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Project 'Gino'

Last post by Mrs8925 « 17 May 2021, 06:57
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by Gino D camper » 16 May 2021, 13:18

Hi everyone, first post to introduce myself, and my van.

So, I'm from Hampshire, UK.
46 years old.
Been a vehicle valet for around 25 years,...

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Last post by Mrs8925
17 May 2021, 06:57
What’s best to bond wood to fibreglass?

Last post by PeteandNikki « 16 May 2021, 18:45
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by RCN » 03 May 2021, 18:07

Evening all
Been removing the sagging interior of the high top this weekend in preparation to put in some stretch carpet. There are pieces of wood...

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Last post by PeteandNikki
16 May 2021, 18:45
Buying panels

Last post by sweetaswesty « 14 May 2021, 18:57
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by Freddievan » 14 May 2021, 14:05

What is the best place to buy t25 body panels? I need quite a few bits.

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Last post by sweetaswesty
14 May 2021, 18:57
Westy poptop paint

Last post by pauljvw « 12 May 2021, 13:13
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by pauljvw » 12 May 2021, 09:46

Hi, does anybody know the best product to give the poptop a coat of appropriate fibre glass paint, cheers ,1984 1.9 wbx DF

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Last post by pauljvw
12 May 2021, 13:13
Tailgate Struts - variable angle?

Last post by bat « 11 May 2021, 17:29
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by sweetaswesty » 30 Apr 2021, 16:04

Apologies for another thread on tailgate struts, but... our Westy is now living on our inclined drive with the tailgate at the top which means when...

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Last post by bat
11 May 2021, 17:29
Rusty gutter on 1985 Club Joker HiTop

Last post by restoman « 09 May 2021, 11:23
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by dunxd » 03 May 2021, 12:30

Over the winter, the beloved Club Joker has developed nasty rust in the gutter over the passenger side door - the corner at the front has broken...

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Last post by restoman
09 May 2021, 11:23
Water Pooling in footwell - NOT the windscreen!

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 08 May 2021, 12:57
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by pandkh » 06 Feb 2015, 09:24

Yeah I've read the posts, water in the footwell, your windscreens leaking. So at the first little puddle I bought some windscreen mastic, little bead...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
08 May 2021, 12:57
Fuel filler neck screws

Last post by R0B « 06 May 2021, 18:48
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by R0B » 05 May 2021, 16:03

Try as I might I cannot remove the three screws that hold the surround to the metal ring. I have tried soaking them in plusgas for several days with...

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Last post by R0B
06 May 2021, 18:48
Wheel well rust repair welding

Last post by Iwallace « 03 May 2021, 07:04
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by Iwallace » 29 Apr 2021, 11:45

Hi

Did some digging on the body work and was ecstatic to find only half my wheel wells :ok

Last person did a bit of a bodge cover up and just...

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Last post by Iwallace
03 May 2021, 07:04
3 across the front?!?

Last post by ash1293 « 02 May 2021, 16:04
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by Forden341 » 15 Jul 2020, 07:57
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Morning all,
I have a 1990 Karmann Gipsy with a lovely pair of beige captains seats up front, these are great but I am looking for a 3 seat option as...
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Last post by ash1293
02 May 2021, 16:04
Stain on side of elevating roof

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 27 Apr 2021, 14:32

by TONYT25T25 » 27 Apr 2021, 14:32

Posted this before and got good advice that the Sun would cure it. Tried this but appears not to work. Cleaned it the other day with Mould remover...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
27 Apr 2021, 14:32
my quarter lights and me need help !!

Last post by keynsham1 « 27 Apr 2021, 08:11
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by zak » 27 Sep 2012, 20:09
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Hi

Can you help please got a few problemettes with the quarter lights.

The driver side latch is wobbling around on the glass, I took off the latch...
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Last post by keynsham1
27 Apr 2021, 08:11
Chocolate block indentations on driver side foot well

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 23 Apr 2021, 21:08
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by TONYT25T25 » 20 Apr 2021, 18:27

Just noticed on another topic the marks resembling chocolate blocks on the footwell below the rubber matting. I have the same marks on my drivers...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
23 Apr 2021, 21:08
Water inlet cover

Last post by fernsd « 20 Apr 2021, 16:36

by fernsd » 20 Apr 2021, 16:36

Hi,

Would anyone know what this part is called (circled in red) ?

