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Slide door

Last post by Plasticman « 08 Oct 2014, 22:48
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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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 1
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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Last post by scottbott
30 Sep 2014, 21:28
Westy Hightop - Leak in Hightop Window

Last post by AdrianC « 30 Sep 2014, 15:26
Replies: 5
by davesm » 30 Sep 2014, 08:19

Hi All,

I've just bought a T25 Westy California hightop and the plastic double glazed window of the high top (front facing) has a rather noticeable...

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Last post by AdrianC
30 Sep 2014, 15:26
windscreen rubber

Last post by 123-jn « 29 Sep 2014, 21:31
Replies: 5
by 123-jn » 25 Sep 2014, 22:24

Ive just read your suggestions to use a vw emporium screen rubber but have already ordered a brikwerks one. Does anyone have any experience of theirs?

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Last post by 123-jn
29 Sep 2014, 21:31
repairs to a painted EMC high top roof

Last post by Wedgiebaby « 28 Sep 2014, 23:42
Replies: 5
by Wedgiebaby » 27 Sep 2014, 13:50

Hi everyone,
Does anyone know how's best to repair a small dink in an EMC high top roof? I thought they were fibreglass, but hubby says it's quite...

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Last post by Wedgiebaby
28 Sep 2014, 23:42
Sliding door bottom seal channel

Last post by Plasticman « 26 Sep 2014, 08:38
Replies: 2
by SamsBus2012 » 25 Sep 2014, 22:01

I only have a seal along the top and down the 2 sides of the sliding door opening. Previous owner (one of them) has cut the channel off which holds...

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Last post by Plasticman
26 Sep 2014, 08:38
which wax?

Last post by Moonrakers « 25 Sep 2014, 22:05
Replies: 7
by Gavla80 » 24 Sep 2014, 15:24

I was going to buy a breathable cover for my van for this winter but having looked around the forum the general opinion seems to be that they do more...

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Last post by Moonrakers
25 Sep 2014, 22:05
Caravelle sound deadening removal?

Last post by silverbullet « 21 Sep 2014, 22:11
Replies: 4
by silverbullet » 21 Sep 2014, 16:00

Whats the recognised best technique for getting that grey rubbery foamy crap out of the underbody corners so you can see just how bad the seam rust...

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Last post by silverbullet
21 Sep 2014, 22:11
vwheritage window seals.

Last post by CovKid « 21 Sep 2014, 19:45
Replies: 13
by bleachie » 19 Sep 2014, 10:05

many thanks for the advice on kj kampers window seals.can any one advise me on vwheritage seals.
many thanks.

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Last post by CovKid
21 Sep 2014, 19:45
factory fit vs conversion windows

Last post by CovKid « 21 Sep 2014, 08:53
Replies: 8
by Pascoe92 » 17 Sep 2014, 21:51

just wondering what the difference is between the factory fitted windows and the conversion fitted windows?

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Last post by CovKid
21 Sep 2014, 08:53
Under seat storage

Last post by kentishvanman « 19 Sep 2014, 19:28
Replies: 12
by Jim San » 16 Sep 2014, 06:26

Whilst looking at the various options of leisure battery positions (behind seat) i discovered the sizable space under the seat (approx 15 x 12 x 4 )...

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Last post by kentishvanman
19 Sep 2014, 19:28
Some a*** stole my keys

Last post by jokeruk « 19 Sep 2014, 02:26
Replies: 6
by jokeruk » 15 Sep 2014, 17:18

Yep, a friends house was broken into a couple of weeks ago and part of what went was my van keys (because it's at the back of their house at the...

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Last post by jokeruk
19 Sep 2014, 02:26
Copy big bumpers who has these?

Last post by dazzler441 « 18 Sep 2014, 19:26
Replies: 5
by bradders89 » 10 Sep 2014, 17:40

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Has anyone bought these off eBay? I bought some really bad copies a while back and have had them fitted for a while. I need a new rear one now as...

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Last post by dazzler441
18 Sep 2014, 19:26
new window seals.

