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Dreaded black paint gone...

Last post by sternal « 26 Feb 2015, 20:34
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by sternal » 23 Feb 2015, 15:02

Have taken the plunge and the van is being resprayed..as I was repeatedly told on here its hiding rust...fraid not though :mrgreen: no major rust or...

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Last post by sternal
26 Feb 2015, 20:34
Making my own cushion seats for a RnR bed

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 26 Feb 2015, 16:30

by Jonnyb416 » 26 Feb 2015, 16:30

If anybody can help please feel free to throw in an idea.....

I have my full width RnR bed from Volkswares.
I have a king size memory foam mattress...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
26 Feb 2015, 16:30
Custom Panel van....... back on it!

Last post by drjsmithwhite « 26 Feb 2015, 14:46
Replies: 49
by Paul_Van_Denton » 10 Jul 2013, 09:40
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What do people do with crease's? Shall I just use filler? or shall I try to pull it out, if so it might distort the whole big panel?

Probably gonna...
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Last post by drjsmithwhite
26 Feb 2015, 14:46
Body panel with Seam?

Last post by nonny112i « 26 Feb 2015, 07:39
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by nonny112i » 25 Feb 2015, 22:26

Hi
I'm currently prepping my van for re-spray and I'm looking for a the panel that's above the offside rear jacking point that also has the seam on...

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Last post by nonny112i
26 Feb 2015, 07:39
Body Work and Mechanic recommendations - Hampshire

Last post by tonydata « 25 Feb 2015, 11:50
Replies: 7
by magpiebobby » 12 Feb 2015, 11:54

Hi all,

I've just moved to Winchester, Hampshire and I'm looking for a local garage to service my Dehler Bluestar - any recommendations gladly...

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Last post by tonydata
25 Feb 2015, 11:50
1985 t25 panel van project pic heavy!!!!

Last post by Scott presswood « 24 Feb 2015, 18:24
Replies: 8
by Scott presswood » 21 Feb 2015, 17:28

Hi all been a member here for a while now but this been my first proper post. I came across my panel about a year ago and have only just started to...

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Last post by Scott presswood
24 Feb 2015, 18:24
Side window channel

Last post by Ads1987 « 23 Feb 2015, 21:50

by Ads1987 » 23 Feb 2015, 21:50

Hi Guys,

Just wondering if your side windows sit in a channel or just straight in the window channel?

Mine just sits in the frame, so the section...

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Last post by Ads1987
23 Feb 2015, 21:50
Thinking of painting my dash... show me yours...

Last post by 300CE « 23 Feb 2015, 21:29
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by VWMartin » 23 Feb 2015, 15:25

Hey guys my dash is in need of a re-spray but im wondering what other people have done with theirs.

Im not sure whether or not to go matt black,...

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Last post by 300CE
23 Feb 2015, 21:29
1990 T25 Autosleeper front bumper

Last post by Plasticman « 23 Feb 2015, 21:06
Replies: 4
by timjwharton » 22 Feb 2015, 09:15

Hi folks,

An elderly gent drove in to the front near-side corner of my van yesterday: much damage to the front bumper and the side panel under the...

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Last post by Plasticman
23 Feb 2015, 21:06
Anyone recommend a good bodyshop in the midlands?

Last post by George22 « 23 Feb 2015, 16:43

by George22 » 23 Feb 2015, 16:43

Touch wood, but our van seems to be on an even-keel mechanically (that'll have cursed it....)

...So beginning to look for some pointers for a good...

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Last post by George22
23 Feb 2015, 16:43
what colour are your inner wheel arches ?

Last post by ozzi_in_the_uk « 23 Feb 2015, 14:16
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by sternal » 12 Feb 2015, 22:36

Yes its a strange question !

Are they meant to be the colour of the van ? or black as in underseal ?

can't seem to find any pictures

Thank you...

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Last post by ozzi_in_the_uk
23 Feb 2015, 14:16
Replacing sliding door glass and seal

Last post by Hoopy_Frood « 23 Feb 2015, 13:09

by Hoopy_Frood » 23 Feb 2015, 13:09

Hello.
I have been looking on the fourm and in the Hanyes/Bentley for decent guidance on how to fit the window rubbers and glass to my replacement...

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Last post by Hoopy_Frood
23 Feb 2015, 13:09
Reliable Body Repairs NW London?

