s_edit_1440425983143_
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syw3panha.jpg anyone got one of these do they come with the...

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Last post by pan-al
24 Aug 2015, 16:44
Repair of front seat swivel and adjustable arm rest.

Last post by GrahamL « 24 Aug 2015, 07:51
Replies: 3
by GrahamL » 23 Aug 2015, 19:40

Hi,
Does anyone know of a company or person who can repair the swivel and adjustable arm rest to a front seat of my Atlantic, 1.6TD.
On investigation...

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Last post by GrahamL
24 Aug 2015, 07:51
badge glue?

Last post by killerme « 23 Aug 2015, 20:29
Replies: 7
by killerme » 12 Aug 2015, 14:00

Can anyone suggest the best way to glue the VW badge on the tailgate?

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Last post by killerme
23 Aug 2015, 20:29
Welding over Vactan

Last post by Plasticman « 21 Aug 2015, 19:18
Replies: 4
by alank950 » 20 Aug 2015, 17:15

After applying Vactan ,can the treated area be spot welded over?
Did an internet search but came up with nothing ...
I am fitting a boot panel and I...

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Last post by Plasticman
21 Aug 2015, 19:18
Double front seats back bar spec and attachments??

Last post by silverbullet « 19 Aug 2015, 22:28
Replies: 24
by phonesontheblink » 14 Aug 2015, 15:24
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Hi all

Ive just bought my first t25 for conversion.

I met one of your members at a show a few weeks ago and she recommended this site for any...
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Last post by silverbullet
19 Aug 2015, 22:28
Replacement key for sliding door lock/handle

Last post by CovKid « 19 Aug 2015, 19:53
Replies: 4
by fixitsteve » 10 Aug 2015, 16:59

Is it possible to buy a replacement key ? I have taken the handle out and see a number 9067 on the back which i assume is the key number. My other...

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Last post by CovKid
19 Aug 2015, 19:53
Metal floor paint

Last post by CovKid « 19 Aug 2015, 15:31
Replies: 13
by alank950 » 12 Aug 2015, 17:57

Need to paint the floor in the cab of my van..will rust-oleum al surface or multi purpose paint do ok
Hammerite is another option...need it to cover...

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Last post by CovKid
19 Aug 2015, 15:31
Spraying Rustoleum

Last post by CovKid « 19 Aug 2015, 15:02
Replies: 38
by CovKid » 04 Apr 2010, 20:43
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Started this one off for those that want to discuss spraying Rustoleum. Its been tagged from 'roller' thread and linked from WIKI article:

Spotted...
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Last post by CovKid
19 Aug 2015, 15:02
VW T25 Fixed side step Devon & Danbury

Last post by poshbuggers « 18 Aug 2015, 00:54
Replies: 12
by Garry » 16 Jun 2015, 22:13

HI everyone

Although I've been a member a couple of years I haven't used the forum that much and I don't seem to be very good at it, can't for the...

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Last post by poshbuggers
18 Aug 2015, 00:54
Media Blasting

Last post by boatbuilder « 17 Aug 2015, 19:51
Replies: 7
by Matt Bosh » 16 Aug 2015, 18:11

Hi, just brought myself a Type 25. Looking at Sand blasting to get a good idea of what work needs to be done.
just wondering what the cost would be...

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Last post by boatbuilder
17 Aug 2015, 19:51
Windows needing attention

Last post by R0B « 17 Aug 2015, 15:44
Replies: 1
by alank950 » 17 Aug 2015, 15:32

Heres a few pics of the windows in my van .Can I replace these windows with new trim pieces ..if so can they be got new or will I need to go through...

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Last post by R0B
17 Aug 2015, 15:44
Painting van

Last post by alank950 « 17 Aug 2015, 15:18
Replies: 17
by alank950 » 16 Jul 2015, 10:31
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Calling all self van painters
Gonna possibly have a go at painting my van with Rust-Oleum and have been looking at cheep sand blasters on the bay....
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Last post by alank950
17 Aug 2015, 15:18
free "new" window scraper rubbers

Last post by ads288 « 16 Aug 2015, 21:54
Replies: 1
by matt brighton » 08 Aug 2015, 04:47

Hi

Like the bumper ends - the lower front door window scraper seals are diagonally interchangeable .

Mine were crusty on the outside but firm,...

