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Thank you all

Last post by T25boy71 « 08 Dec 2023, 10:33
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by Mocki » 06 Dec 2023, 20:10
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Evening all …….

Because of you all continuing to support this Club and this forum we can keep the pages tidy and free of adverts and pop ups ....
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08 Dec 2023, 10:33
Please Read Before Posting

Last post by R0B « 09 Sep 2016, 13:52

by R0B » 09 Sep 2016, 13:52

This section is for major restorations only.where to buy a panel or where to buy window rubbers belong in the bodywork seats and glass section.
Also...

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Last post by R0B
09 Sep 2016, 13:52
87 Panel Van Restoration

Last post by Hinesy « 23 minutes ago
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by Hinesy » 30 Dec 2023, 20:17
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Hi all,

I spent a fair amount of time browsing this section before buying/starting my project. Thought I'd post up progress as not many projects...
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Rustoration

Last post by RogerT « 01 May 2025, 19:05
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by RogerT » 14 Jan 2018, 22:56
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Time to commit myself. We bought this van in 2012 after many years of caravan ownership. The intention was that it would provide family holidays and...
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Last post by RogerT
01 May 2025, 19:05
‘86 westy restoration

Last post by MarcoT3 « 01 Apr 2025, 14:00
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by MarcoT3 » 27 Mar 2025, 17:09
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Hi All!

Thought I would show a few photos of my project progress over the past year.

Bought a ‘86 westy joker with a 2.1 DJ the was missing half a...
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Last post by MarcoT3
01 Apr 2025, 14:00
The Green Doka Machine

Last post by Shift_ « 27 Jan 2025, 18:48
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by irishkeet » 30 Oct 2021, 19:19
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Introducing my new 1985 Doka which arrived a couple of weeks ago.......big thanks to Weem Machine for stopping by to view it with me 💚

It originally...
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Last post by Shift_
27 Jan 2025, 18:48
Big Blue Van - Full Restoration

Last post by jigarai « 10 Dec 2024, 13:09
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by BigBlueVan » 22 Dec 2020, 08:20
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Hi All,

Another new member here!!!
Another new project, Big Blue Van (from the reg ending BBV)

Have had the van around a year and thought it best...
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Last post by jigarai
10 Dec 2024, 13:09
1990 Singlecab II

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 06 Aug 2024, 09:05
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by DoubleOSeven » 16 Dec 2020, 22:13
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Build thread to follow...

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Last post by DoubleOSeven
06 Aug 2024, 09:05
Help! How much to repair?

Last post by R0B « 03 Aug 2023, 15:11
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by Ollyarmstrong » 10 Sep 2020, 05:51

Hi all, new member here.

we have been looking for a t25 hard camper for ages, found one we like the spec of, my friend who knows Lots about vehicles...

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Last post by R0B
03 Aug 2023, 15:11
Autohomes rigid pop top restoration

Last post by Lukoloco « 23 Jun 2023, 10:02
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by Beemsquar » 13 Apr 2020, 19:18

Hi all, I am in the process of restoring my VW T25 Autohomes rigid pop top camper and have finally got round to sorting the roof out, after a few...

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Last post by Lukoloco
23 Jun 2023, 10:02
Full front end replacement

Last post by kevtherev « 07 May 2023, 05:53
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by kevtherev » 27 Aug 2022, 06:19

I'm going to need some advice in fitting three/four large panels.
Which supplier is best and can you get OE?
Removal of the A pillars seems to be the...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 May 2023, 05:53
Cost and Recommendations for garage to address advisories

Last post by davidoft1 « 29 Mar 2023, 12:08
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by Karenin8090 » 29 Mar 2023, 09:37

I want to buy a 1986 VW but here is the long list of advisories. Can anyone give me a rough idea of cost to address them all and also recommend...

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Last post by davidoft1
29 Mar 2023, 12:08
Rusty roof chop

Last post by mike.g « 06 Aug 2022, 07:48
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by mike.g » 26 Aug 2020, 09:49
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About 3 years ago we bought a hightop camper so we could get out there with our little one.
However, it became apparent quite quickly that we had an...
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Last post by mike.g
06 Aug 2022, 07:48
Boyd's makeover

Last post by Smiffo « 22 Jul 2022, 12:31
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by Smiffo » 01 Mar 2021, 22:05

Evening all.