Last post by vwvanmanc « 23 Feb 2015, 12:05
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by vwvanmanc » 23 Feb 2015, 11:13

Need some fairly invasive repair work on my T3 - anyone recommend Body Shop in London thats not got passion and skill and doesn't break the bank....

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Last post by vwvanmanc
23 Feb 2015, 12:05
Re upholstery for original seats

Last post by windydubber « 22 Feb 2015, 19:38

by windydubber » 22 Feb 2015, 19:38

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a good company to re upholster and cover our old seats? We have a 1981 2.0l air cooled. They are the standard seats. No...

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Last post by windydubber
22 Feb 2015, 19:38
Herman's welding and paint job...after years of planning

Last post by hulky « 22 Feb 2015, 17:38
Replies: 51
by Vdub89 » 26 Jan 2015, 13:27
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Hi all,

Herman our 1989 multivan has gone in for some TLC so I thought I would share it with everyone. I have been looking on this part of the...
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Last post by hulky
22 Feb 2015, 17:38
Problem side door??

Last post by Paulf1969 « 21 Feb 2015, 20:08
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by Paulf1969 » 20 Feb 2015, 22:29

Evening
I'm putting my T25 back in 1 piece after tackling the bodywork. Since I bought it back last August the side door hasn't closed properly, it...

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Last post by Paulf1969
21 Feb 2015, 20:08
Recomendations on who can respray my Van

Last post by sternal « 18 Feb 2015, 21:41
Replies: 20
by garry247 » 30 Jan 2015, 17:45
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Its time i had my Hi Top Smurfy van painted. Other then a squashed jacking point and the bottom of the sliding door window, she is pretty...
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Last post by sternal
18 Feb 2015, 21:41
Welder / Bodyshop

Last post by Plasticman « 18 Feb 2015, 17:42
Replies: 6
by Moleskin0 » 14 Feb 2015, 13:42

Hi, I am looking for a decent welder / bodyshop close to Bolton / Bury to fit rear wheel arch panels and bottom of sliding door panels. Any help...

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Last post by Plasticman
18 Feb 2015, 17:42
Reimo conversion bubble side opening window

Last post by wolfbus.uk « 18 Feb 2015, 15:33

by wolfbus.uk » 18 Feb 2015, 15:33

Does anyone know who manufactured the windows in this picture? Reimo say they were a company called TB Compact..

Or does anyone know of another any...

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Last post by wolfbus.uk
18 Feb 2015, 15:33
Seitz window in LHD 16" Syncro side loading door.

Last post by wolfbus.uk « 17 Feb 2015, 10:09
Replies: 4
by wolfbus.uk » 16 Feb 2015, 23:51

Trying to install a double glazed opening window in my 16 Syncro. The existing window hole is 1075 x 450.
The Seitz S4 size 1100mm x 450 hinged or...

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Last post by wolfbus.uk
17 Feb 2015, 10:09
Rustoleum with or without Vactan ?

Last post by BOXY « 16 Feb 2015, 18:47
Replies: 7
by ghost123uk » 15 Feb 2015, 14:54

Now I have my tin of Rustoleum Pastel white L90D, as soon as it is a bit warmer and drier, I will be attacking a few minor areas, mostly in the...

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Last post by BOXY
16 Feb 2015, 18:47
White Underseal stuff???

Last post by volks_womble « 16 Feb 2015, 18:17
Replies: 10
by volks_womble » 10 Feb 2015, 12:56

I have finally started attending to some of the rusty areas of our van.

To start of with, I have done the nearside step, welding in a repair panel,...

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Last post by volks_womble
16 Feb 2015, 18:17
keeping van warm

Last post by CovKid « 16 Feb 2015, 11:30
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by bennox7984 » 16 Feb 2015, 10:33

Hi.
what is the best insulation to use to keep a westy vanagon pop top warm.it has no factory heater.any ideas?

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Last post by CovKid
16 Feb 2015, 11:30
removing bulkhead

Last post by Plasticman « 15 Feb 2015, 19:32
Replies: 3
by izzy90 » 14 Feb 2015, 13:45

Hi,
Just need a bit of advice. thinking of removing my bulkhead and wondering if anyone else has done this. will it compromise the structure of the...

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Last post by Plasticman
15 Feb 2015, 19:32
Doka/Sinka bulkhead removal?

