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High top conversion and C beam	zak	14 Sep 2026, 15:24	Once this week	Bodywork, Seats & Glass

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newbie looking for advice!

Last post by maxstu « 05 Aug 2020, 20:33
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by glennh237 » 02 Aug 2020, 14:43
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Last post by maxstu
05 Aug 2020, 20:33
Too much rust? (pic heavy)

Last post by dan_h19 « 04 Aug 2020, 20:51
Replies: 6
by dan_h19 » 20 Jul 2020, 13:02

Hi guys,

Fairly new to T25's, and very new to the forum, so hello! I've been looking at a T25 converted camper that belongs to one of my neighbours....

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Last post by dan_h19
04 Aug 2020, 20:51
Fresh air flow.

Last post by luter82 « 03 Aug 2020, 13:24
Replies: 35
by bigbadbob76 » 13 Dec 2017, 21:14
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I'm tempted to add some fresh air vents in the back of my panel van camper conversion as we get a lot of condensation back there when sleeping....
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Last post by luter82
03 Aug 2020, 13:24
what paint

Last post by Wear Sunscreen « 03 Aug 2020, 09:49

by Wear Sunscreen » 03 Aug 2020, 09:49

What is the best paint to use for small touch up areas, cellulose or acrylic?

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Last post by Wear Sunscreen
03 Aug 2020, 09:49
Inner Sliding Door Seal - higher spec vans

Last post by ajh51 « 02 Aug 2020, 21:39
Replies: 2
by ajh51 » 01 Aug 2020, 20:44

We're tidying up bits and pieces on our van and would like to trim the internal edge of the sliding door opening. I understand the caravelle has a...

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Last post by ajh51
02 Aug 2020, 21:39
Replacing Pop Top Hinges

Last post by flz2020 « 01 Aug 2020, 21:41
Replies: 6
by flz2020 » 26 Jul 2020, 22:57

I have a side elevating pop top and I need to replace one of the hinges . Is it possible to do this without removing the gas struts? I need to...

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Last post by flz2020
01 Aug 2020, 21:41
window installation procedure

Last post by Luftmensch « 31 Jul 2020, 23:00
Replies: 13
by Luftmensch » 24 Jul 2020, 00:25

Hello Everyone,
I recently purchased a second hand aftermarket sliding window (middle side) for a panel van conversion I’m doing and before I begin...

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Last post by Luftmensch
31 Jul 2020, 23:00
Sliding Door Alignment issue

Last post by Fury14 « 29 Jul 2020, 17:23
Replies: 5
by Fury14 » 29 Jul 2020, 12:50

Hi

I am new to the forum and to campers! I have been to view a few but the one that I interested in has an issue with the sliding door. The gap at...

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Last post by Fury14
29 Jul 2020, 17:23
Best Steering Wheel with Saab Seats

Last post by mshaw1980 « 29 Jul 2020, 05:11
Replies: 5
by mshaw1980 » 28 Jul 2020, 16:24

So I have trial fitted my saab seat although I still have the middle vw runner to remove which will drop approx 10mm off the height. Noticed I will...

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Last post by mshaw1980
29 Jul 2020, 05:11
Weld or fill?

Last post by 100leelee « 28 Jul 2020, 20:36
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by jjht25 » 27 Jul 2020, 17:48
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Hello 🙂

Found this under my cab mats...

There's daylight there 😬

There's a lot of water pooling too that I can't trace.

What's the best way...
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Last post by 100leelee
28 Jul 2020, 20:36
Insulation for the Tailgate

Last post by SeanMc1970b « 28 Jul 2020, 13:49
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by Piratepete » 26 Jul 2020, 17:28

Hi Guys
Having removed the inside panel from the tailgate, can see that it screams for insulation before I replace it.

Any recommendations for cheap...

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Last post by SeanMc1970b
28 Jul 2020, 13:49
Saab 9-3 Electric Seat Wiring

Last post by mshaw1980 « 28 Jul 2020, 11:24
Replies: 10
by mshaw1980 » 27 Jul 2020, 05:13

Hello

Got myself these yesterday by blind chance. £90 but buying a pair cheaper on UK mainland and having them palleted over for £200 made these a...

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Last post by mshaw1980
28 Jul 2020, 11:24
Recommendations to fix rusty high roof westfalia

Last post by weimarbus « 28 Jul 2020, 09:01
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by zoona » 27 Jul 2020, 14:39

Ok, next question for the hive mind...

