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Robsey's Rusty Wreck.

Last post by Robsey « 30 Jun 2021, 22:43
Replies: 65
by Robsey » 06 Apr 2015, 21:55
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I decided to rename my query thread, and start a body work in progress instead

I have finally gotten round to cutting out rotten metal with a view...
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Last post by Robsey
30 Jun 2021, 22:43
Sliding door lock mech - fixable?

Last post by Jim San « 30 Jun 2021, 19:37
Replies: 9
by Jim San » 25 Jun 2021, 14:36

Unlocking has for a while now been a bit hit and miss - mainly miss! Usually open psg door and reach in and unlock it that way.

Took mech out today...

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Last post by Jim San
30 Jun 2021, 19:37
Adjust cab door height

Last post by maxstu « 29 Jun 2021, 22:00
Replies: 12
by Richardspain » 24 Nov 2019, 17:42

The driver’s door doesn’t quite fit and the plastic cover to the vent above the wheel arch rubs on the paintwork when we close it. Is there any...

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Last post by maxstu
29 Jun 2021, 22:00
Tailgate badge pins

Last post by keynsham1 « 29 Jun 2021, 11:27
Replies: 2
by keynsham1 » 29 Jun 2021, 09:47

I recently removed the TRANSPORTER badge from my tailgate and thought I had broken off some fixing pins but it transpires that there are only three...

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Last post by keynsham1
29 Jun 2021, 11:27
Van Cover

Last post by SurfT25 « 29 Jun 2021, 04:57
Replies: 1
by kentishvanman » 28 Jun 2021, 21:30

Has anyone got/used a top or half cover on their high top.
I have one at the moment. It was a full cover which I cut the bottom half off. Covers the...

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Last post by SurfT25
29 Jun 2021, 04:57
Sliding door retaining latch

Last post by JeffRoo « 28 Jun 2021, 18:08
Replies: 7
by 937carrera » 05 Apr 2015, 21:41

I have just bought a T25 camper project (1981 2.0 Aircooled Leisuredrive) which needs some body work fixing, in what I believe are the usual places -...

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Last post by JeffRoo
28 Jun 2021, 18:08
BodyWork Repair - Shopping List

Last post by clift_d « 28 Jun 2021, 14:54
Replies: 4
by LeeCarey » 21 Jun 2021, 10:52

Hi All, recently obtained a welder in preparation for lots of bodywork repair including the falling apart foot wells and ready to go but unsure of...

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Last post by clift_d
28 Jun 2021, 14:54
Body work repair needed

Last post by Wear Sunscreen « 28 Jun 2021, 13:34

by Wear Sunscreen » 28 Jun 2021, 13:34

Hi all
My T25 is now in need of some minor rust repairs, seams maybe wheel arches etc., nothing too serious. Has anyone any recommendations in or...

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Last post by Wear Sunscreen
28 Jun 2021, 13:34
Considering a purchase from a friend??

Last post by davidoft1 « 25 Jun 2021, 18:09
Replies: 8
by bainobridge » 24 Jun 2021, 13:21

Hi
I am new here but woudl appreciate thoughts on this T3 a pal is selling, opening showed me the state of rust. Engine is refurbished 30,000 miles...

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Last post by davidoft1
25 Jun 2021, 18:09
Door handle

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 23 Jun 2021, 17:57
Replies: 2
by TONYT25T25 » 23 Jun 2021, 17:34

Drivers side door handle is a bit loose, is there any way it can be tightened from inside, pulled card away to view behind handle but cannot see any...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
23 Jun 2021, 17:57
Big bumper side mounting brackets

Last post by multisi « 23 Jun 2021, 14:20
Replies: 3
by Itsblue » 16 Jun 2021, 17:11

I’m fitting a big bumper to my 82 T25 , can someone with big bumpers take a picture of the mounting point of the side brackets too the chassis leg...

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Last post by multisi
23 Jun 2021, 14:20
Rust advice sought

Last post by keynsham1 « 21 Jun 2021, 07:16
Replies: 2
by dunxd » 20 Jun 2021, 11:05

I have quite a badly rusting gutter on my 85 Westfalia Hitop, which I have posted about before. So much going on in life, getting this into a...

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Last post by keynsham1
21 Jun 2021, 07:16
Which steering wheel

Last post by mariner « 20 Jun 2021, 12:00
Replies: 4
by adrian1975 » 16 Jun 2021, 17:50

Hi all, I have an 89 devon, I have fitted the corsa b power steering upgrade but I'm now finding the steering wheel is to big,

I was wondering what...

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Last post by mariner
20 Jun 2021, 12:00
SAAB seats for t25

Last post by chalkywoods « 14 Jun 2021, 16:59
Replies: 3
by Siobhan » 06 Jun 2021, 16:09

Anyone know if SAAB seats fit a T25 1984? Have been told they may well do or even Porsche seats. I thought this would be a cheaper option to buy...

