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Jx tinware

Last post by what2do « 14 Nov 2014, 11:05
Replies: 8
by what2do » 13 Nov 2014, 14:16

Just seen a gorgeous caravelle cl in Salisbury, whilst looking around it I noticed that instead of having several separate pieces of tinware it just...

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Last post by what2do
14 Nov 2014, 11:05
Air vents

Last post by CJH « 12 Nov 2014, 07:34
Replies: 29
by Trunkster » 28 May 2012, 15:15
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Hi guys. I saw a nice splitty on a car park the other day. It had colorless perspex air scoops on the air intake vents to scoop in extra air. They...
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Last post by CJH
12 Nov 2014, 07:34
hmmm plasti dip or not??

Last post by Smosh « 09 Nov 2014, 11:28
Replies: 36
by browneyes1311 » 31 Mar 2014, 20:55
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Ive hada very good offer to plasti dip Myrtle possibly cos she looks so awful now it would be a hell of a transformational video. Its asort of...
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Last post by Smosh
09 Nov 2014, 11:28
Rustoleum suppliers.

Last post by what2do « 06 Nov 2014, 12:01
Replies: 7
by what2do » 04 Nov 2014, 10:57

Chappy from avenue coatings called me yesterday and apologised profusively about not being able to scan my sample (piece of bodywork) and mix me some...

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Last post by what2do
06 Nov 2014, 12:01
headling Alternatives

Last post by T3Aljezur « 01 Nov 2014, 19:43
Replies: 4
by T3Aljezur » 06 Oct 2014, 13:07

HI again

I have seen the threads on the headling fititng and replacing etc
I have a doka and want something a bit different. I really don't like the...

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Last post by T3Aljezur
01 Nov 2014, 19:43
leather restoration

Last post by Trunkster « 01 Nov 2014, 17:15
Replies: 2
by Trunkster » 31 Oct 2014, 15:36

I have just bought some saab seats to go in the camper. I have given them a good clean and they have come up quite well. There is a bit of wear...

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Last post by Trunkster
01 Nov 2014, 17:15
sliding door catch won't close

Last post by pionte « 01 Nov 2014, 10:27
Replies: 3
by nigeldodd » 01 Nov 2014, 08:44

T25. My sliding door will not stay shut when I close it sometimes. The catch is on the rear side of the door and should engage in a pin fixed to the...

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Last post by pionte
01 Nov 2014, 10:27
Is this a reasonably estimate of the time required?

Last post by Plasticman « 30 Oct 2014, 18:16
Replies: 3
by bat » 30 Oct 2014, 11:24

Having had a bus modify the back of my van, the insurance company are disputing the amount it will coast to repair, primarily the time it will take...

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Last post by Plasticman
30 Oct 2014, 18:16
So if I wanted a respray + interior bits prepared to travel-

Last post by Hash brown « 30 Oct 2014, 07:06
Replies: 1
by browneyes1311 » 29 Oct 2014, 23:03

So If i was looking for a respray plus propex fitted and perhaps new underseal and prepared to travel ... who would you recommend? And approximate...

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Last post by Hash brown
30 Oct 2014, 07:06
Transporter Badge

Last post by wormington « 29 Oct 2014, 20:09
Replies: 6
by timthemod » 26 Sep 2014, 11:30

Despite putting requests on the wants section had no luck in sourcing a rear 'transporter' badge for my 1987 T25. The Badge is the type that had no...

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Last post by wormington
29 Oct 2014, 20:09
Sunroof / Westy Roof Mess!

Last post by mattwilde66 « 29 Oct 2014, 12:43
Replies: 8
by mattwilde66 » 24 Oct 2014, 12:21

Hello all,

The more I look at the bodged Westy roof on my Sycro, the more I want shot. Its been put on but never finished. The middle sunroof...

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Last post by mattwilde66
29 Oct 2014, 12:43
Stopping Rust

Last post by Smosh « 28 Oct 2014, 21:38
Replies: 12
by Smosh » 27 Oct 2014, 22:13

Okay so my van is getting rustier. Im gonna rake all the seals out using a curved wire brush, But i am wandering what I should use, RC900? Vatcan?...