We are at a cross roads with our van (high roof westfalia). We have potential rusty roof issues:

There...

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Last post by weimarbus
28 Jul 2020, 09:01
Window latch replacement

Last post by Funkychops « 27 Jul 2020, 08:12
Replies: 4
by tickover » 11 Jul 2020, 21:39

Hi guys
Does anyone know where I can get one of these window latches? Or something that I can change it with..
I'm guessing it will latch into the...

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Last post by Funkychops
27 Jul 2020, 08:12
Grab handle for driver's side (right hand side)

Last post by Gingermagic « 26 Jul 2020, 22:12
Replies: 4
by Gingermagic » 26 Jul 2020, 18:57

Hi Everyone,

Just found this forum today. Hope you can help.

We've got a grab handle on the left hand side, but not on the right. I'd like to add...

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Last post by Gingermagic
26 Jul 2020, 22:12
B Post Pillar

Last post by Luftmensch « 25 Jul 2020, 22:38
Replies: 3
by TONYT25T25 » 25 Jul 2020, 18:32

Ref B Post pillar, does the round hole at the base of these need to have a grommet fitted, mine are quite solid but looking on internet replacement...

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Last post by Luftmensch
25 Jul 2020, 22:38
Mobile Welder Kent

Last post by Mrs8925 « 24 Jul 2020, 21:43
Replies: 2
by Mrs8925 » 18 Jul 2020, 15:04

Hiya,

Just wondering if anyone is able to recommend a mobile welder in Kent? Looking for someone to quote on helping us along with the bodywork....

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Last post by Mrs8925
24 Jul 2020, 21:43
Damaged double glazed pop-top window

Last post by Savara « 24 Jul 2020, 20:50
Replies: 2
by Savara » 24 Jul 2020, 20:06

Hi all. Slight disaster! Friend stood up when the lid was down and - wallop. Cracked the inner pane of a double glazed panel. He said it hurt and I'm...

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Last post by Savara
24 Jul 2020, 20:50
Rust sealer and filler choice's

Last post by BigAitch « 24 Jul 2020, 08:49
Replies: 9
by SurfT25 » 13 Jul 2020, 20:07

Advice needed on these articles.
Got bus last year so am a novice.
After reading the wiki and comments ( great help and advice on here) I bought...

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Last post by BigAitch
24 Jul 2020, 08:49
DEVON AEROSPACE ROOF

Last post by mintygreen « 24 Jul 2020, 08:43
Replies: 8
by wedgie kray » 04 Feb 2019, 16:19

Hi guys hope someone out there can help me, im looking to buy 4 new roof struts for my t25 devon with full aerospace roof this is the one that all...

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Last post by mintygreen
24 Jul 2020, 08:43
Different Seats

Last post by mshaw1980 « 23 Jul 2020, 18:01

by mshaw1980 » 23 Jul 2020, 18:01

Hello

I know that lots of peeps have swapped for new seats so can you share pics for inspiration please? My original seats have been covered by my...

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Last post by mshaw1980
23 Jul 2020, 18:01
swivel seat id and help

Last post by redsnapper « 23 Jul 2020, 10:58
Replies: 14
by redsnapper » 15 Jul 2020, 21:59

Wonder if anyone can help, found this for sale locally and looking to put it on the passenger seat on a LHD (original seats).

Couple of questions if...

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Last post by redsnapper
23 Jul 2020, 10:58
T25 Seats - what’s the going rate?

Last post by 300CE « 22 Jul 2020, 20:51
Replies: 6
by mhowood » 22 Jul 2020, 09:21

I want to add these to the For Sale section but no idea what their value is.

I removed these from my ‘87 T25.
They come with original runners, and...

6 Replies

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Last post by 300CE
22 Jul 2020, 20:51
Saab Front Seats

Last post by hubcap61 « 22 Jul 2020, 19:47
Replies: 21
by 100leelee » 07 Jul 2020, 20:31
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Purchased a nice pair of manual front seats, Saab to fit my van.
Am 6’3 and not really of slim build..
If I test fit the seats there seems little gap...
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Last post by hubcap61
22 Jul 2020, 19:47
Windows: to slide or not to slide?

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 22 Jul 2020, 08:37
Replies: 8
by Emerald84 » 16 Jul 2020, 17:23

Dear all,

My 84 LHD Westy has old plastic double glazing in three of its windows, and one way or another they're taking on a bit of water when it...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
22 Jul 2020, 08:37
Hi all which is a better under body seal before i refit my gearbox stone chip, body Shultz, or wax oil???