It seems like a water inlet and Im trying the find the flap but dont know what...

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Last post by fernsd
20 Apr 2021, 16:36
Panel metal thicknesses

Last post by T25Convert « 19 Apr 2021, 08:01
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by T25Convert » 19 Apr 2021, 07:17

Hello all,

Just sorting out my front jacking points/sill/B post.

The other day I read a thread that had all the metal thicknesses listed out, but...

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Last post by T25Convert
19 Apr 2021, 08:01
Removing Louvre window

Last post by islandboy « 18 Apr 2021, 08:19
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by islandboy » 19 Mar 2021, 16:58

I want to replace the seal on my autosleeper louvre window, any tips and tricks on how to remove the louvre window

Thanks

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Last post by islandboy
18 Apr 2021, 08:19
Upholsterer

Last post by RachelDaisy « 18 Apr 2021, 06:46

by RachelDaisy » 18 Apr 2021, 06:46

Hello, I just spotted this social enterprise based in Exeter who reupholster vehicles and campers. Worth a look, a good cause and online quotes...

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Last post by RachelDaisy
18 Apr 2021, 06:46
steel panel bonding

Last post by ZsZ « 15 Apr 2021, 12:59
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by big_j » 12 Apr 2021, 09:19

Question. What steel>steel bonding compound have people used and would people recommend for restoration work as a supplement for welding panel...

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Last post by ZsZ
15 Apr 2021, 12:59
What comes first?

Last post by Jr44 « 14 Apr 2021, 18:18
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by Jr44 » 14 Apr 2021, 12:07
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Hey all. I have just got myself a Vw t25 high top 1984. My question is. There is quite a bit of work to be done to restore it. Can anyone tell me...
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Last post by Jr44
14 Apr 2021, 18:18
Welding question

Last post by Dazco « 13 Apr 2021, 14:29
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by Dazco » 28 Mar 2021, 08:34

Im going to have some welding to do on the Jambovan in the near future.
When butt welding ,ie one panel up to another without a lip what size gap...

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Last post by Dazco
13 Apr 2021, 14:29
Just starting a restoration and unsure how far to go....

Last post by multisi « 06 Apr 2021, 16:08
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by big_j » 06 Apr 2021, 15:12

Im just about to start the restoration of my LLE. it is completely original at them moment but requires the bottom few inches all round sorting out...

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Last post by multisi
06 Apr 2021, 16:08
T25 Panel Van Window Conversion

Last post by skinnycat « 06 Apr 2021, 14:55
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by poofit » 02 Feb 2020, 02:13

Hi,

I've been lurking for a while on here whilst I find the right van! I've just picked up a VW T25 1984 panel van and have intentions of turning it...

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Last post by skinnycat
06 Apr 2021, 14:55
Floor sandwiched?

Last post by SurfT25 « 06 Apr 2021, 06:21
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by SurfT25 » 05 Apr 2021, 13:41

Hi all, complete novice here,
Trying to figure out the correct way of joining the
floor,side panel + sil.
Cant see as it has completely rusted...

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Last post by SurfT25
06 Apr 2021, 06:21
Advice on cutting holes

Last post by Cecil « 05 Apr 2021, 20:26
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by killerme » 05 Apr 2021, 13:57

I have to cut a 5 cm hole in the floor of my vw t25, for the water tank, after some welding work. Several of the vendors for metal hole saws say...

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Last post by Cecil
05 Apr 2021, 20:26
New side panel too short?

Last post by xgav8 « 05 Apr 2021, 19:33
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by xgav8 » 05 Apr 2021, 13:35

Hi all,

Got a call from the guy who's welding our van telling me the panel we ordered from Just Kampers was too short (

See pic:

That didn't...

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Last post by xgav8
05 Apr 2021, 19:33
Sliding door hold open latch

Last post by Mocki « 30 Mar 2021, 19:27
Replies: 9
by JeffRoo » 26 Mar 2021, 06:48

Hi all
1984 caravelle, anyone know where I can get a new spring for the latch that holds the sliding door open. Looked everywhere and can’t find it...

