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Spot weld question

Last post by Plasticman « 21 Apr 2015, 22:48
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by kit » 20 Apr 2015, 21:20

I feel a bit embarrassed to ask this but I have read so many posts my head is spinning, when you drill the panel you are going to spot weld do you go...

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Last post by Plasticman
21 Apr 2015, 22:48
Rubber footwell things.

Last post by CovKid « 21 Apr 2015, 08:54
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by Emma&Al » 17 Apr 2015, 15:26

Um..okay so this is technically not technical!! But I've just bought a couple of rubber mats for the footwell of my t25..shaped to fit etc.
IS THERE...

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Last post by CovKid
21 Apr 2015, 08:54
Interior U shaped trim stuff

Last post by crazymilk « 21 Apr 2015, 08:02
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by crazymilk » 20 Apr 2015, 13:50

Hi there
I am looking for where to get some certian trim for my 1985 T25.
It is basically the U shaped trim that pushes on the edge of the interior...

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Last post by crazymilk
21 Apr 2015, 08:02
Window Rattle

Last post by itchyfeet « 21 Apr 2015, 05:16
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by JonB » 20 Apr 2015, 21:48

Driver and passenger windows rattle when a certain heights and I'm wondering if new felt channels (the bit that goes from top and round to the rear...

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Last post by itchyfeet
21 Apr 2015, 05:16
Material for seats

Last post by JonB « 20 Apr 2015, 21:42
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by pete60 » 08 Apr 2015, 18:18

Hi Guys does anyone know where I might get some brown basket weave vinyl to recover my drivers seat thanks Pete

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Last post by JonB
20 Apr 2015, 21:42
Respray on my Atlantic

Last post by silverbullet « 19 Apr 2015, 19:59
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by Miss Syd » 19 Apr 2015, 09:47

Hopefully I will be getting this work done later on in the year, but I have a dilemma. The obvious (and probably most sensible) thing to do would be...

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Last post by silverbullet
19 Apr 2015, 19:59
sliding door problem

Last post by acw « 17 Apr 2015, 16:05
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by acw » 28 Mar 2015, 23:49

Hi All
i will start with a couple of photos.

dooroutside.jpg

doorinsite.jpg

my van (1981 airccooled ) has developed a problem with the...

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Last post by acw
17 Apr 2015, 16:05
Wing,arch,valance,side window&Sliding door,cab step,inr sill

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 16 Apr 2015, 19:49
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by Jonnyb416 » 12 May 2011, 20:06
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Removed the rear wing today, the panel we removed had been attempted at by the previous owner but the welding was awful.
So the complete thing had to...
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Last post by Jonnyb416
16 Apr 2015, 19:49
Sliding door middle 'runner' painting

Last post by MidLifeCrisis « 16 Apr 2015, 09:51
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by MidLifeCrisis » 14 Apr 2015, 06:12

I'm cleaning up the sliding door mechanisn - in particular the 'middle' hinge and runner.
Am I ok to just paint the runner with 'ordinary' rattle can...

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Last post by MidLifeCrisis
16 Apr 2015, 09:51
Holdsworth swivel seat base

Last post by Tobias13 « 15 Apr 2015, 21:40
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by Tobias13 » 15 Apr 2015, 20:53

Hey guys,

Have acquired new seats for the van and want to put my swivel base on it from the original holdsworth seats! The setup in the below pic I...

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Last post by Tobias13
15 Apr 2015, 21:40
Good Mobile Welder Milton Keynes & Environ

Last post by chriscburgess « 15 Apr 2015, 19:39

by chriscburgess » 15 Apr 2015, 19:39

Just thought I would share this.

Needed to get some welding done on the sill to pass the Mot. Got a couple of quotes of around £200 + VAT.

So did...

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Last post by chriscburgess
15 Apr 2015, 19:39
Panel recommendation please...

Last post by camperclan « 15 Apr 2015, 09:41

by camperclan » 15 Apr 2015, 09:41

looking at a new lower front panel for an Aircooled, Schofield or Heritage or ?? Quality more important than cost...

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Last post by camperclan
15 Apr 2015, 09:41
I am not a smart man...

Last post by boatbuilder « 14 Apr 2015, 20:36
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by Hoopy_Frood » 10 Apr 2015, 09:46

Having removed the old bodykit and nasty fibreglass bumpers I bought some nice shiny new black bumpers from JK. When I went to fit the new front...