Last post by Swebby « 21 Jul 2020, 03:17
Replies: 5
by Kevdotf » 19 Jul 2020, 20:41

Hi guys I'm about to refit the gearbox in my van and I'm just wondering what to use to protect the under side of my 86 T25

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Last post by Swebby
21 Jul 2020, 03:17
Early t25 sliding door bearing replacement

Last post by GreenBlood « 20 Jul 2020, 21:02

by GreenBlood » 20 Jul 2020, 21:02

Anyone got a guide? Pretty simple or a ball,ache?
ta
steve

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Last post by GreenBlood
20 Jul 2020, 21:02
Additional lap belts

Last post by SurfT25 « 18 Jul 2020, 11:40
Replies: 3
by Extractone » 17 Jul 2020, 05:59

Hi all,

recently purchased a 1981 T25 .

it has 1 lap belt in the back and I would like to add a 2nd. Mechanically I can do it but from a safety...

3 Replies

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Last post by SurfT25
18 Jul 2020, 11:40
Sliding door cl latch

Last post by axeman « 15 Jul 2020, 20:16

by axeman » 15 Jul 2020, 20:16

I am converting my panel van to a factory central locking set up. I have make a loom as per the factory colours and bought everything via brickwerks...

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Last post by axeman
15 Jul 2020, 20:16
Seat swivels

Last post by nick.k « 15 Jul 2020, 14:39

by nick.k » 15 Jul 2020, 14:39

Is it possible to adjust the clearance on a sportscraft seat swivel?

There is a big nut but unsure if loosening this will do the trick and still be...

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Last post by nick.k
15 Jul 2020, 14:39
Sliding Door Track Cover Brackets

Last post by glasshopper « 13 Jul 2020, 10:43
Replies: 2
by glasshopper » 11 Jul 2020, 08:35

Hello.
I wonder if anyone can help - I have made my van bodywork a lockdown restoration project. I have a slight issue - the RHS brackets for my...

2 Replies

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Last post by glasshopper
13 Jul 2020, 10:43
Westfalia Luggage Rack

Last post by ZsZ « 12 Jul 2020, 17:20
Replies: 2
by mshaw1980 » 07 Jul 2020, 12:05

Hello. Should the rack have drain holes in it? I have a space roof one and drilled drain holes in the corners to allow water to escape. The only...

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Last post by ZsZ
12 Jul 2020, 17:20
Paint rear bumper

Last post by escovedo « 12 Jul 2020, 14:46
Replies: 3
by tickover » 11 Jul 2020, 18:55

Hi
I'm just after a bit of advice. I'm in the process of spraying my rear bumper matt black (hope that's right?) and wondered if I need to put a...

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Last post by escovedo
12 Jul 2020, 14:46
RUSTPROOFING AND TOP COAT ADVICE

Last post by BigAitch « 10 Jul 2020, 14:51
Replies: 6
by BigAitch » 06 Jul 2020, 08:33

Apologies to moderators if this has been covered but my first search attempts didn't really show the details I need. If it has, please point me to...

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Last post by BigAitch
10 Jul 2020, 14:51
Child seats

Last post by slowcoach « 09 Jul 2020, 20:53
Replies: 21
by zog953 » 18 Jun 2016, 10:33
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Hello, we are new to the forum and new to the world of T25's, if all goes well, we take delivery of our first ever camper today!! Fingers crossed......
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Last post by slowcoach
09 Jul 2020, 20:53
Leaking Screen

Last post by 100leelee « 09 Jul 2020, 18:15
Replies: 7
by 100leelee » 07 Jul 2020, 20:17

I know this topic has been covered to death..!
My recently restored/ resprayed van has a leaky screen.
New good quality seal fitted, with proper...

7 Replies

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Last post by 100leelee
09 Jul 2020, 18:15
Sliding door - maintenance?

Last post by adrianbutter « 06 Jul 2020, 10:55
Replies: 3
by adrianbutter » 05 Jul 2020, 21:34

I've seen a few posts on FB recently about sliding door coming free, bearing and roller failures. I have mine removed right now for painting...

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Last post by adrianbutter
06 Jul 2020, 10:55
Westfalia high top rear hatch leak

Last post by zoona « 05 Jul 2020, 14:13
Replies: 8
by zoona » 30 Jun 2020, 21:04

I have a leak, and i can't work out where it is from.