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Last post by Mocki
30 Mar 2021, 19:27
Seat swivel from jk

Last post by BambooBilly « 27 Mar 2021, 16:16
Replies: 2
by M13esy » 26 Mar 2021, 17:08

Brought a seat swivel from eBay it’s new brand jk but it seems to be missing m8 tapping plates .? I have no instructions with it has anyone brought...

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Last post by BambooBilly
27 Mar 2021, 16:16
Rust treatment

Last post by Pollysuze « 26 Mar 2021, 22:29
Replies: 12
by Pollysuze » 21 Mar 2021, 21:11

Hello!

I am yet to own a camper, but am on the hunt! I've found one I really like the look of. It has a few mechanical things to sort out which is...

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Last post by Pollysuze
26 Mar 2021, 22:29
Repair for bottom of inside of cab doors?

Last post by Dobble « 23 Mar 2021, 18:51
Replies: 8
by bmouthrob » 07 Jan 2019, 14:58

I have been taken for a ride by an untrustworthy individual who has only partially completed works on my van that I had paid for. The upshot is that...

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Last post by Dobble
23 Mar 2021, 18:51
Unable to remove drivers seat

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 21 Mar 2021, 16:58
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by TONYT25T25 » 20 Mar 2021, 18:02
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I mentioned this in an earlier topic but the advice given appears not to apply to my seat as there is no safety release clip or v clip to allow the...
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Last post by TONYT25T25
21 Mar 2021, 16:58
Bodyshops

Last post by mariner « 18 Mar 2021, 14:18
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by Bertie1987 » 17 Mar 2021, 11:43

Hi

I live in the Bristol area and need a good body shop to work on a couple of patches on my T25. Can anyone suggest someone?
I need someone who...

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Last post by mariner
18 Mar 2021, 14:18
radius rod chassis repair

Last post by randolph57 « 16 Mar 2021, 20:29
Replies: 2
by lipuroqi » 25 Feb 2021, 09:29

Hi,

I am replacing the radius rod bushes at the moment and after removing the rods, I have a lot of corrosion where the bushes/rod insert into the...

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Last post by randolph57
16 Mar 2021, 20:29
Window Tinting

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 16 Mar 2021, 15:48
Replies: 56
by nesty » 29 Mar 2010, 18:44
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I took my T25 to a local firm today for an exact quote of window tinting! For all windows behind the pillar tinted in limo comes in at £250 + VAT,...
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Last post by TONYT25T25
16 Mar 2021, 15:48
Moving Drivers Seat

Last post by jamesling « 16 Mar 2021, 14:52
Replies: 14
by jamesling » 15 Mar 2021, 10:24

Hi guys,
I need to replace my starter battery as it's completely done for however I can't for the life of me get the drivers seat to move forward to...

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Last post by jamesling
16 Mar 2021, 14:52
Flue vent pipe detached

Last post by Mocki « 16 Mar 2021, 10:35
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by TONYT25T25 » 16 Mar 2021, 09:19

Thought worth highlighting this as could be important to some. I do not use my RM212 fridge on gas but retain the plumbing and pipework anyway,...

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Last post by Mocki
16 Mar 2021, 10:35
Jail Bar dimensions

Last post by 10to4 « 15 Mar 2021, 19:22
Replies: 2
by 10to4 » 14 Mar 2021, 14:43

Hi, I'm looking to fabricate a set of jail bars for my tailgate.

Is anyone able to tell me the length of the central upright piece and the spacing...

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Last post by 10to4
15 Mar 2021, 19:22
Side panel vents

Last post by xgav8 « 15 Mar 2021, 16:30
Replies: 6
by xgav8 » 14 Mar 2021, 21:55

Hey!

We are in the process of stripping out our new T25 and the panel/floor opposite the sliding door is completely rotten, and so is getting...

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Last post by xgav8
15 Mar 2021, 16:30
Looking for a bodywork specialist

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 14 Mar 2021, 20:02
Replies: 1
by AlikoosMugrain » 02 Oct 2020, 15:30

Hiya.

I'm looking for someone in or close to Oxfordshire who is a bodywork specialist with experience in T25s.

I'm looking to get many rust points...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
14 Mar 2021, 20:02
Vactan or just primer ?