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Last post by boatbuilder
14 Apr 2015, 20:36
Auxilliary heater retro fit

Last post by silverbullet « 14 Apr 2015, 19:47
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by silverbullet » 14 Apr 2015, 18:48

I have a complete rear heater & loom to fit to our 86 caravelle syncro, but want to put it in the oem location.
Does anyone have or could measure...

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Last post by silverbullet
14 Apr 2015, 19:47
New panel or pull and fill

Last post by Plasticman « 14 Apr 2015, 13:32
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 13 Apr 2015, 19:30

Hi

Been a while since I've been on here but some "tw~nt" has just scraped the van and driven off. So a quick question, can this be pulled, filled and...

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Last post by Plasticman
14 Apr 2015, 13:32
electric mirror glass

Last post by si&helen cali89 « 13 Apr 2015, 16:37
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by si&helen cali89 » 11 Apr 2015, 18:31

does anybody know where i can get replacement glass for my electric mirrors brickwerks do not have any .is there any alternatives cheers

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Last post by si&helen cali89
13 Apr 2015, 16:37
'84 Hi-Top Camper restoration

Last post by boatbuilder « 13 Apr 2015, 08:51
Replies: 13
by morr » 26 Apr 2012, 01:25

Having recently rejoined the classic VW family with an '84 camper its time for the real work to begin.
I'm not too sure as to how far I'll take this...

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Last post by boatbuilder
13 Apr 2015, 08:51
A hole..!!

Last post by Plasticman « 12 Apr 2015, 21:51
Replies: 2
by minnican » 12 Apr 2015, 11:11

Hi all..!!

This is my first post to this forum so please be kind.

I have seen a van that I want to purchase but being no expert I need a little...

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Last post by Plasticman
12 Apr 2015, 21:51
T25 Devon Hi-Top - Rusty roof.

Last post by davegsm82 « 10 Apr 2015, 23:53
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by davegsm82 » 14 Mar 2015, 23:41

I recently (monday) bought a T25 Devon, E-Reg 1988. Underneath is very tidy and I thought I'd found a good one.

Drove it home 110 miles without...

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Last post by davegsm82
10 Apr 2015, 23:53
Handbrake lever grip?

Last post by DevonAid « 10 Apr 2015, 20:54
Replies: 4
by DevonAid » 08 Apr 2015, 20:56

We've had the van for ages but the handbrake lever seems to be missing a plastic grip or cover at the end of the handle that you hold. A description...

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Last post by DevonAid
10 Apr 2015, 20:54
Fibreglass floor?

Last post by Ads1987 « 08 Apr 2015, 20:05
Replies: 12
by Ads1987 » 29 Mar 2015, 22:28

Hi guys, have been pulling out the interior on my van today so I can replace the kitchen worktop, as usual uncovered lots of bodge work and some...

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Last post by Ads1987
08 Apr 2015, 20:05
Water cover lock

Last post by colinthefox « 08 Apr 2015, 19:59
Replies: 1
by Ant-t » 08 Apr 2015, 18:43

Does anyone know where I can get a replacement water cover lock for my van? The old lock is still in place with a broken key in it... I can open the...

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Last post by colinthefox
08 Apr 2015, 19:59
Spray paint

Last post by pandp38 « 08 Apr 2015, 17:19
Replies: 3
by Snoopy63 » 08 Apr 2015, 14:32

Just had my first attempt at a little rust treatment on my van, but where can I get a tin of spray paint to match the original white/ cream colour of...

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Last post by pandp38
08 Apr 2015, 17:19
New upholstery for Albert

Last post by RustyShackleford « 08 Apr 2015, 16:17
Replies: 18
by Bulldog1 » 23 May 2013, 20:05
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Ive just had these cushions made up for the rock & roll bed. I can't wait for them to be delivered.
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Last post by RustyShackleford
08 Apr 2015, 16:17
Sliding door handle

Last post by Ant-t « 08 Apr 2015, 12:43

by Ant-t » 08 Apr 2015, 12:43

Hi
I've got a question about my sliding door, the handle has got some play in it, are there any online guides or any advice on how to tighten it up?...

