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Excited as an excited thing!

Last post by 300CE « 26 Aug 2015, 07:51
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,...

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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...

5 Replies

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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...

12 Replies

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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
Replies: 5
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
Replies: 6
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...

6 Replies

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Last post by Tinium
10 Aug 2015, 14:07
Sliding door handle very stiff

Last post by badgerfax « 10 Aug 2015, 06:31
Replies: 2
by badgerfax » 09 Aug 2015, 20:00

Evening peeps, This weekend I had the opportunity to open a buddy's sliding door handle and it has made me realize just how stiff my sliding door...

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Last post by badgerfax
10 Aug 2015, 06:31
Front Seats

Last post by oldpapy « 09 Aug 2015, 21:59

by oldpapy » 09 Aug 2015, 21:59

Help can anyone tell me if T5 front seats will fit T25 if not I am looking for a double n/s/f. Thanks :D

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Last post by oldpapy
09 Aug 2015, 21:59
Rust repairs - any recommendations for the swindon area

Last post by Ant-t « 09 Aug 2015, 15:23
Replies: 1
by Andyspils » 07 Aug 2015, 09:57

Hi,

Our 1990 T25 is showing some signs of rust under the sliding door, the sills on the other side and round the drain hole on both sides by the...

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Last post by Ant-t
09 Aug 2015, 15:23
interior panel questions

Last post by monkeyboysee « 09 Aug 2015, 08:53

by monkeyboysee » 09 Aug 2015, 08:53

so, i took the hardboard panels off in the van to get some insulation on, its been a builders van so had floor to ceiling boards on.

rather than...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
09 Aug 2015, 08:53
Sliding door blank

Last post by Ant-t « 08 Aug 2015, 08:23
Replies: 3
by Ant-t » 03 Aug 2015, 17:51

I'm trying remove my sliding door blank panel on the driver's side which hasn't been taken off for a long time if ever. The two screws are rusted in...

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Last post by Ant-t
08 Aug 2015, 08:23
Seals, Fabric, Trims etc.

Last post by Jeff J « 08 Aug 2015, 04:51
Replies: 2
by a1winchester » 07 Aug 2015, 15:54

I was recomended these people by the guy who is spraying my Autosleeper.
Looking at their web site, it seems they stock many of the items which are...

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Last post by Jeff J
08 Aug 2015, 04:51
Repairing black metal bumpers

Last post by CovKid « 07 Aug 2015, 16:55
Replies: 5
by New Kentish Campers » 06 Aug 2015, 17:38

I'm in the process of doing my latest project T3 Hi-Top and thought I'd repair the metal bumpers as they were in poor shape, and bent, rusted,etc....

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Last post by CovKid
07 Aug 2015, 16:55
Sliding door repair (dent)

Last post by timski « 06 Aug 2015, 20:46
Replies: 3
by timski » 06 Aug 2015, 10:43

Hi Guys,

Would it be possible for a panel beater to repair this dent or are they likely to just get a replacement door, respray and then swap back...

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Last post by timski
06 Aug 2015, 20:46
Diesel cab mats?

Last post by kit « 06 Aug 2015, 18:54
Replies: 3
by kit » 05 Aug 2015, 21:56

Are the front cab mats on a diesel a slightly different shape to the petrol, I am sure I read somewhere they were not the same?

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Last post by kit
06 Aug 2015, 18:54
VACTAN

Last post by itchyfeet « 06 Aug 2015, 18:22
Replies: 8
by Paule39 » 04 Aug 2015, 19:38

Trying to locate a supplier for Vactan - the one I have found on Flea Bay is closed for holidays - any idea where else I might get it online?

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Last post by itchyfeet
06 Aug 2015, 18:22
Cleaning up old seals

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 06 Aug 2015, 04:45
Replies: 3
by boatbuilder » 05 Aug 2015, 08:16

Any tips on how to clean up old door seals etc to be refitted?

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
06 Aug 2015, 04:45
Vactan then etch primer?

Last post by boatbuilder « 05 Aug 2015, 20:36
Replies: 5
by freckvan1 » 04 Aug 2015, 11:16

Morning All ,

Doing front floor pans on my van .

Removed rust spots as best I can only tiniest odd spot left .
I have applied Vactan to these areas...

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Last post by boatbuilder
05 Aug 2015, 20:36
How to adjust manual wing mirror on VW T25 B reg

Last post by Paule39 « 04 Aug 2015, 19:58
Replies: 6
by bingbing » 19 Jul 2012, 21:14

Yes I am a girl & not great in the mechanical knowledge (I am playing on the girl thing here to get help. It comes in useful occasionally). This is...

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Last post by Paule39
04 Aug 2015, 19:58
Plastic wheel arches

Last post by Budgie7 « 04 Aug 2015, 18:28
Replies: 11
by Budgie7 » 27 Jul 2015, 21:40

Has anyone tried the plastic wheel arches that are on eBay. Or even the chrome type
My wheel arches are solid, just like the look of them, but can't...

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Last post by Budgie7
04 Aug 2015, 18:28
Lily's rusty roof, recommended repairers?

Last post by fazzer « 03 Aug 2015, 19:03
Replies: 5
by davegsm82 » 01 Aug 2015, 21:54

I would like to know if there are any folks out there who 'specialise' in fixing rusty hi-tops? If so I'd like to get in touch with them.

I've...

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Last post by fazzer
03 Aug 2015, 19:03
Window problems - what seal

Last post by RobH « 03 Aug 2015, 10:32
Replies: 1
by Louislewin » 29 Jul 2015, 17:24

Evening I bought this window of eBay and I'm going to be fitting it to my van as it will be a better option than the sliding window on the cooker...

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Last post by RobH
03 Aug 2015, 10:32
Leaking sunroof over cab area

Last post by Emma&Al « 02 Aug 2015, 09:46

by Emma&Al » 02 Aug 2015, 09:46

Ive discovered the leak is coming through the 2 hinges - I took off the plastic covers to the hinge and they are rusty as you like. There also...

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Last post by Emma&Al
02 Aug 2015, 09:46
High top sealent leak help

Last post by Tobias13 « 01 Aug 2015, 08:47
Replies: 4
by scylla » 29 Jul 2015, 14:24

The sealent on my high top roof has shrunk consequently it leaked inside rear ns over the weekend. Woken to gentle sounds of dripping what's best...

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Last post by Tobias13
01 Aug 2015, 08:47
door cards

Last post by jonnyshowbiz « 01 Aug 2015, 07:59

by jonnyshowbiz » 01 Aug 2015, 07:59

Hello,

Just bought some door cards from VW Hertitage - hardboard type question is do I stick the fabric to the shiney side or the non-shiney side??...

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Last post by jonnyshowbiz
01 Aug 2015, 07:59
Sun visor position

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 31 Jul 2015, 15:40
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by Jonnyb416 » 31 Jul 2015, 05:56

Hi all, my sun visors have never been on my van. I'm about to fix them back on but don't know if there's an exact place they should screw to. I've re...

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31 Jul 2015, 15:40

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