After a good 3yrs off of the road, I am finally ready to show some progress on the rebuild.
Not complete yet, but wanted to share some...

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Last post by Smiffo
22 Jul 2022, 12:31
Bit of a makeover.......

Last post by R0B « 16 Apr 2022, 15:42
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by shepster » 17 Mar 2021, 22:46

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Last post by R0B
16 Apr 2022, 15:42
Rear arm bush replacement

Last post by SurfT25 « 02 Apr 2022, 13:46
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by SurfT25 » 11 Feb 2022, 18:17
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MOT this month, only now getting on with last year's advisory. Replace back rubber mounts. :oops:

Replaced all cv joints 2 year's ago. Heard...
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Last post by SurfT25
02 Apr 2022, 13:46
Restoration recommendation

Last post by tialdpod « 26 Feb 2022, 13:45

by tialdpod » 26 Feb 2022, 13:45

Can anyone here recommend a garage that does full restorations. Ideally in Scotland but to get it done properly I'll go anywhere in the UK

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Last post by tialdpod
26 Feb 2022, 13:45
1984 Caravelle

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 17 Feb 2022, 14:00
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by DoubleOSeven » 19 Feb 2020, 13:49
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I'm going to document the history of the '84 since my ownership (Sep 2014) & add any upgrades or fixes I do in this thread going forward. I hope you...
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
17 Feb 2022, 14:00
offside window seal

Last post by maxstu « 21 Dec 2021, 22:02
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by LeeCarey » 21 Dec 2021, 17:54

Hi all,

I have a 1984 Devon conversion van and I want to replace the offside window rubber seal.

I see that Just Kampers stock them but i am unsure...

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Last post by maxstu
21 Dec 2021, 22:02
Side Panel and Sill

Last post by Stesaw « 21 Dec 2021, 19:57
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by LeeCarey » 13 Dec 2021, 11:40

Hi all, bit of advice please. Looking to repair the side panel of the van which has been unloved for sometime. After cutting away the rusty parts I...

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Last post by Stesaw
21 Dec 2021, 19:57
Project Phoebe - a diary and some advice seeking

Last post by oli8925 « 06 Sep 2021, 07:45
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by Mrs8925 » 31 Jul 2019, 14:07
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Phoebe came to us on 1st May 2019. Although she had an MOT until late June, we knew she needed some considerable bodywork and a good old clean and...
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Last post by oli8925
06 Sep 2021, 07:45
Syncro Doka metalwork project

Last post by irishkeet « 03 Sep 2021, 18:24
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by Enzo79 » 09 Dec 2015, 20:30
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I wasn't looking for one, but this found its way to me in the summer.

At first glance it looks pretty good, but all the seams had been done away...
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Last post by irishkeet
03 Sep 2021, 18:24
Pictures of two years working

Last post by Aidan « 19 Aug 2021, 20:21
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by T3x » 08 Sep 2018, 12:28

Hi people,

Here the album that i just made of the restoration of my van. I'm not a pro, so there are many things it could be done better, but the...

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Last post by Aidan
19 Aug 2021, 20:21
Not a restoration.

Last post by weimarbus « 12 Aug 2021, 17:54
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by bigbadbob76 » 01 May 2017, 18:36
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I've been sorting out pics of my van work over the last 6 months so knowing how you lot like to see pics I thought I'd post a few up here in a more...
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Last post by weimarbus
12 Aug 2021, 17:54
Make Autosleeper Great Again

Last post by Mrs8925 « 02 Aug 2021, 22:40
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by Fugeh » 08 Apr 2020, 10:28
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First of all I'm not sure if this should be in Bodywork or Restoration :shock: .

A little bit of background: I bought my van last June, an...
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Last post by Mrs8925
02 Aug 2021, 22:40
300CE Bodywork Pics (Few Before Pics Added)

Last post by 300CE « 26 May 2021, 09:10
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by 300CE » 03 May 2019, 13:20

Howdy All,

Picked the bus up today from the bodyshop and a few pics are shown below. Details of the works shown as follows:

* OS/NS Front Arches...