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Last post by Smosh
28 Oct 2014, 21:38
T25 body repairs

Last post by Smosh « 28 Oct 2014, 21:20
Replies: 2
by griggo » 28 Oct 2014, 14:22

Hi can anyone recommend a decent body repairer that has T25 experience in Northamptonshire. My Westfalia has some seam rash and a hole in the o/s...

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Last post by Smosh
28 Oct 2014, 21:20
headlining question

Last post by sages « 28 Oct 2014, 17:44
Replies: 8
by mid england retrims » 26 Oct 2014, 23:33

Hi all, my panel van came to me without any headling in the cab or boards in the back. Once the rebuold has been completed i want to fit a full...

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Last post by sages
28 Oct 2014, 17:44
rock n roll bed - 1" thick MDF!!

Last post by CovKid « 27 Oct 2014, 19:37
Replies: 9
by CovKid » 19 Oct 2014, 09:12

Honestly, some people.

For ages now I've had a full width DIY metal rock n roll bed which I'm about to remove (up for any offers) and replace with a...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Oct 2014, 19:37
unwanted water feature in my van when it rains!

Last post by Wedgiebaby « 26 Oct 2014, 20:49
Replies: 19
by Wedgiebaby » 06 Oct 2014, 21:41
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Hi guys,
My van (Wedgie) has sprung a leak :( When it rains, we find a small puddle of water on the front passenger floor mat, and also on the floor...
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Last post by Wedgiebaby
26 Oct 2014, 20:49
Gutter trim end piece

Last post by scottbott « 26 Oct 2014, 13:51
Replies: 4
by Billleivers » 26 Oct 2014, 11:36

Anyone know where I can source one of the small gutter end trims that curve around the rear end of the gutter?
Took it off and it split while trying...

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Last post by scottbott
26 Oct 2014, 13:51
Tailgate alignment

Last post by Hash brown « 25 Oct 2014, 22:06
Replies: 5
by Hash brown » 25 Oct 2014, 17:20

Hello people

Have just joined the club and have purchased a holdsworth villa3. Whilst giving it a proper looking over I noticed there seems to be a...

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Last post by Hash brown
25 Oct 2014, 22:06
Inner/Outer Sill and JP rot- Advice needed

Last post by Plasticman « 23 Oct 2014, 21:41
Replies: 20
by pistachio » 15 Sep 2014, 15:30
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Hello everyone,

We're dragging our beloved T25 out from several years of neglect, and desperately need some advice on the sorry state of her sills...
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Last post by Plasticman
23 Oct 2014, 21:41
Respray and prep

Last post by Hash brown « 23 Oct 2014, 19:01

by Hash brown » 23 Oct 2014, 19:01

Hi All

New to the forum after getting my self a T25 holdsworth villa 3.

My first task is for a respray and a bit of prep work, so does any1 have...

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Last post by Hash brown
23 Oct 2014, 19:01
Opening quarter light kits

Last post by bootie3367 « 23 Oct 2014, 15:53
Replies: 5
by Big Bear » 09 Oct 2014, 19:04

Hi all, has anybody used these kits to convert from fixed to opening quarter lights?

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Thanks all.

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Last post by bootie3367
23 Oct 2014, 15:53
Primer

Last post by mrbodly « 21 Oct 2014, 22:21
Replies: 5
by mrbodly » 11 Oct 2014, 12:18

Hi all

I've just welded a repair panel to the van, imediately above rear jacking point. I cut away all traces of rust first and once complete,...

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Last post by mrbodly
21 Oct 2014, 22:21
sunroof felt seal

Last post by Lollypop « 21 Oct 2014, 11:38
Replies: 2
by Lollypop » 20 Oct 2014, 21:46

hi folks will be fitting a new felt seal to my sliding sunroof shortly, any suggestions on the best glue/adhesive for the job, thanks laurence.

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Last post by Lollypop
21 Oct 2014, 11:38
Porsche tombstones on t3 rails

Last post by Cyberdennis « 21 Oct 2014, 11:13
Replies: 1
by Chiefy » 30 Sep 2014, 08:42

Hi, I have a set of T25 upper seat rails and a pair of tombstones, has anyone fitted the rails to the seats before? I'm guessing it is a case of...

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Last post by Cyberdennis
21 Oct 2014, 11:13
Suggestions needed on some welding please

Last post by Plasticman « 20 Oct 2014, 22:48
Replies: 15
by nutbox » 15 Oct 2014, 19:53
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Hi there ,
I am in the process of doing some welding on my van ,and I am working on replacing the sill panel that has the lower channel for the...
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Last post by Plasticman
20 Oct 2014, 22:48
Advice on new locks please?

