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Tailgate lock stuck

Last post by Jim San « 09 Mar 2015, 18:12
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by Beefy17 » 09 Mar 2015, 16:42

Wonder if you all can help. We bought a '83 T25 last year and all has been going v well until last week when I went to open up the can for the first...

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Last post by Jim San
09 Mar 2015, 18:12
Swivel base and seat belt anchors

Last post by Jim San « 07 Mar 2015, 17:37
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by Jim San » 01 Mar 2015, 22:38
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I'm in the process of welding in a swivel base but on a dummy run I noticed that the seat belt anchor blocks it from going around!

My van has the...
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Last post by Jim San
07 Mar 2015, 17:37
Front carpet

Last post by GrahamL « 07 Mar 2015, 13:24

by GrahamL » 07 Mar 2015, 13:24

Hi,
Before I commit to stripping out the front carpet for cleaning. Has anyone got any tips and tricks for the removal of the large piece of carpet...

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Last post by GrahamL
07 Mar 2015, 13:24
advice,leaking pop top

Last post by Plasticman « 06 Mar 2015, 23:23
Replies: 3
by geronimo » 01 Mar 2015, 16:47

wonder if you could advise please,
my t25 is leaking,im pretty sure its the mastic that seals the pop top to the body near to the gutter,
what do you...

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Last post by Plasticman
06 Mar 2015, 23:23
Seat covers... golf?

Last post by Reimotim « 06 Mar 2015, 14:10
Replies: 6
by Reimotim » 01 Mar 2015, 20:35

Hi Guys,
I'd like to buy some off the shelf fitted seat covers, however T25 specific ones seem few and far between.
So...
I was thinking that golfs...

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Last post by Reimotim
06 Mar 2015, 14:10
filler mobile

Last post by Plasticman « 04 Mar 2015, 23:45
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by ticket2ride » 04 Mar 2015, 20:28

Ive been looking for a body shop in SE London to get my van done. There are a couple of places near me that do body work. One place in particular...

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Last post by Plasticman
04 Mar 2015, 23:45
sliding door handle (internal)

Last post by chewbacca « 04 Mar 2015, 22:17
Replies: 6
by chewbacca » 01 Mar 2015, 12:59

Ok, so I've only just noticed I don't have one!
There's what looks like a square shaft sticking out. I guess that's for it?

Any pictures of what I...

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Last post by chewbacca
04 Mar 2015, 22:17
Water inside my rear side panel

Last post by Dougie88 « 04 Mar 2015, 21:31
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by Dougie88 » 04 Mar 2015, 18:07

Hi just wondering if it's just the rear window seal leaking or could it be leaking through the rusty seam? I found about 3 of water inside the rear...

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Last post by Dougie88
04 Mar 2015, 21:31
Rear window leak

Last post by Sebastian S « 02 Mar 2015, 16:45

by Sebastian S » 02 Mar 2015, 16:45

So my rear side windows are leaking from somewhere around the vent and it's seal.

I can't figure out from where, anyone got any experience with...

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Last post by Sebastian S
02 Mar 2015, 16:45
Temp alternative to a full resto and repsray?

Last post by Miss Syd « 01 Mar 2015, 20:49
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by Miss Syd » 28 Feb 2015, 21:01

anybody know anything about this - onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; - not quite vehicle wrapping. I am having roof and bonnet done on my...

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Last post by Miss Syd
01 Mar 2015, 20:49
Rustoleum mixing

Last post by kentishvanman « 28 Feb 2015, 09:23
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by kentishvanman » 26 Feb 2015, 22:58

Hi,
Anyone had any successful dealings with Avenue Coatings.
Six weeks ago they told me they could match my Combi Color paint. Advert said Iltr for...

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Last post by kentishvanman
28 Feb 2015, 09:23
Removed insulation from rear quarter is this original ?

Last post by Plasticman « 27 Feb 2015, 23:38
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by sternal » 27 Feb 2015, 20:00

Looks like insulation used in lofts would this have been original or put in when it was converted ?

I guess it was put there for warmth and sound...

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Last post by Plasticman
27 Feb 2015, 23:38
Dirty Vindic

Last post by Gusbang « 27 Feb 2015, 22:32
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by Gusbang » 27 Feb 2015, 19:24

Planning on giving the Vindic on my Doka a good scrub this weekend, anyone recommend the best thing to use?

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Last post by Gusbang
27 Feb 2015, 22:32
Newbie please help

Last post by kevtherev « 27 Feb 2015, 15:00
Replies: 5
by Peter913 » 26 Feb 2015, 09:06

Morning, would just like to say hi to everyone as I'm new to this site, I would like some advice it's for my grandads Vw t25 if needs body work and...

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Last post by kevtherev
27 Feb 2015, 15:00
Renewing wheel trims...

Last post by CovKid « 27 Feb 2015, 13:16
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by sternal » 27 Feb 2015, 12:10

Thought Id try and save my plastic wheel trims so have put primer on today back in work on Sunday so will give them a spray with Silver wheel trim...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Feb 2015, 13:16
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
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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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 9
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 2
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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HI,

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
Replies: 1
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
Replies: 1
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...

9 Replies

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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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 4
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
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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

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