Last post by Plasticman « 18 Sep 2014, 18:49
Replies: 2
by bleachie » 18 Sep 2014, 11:46

Hi all can anybody advise me on the best quality replacement window seals.Ive been told the justkampers are poor quality.If anybody can advise me i...

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Last post by Plasticman
18 Sep 2014, 18:49
vent covers for door pillars

Last post by thebogman « 17 Sep 2014, 11:07
Replies: 5
by thatsrustytoo » 12 Sep 2014, 15:23

Dear Dub Wallahs and Rust Worriers,

I have been unable to find any plastic vent covers for the hole in the door pillars, where the air coming...

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Last post by thebogman
17 Sep 2014, 11:07
Seat belt fixing

Last post by colouredFunk « 16 Sep 2014, 08:38

by colouredFunk » 16 Sep 2014, 08:38

So after putting my van all back together after the restoration, most things, thankfully have gone back exactly the same or better... Apart from my...

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Last post by colouredFunk
16 Sep 2014, 08:38
Skirt/Spoiler at front of Camper

Last post by Plasticman « 15 Sep 2014, 20:55
Replies: 8
by salgarfi » 29 Aug 2014, 13:27

Hello All,

My Auto Sleeper T25 has a plastic skirt, or spoiler(?) below the front of the van and just under the front doors. What exactly are these...

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Last post by Plasticman
15 Sep 2014, 20:55
Will Saab 9.3 seats be ok for my T25?

Last post by fazzer « 15 Sep 2014, 17:23
Replies: 3
by Older 'n dust » 15 Sep 2014, 12:32

Hello.... I am just about to scrap a Saab 9.3 but was wondering if the seats may fit our T25. The seats that are in there now a lovely, but they have...

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Last post by fazzer
15 Sep 2014, 17:23
Respray recommendations near Derby please?

Last post by JamesKT25 « 15 Sep 2014, 09:14
Replies: 3
by jimupo » 06 Sep 2014, 10:41

Hi all

I have a T25 Diesel High top. It needs a panel replacement at the rear back quarter and has some surface rust in the usual T25 places. I'm...

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Last post by JamesKT25
15 Sep 2014, 09:14
2 Pak or Base coat and Lacquer ??

Last post by Plasticman « 15 Sep 2014, 08:48
Replies: 11
by debstee25 » 11 Aug 2014, 08:20

Hi,

I need to make a decision and I am getting that much conflicting advice I need help. Is this choice just down to preference or is there a...

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Last post by Plasticman
15 Sep 2014, 08:48
3m panel bond adhesive 8115

Last post by Plasticman « 13 Sep 2014, 20:24
Replies: 8
by Shaundon » 11 Sep 2014, 06:48

Would 3m panel bonding adhesive
be any use to repair a sill panel?

Anyone used it and how did it work out if so?

S.

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Last post by Plasticman
13 Sep 2014, 20:24
Aerial advice

Last post by Plasticman « 13 Sep 2014, 20:21
Replies: 5
by mbcamper » 10 Sep 2014, 12:29

Having almost completed a weldathon, I'm preparing the body for painting. However I need to sort out an aerial for my radio first so any body holes...

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Last post by Plasticman
13 Sep 2014, 20:21
Sliding door catch cable

Last post by carrera1977 « 13 Sep 2014, 16:46

by carrera1977 » 13 Sep 2014, 16:46

Simple question, does any one know were i can get a new cable for the sliding door?
Its the cable that links the front catch mechanism to the back...

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Last post by carrera1977
13 Sep 2014, 16:46
Spray job Gloucestershire

Last post by ChrisTriple « 10 Sep 2014, 20:12
Replies: 7
by ChrisTriple » 06 Sep 2014, 16:37

Hi all I'm looking to get my van sprayed up and any rust sorted out, I live on the Gloucestershire Oxfordshire boarder. Can Anyone recommend...