Last post by CJH « 20 Oct 2014, 12:04
Replies: 1
by kookychick » 20 Oct 2014, 11:37

My 1981 1.9 Caravelle is a bit funny when it comes to keys and locks. None of them work very well, and even now I have learned the knack, sometimes...

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Last post by CJH
20 Oct 2014, 12:04
paintshop near bristol

Last post by jack-d « 20 Oct 2014, 08:50
Replies: 1
by chippychappy » 19 Oct 2014, 19:17

Hi, can anyone recommend a paintshop near Bristol? It's for my doka who needs a full respray including prep.
Ta

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Last post by jack-d
20 Oct 2014, 08:50
Gas Tank connector on the floor beneath the sink

Last post by killerme « 04 Nov 2014, 14:57
Replies: 6
by killerme » 29 Sep 2014, 16:16

Hi All,
I've been using a calor gas tank stuffed in the cupboard under the sink to fuel the hob in my 89 westy joker. I would like to get the...

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Last post by killerme
04 Nov 2014, 14:57
Autosleeper High top windows

Last post by HeloEngineer « 17 Oct 2014, 19:14
Replies: 2
by HeloEngineer » 15 Oct 2014, 21:26

Hi all.

I'm having great difficulty trying to find the plastic inserts that fit into the hightop sliding windows that cover the screws etc. Some...

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Last post by HeloEngineer
17 Oct 2014, 19:14
is there any difference between early & late cab doors

Last post by Plasticman « 17 Oct 2014, 17:37
Replies: 1
by zedd » 16 Oct 2014, 17:02

hi , as above i bought a pair of doors which i had sprayed one fits perfect the other sits very close to front vertical edge & has a big gap around...

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Last post by Plasticman
17 Oct 2014, 17:37
sealants and adhesives

Last post by boatbuilder « 17 Oct 2014, 12:27
Replies: 1
by mbcamper » 16 Oct 2014, 21:28

Planning some van reassembly very soon and wanted to check I'm using the right products.

Firstly windscreen and window rubber sealant:
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Last post by boatbuilder
17 Oct 2014, 12:27
Structural corrosion on sills - advice please!

Last post by boatbuilder « 17 Oct 2014, 12:25
Replies: 6
by kingcal » 06 Oct 2014, 20:22

Hi guys, sorry in advance for the long post but am looking for some advice on a van I've rescued from where it has been sat in a friends garden....

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Last post by boatbuilder
17 Oct 2014, 12:25
Bruce - restoration

Last post by SamsBus2012 « 15 Oct 2014, 22:33
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by Devon Pete » 13 Oct 2014, 20:01

Photos below of Bruce being restored summer 2014

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Last post by SamsBus2012
15 Oct 2014, 22:33
body shop/welder wanted

Last post by Plasticman « 14 Oct 2014, 19:33
Replies: 1
by workinprogress » 14 Oct 2014, 16:18

Hi
Does anyone know of a bodyshop that is actually willing and able to do some work on our bus? We are in Sheffield. We have sourced a complete...

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Last post by Plasticman
14 Oct 2014, 19:33
Window keeps dropping!!

Last post by discipleofsketch « 14 Oct 2014, 09:14
Replies: 4
by Al Housman » 12 Oct 2014, 07:48

A bit random I know, but infuriating. My drivers side (lhd) window keeps dropping . There must be a clip missing from the square shaped plate that...

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Last post by discipleofsketch
14 Oct 2014, 09:14
Fitting new wing mirror

Last post by tomsneade « 13 Oct 2014, 04:41
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by tomsneade » 12 Oct 2014, 12:49

Hi folks. I need to fit new wing mirrors for convext type. Do these just screw into the existing holes or do I have to femove door panels and handles...

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Last post by tomsneade
13 Oct 2014, 04:41
Westfalia double glazed windows

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 11 Oct 2014, 22:15
Replies: 4
by Sir Brixalot » 11 Oct 2014, 21:15

just wondering whether they would fit a UK converted van

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
11 Oct 2014, 22:15
Fitting South African twin headlight grill

Last post by Woodyyellow « 11 Oct 2014, 09:38
Replies: 7
by Woodyyellow » 09 Oct 2014, 19:58

Hi.
I've just managed to secure a secondhand South African twin headlight grill. It looks like the fittings are slightly different, room for the...