Water is coming in at this seam: (apologies for the terrible picture)

When I look at the...

8 Replies

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Last post by zoona
05 Jul 2020, 14:13
Fitting Tow Bar

Last post by mariner « 05 Jul 2020, 13:35
Replies: 17
by crazymilk » 16 Feb 2017, 14:17
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Hi there
I am looking at fitting a tow bar for a caravan on my T25 however.....

Ideally I would like it detachable as I don't like the look of...
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Last post by mariner
05 Jul 2020, 13:35
Help needed.

Last post by RogerT « 04 Jul 2020, 12:09
Replies: 2
by GeeM » 03 Jul 2020, 20:28

Hi guys, I've recently purchased a Pearl, she is a 1989 T25. If anyone can help me out to find a place where I can do full restoration work on her...

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Last post by RogerT
04 Jul 2020, 12:09
(non) sliding door

Last post by matteo « 04 Jul 2020, 11:55
Replies: 3
by matteo » 27 Jun 2020, 08:29

I can't open my sliding door. I've spent a couple of evenings trying to figure it out, and I'm stuck (like the door)!

It's an early door and I think...

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Last post by matteo
04 Jul 2020, 11:55
Sliding door seals

Last post by davidoft1 « 03 Jul 2020, 16:16
Replies: 3
by SamT » 02 Jul 2020, 19:19

Hello all,
I’m restoring an 84 twin slider . The Vin states it was built as a camper , there is a full bulkhead, no back windows and no rear seat...

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Last post by davidoft1
03 Jul 2020, 16:16
Getting rid of rear side windows

Last post by Dazco « 03 Jul 2020, 14:46
Replies: 11
by Dazco » 30 Jun 2020, 13:27

I did a fair amount of bodywork on our camper a good few years ago. Unfortunately some of the rust has come back , especially around the rear side...

11 Replies

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Last post by Dazco
03 Jul 2020, 14:46
Where to draw the line.

Last post by Beemsquar « 03 Jul 2020, 07:01
Replies: 32
by Beemsquar » 26 Oct 2019, 07:35
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Hi there. I am in the process of painting a split paint job on my van, but would like some advice on the correct place to mask the split paint line...
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Last post by Beemsquar
03 Jul 2020, 07:01
Front step

Last post by Cecil « 30 Jun 2020, 19:49
Replies: 5
by Cecil » 28 Jun 2020, 08:14

Is this a quality part ? and are the t25 ones the same quality?

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Last post by Cecil
30 Jun 2020, 19:49
sliding door runner badly fitted: Help

Last post by garry247 « 28 Jun 2020, 21:42
Replies: 2
by garry247 » 26 Jun 2020, 17:10

Hi,

The sliding door runner was badly fitted and they did not fit the safety catch, I found it and fitted it, the catch is too high as it gets...

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Last post by garry247
28 Jun 2020, 21:42
Kitchen Window - Seal from kitchen to window

Last post by royalengineerfish « 26 Jun 2020, 19:40
Replies: 5
by royalengineerfish » 26 Jun 2020, 14:09

Hi
I am undertaking the complete internal refit of my T25 and l am missing the seal between the kitchen window and the inside. Hard to explain. The...

5 Replies

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Last post by royalengineerfish
26 Jun 2020, 19:40
Claytonrite rubber seal for Leisuredrive hightop

Last post by maxstu « 25 Jun 2020, 17:50
Replies: 20
by maxstu » 05 Jun 2020, 21:07
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I erroneously thought I had some spare in the loft. Is this the correct stuff for fibreglass to glass in hightop?

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Last post by maxstu
25 Jun 2020, 17:50
Rustoleum not going off over sealant

Last post by AIR_CHILLED « 25 Jun 2020, 05:48
Replies: 4
by ash1293 » 10 May 2020, 08:40

Prepped and painted van last year but never got chance to finish off the door shuts.

Where appropriate I opted to use pu40 polyurethane sealant as a...

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Last post by AIR_CHILLED
25 Jun 2020, 05:48
Sliding door buffer

Last post by slowcoach « 23 Jun 2020, 06:25
Replies: 14
by 100leelee » 15 Jun 2020, 06:18

Hi
Bought a rubber buffer for the sliding door, 1986 .
Can someone shed some light on where it goes?.
It fits on the middle rail somewhere. It’s...

14 Replies

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Last post by slowcoach
23 Jun 2020, 06:25

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