Last post by adyjoad « 15 Feb 2015, 15:42
Replies: 9
by ELVIS » 22 Jan 2015, 20:55

Anyone got any pics/links to the bulkhead on a pick up being removed/replaced etc?

Would just make it a tad easier to see how it's stitched...

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Last post by adyjoad
15 Feb 2015, 15:42
Front wing seam repairs - correct way to do it?

Last post by volks_womble « 13 Feb 2015, 00:18
Replies: 3
by volks_womble » 11 Feb 2015, 23:59

This evening I started to cut out the seat belt mount ready to weld in the new section. Whist removing the underseal in the wheel arch I stupidly...

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Last post by volks_womble
13 Feb 2015, 00:18
Windscreen rubber recommendations?

Last post by Plasticman « 12 Feb 2015, 23:51
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by jonnyoffcas79 » 12 Feb 2015, 23:22

Just a quick one guys!? Who supply's the best ones in your opinion? Cheers, stupor question I know but if you don't know.

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Last post by Plasticman
12 Feb 2015, 23:51
Rear Bumper bolts rusted/sheared off...

Last post by sternal « 11 Feb 2015, 21:28
Replies: 5
by sternal » 11 Feb 2015, 14:06

Afternoon...

I tried to remove my rear bumper at the weekend and one of the nuts broke off the other is so rusty it will need to be grinded off......

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Last post by sternal
11 Feb 2015, 21:28
Recommendations for T3 bodywork in Cheshire

Last post by restoman « 10 Feb 2015, 21:18
Replies: 9
by mattjarvis » 09 Feb 2015, 19:50

Evening All,

Looking for any recommendations for someone to look at some bodywork on my Westie in Cheshire or thereabouts. Nothing major I don't...

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Last post by restoman
10 Feb 2015, 21:18
Best quality body panels

Last post by Al Housman « 10 Feb 2015, 14:09
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by Al Housman » 09 Feb 2015, 18:16

Are there any thoughts on which make of body panels (eg rear arches) are the best quality?

Cheers

Al

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Last post by Al Housman
10 Feb 2015, 14:09
Where is this water coming from

Last post by sternal « 10 Feb 2015, 11:25
Replies: 35
by sternal » 29 Aug 2014, 17:53
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A few months back I found a hole by the sliding door(lower panel) hole was fixed and water removed, at the time the insulation was soaking wet...
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Last post by sternal
10 Feb 2015, 11:25
body panels

Last post by T25Kenward « 09 Feb 2015, 19:56
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by pauljvw » 07 Feb 2015, 14:31

Hi, can anyone vouch for the body panels from Custom and Commercial?

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Last post by T25Kenward
09 Feb 2015, 19:56
number plate light STAINLESS screws

Last post by CovKid « 08 Feb 2015, 09:13
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by wozza825y » 28 Jan 2015, 22:45

does anybody do stainless screws for the number plate lights, tired of my rusty ones, cheers warren.

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Last post by CovKid
08 Feb 2015, 09:13
Devon/Rusty Lee bed

Last post by wolfbus.uk « 07 Feb 2015, 21:32
Replies: 4
by wolfbus.uk » 19 Jan 2015, 19:45

Hi does anyone have a Rusty Lee or Devon r&r bed in their T25. I am looking for the measurement of how far the seat base protrudes beyond side...

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Last post by wolfbus.uk
07 Feb 2015, 21:32
Easy bushes....ooer missus

Last post by CovKid « 07 Feb 2015, 21:08
Replies: 3
by Sir Brixalot » 07 Feb 2015, 18:56

Had a creaking coming front NS front for a while. The shock was an advisory on a previous mot but not the last one. While I've got the wheel off can...

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Last post by CovKid
07 Feb 2015, 21:08
Seat Swivels

Last post by trentjim « 07 Feb 2015, 18:37
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by trentjim » 05 Feb 2015, 17:21

OK... its "pooh" or get off the pan time for me, i've been prevaricating over this for waaaay too long now, progress on tarting the bus up is stalled...

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Last post by trentjim
07 Feb 2015, 18:37
t25 westfalia LHD lower kitchen panel

Last post by pauljvw « 06 Feb 2015, 21:53
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by pauljvw » 06 Feb 2015, 20:00

Can anyone advise me of the best or good quality source of a replacement panel? Thanks, Paul

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Last post by pauljvw
06 Feb 2015, 21:53
Hightop mould on E-bay

Last post by Dazco « 06 Feb 2015, 19:22
Replies: 7
by BOXY » 01 Feb 2015, 14:20

I spotted this on e-bay. It looks like the same roof shape as the one on my van. If I was closer I might be tempted to buy it and start up a little...

