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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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Last post by Basilakios
25 Feb 2021, 16:59
Washer jets - taller stem for clearance

Last post by Aidan « 25 Feb 2021, 08:41
Replies: 4
by Jim San » 23 Feb 2021, 20:53

I want to replace my washer jets - I did them years ago and got hold of some with taller stem so the jets of water cleared the wiper arms.
Anyway,...

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Last post by Aidan
25 Feb 2021, 08:41
Post Winter Mini Valet/Detail (photo heavy!)

Last post by 300CE « 24 Feb 2021, 16:51
Replies: 6
by 300CE » 21 Feb 2021, 16:10

Well, now that the snow has cleared and the horrid salt washed away, it’s that time of the year again where a good old external spring wash is...

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Last post by 300CE
24 Feb 2021, 16:51
Wanted Holdsworth louvred side window

Last post by Oufx81 « 24 Feb 2021, 11:45

by Oufx81 » 24 Feb 2021, 11:45

Hi, been looking to get a louvred side windindow for my 81 holdswoth conversion, it was an optional extra when new so thought I’d try a get hold of...

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Last post by Oufx81
24 Feb 2021, 11:45
Passenger Seat Swel

Last post by NickHH « 23 Feb 2021, 22:29
Replies: 2
by NickHH » 23 Feb 2021, 21:09

Hi

Have 1984 Autohomes Caravelle with Leisure Battery behind passengers seat.
Is there a brand or make of swivel which still allows access to...

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Last post by NickHH
23 Feb 2021, 22:29
I'll just pick that scab.. Oh here we go again. - 1990 2.1 Caravelle

Last post by Buginabox « 23 Feb 2021, 11:59
Replies: 4
by Buginabox » 22 Feb 2021, 21:31

Hi Everyone one!

I'm going to use this thread to document the gradual restoration of our 1990 GL Caravelle.

It's in good condition for its age...

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Last post by Buginabox
23 Feb 2021, 11:59
jammed/stiff sliding door

Last post by Mona « 21 Feb 2021, 11:33
Replies: 5
by Mona » 20 Feb 2021, 17:51

Hi All,

I've recently bought a 1983 air cooled van with an EMC high top and need to free up the sliding door. It will just about open, with some...

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Last post by Mona
21 Feb 2021, 11:33
Sliding door middle hinge seal

Last post by Aidan « 19 Feb 2021, 09:55
Replies: 5
by vialde » 01 Jul 2020, 13:57

Hello,

I'm doing some maintenance on my sliding door, the middle hinge was actually popping out because of a worn guide _and_30 some odd years of...

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Last post by Aidan
19 Feb 2021, 09:55
Pickup side locker lock removal

Last post by Marcsnapon « 18 Feb 2021, 22:46
Replies: 2
by Marcsnapon » 18 Feb 2021, 19:23

Hi folks
im trying to workout removal of the lock barrel on my side locker doors, any ideas
ive looked in wiki but can’t see any advice
marc

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Last post by Marcsnapon
18 Feb 2021, 22:46
wanted tailgate u channel

Last post by multisi « 18 Feb 2021, 21:52
Replies: 1
by Johny B » 18 Feb 2021, 15:33

How do

does anyone know if any companies are reproducing the tailgate seal steel u channel? I'm not having much luck in finding one

cheers
John
VW...

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Last post by multisi
18 Feb 2021, 21:52
Spot Weld question

Last post by neil1967 « 17 Feb 2021, 18:56
Replies: 13
by neil1967 » 04 Feb 2021, 20:42

Hello , have recently got a Clarke mig welder and
want to have a go at spot welding.
I’ve seen that you can get a spot welding adapter to fit on the...

13 Replies

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Last post by neil1967
17 Feb 2021, 18:56
T3 Lock repair kit

Last post by Aidan « 17 Feb 2021, 17:53
Replies: 9
by JustSharon » 27 Sep 2020, 10:54

Just rebuilt the glove box lock so it is fully operational on a key.

In readiness for the campers lock overhaul, looking at my stash of wafers etc, ...

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Last post by Aidan
17 Feb 2021, 17:53
Sliding door won’t open

Last post by Oufx81 « 15 Feb 2021, 18:52
Replies: 15
by Oufx81 » 12 Feb 2021, 16:58
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Hi,

First time user of the forum. Wondered if anyone can give some advice?

I own a 1981 T25 2.0 litre Aircooled. My sliding door has refused to...
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Last post by Oufx81
15 Feb 2021, 18:52
Radius rod Bush problem

Last post by Phil D « 15 Feb 2021, 13:12
Replies: 36
by Davegrohl99 » 14 Apr 2020, 18:51
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Hi I have a 1981 Westfalia.

Have had a look under the van today to see what bushes I need. Had a look at the radius rod bush and I'm thinking it...
36 Replies

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Last post by Phil D
15 Feb 2021, 13:12
Strange brackets on left side of 1983 van A521 FLD ?? any thoughts..