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Last post by Ant-t
08 Apr 2015, 12:43
Dashboard textured paint

Last post by silverbullet « 07 Apr 2015, 22:46
Replies: 3
by silverbullet » 07 Apr 2015, 10:47

Further to some dash panel mods, does anyone know if there is a paint available that is good match?

Its definitely plastic, judging by the smell...

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Last post by silverbullet
07 Apr 2015, 22:46
Early sliding door issue

Last post by Plasticman « 07 Apr 2015, 22:07
Replies: 1
by mike9009 » 07 Apr 2015, 19:15

Hi

I have a small issue, but causing me grief from SWMBO. Our sliding door operates fine except for one thing. When you pull the external lever...

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Last post by Plasticman
07 Apr 2015, 22:07
Who best to do a mild resto on my van?

Last post by T3 JX « 07 Apr 2015, 21:01

by T3 JX » 07 Apr 2015, 21:01

Hi Guys

Looking to have my seams looked at and some other stuff but want it done properly, rot cut out and new metal fitted. Will also want a full...

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Last post by T3 JX
07 Apr 2015, 21:01
Early sliding door. What am I missing?

Last post by 937carrera « 07 Apr 2015, 17:29
Replies: 9
by Jonnyb416 » 02 Apr 2015, 19:15

Below are a few pictures of my sliding door. Can anybody advise what I am missing here please? I can grab more pics easily if it helps. Thanks Jon.

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Last post by 937carrera
07 Apr 2015, 17:29
Wiper motor

Last post by jokeruk « 07 Apr 2015, 12:18

by jokeruk » 07 Apr 2015, 12:18

Just a quickie.. Is it possible to change the wiper motor without pulling the dash? I've got power going to it, with the stalk in intermittent and...

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Last post by jokeruk
07 Apr 2015, 12:18
Grill spoiler

Last post by T3luestar « 05 Apr 2015, 11:50
Replies: 14
by daddyjim » 30 Dec 2014, 19:06

Hi all,

I am thinking about getting a grill spoiler/ eyebrow of ebay and was wondering if anyone else here had brought one and if they fitted well....

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Last post by T3luestar
05 Apr 2015, 11:50
REAR HEADRESTS/ HIGHBACK SEAT??

Last post by ianirp « 05 Apr 2015, 10:03
Replies: 7
by ianirp » 01 Apr 2015, 21:32

Hi
I am looking to try and fit rear headrests/ highback seat to make it safer for my children. but am not sure of best route to take.
I own a 1989...

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Last post by ianirp
05 Apr 2015, 10:03
Sliding door lock part.

Last post by badgerfax « 04 Apr 2015, 19:52

by badgerfax » 04 Apr 2015, 19:52

Evening all, sorry mods if this should be in the wanted section but not sure if too many peeps look in there.

I have a sliding door lock that I...

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Last post by badgerfax
04 Apr 2015, 19:52
Leaking side windows

Last post by Plasticman « 04 Apr 2015, 09:03
Replies: 4
by Cycleaddict » 03 Apr 2015, 11:15

Hi folks-sure this is nothing new-with the recent wet weather it has become apparent that both rear side windows are leaking on my autohomes...

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Last post by Plasticman
04 Apr 2015, 09:03
Serious rust on the roof advice

Last post by DavidPallister « 03 Apr 2015, 12:41
Replies: 17
by juanbrein » 29 Mar 2015, 09:52
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Hi guys,

we own a Westfalia high top that has developed a really bad rust on the roof. I think is now time to think about fixing it. You can see the...
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Last post by DavidPallister
03 Apr 2015, 12:41
How unsafe is this?

Last post by Plasticman « 02 Apr 2015, 18:57
Replies: 8
by B.J » 01 Apr 2015, 20:52

So, my van is hopefully going in for a full resto but probably not until September. In the mean time, I have this rather rotten jacking point which...

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Last post by Plasticman
02 Apr 2015, 18:57
Sliding door different variants

Last post by Plasticman « 02 Apr 2015, 18:40
Replies: 3
by Lthomas » 02 Apr 2015, 06:38

My rhd 1983, needs a new sliding near side door , my question is do they differ from the early ones to the later models, could I fit a sliding door...

