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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
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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:
onclick=...

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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
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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
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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

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

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
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

?

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...

2 Replies

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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

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