Last post by paul1432 « 15 Feb 2021, 09:28
Replies: 3
by paul1432 » 14 Feb 2021, 11:43

Hello, this is my first post- I am new to campers and T25s, at 59...

I imported this van -a 1983 Devon Moonraker Auto- from Scotland to Ireland ...

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Last post by paul1432
15 Feb 2021, 09:28
D pillar air vents and rubber grommets

Last post by randamonia « 13 Feb 2021, 11:02
Replies: 9
by TONYT25T25 » 14 Jan 2021, 18:43

I was reading an old thread on water ingress due to the D Pillar air vents and collecting in the bases. I refurbished the bases of mine last year...

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Last post by randamonia
13 Feb 2021, 11:02
Greasy appearance on interior of glass

Last post by davidoft1 « 07 Feb 2021, 13:28
Replies: 15
by TONYT25T25 » 24 Oct 2020, 20:17
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Not just particular to T25's windscreen but other vehicles, has anybody found a good product for removing the smears from the inside of the...
15 Replies

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Last post by davidoft1
07 Feb 2021, 13:28
Rusty Cab Floor

Last post by Paul Southworth « 07 Feb 2021, 12:57
Replies: 3
by NathanW » 21 Oct 2020, 16:17

Hi all,

I’ve got some rust on my cab floor I’m trying to sort out, I’m guessing it was caused by the leaking window seal which I’ve now replaced....

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Last post by Paul Southworth
07 Feb 2021, 12:57
Any high top roof bed in the front of the van?

Last post by maxstu « 05 Feb 2021, 00:07
Replies: 5
by QuickBrownFox » 04 Feb 2021, 22:45

Hello.

I'm going to slowly convert my holdsworth vision into a more traditional layout more suitable to my growing family.

One of the modifications...

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Last post by maxstu
05 Feb 2021, 00:07
Window rot panel van - solution?

Last post by nathan136 « 04 Feb 2021, 23:19
Replies: 6
by nathan136 » 20 Jan 2021, 21:28

My first post!

I’ve taken one windows out of my panel conversion and they are rotten in patches at the bottom. I can’t get it in to my chosen...

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Last post by nathan136
04 Feb 2021, 23:19
Rear facing removable seat

Last post by Autosleeper_rich « 26 Jan 2021, 14:00
Replies: 4
by Autosleeper_rich » 25 Jan 2021, 13:04

Hi all

what have people fitted regarding an extra removable rear facing seat?

Stuck atm as not sure which route to go down

Thanks

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Last post by Autosleeper_rich
26 Jan 2021, 14:00
Auto sleeper high top window replacement

Last post by Autosleeper_rich « 26 Jan 2021, 11:15

by Autosleeper_rich » 26 Jan 2021, 11:15

Hi all, has anybody replaced the old aluminium rattly glass windows in their high top with anything else?

Working through my snagging list!

Thanks...

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Last post by Autosleeper_rich
26 Jan 2021, 11:15
Bearmach land-rover wing mirrors

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 24 Jan 2021, 14:28
Replies: 9
by pauljvw » 18 Dec 2020, 11:07

1984 t3 westy pop
Hi, thinking of changing the original wing mirrors as there is now an adapter plate to fit to original fixing points. Can anyone...

9 Replies

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
24 Jan 2021, 14:28
Centre crossmember - purpose of large hole?

Last post by ZsZ « 14 Jan 2021, 07:50
Replies: 6
by BigBlueVan » 13 Jan 2021, 21:09

Hi all,

I'm currently making a new centre crossmember for my van, this is the panel under the floor which the fuel tank strap locate into and also...

6 Replies

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Last post by ZsZ
14 Jan 2021, 07:50
Various locks and keys question

Last post by what2do « 12 Jan 2021, 17:39
Replies: 24
by Robsey » 28 Jul 2020, 20:08
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Hi all,

I am looking at getting the keys sorted as part of my overall van restoration.
I want proper VW keys for originality rather than the single...
24 Replies

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Last post by what2do
12 Jan 2021, 17:39
Rust bubbles under paint

Last post by Splurt « 12 Jan 2021, 13:44
Replies: 12
by Goyen88 » 08 Jan 2021, 18:28

Hello,

I am new to the T25 world and have tried to do as much research as possible before purchasing. I’ve recently viewed a T25 Caravelle (1987)...

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Last post by Splurt
12 Jan 2021, 13:44
Gap at top of tailgate

Last post by davidoft1 « 08 Jan 2021, 16:16
Replies: 8
by meggles » 07 Mar 2017, 10:16

Just wondering if my memory is playing tricks, but I don't remember a roof to tailgate top gap this large on any of my previous vans. Is it normal?