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Last post by Plasticman
02 Apr 2015, 18:40
devon roof gas strutts

Last post by dan79 « 01 Apr 2015, 17:06
Replies: 4
by dan79 » 29 Mar 2015, 09:49

Hi my 1980 devon camper the roof struts are knackered does ant body know were i can get replacements from
Cheers

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Last post by dan79
01 Apr 2015, 17:06
1982 Aircooled holdsworth conversion

Last post by Roger1970 « 31 Mar 2015, 18:06
Replies: 44
by Roger1970 » 01 Nov 2012, 20:32
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Hi All,

This is my first post, at the beginning of the year I purchased my first Volkswagen a type 25 2.0 Aircooled Holdsworth conversion which had...
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Last post by Roger1970
31 Mar 2015, 18:06
Any Any tips for removing small bits of rust with Dremel

Last post by Taggy « 31 Mar 2015, 12:23
Replies: 1
by JackE » 31 Mar 2015, 12:03

Hi,

I was just wondering if anyone has any tips for removing small patches or rust using a dremel or similar tool?

Many thanks

Jack

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Last post by Taggy
31 Mar 2015, 12:23
Replacing an Autohomes pop top roof

Last post by windydubber « 30 Mar 2015, 22:09
Replies: 3
by windydubber » 30 Mar 2015, 14:31

Hi,

I have an Autohomes Kamper. The one with a solid sided, straight up, pop top. The roof is in poor condition and needs replacing. Anyway I found...

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Last post by windydubber
30 Mar 2015, 22:09
Which window seals?

Last post by CovKid « 30 Mar 2015, 10:48
Replies: 4
by porthyt » 29 Mar 2015, 11:55

Hi,

I have a early 80's pop top devon. She has rust bubbles around all the windows. It is going to the body shop in a couple of weeks to have all...

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Last post by CovKid
30 Mar 2015, 10:48
Cleaning Resealing and painting Westy pop top GRP

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 29 Mar 2015, 16:18
Replies: 2
by syncro4us » 29 Mar 2015, 13:58

hi guys
re Syncro Westphalia 1986
We seem to have a porous pop top that allows water in. Apparently when we cleaned the moss off the top we also...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
29 Mar 2015, 16:18
Hightop and fridge

Last post by marlinowner « 29 Mar 2015, 14:56
Replies: 4
by Tobias13 » 29 Mar 2015, 14:30

A'noon all,

I appreciate the high top has been covered alot but each case slightly different I guess!

So am in the middle of doing out the interior...

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Last post by marlinowner
29 Mar 2015, 14:56
Front seat belts

Last post by AdrianC « 29 Mar 2015, 10:57
Replies: 1
by kentishvanman » 29 Mar 2015, 10:30

Hi,
Securon seat (front) belts. Which model.
500/30 seems to be the nearest but the stalk part is cable, my original is a metal strip and also the...

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Last post by AdrianC
29 Mar 2015, 10:57
Hub Caps

Last post by itchyfeet « 29 Mar 2015, 07:47
Replies: 1
by Ian and Lins » 29 Mar 2015, 07:42

Any recommendations for VW type hubcaps, or does any one have wheel trims that for over the hub nuts?

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Last post by itchyfeet
29 Mar 2015, 07:47
Help - Don't know what it's called...

Last post by Gavla80 « 28 Mar 2015, 20:01
Replies: 3
by Gavla80 » 26 Mar 2015, 20:21

I've lost the little plastic bit that one of the screws holding the rear air vents screws into, it probably fallen down behind the panel as I took...

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Last post by Gavla80
28 Mar 2015, 20:01
Westfalia high top

Last post by mrbodly « 28 Mar 2015, 19:45
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by mrbodly » 23 Mar 2015, 20:41

Hi all

I shall shortly be removing my westfalia high top on my Aircooled T25 to deal with the rot underneath.

The lip in the gutters that folds...

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Last post by mrbodly
28 Mar 2015, 19:45
Lower rear panle advice

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 27 Mar 2015, 23:34
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by biker1981 » 24 Mar 2015, 19:31

Hi just after some advice please.

The bottom of my rear t25 valance is starting to rott in typical locations. I managed to find a good solid rear...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
27 Mar 2015, 23:34
tonneau bars

Last post by commonone « 27 Mar 2015, 21:45
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by commonone » 27 Mar 2015, 18:01

Hi, hoping someone will know what kind of steel I would need to use to get someone to make up these simple bars for under a tonneau cover. Hoping...

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27 Mar 2015, 21:45

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