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Last post by 300CE
26 May 2021, 09:10
Fridge repair

Last post by SurfT25 « 03 May 2021, 10:18

by SurfT25 » 03 May 2021, 10:18

The gas burner on my 3 way electrolux fridge (RM212F)
Needs replacing.
Mesh disintegrated and jet stuck, wont come out.
Wheres the best place to...

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Last post by SurfT25
03 May 2021, 10:18
Rusty hightop gutters +

Last post by ScienceBoy « 28 Feb 2021, 10:29
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by Flakey » 15 Dec 2019, 17:51
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Thought this one was worth sharing as it’s not just the usual sills and arches!

I knew from it’s tear stains and the fact that the gutters came off...
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Last post by ScienceBoy
28 Feb 2021, 10:29
1986 Singlecab I

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 30 Dec 2020, 21:03
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by DoubleOSeven » 26 Nov 2017, 18:26
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One Saturday a wave of boredom came over me and then I saw NW_VW_T25’s advert for an ‘86 single cab. I’ve not really been looking for another project...
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Last post by DoubleOSeven
30 Dec 2020, 21:03
(Not so sweet) Caroline

Last post by glennyboy2 « 10 Dec 2020, 00:15
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by glennyboy2 » 31 Aug 2020, 16:19
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So, bought myself an 86 Leisuredrive Hitop called Caroline. Been looking for another T25 for ages, but they all seemed to double in price in the last...
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Last post by glennyboy2
10 Dec 2020, 00:15
Fridge Panel Repair

Last post by jhobson « 27 Nov 2020, 15:16
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by jhobson » 26 Aug 2016, 10:37
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I had the benefit of buying what looked like an immaculate van but which came with huge learning opportunities that reveal themselves over time -...
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Last post by jhobson
27 Nov 2020, 15:16
Orange T25

Last post by AlikoosMugrain « 02 Oct 2020, 15:41
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by Kitney » 10 Jun 2020, 13:19

Hi all! This is our lovely camper.
It’s undergone a lot of work in the last 5 years including all new panels, Removal of the hi top and full...

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Last post by AlikoosMugrain
02 Oct 2020, 15:41
White sticker download, for the finishing touch

Last post by chrisdc « 24 Sep 2020, 18:12
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by silverbullet » 22 Aug 2020, 19:34

Just type in your numbers and off you go.

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Last post by chrisdc
24 Sep 2020, 18:12
My T25 restoration

Last post by glennyboy2 « 20 Aug 2020, 11:31
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by mshaw1980 » 30 Apr 2017, 21:27
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So as I have finally found out how to post pictures thought I would document the jobs undertaken on the T25 I bought back in Jul 2015. Wasn't an...
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Last post by glennyboy2
20 Aug 2020, 11:31
Build Project: Wilbur’s 2.1 DJ

Last post by syncroy « 23 Jun 2020, 14:01
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by DoubleOSeven » 31 Mar 2020, 15:19
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Idle hands and all that! Got a engine to build. The other head will arrive once Will has got the exhaust off it - usual stud shenanigans. This is...
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Last post by syncroy
23 Jun 2020, 14:01
Project Lenny our brilliant orange bustoration

Last post by Jackrobbo « 14 Apr 2020, 21:36
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by Jackrobbo » 04 Jul 2018, 19:32
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So 3 weeks a go now me and the wife drove 4hrs to pick up our first Aircooled vw. It drove back with no issues the plan is get it solid, resprayed...
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Last post by Jackrobbo
14 Apr 2020, 21:36
Rolling restoration/conversion

Last post by moaning old trout « 14 Apr 2020, 20:54
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by moaning old trout » 09 May 2019, 13:44

Hi all
Perhaps you might be interested in the rolling (ish) restoration/conversion of my T25. Always been into buses and last had a T2 that I wish I...

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Last post by moaning old trout
14 Apr 2020, 20:54
The Rage-storation: I Shoulda Bought a God-damned Harley!