8 Replies

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Last post by davidoft1
08 Jan 2021, 16:16
Big sunroof on my 1986 T25 Caravelle

Last post by josephcarey1 « 06 Jan 2021, 10:30
Replies: 6
by josephcarey1 » 04 Jan 2021, 11:54

Happy new year all!

Does anybody on here have any experience with the big sunroof in the middle of the vehicle at all? I had a search on here and...

6 Replies

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Last post by josephcarey1
06 Jan 2021, 10:30
Cab door repair sections

Last post by davidoft1 « 27 Dec 2020, 17:30
Replies: 2
by mbcamper » 22 Dec 2020, 13:13

The front of my van is about to have some much needed attention with replacement front wings. Whilst I'm doing this, I also want to address the...

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Last post by davidoft1
27 Dec 2020, 17:30
removing hi top

Last post by davidoft1 « 24 Dec 2020, 11:57
Replies: 21
by weimarbus » 01 Mar 2020, 10:00
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I need to remove my hi top which was fixed using 'sikaflex' 22 years ago, any suggestions on how to remove without scratching the paintwork? I seem...
21 Replies

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Last post by davidoft1
24 Dec 2020, 11:57
Front Jacking points

Last post by T25Convert « 21 Dec 2020, 10:09

by T25Convert » 21 Dec 2020, 10:09

The MOT man was underwhelmed by my front jacking points and the fist inch or so of the lower part of the outriggers and gave me a big fat fail.

The...

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Last post by T25Convert
21 Dec 2020, 10:09
Rear Trailing Arm refurbishment

Last post by 10to4 « 20 Dec 2020, 21:27
Replies: 8
by 10to4 » 17 Dec 2020, 20:52

My OS Rear trailing arm is corroded near the end of the outer wishbone. The garage has said it could be welded.

Given the cost of new replacements,...

8 Replies

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Last post by 10to4
20 Dec 2020, 21:27
Dashboard screws

Last post by TONYT25T25 « 17 Dec 2020, 16:27
Replies: 6
by TONYT25T25 » 16 Dec 2020, 21:18

At some time I need to remove the dashboard if I want to repair the heater blower, two screws near the windscreen refuse to move even with a lot of...

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Last post by TONYT25T25
17 Dec 2020, 16:27
Sliding door advice... drooping

Last post by crazyhorse « 16 Dec 2020, 22:05
Replies: 8
by crazyhorse » 15 Dec 2020, 22:40

Hi guys,

I am really confused on how to adjust this sliding door. the front seems ok but it drops at the back. Its a bit of a mindfield

Any ideas...

8 Replies

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Last post by crazyhorse
16 Dec 2020, 22:05
door wind whistle

Last post by weimarbus « 13 Dec 2020, 11:12
Replies: 3
by NeilRN » 26 Nov 2020, 13:19

hello all. Ihave terrible wind whistle from my passenger door. I have added some foam to the top corner, and it has helped some. I'd like a little...

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Last post by weimarbus
13 Dec 2020, 11:12
More economical welding gas

Last post by Stesaw « 12 Dec 2020, 00:35
Replies: 9
by mbcamper » 08 Dec 2020, 19:27

Having done a partial restoration of my van 8 years ago it is going to need some additional panel work which didn't need attention at the time. The...

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Last post by Stesaw
12 Dec 2020, 00:35
Cab Door Seal Replacement

Last post by maxstu « 10 Dec 2020, 22:46
Replies: 1
by DM164 » 10 Dec 2020, 19:36

I've just bought a couple of cab door seals from Schofields as mine are torn at the bottom letting rain in which sits on the already rusty cab...

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Last post by maxstu
10 Dec 2020, 22:46
TWINT ROUND HEADLIGHT FRONT GRILLE - WHAT BADGE? (FIRST POST)

Last post by Buckaroo « 08 Dec 2020, 21:48
Replies: 5
by BambooYellowKamper » 19 Aug 2020, 09:21

Hi!

I am looking for a VW badge to fit the front grille of our T25. C Reg 1986, Autohomes Kamper conversion.

Struggling to find a badge which...

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Last post by Buckaroo
08 Dec 2020, 21:48
Recommendations for garages full restoration.

Last post by dbz864 « 01 Dec 2020, 23:02
Replies: 3
by Mattb44 » 28 Nov 2020, 03:49

Hi All,

Here is our T25 high top named Bilbo.

We have owned it for a couple of years now and it is running really well however, it’s starting to...

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Last post by dbz864
01 Dec 2020, 23:02
Online design tool for respray

Last post by Jeff J « 27 Nov 2020, 06:43
Replies: 2
by mariner » 26 Nov 2020, 11:52

Have found this online and it's been hugely helpful in making a final decision on our respray. Haven't seen it mentioned on here so thought I'd...

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Last post by Jeff J
27 Nov 2020, 06:43

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