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Last post by chalkywoods
14 Jun 2021, 16:59
Passenger Setup

Last post by keynsham1 « 13 Jun 2021, 09:14
Replies: 4
by ozman » 12 Jun 2021, 16:57

Hello. First Post n00b coming at you...

I've bought a 1.9DG auto Reimo hightop...

Trouble is that it has two disco seats in it and there are three...

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Last post by keynsham1
13 Jun 2021, 09:14
Driver door stuck/remote central locking recommendations

Last post by Robsey « 09 Jun 2021, 16:00
Replies: 3
by johnwayne » 01 Jun 2021, 18:27

Really weird one yesterday.

For reference my driver door has never locked, the lock button just dangles uselessly and the lock barrel in the door...

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Last post by Robsey
09 Jun 2021, 16:00
Torque washers for carriage bolts

Last post by Born Too Late « 09 Jun 2021, 10:19
Replies: 6
by Born Too Late » 23 May 2021, 18:08

Hi

does anyone know a source of these in the UK:

basically just a square holed washer for carriage bolts but with tangs to grip wood. I can only...

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Last post by Born Too Late
09 Jun 2021, 10:19
Looking for Louvre glass sheet

Last post by REG HOLDSWORTH T3 « 07 Jun 2021, 06:09
Replies: 2
by REG HOLDSWORTH T3 » 06 Jun 2021, 18:37

Following breaking 1 of the louvred glass panels when cleaning today looking for glass panel to replace.

4mm • 103mm • 470mm

Any ideas where to...

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Last post by REG HOLDSWORTH T3
07 Jun 2021, 06:09
Westy pop top hardware paint code

Last post by bmakins « 05 Jun 2021, 08:05
Replies: 6
by JAMIEW » 02 Jun 2021, 17:59

My 1990 westy pop top latch paint is flaking and I want to strip it down and repaint. Does anyone know the paint code for it?

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Last post by bmakins
05 Jun 2021, 08:05
Broken sliding rooftop

Last post by voikuvoics « 04 Jun 2021, 19:58

by voikuvoics » 04 Jun 2021, 19:58

Just got a second t3 caravelle last week. factory fitted electric windows, foglights in the second grill and it's best feature: the sliding rooftop....

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Last post by voikuvoics
04 Jun 2021, 19:58
Captain seat - runner springs

Last post by multisi « 02 Jun 2021, 16:00
Replies: 10
by dn-j » 01 May 2021, 16:18

Hi All,

This parts diagram shows a couple of springs on the seat runners (highlighted in red) but doesn't show exactly where or how they should be...

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Last post by multisi
02 Jun 2021, 16:00
Cab Carpet Set

Last post by weimarbus « 31 May 2021, 21:23
Replies: 14
by keynsham1 » 14 May 2021, 08:37

Does anyone have any recommendations and photos for a supplier of a cab carpet set? I have rubber mats at the moment with bits of carpet stuck on and...

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Last post by weimarbus
31 May 2021, 21:23
Spray shop recommendations

Last post by dbz864 « 28 May 2021, 16:43
Replies: 5
by Freddievan » 02 May 2021, 22:24

Hi all

I'm treating Freddie to some long-overdue bodywork after the Summer this year. We have a friend-of-the-family who has a spray parlour but...

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Last post by dbz864
28 May 2021, 16:43
Window Seals with Chrome Trim

Last post by keynsham1 « 28 May 2021, 10:29
Replies: 3
by keynsham1 » 27 May 2021, 14:42

I have all the glass out of my van as it is being painted. It is a converted panel van so the side window seals are not recessed. I am planning to...

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Last post by keynsham1
28 May 2021, 10:29
Sliding door lock jammed

Last post by Robsey « 27 May 2021, 07:05
Replies: 7
by jameshamilton » 26 May 2021, 12:16

Hello clubbers

I've got an issue with my sliding door. It opens from the outside fine, but from inside, the handle doesn't seem to engage the bowden...

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Last post by Robsey
27 May 2021, 07:05
What would you put with pastel white?

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 26 May 2021, 01:46
Replies: 19
by mariner » 22 Apr 2021, 18:12
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So, true to form I haven't done enough research and now have a minor dilemma. Van has had it's coats of pastel white and is waiting for it's bottom...
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
26 May 2021, 01:46
Project 'Gino'

Last post by Mrs8925 « 17 May 2021, 06:57
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 4
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
Replies: 7
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
Replies: 6
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
Replies: 9
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
Replies: 6
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
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
Replies: 20
by zak » 27 Sep 2012, 20:09
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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
Replies: 10
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
Replies: 2
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
Replies: 5
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
Replies: 4
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...

4 Replies

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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
Replies: 16
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
Replies: 7
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
Replies: 1
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
Floor sandwiched?

Last post by SurfT25 « 06 Apr 2021, 06:21
Replies: 3
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...

3 Replies

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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
Replies: 8
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
Replies: 3
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...

9 Replies

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Last post by Mocki
30 Mar 2021, 19:27

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