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Last post by Woodyyellow
11 Oct 2014, 09:38
doka rear seat question

Last post by Gusbang « 10 Oct 2014, 21:51
Replies: 4
by commonone » 06 Jul 2014, 22:23

My question for the T3 doka owners.......I imagine doka rear seats are hard to come by, so does any one know if the middle set of seats from a...

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Last post by Gusbang
10 Oct 2014, 21:51
fitting glass

Last post by Plasticman « 09 Oct 2014, 19:29
Replies: 5
by evo12c » 09 Oct 2014, 14:51

Hi Guys, looking for some advice. I have a camper which is a converted panel van. I've attempted fitting the glass after a respray, I have bought new...

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Last post by Plasticman
09 Oct 2014, 19:29
Hi top Atlantic

Last post by VirginAtlantic « 09 Oct 2014, 19:02
Replies: 3
by klegnuts » 08 Oct 2014, 16:26

I've just been to look at an atlantic hightop. the seams are going,but nothing unusual there. The worst problem is the gutters are shot,does anyone...

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Last post by VirginAtlantic
09 Oct 2014, 19:02
windows

Last post by dumbo « 09 Oct 2014, 16:38
Replies: 4
by dumbo » 07 Oct 2014, 17:31

hi all rear window in a caravell with black covers ? are they air vent and can you close them up ? and whats the size of them?? thanks

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Last post by dumbo
09 Oct 2014, 16:38
warm air system on 1.6 air cooled

Last post by pat_cope « 09 Oct 2014, 16:34
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by westie 37 » 09 Oct 2014, 10:03

Hi guys looking for a diagram of the hot air system on this t25 1.6 air cooled as i suspect it aint all there especially the part that connects the...

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Last post by pat_cope
09 Oct 2014, 16:34
Space under front seats a Uk alternative ?

Last post by The Bishop « 09 Oct 2014, 09:50
Replies: 20
by Aberdeenbus » 30 Jul 2014, 13:07
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hi,
I've googled it to death, checked here and on the yard, only samba comes up with this

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A bit...
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Last post by The Bishop
09 Oct 2014, 09:50
Upholstery

Last post by mid england retrims « 08 Oct 2014, 22:53
Replies: 9
by Jax » 15 Aug 2014, 17:35

Our van has the original Autosleeper interior and we need the front seats recovered and the back seat repaired in two places. Does anyone know of a...

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Last post by mid england retrims
08 Oct 2014, 22:53
Slide door

Last post by Plasticman « 08 Oct 2014, 22:48
Replies: 2
by M12kyb » 08 Oct 2014, 18:21

Hi guys quick question, will a 1983/4 long handle slide door fit my 1981 air cooled bus as I've found one for sale hat I'm looking to buy but want to...

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Last post by Plasticman
08 Oct 2014, 22:48
Rust question...

Last post by The Bishop « 06 Oct 2014, 20:33
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by AndyFrenny » 06 Oct 2014, 12:31

A sure nobody has aksed this one before...lol

I have some rust on the seams of my T25 Autosleeper. Also rust around rear windows and elec hook up...

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Last post by The Bishop
06 Oct 2014, 20:33
Gear knob thread size 12 / 14mm

Last post by sciroccotune « 04 Oct 2014, 00:04
Replies: 17
by MF74 » 01 Oct 2014, 09:47
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I'm trying to find out when the thread size for the gear knob went from 12mm to 14mm. I think it was vans built before August '85 had 12mm and after...
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Last post by sciroccotune
04 Oct 2014, 00:04
Water tank bracket[s]

Last post by Huyton_Blue « 01 Oct 2014, 21:16
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by Huyton_Blue » 01 Oct 2014, 16:15

One of mine has sheared off and I can see none from the usual places available.Any ideas where to source one?
thanks

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Last post by Huyton_Blue
01 Oct 2014, 21:16
Rear Saab seats

Last post by scottbott « 30 Sep 2014, 21:28
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by Trunkster » 30 Sep 2014, 20:36

I know that the topic of front saab seats have been done too death but I was looking on ebay earlier and there is a chap selling rear saab seats that...

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30 Sep 2014, 21:28

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