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Last post by ads288
16 Aug 2015, 21:54
T25 Re spray - Recommendation - Stoke Area

Last post by Plasticman « 16 Aug 2015, 21:54
Replies: 1
by Jimgal » 16 Aug 2015, 19:36

Can anyone recommend somewhere I can get the bodywork sorted on my van. Needs various areas of rust sorting followed by a re spray.

Jim
Stoke on...

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Last post by Plasticman
16 Aug 2015, 21:54
Masai/Defender rivet windows for panel conversion

Last post by wolfbus.uk « 14 Aug 2015, 18:58

by wolfbus.uk » 14 Aug 2015, 18:58

Been looking to sort out my little window problem for 6 months now, & for my birthday I was bought a Westfalia thermal sliding window.

Trouble is...

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Last post by wolfbus.uk
14 Aug 2015, 18:58
Different window sizes??

Last post by wolfbus.uk « 14 Aug 2015, 18:50
Replies: 13
by kernow yardie » 11 Aug 2015, 23:40

Hi there,

Am new to the forum and relatively new to T25 ownership. I have acquired a T25 by confiscating it from my hapless brother, who bought it 5...

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Last post by wolfbus.uk
14 Aug 2015, 18:50
Textured paint for dash?

Last post by what2do « 13 Aug 2015, 21:54
Replies: 10
by silverbullet » 11 Aug 2015, 16:48

I may have asked this before...

Anyone know of a reasonable match for the textured paint used on the dash panel?

I think its a plastic paint,...

10 Replies

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Last post by what2do
13 Aug 2015, 21:54
Rusty A-pillar repair panel

Last post by Sugsi62 « 13 Aug 2015, 13:10
Replies: 6
by Sugsi62 » 10 Aug 2015, 10:35

Does anyone sell new panels, I'm sure I've seen them before. Or do I get used one

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Last post by Sugsi62
13 Aug 2015, 13:10
T25 recommended insurance repair

Last post by Fiandjohn « 13 Aug 2015, 10:37

by Fiandjohn » 13 Aug 2015, 10:37

Hi, i am new to the forum.. hello.
We had a slightly unfortuneate incident with our T25 at the weekend when we were at Volksworld event . It got...

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Last post by Fiandjohn
13 Aug 2015, 10:37
Once you go black...

Last post by Smosh « 13 Aug 2015, 07:17
Replies: 12
by Smosh » 05 Aug 2015, 15:22

I'm getting my van resprayed at present so I need a quick decision. I have the opportunity to go a different colour on the roof. as my van is white,...

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Last post by Smosh
13 Aug 2015, 07:17
respray £ ,assuming prep all done, hi-top

Last post by boatbuilder « 12 Aug 2015, 21:06
Replies: 2
by bobswais » 12 Aug 2015, 19:55

Hi,

assuming prep all done, what's been the average cost people have been paying for a respray including a Hi-Top.....? cheers

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Last post by boatbuilder
12 Aug 2015, 21:06
Rear latch panel

Last post by alank950 « 12 Aug 2015, 11:31
Replies: 5
by alank950 » 10 Aug 2015, 15:06

Guys need to source a rear panel to replace the rusted one on my van.The panel runs across the rear entrance of the van along the engine bay which...

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Last post by alank950
12 Aug 2015, 11:31
Front swivil seat plates

Last post by alank950 « 12 Aug 2015, 08:13
Replies: 12
by alank950 » 26 Jul 2015, 09:51

Whats the best option for fitting front swivel seat plates in my van
Do these bolt in?, I was reading that they possibly need to be welded
Any...

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Last post by alank950
12 Aug 2015, 08:13
Backdoor top hinge mounting dropped

Last post by bobswais « 11 Aug 2015, 18:13

by bobswais » 11 Aug 2015, 18:13

Hi there,

Anybody had to replace/fix or have the back door top hinge mounts welded back in ??? rear door dropped and found big cracks around hinge...

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Last post by bobswais
11 Aug 2015, 18:13
Is this right (Bumper)

Last post by a1winchester « 11 Aug 2015, 12:50
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by a1winchester » 10 Aug 2015, 19:41

Until I had my bumpers off for a re-spray, I never noticed this before.
(There's lots of things I never spotted until this exercise!)
This in a 1990...

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Last post by a1winchester
11 Aug 2015, 12:50
Child seat in Front or Back

Last post by Tinium « 10 Aug 2015, 14:07
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by xylar » 23 Jul 2015, 14:34

Hi,

We have a 1983 T25 and want a seat for our 10 month old. The rock n roll bed/settee is not that solid and garage said it would be safer to put...

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10 Aug 2015, 14:07

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