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Last post by Dazco
06 Feb 2015, 19:22
what seats are these?

Last post by plan38 « 06 Feb 2015, 14:31
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by plan38 » 06 Feb 2015, 12:28

Hello all,

just was wondering if anyone knew what seats these are? The back fully reclines with a lift and pull action on the seat back. The base is...

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Last post by plan38
06 Feb 2015, 14:31
Gunzl bodywork panels

Last post by Plasticman « 04 Feb 2015, 22:55
Replies: 9
by Roydini » 04 Feb 2015, 18:48

Evening all :)

Anyone had experience/opinions with Gunzl panels? Are they any good?

Cheers!

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Last post by Plasticman
04 Feb 2015, 22:55
It came off in his hand...Sliding door handle problem

Last post by paperhouselad « 04 Feb 2015, 15:49
Replies: 14
by ja9allen » 29 Jan 2015, 23:34

P1030625 (2).JPG Hi, we have a Feb 1984 van RHD. The sliding door handle has always been a bit stiff to open from the outside but it got worse and...

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Last post by paperhouselad
04 Feb 2015, 15:49
Wheel arch covers

Last post by Budgie7 « 01 Feb 2015, 21:22
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by Budgie7 » 31 Jan 2015, 21:12

Has anyone tried the chrome wheel arch trims / covers that are on eBay.
Or even the black ones, they are about £50 .

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Last post by Budgie7
01 Feb 2015, 21:22
Let the work begin...

Last post by Peter-T « 01 Feb 2015, 09:44
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by Peter-T » 16 Feb 2012, 14:34
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So i've been this morning to see Creative Coachworks in Wem, Shropshire. I've discussed with them all my ideas, my plans etc, they think it's all...
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Last post by Peter-T
01 Feb 2015, 09:44
First one, not a clue.

Last post by psenorum « 31 Jan 2015, 18:38
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by Binks » 14 Jan 2015, 01:20
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I have just picked up my first VW camper.
It's an '89 T25 tintop.
Currently has nothing other than a rock and roll bed in.
Have seen so many things...
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Last post by psenorum
31 Jan 2015, 18:38
Big bumper fitting

Last post by what2do « 31 Jan 2015, 16:57
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by what2do » 29 Jan 2015, 09:42

Hi all, I'm hoping to buy a genuine big bumper very soon and the seller has said that a 'sandwich' cum spacer is required where the n/s and o/s...

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Last post by what2do
31 Jan 2015, 16:57
Rusty bumper screws - advice needed please

Last post by Jim San « 31 Jan 2015, 13:05
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by Devon Pete » 30 Jan 2015, 19:55

Hi, there's a bit of rust washing out from the 'allen key' headed screws on the big bumpers front and back. It looks like it's probably the thread....

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Last post by Jim San
31 Jan 2015, 13:05
T3 fixer upper

Last post by flying haggis « 30 Jan 2015, 23:49
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by flying haggis » 28 Jan 2015, 23:52

Hello all, I've been skulking around on here for a while now and had a bus for a while so I think its about time i started a thread.
I purchased my...

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Last post by flying haggis
30 Jan 2015, 23:49
Captain seat Q!

Last post by ELVIS « 30 Jan 2015, 09:24
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by ELVIS » 29 Jan 2015, 23:34

Silly Q time...... :mrgreen:

Are captains seats covers 'cut' the same as non standard seats? Always thought captains seats had more, thicker...

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Last post by ELVIS
30 Jan 2015, 09:24
Got a stiffie and can't make it slack......

Last post by ja9allen « 29 Jan 2015, 22:48
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by Chiefy » 09 Nov 2014, 14:25

Lol, my sliding door handle needs massive muscle power to open the door and I don't know why???
It's really easy to close but the force needed to...

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Last post by ja9allen
29 Jan 2015, 22:48
Sliding door hinges

Last post by nonny112i « 29 Jan 2015, 22:09
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by nonny112i » 29 Jan 2015, 18:40

Anyone got any sliding door hinges already extended? Or if these can be purchased?

Cheers Jonny

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Last post by nonny112i
29 Jan 2015, 22:09

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