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Last post by ChrisTriple
10 Sep 2014, 20:12
chassis welding

Last post by dub1670 « 10 Sep 2014, 17:35
Replies: 8
by dub1670 » 09 Sep 2014, 19:03

evening all,
i'm looking a welding up a couple of small holes in my chassis rails this weekend but want to order some sheet metal. whats the best...

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Last post by dub1670
10 Sep 2014, 17:35
Pop Out Rear Windows

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Sep 2014, 16:36
Replies: 5
by Ceecee85 » 04 Sep 2014, 13:01

Perhaps my terminology is wrong so bear with me but is it possible to fit pop out windows in the rear of the T25. By this I mean ones that are hinged...

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Last post by silverbullet
10 Sep 2014, 16:36
Seats (again, sorry) - T4/5?

Last post by volks_womble « 09 Sep 2014, 21:10
Replies: 2
by volks_womble » 09 Sep 2014, 10:42

I need to get some better (possibly even matching) seats for our van...

Whilst I realise that any seat can be made to fit, I am looking for a...

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Last post by volks_womble
09 Sep 2014, 21:10
B post/ front jacking point repairs

Last post by garyd « 09 Sep 2014, 18:50

by garyd » 09 Sep 2014, 18:50

For anyone else who faces work in this area, here are two links to elements of Metalmick8y's work with clear pictures of what exists behind the skin....

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Last post by garyd
09 Sep 2014, 18:50
do any of you have a moped rack?

Last post by keith « 09 Sep 2014, 17:21
Replies: 28
by xpress » 12 Oct 2013, 15:07
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hi there. I was wondering how you guys that have a rear moped rack get on with it and any tips or anything you found when installing it, how much it...
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Last post by keith
09 Sep 2014, 17:21
1980 Westy joker rear seat belts

Last post by clift_d « 08 Sep 2014, 12:31
Replies: 3
by tommygun74 » 08 Sep 2014, 07:59

Hello all im a newbie and hope to be the owner of a 1980 westy poptop with L shape rear seating layout very soon

I have a question in regards to...

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Last post by clift_d
08 Sep 2014, 12:31
Doctor doctor, I keep poking holes in my campervan...

Last post by itchyfeet « 08 Sep 2014, 11:14
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by pandkh » 04 Sep 2014, 12:04

Doctor, it all started when I bought a campervan.

I could see a little bit of rust on the body work, through a chip in the paint. So I did what any...

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Last post by itchyfeet
08 Sep 2014, 11:14
saab 95 seat challenge

Last post by tonyandhelen « 07 Sep 2014, 21:04
Replies: 6
by tonyandhelen » 04 Sep 2014, 18:19

Well, Ive only gone and got my camper a lovely set of saab 95 seats.
Now let the fun begin, well tomorrow after scratching my head alot tonight....

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Last post by tonyandhelen
07 Sep 2014, 21:04
Bonded Windows ? Are they possible on a Caravelle ?

Last post by Plasticman « 06 Sep 2014, 19:43
Replies: 8
by Beetlecrusher » 24 Aug 2014, 19:37

After returning from the annual pilgrimage to Cornwall, I have decided that it is time to put right all that is wrong with my 1989, Subaru powered...

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Last post by Plasticman
06 Sep 2014, 19:43
Advice needed

Last post by Northfalia « 05 Sep 2014, 22:24
Replies: 6
by Northfalia » 03 Sep 2014, 13:45

Finally got time to pull my van out from the garage decided to take off some scabs from the near side lower panel found it's caked in bog, picked out...

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Last post by Northfalia
05 Sep 2014, 22:24
Seals and drips and hightops westy

Last post by mbcamper « 04 Sep 2014, 21:06
Replies: 1
by westygav » 04 Sep 2014, 20:42

Hi all, im newbe to t25, just bought a west high top. having fun doing some simple repairs.
my main concern is stopping drips before winter, had the...