Last post by Jim San « 13 Mar 2021, 15:19
Replies: 1
by islandboy » 13 Mar 2021, 13:15

I am doing some work on the sliding door inner window frame and have cleaned some areas back to bare metal. The final finish will be Combi Clour...

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Last post by Jim San
13 Mar 2021, 15:19
Applying Decals

Last post by chriscburgess « 13 Mar 2021, 12:12

by chriscburgess » 13 Mar 2021, 12:12

Have got some decals from Brickwerks. Now I am really worried about messing up applying them.

Does anyone have a step by step guide at all please...

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Last post by chriscburgess
13 Mar 2021, 12:12
Filling seams

Last post by rollercoaster « 12 Mar 2021, 20:57
Replies: 15
by rollercoaster » 10 Jun 2020, 14:16
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Yes I know, its not as bad as you all might imagine,
I have had a bash at prevention, better than cure..
and as its a white van I could see some...
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Last post by rollercoaster
12 Mar 2021, 20:57
Westfalia California Decals/ Stickers

Last post by sweetaswesty « 10 Mar 2021, 17:25
Replies: 1
by sweetaswesty » 10 Mar 2021, 14:05

I need to buy a full set of stickers for our Westfalia California - front, back, sides and hightop.
The full set from Campervan Culture is so very...

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Last post by sweetaswesty
10 Mar 2021, 17:25
How thick are the body panels on our vans?

Last post by Al Housman « 08 Mar 2021, 19:42
Replies: 2
by Al Housman » 08 Mar 2021, 08:16

I've just acquired a syncro project which has plenty of scope for practising my metalwork skills!

One option I'm giving serious consideration is to...

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Last post by Al Housman
08 Mar 2021, 19:42
Seat slide mechanism clip things. Where do they go?!

Last post by AirCool « 08 Mar 2021, 13:00
Replies: 13
by Savara » 13 Jan 2019, 15:13

Hi All. Got my seats back from the upholsterer this weekend (they look ace, will post some pics when they are fitted) and the clips that put...

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Last post by AirCool
08 Mar 2021, 13:00
Cobra Le Mans Sport Seat fitting

Last post by Schnippzle « 08 Mar 2021, 09:09

by Schnippzle » 08 Mar 2021, 09:09

Hi,
I've had a look across the forum but couldn't find these referenced, so hoping someone can help.

I'm thinking of getting a set of these for my...

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Last post by Schnippzle
08 Mar 2021, 09:09
Recognise the paint colour?

Last post by davidoft1 « 04 Mar 2021, 18:14
Replies: 4
by mariner » 03 Mar 2021, 20:17

So, we are very close to the painting stage of our resto and I need to provide a paint code or colour to the bodyshop.

This a picture of a T2 we...

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Last post by davidoft1
04 Mar 2021, 18:14
5th Seat with Three Point Seat Belt

Last post by mariner « 03 Mar 2021, 20:06
Replies: 12
by Basilakios » 22 Feb 2021, 21:46

Hi,
First time poster here. I know this topic has been done before in a way but I'm coming at it from a slightly different tack if anyone is able to...

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Last post by mariner
03 Mar 2021, 20:06
Bodywork Recommendation

Last post by tickover « 03 Mar 2021, 09:43
Replies: 2
by tickover » 02 Mar 2021, 14:54

Hi All
Been a while, van been sat there and i'm think of getting someone to do the bodywork on my 83 T25. i'm ok with everything else just not a very...

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Last post by tickover
03 Mar 2021, 09:43
Best material for seat covers

Last post by SurfT25 « 25 Feb 2021, 17:49
Replies: 7
by mariner » 09 Feb 2021, 15:22

Anyone have any advice/experience on the best material for new seat covers?

I've got early T4 seats and I've managed to find someone who will make...

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Last post by SurfT25
25 Feb 2021, 17:49
Centre rear seatbelt fitting

Last post by Basilakios « 25 Feb 2021, 16:59
Replies: 5
by Bigface » 04 Jan 2021, 20:30

Hi all -

Anyone know of anyone who could supply and fit a seatbelt for the centre seat of my R&R bed in my area (North Yorks/North East)? I’d be...

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25 Feb 2021, 16:59

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