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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
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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
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 4
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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Last post by commonone
27 Mar 2015, 21:45
Rock'n'roll seats AGAIN!

Last post by Tobias13 « 27 Mar 2015, 17:58
Replies: 11
by B.J » 25 Mar 2015, 11:00

Does anyone have a r&r bed by these people?
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All his seats are m1 tested except the t25 ones due to...

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Last post by Tobias13
27 Mar 2015, 17:58
Vw t25 Sliding door

Last post by dleaves « 27 Mar 2015, 17:35
Replies: 2
by Mark mckeown79 » 14 Mar 2015, 09:07

Hello everyone can anyone tell me the size difference between the different versions as my one has been knit I have a 1982 model and I am desperately...

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Last post by dleaves
27 Mar 2015, 17:35
revisited bodywork

Last post by ghost123uk « 27 Mar 2015, 09:18
Replies: 6
by kevtherev » 26 Mar 2015, 20:06

:rofl

still looks as good today over 4 years on
Thanks Mike.
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Last post by ghost123uk
27 Mar 2015, 09:18
1986/7 joker stickers

Last post by smith748 « 26 Mar 2015, 09:19
Replies: 3
by smith748 » 25 Mar 2015, 10:46

Hi all I am after replacement decals for a 1986/7 vw t3 Joker. I am unsure of the originals so any pic you could post would be great thank. It's left...

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Last post by smith748
26 Mar 2015, 09:19
recommend a good restoration garage

Last post by brown-bus « 25 Mar 2015, 08:34
Replies: 9
by brown-bus » 09 Mar 2015, 08:35

Please could anyone suggest a good garage where I could have my T25 restored (bodywork welding & paintwork .... plus engine work) - ideally within a...

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Last post by brown-bus
25 Mar 2015, 08:34
Trimming over insulation

Last post by Tobias13 « 24 Mar 2015, 22:54
Replies: 19
by Tobias13 » 18 Mar 2015, 18:49
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Removed the carpet from my high top and no insulation, once I've insulated (double foil) can I apply carpet direct to that??

No fixing points for...
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Last post by Tobias13
24 Mar 2015, 22:54
Help/Advice needed, van needs £1000 welding done

Last post by Waynerrr « 24 Mar 2015, 11:19
Replies: 84
by TobyGilden » 13 Mar 2015, 18:02
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I have just been to a garage to get a quote for some welding that I thought needed doing on the van.

The guy at the garage really knows his stuff,...
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Last post by Waynerrr
24 Mar 2015, 11:19
Should the sliding door have drain holes?

Last post by CovKid « 23 Mar 2015, 23:16
Replies: 12
by ghost123uk » 22 Mar 2015, 09:18

Remember my bit of body work and full re-spray saga a year or two ago?
The one that I was told would be 6 to 8 weeks and I didn't get it back for...

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Last post by CovKid
23 Mar 2015, 23:16
which dash

Last post by colmenarjim « 23 Mar 2015, 23:00

by colmenarjim » 23 Mar 2015, 23:00

All, after seeing various dash's on Ebay & the venders not knowing, are water cooled and air cooled dash's swappable? I don't mean all the cooling...

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Last post by colmenarjim
23 Mar 2015, 23:00
Big mirrors silly question

Last post by jtwhitestar « 23 Mar 2015, 21:02
Replies: 5
by jtwhitestar » 22 Mar 2015, 21:41

Hi all
Just started stripping down my whitest but for the life of cannot figure out how to the wiring from the mirrors
There a big connector inside...

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Last post by jtwhitestar
23 Mar 2015, 21:02
What have I started....?

Last post by Hoopy_Frood « 23 Mar 2015, 13:34
Replies: 2
by Hoopy_Frood » 23 Mar 2015, 11:27

The spoiler/bodykit on Marv was looking pretty knackered, with big holes in the front spoiler under the number plate and holes in the back spoiler...

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Last post by Hoopy_Frood
23 Mar 2015, 13:34
Body repairs around London

Last post by Ralf85 « 22 Mar 2015, 21:59
Replies: 14
by B.J » 25 Feb 2015, 10:33

Hi,
Can anyone recommend a T25 experienced bodyshop in or around the London area?
My van has the usual seam, sill and jacking point rust along with...

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Last post by Ralf85
22 Mar 2015, 21:59
Cab window seals fpr T25

Last post by CovKid « 22 Mar 2015, 19:47
Replies: 3
by PETAL4 » 22 Mar 2015, 08:31

Hi all,
Our T25 has just had a full body respray and looks really smart except for the cab window seals. I bought a window seal bundle with JK , was...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Mar 2015, 19:47
Hard Sided Pop Top

Last post by kaminokid « 22 Mar 2015, 19:06
Replies: 4
by kaminokid » 21 Mar 2015, 20:46

Hi all
I have a Holdsworth Villa 3 and the top of the pop top is cracking and showing signs of wear. I want to make sure this stays water tight, is...

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Last post by kaminokid
22 Mar 2015, 19:06
Alternative to sikaflex

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 22 Mar 2015, 02:20
Replies: 2
by Emma&Al » 21 Mar 2015, 22:57

I love Sikaflex but its hard to find where I am, unless I buy online and pay postage.
Whats the alternative that might be more readily available? Its...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
22 Mar 2015, 02:20
seam rust

Last post by Dazco « 20 Mar 2015, 19:59
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by jeffreyjon » 20 Mar 2015, 19:47

hi all im about to start work on my first t25 wooo! starting with the seam rust whats the best way to tackle this ive bought vactan and tiger seal...

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Last post by Dazco
20 Mar 2015, 19:59
Lining Tintop Roof

Last post by itchyfeet « 20 Mar 2015, 19:46
Replies: 8
by crazymilk » 16 Mar 2015, 11:25

Hi there
Just refitting my tintop and one thing that is bugging me is the headlining

Although in pretty good nick and fairly clean it has sagged in...

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Last post by itchyfeet
20 Mar 2015, 19:46
Filling the gutters arround the hi top

Last post by SamsBus2012 « 19 Mar 2015, 21:07
Replies: 2
by garry247 » 19 Mar 2015, 10:30

Hi,

My hightop sides wabble a little and its come up at the front above the windscreen. The garage said to fill the gutters and front with a sealent...

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Last post by SamsBus2012
19 Mar 2015, 21:07
any good bodywork garages in Yorkshire?

Last post by brown-bus « 19 Mar 2015, 16:51
Replies: 3
by brown-bus » 19 Mar 2015, 16:03

I'm still searching for a good body worker in the Yorkshire area. I live just north of Leeds and have 1981 T25 that needs body work and painting....

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Last post by brown-bus
19 Mar 2015, 16:51
golf seats with polo 02 runners

Last post by jasd1978 « 19 Mar 2015, 09:09
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by paperhouselad » 19 Mar 2015, 08:03

Got chance of some golf leather heated seats with polo runners, will they fit t25 without too much trouble? Only £60 is that a good price, cheers.

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Last post by jasd1978
19 Mar 2015, 09:09
Panel van conversion

Last post by larscapaldi « 18 Mar 2015, 18:52

by larscapaldi » 18 Mar 2015, 18:52

So I recently got myself an '83 van that had been standing in a yard for about 10 years. Think it used to be a panel van but was converted to a...

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Last post by larscapaldi
18 Mar 2015, 18:52
Rust - MOT failure?

Last post by ads288 « 18 Mar 2015, 12:26
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by ads288 » 18 Mar 2015, 10:54

Hi all,

I've decide to have a look at some of the patches of rust in my van.

I can remember from reading on the forum that rust near certain...

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Last post by ads288
18 Mar 2015, 12:26

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