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Last post by mbcamper
04 Sep 2014, 21:06
sliding door

Last post by monkeyboysee « 04 Sep 2014, 17:01

by monkeyboysee » 04 Sep 2014, 17:01

what a day, bloody sliding door fell off! a brolly caught in it as i was shutting it, fell off in my hands.

anyway, gave me some time to clear...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
04 Sep 2014, 17:01
Anyone tried applying metal flake without a spray gun?

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 03 Sep 2014, 20:19
Replies: 6
by Jonnyt25 » 02 Sep 2014, 08:24

Thinking of trying any tips

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
03 Sep 2014, 20:19
Hitop bolt location and sealant

Last post by hawkeye « 03 Sep 2014, 18:07
Replies: 3
by hawkeye » 03 Sep 2014, 05:17

I had a leak somewhere on my hitop so I am starting checks all round the hitop roof , I need to locate the fastening bolts as there seems to be...

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Last post by hawkeye
03 Sep 2014, 18:07
Seat Belt Anchor Points

Last post by SamsBus2012 « 02 Sep 2014, 20:28
Replies: 2
by SamsBus2012 » 30 Aug 2014, 13:55

Afternoon all - a quick question: Is it permissible to use the same point as a shared anchor for more than one belt? I want to put a lap belt on my...

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Last post by SamsBus2012
02 Sep 2014, 20:28
Number plates

Last post by CovKid « 02 Sep 2014, 10:25
Replies: 7
by Mk2Tony » 01 Sep 2014, 15:25

Hey guys

Me and the wife recently purchased a T25 Devon conversion, which had number plates with slanty writing and silver shadowing around the...

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Last post by CovKid
02 Sep 2014, 10:25
Cutting window into panel van sliding door

Last post by poshbuggers « 02 Sep 2014, 10:15
Replies: 7
by Chunksta » 30 Aug 2014, 08:42

Hi folks,

I'd like to fit an original sliding window into my sliding door of my panel van.

I need to get a seal, but also would appreciate any...

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Last post by poshbuggers
02 Sep 2014, 10:15
Windscreen supplier

Last post by baj25 « 02 Sep 2014, 09:19
Replies: 5
by mbcamper » 31 Aug 2014, 21:13

I'm going to need a new windscreen as mine cracked when I removed it. Can anyone recommend a supplier for a new one?

Thanks

Mark

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Last post by baj25
02 Sep 2014, 09:19
Door catch cover LHD/RHD?

Last post by Bucketbabe « 01 Sep 2014, 08:36
Replies: 2
by Bucketbabe » 31 Aug 2014, 14:21

Hello, thanks for looking.
I have a LHD sliding door catch cover that I no longer need.
Forum member needs a RHD cover.
Are they the...

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Last post by Bucketbabe
01 Sep 2014, 08:36
Mud flaps

Last post by jamesc76 « 31 Aug 2014, 19:28
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by ScienceBoy » 30 Aug 2014, 22:05

Finally got around to fitting a set of mud flaps purchased from VW Heritage this week. Even though they're genuine VW it took a significant amount of...

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Last post by jamesc76
31 Aug 2014, 19:28
sliding door woes

Last post by dubslug « 29 Aug 2014, 17:56
Replies: 9
by dubslug » 28 Aug 2014, 20:37

help!!!!!!
had a disaster today my siding door wont open very well.
i managed it at last, i think the problem is on the hinge, on the mech side...in...

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Last post by dubslug
29 Aug 2014, 17:56
Tin top Headlining.

Last post by RobH « 29 Aug 2014, 13:25
Replies: 31
by gtavalanche » 23 Oct 2013, 17:41
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I've been searching for a decent replacement headlining for my Carravelle for a few weeks. I've turned up a few links for varying price ranges. I've...
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Last post by RobH
29 Aug 2014, 13:25
Lower B Pillar repair - thickness

Last post by mrbodly « 27 Aug 2014, 19:46
Replies: 4
by mrbodly » 21 Aug 2014, 13:05

Hi All

Going to repair/replace the inner, outer sill and lower panel on my van.
The bottom of the B pillar is also rotten so I will need to rebuild,...

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Last post by mrbodly
27 Aug 2014, 19:46

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