Last post by Rosc0PColtrane « 17 Dec 2019, 15:20
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by Rosc0PColtrane » 31 Aug 2019, 16:30
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First let me start by saying after driving this van for a couple miles, I well and truly fell in love with driving it. I've always enjoyed driving a...
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Last post by Rosc0PColtrane
17 Dec 2019, 15:20
Rust prevention 1988 2.1dj

Last post by itchyfeet « 08 Nov 2019, 08:07
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by LewisMac » 07 Nov 2019, 21:34

Hey, I’ve had my van for just over a year and drive her at least twice a week.

Starting to notice rust in the seams and other usual places which...

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Last post by itchyfeet
08 Nov 2019, 08:07
1986 syncro Caravelle twin slider

Last post by silverbullet « 27 Jul 2019, 17:03
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by silverbullet » 04 Aug 2016, 15:06
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A brief overview:

Something a little different. Not a camper conversion, but a full body restoration...
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Last post by silverbullet
27 Jul 2019, 17:03
Time to tidy my van.

Last post by Woodyyellow « 21 Jul 2019, 10:22
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by Woodyyellow » 09 Mar 2014, 20:19
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So, with spring well and truly with us at long last, it's time to work on my van. I thought I would share with you the work being done, we all like...
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Last post by Woodyyellow
21 Jul 2019, 10:22
Procrastinating never got anyone anywhere

Last post by adie89 « 06 Jul 2019, 20:15
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by adie89 » 14 Aug 2018, 18:43
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SWMBO idea for the title.

Well it’s finally time to post my work and get on with the sliding door side on Greta. I’ve already done the opposite...
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Last post by adie89
06 Jul 2019, 20:15
Galvanising

Last post by Cobra88 « 23 Jun 2019, 12:25
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by silverbullet » 01 Jun 2019, 11:04

Anyone getting a batch together? I would like to get this stretched and plated syncro engine guard done.

Sent from my S60 using Tapatalk

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Last post by Cobra88
23 Jun 2019, 12:25
Rear quarter for sliding door side.

Last post by adie89 « 22 Jun 2019, 22:59
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by Cyrus » 01 Jun 2019, 16:42

I need to replace the rear NS quarter on my T25 but I'm unsure how to go about it with the C(?) pillar the os is self explanatory.
Is there any step...

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Last post by adie89
22 Jun 2019, 22:59
Gypsy restro

Last post by Baron Van spanner « 04 Apr 2019, 20:36
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by Baron Van spanner » 04 Nov 2018, 20:58
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Last post by Baron Van spanner
04 Apr 2019, 20:36
T25 Trident 1991

Last post by JonathanR « 22 Mar 2019, 16:56
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by JonathanR » 15 Sep 2015, 17:25
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Hi
Newbie and just purchased this.

One owner from new. Lots of good points but new panels needed offside and seams beginning to show rust....
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Last post by JonathanR
22 Mar 2019, 16:56
Replacing Outer Rear Trailing Arm Mount aka jacking point

Last post by RogerT « 01 Feb 2019, 21:33
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by maverickMechanic » 28 Jan 2019, 21:16

Hi,

I am in the process of replacing the Outer Trailing Arm Mounts on my 14 Syncro. They were both quite badly rusted and not held onto the van by...

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Last post by RogerT
01 Feb 2019, 21:33
My T3 rebuild

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 10 Dec 2018, 05:20
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by Titus A Duxass » 07 Mar 2018, 10:51

Here are a few photos of the rebuild.

As a few of you know I stupidly wrote off my 1989 T3, after the crash the body was badly twisted and the rear...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
10 Dec 2018, 05:20
More SA rust and dust

Last post by 937carrera « 17 Nov 2018, 17:33
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by silverbullet » 17 Sep 2018, 18:00

I am convinced that this bus has been in a flood in its previous life out in SA 1995-2003 (the rear chassis rails were full to half depth with fine...

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Last post by 937carrera
17 Nov 2018, 17:33
MBCamper's Restoration

Last post by maxstu « 19 Aug 2018, 19:28
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by mbcamper » 20 Feb 2014, 22:11
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I've now owned my Autosleeper for about 3 weeks and it's time to start doing something about the minor rust problem I have here and there!

I thought...
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19 Aug 2018, 19:28

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