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Front seatbelt repair panel - fouls expansion tank mounting

Last post by Plasticman « 29 Nov 2014, 00:01
Replies: 4
by tandemsandy » 27 Nov 2014, 16:09

I have a dilemma so am seeking the advice of the hive mind!!!
Replacing a rotten n/s front seatbelt mount. Have got a repair panel -

but it...

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Last post by Plasticman
29 Nov 2014, 00:01
Carpet Sets For Cab Area

Last post by CovKid « 28 Nov 2014, 23:40
Replies: 4
by Chunksta » 27 Nov 2014, 21:24

Guys,

Anyone recommend carpet sets for the ole bus please?

I see GSF do some, but don't know what they are like?

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Last post by CovKid
28 Nov 2014, 23:40
t 25 respray

Last post by AdrianC « 28 Nov 2014, 11:00
Replies: 13
by PETAL4 » 22 Nov 2014, 10:32

Hello all,

We live in the west Midlands-Hereford- and would like to give our lovely( but rustier by the day)T25 campervan a new coat of paint.
We...

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Last post by AdrianC
28 Nov 2014, 11:00
replacing cab windows?

Last post by Plasticman « 26 Nov 2014, 08:08
Replies: 2
by Adam G 1330 » 25 Nov 2014, 19:26

Evening all, a bad driver clipped my wingmirror sending it into the cab window which shattered into a million pieces! Have bought new glass but...

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Last post by Plasticman
26 Nov 2014, 08:08
Seats, replace? repair?

Last post by juanbrein « 25 Nov 2014, 12:17
Replies: 6
by juanbrein » 22 Nov 2014, 10:49

Hi there!

I have the original t25 seats from a joker westfalia. They are crap, super uncomfortable seats. On the other side they look really good on...

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Last post by juanbrein
25 Nov 2014, 12:17
How much trouble am I in?

Last post by CJH « 24 Nov 2014, 21:12
Replies: 14
by CJH » 18 Nov 2014, 19:23

I was hoping to move my MOT date from mid summer to the autumn, so I took my van for a pre-mot check of some offside corrosion that was marked as an...

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Last post by CJH
24 Nov 2014, 21:12
Cost of respray ?

Last post by Ralf85 « 22 Nov 2014, 13:20
Replies: 4
by sternal » 21 Nov 2014, 19:13

Toying with the idea of having the awful black hand painted bottom of my van resprayed to match the rest of the van.

Went to see my mate dave the...

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Last post by Ralf85
22 Nov 2014, 13:20
Paint code on a T3

Last post by ZsZ « 21 Nov 2014, 19:17
Replies: 12
by Franz Reiner » 18 Aug 2014, 10:49

Hallo - i have a 1989 T3 and need to touch it up a bit - anybody know where i can find the paint code? Thanks Reiner

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Last post by ZsZ
21 Nov 2014, 19:17
Replacement side panel (fridge one) LHD

Last post by chrispow01 « 21 Nov 2014, 07:23
Replies: 12
by chrispow01 » 15 Nov 2014, 21:41

Hi everyone,

Having a mare sourcing a side panel for my bus. Its a 1990 Westy with a rotten fridge panel. I've seen the lower section available from...

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Last post by chrispow01
21 Nov 2014, 07:23
windows

Last post by jack-d « 20 Nov 2014, 19:54
Replies: 6
by zero127 » 19 Nov 2014, 08:42

how do u remove the glue of the glass after u take the dark filum off

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Last post by jack-d
20 Nov 2014, 19:54
Golf MK1 Wiper Arms

Last post by Kevster74 « 19 Nov 2014, 22:36
Replies: 3
by Kevster74 » 19 Nov 2014, 06:45

Has anyone fitted MK1 Golf Front Wiper Arms to their T25.

I am trying to come up with a pair to fit my RHD van that will sit the blades more flush...

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Last post by Kevster74
19 Nov 2014, 22:36
Bodywork recomendation for Edinburgh/Central Scotland?

Last post by Plasticman « 19 Nov 2014, 08:55
Replies: 6
by pkm » 16 Nov 2014, 15:54

Hi,

Does anyone have any recommendations for some panel replacement, seam and repainting work in central Scotland? It's a hightop westfalia - so...

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Last post by Plasticman
19 Nov 2014, 08:55
LT1 bodywork welding

Last post by Cableguy « 18 Nov 2014, 19:08
Replies: 1
by Cableguy » 18 Nov 2014, 11:33

Need someone to replace rear lower and front arch section on my LT.
Don't mind travelling. :ok
I need it sorting fairly soon.
Cheers

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Last post by Cableguy
18 Nov 2014, 19:08
T25 interior plans

Last post by karisma « 17 Nov 2014, 20:04
Replies: 40
by karisma » 31 Oct 2014, 09:45
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Hi,

First post, so be gentle :D .

I,m currently working my way through seam rash repairs, and metal replacement. nearly there now.

As I will soon...
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Last post by karisma
17 Nov 2014, 20:04
some slightly technical welding questions...

Last post by volks_womble « 17 Nov 2014, 11:03
Replies: 9
by volks_womble » 13 Nov 2014, 09:23

Morning all.

After picking up a pile of repair panels from schofields I am wondering what the best way to attach them is...

I will be doing a...

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Last post by volks_womble
17 Nov 2014, 11:03
Big bumper bolt removal without tears

Last post by what2do « 17 Nov 2014, 09:42
Replies: 1
by silverbullet » 16 Nov 2014, 16:48

I while ago I bought a grp front bumper with rotten brackets. To get it off the van one had been cut near the body, the other was weetabix. I didnt...

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Last post by what2do
17 Nov 2014, 09:42
luggage rack to roof spoiler help

Last post by jack-d « 15 Nov 2014, 16:46

by jack-d » 15 Nov 2014, 16:46

I am changing the luggage rack to a roof spoiler (the atlantic/California type), I know that there will be some holes to fill, but I am just...

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Last post by jack-d
15 Nov 2014, 16:46
Bodyshop in East Sussex/Kent?

Last post by triumph2.5pi « 14 Nov 2014, 15:50
Replies: 1
by triumph2.5pi » 13 Nov 2014, 21:39

Hi all
My Autosleeper high top is starting to show some seam rash and I'd like to get it seen to before it gets too bad (one rear arch is already...

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Last post by triumph2.5pi
14 Nov 2014, 15:50
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...

4 Replies

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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,...

5 Replies

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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
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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
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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
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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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17 Oct 2014, 12:25

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