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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
1990 Singlecab II

Last post by 300CE « 18 Apr 2021, 19:29
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by DoubleOSeven » 16 Dec 2020, 22:13
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Last post by 300CE
18 Apr 2021, 19:29
Rustoration

Last post by RogerT « 13 Apr 2021, 19:32
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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
13 Apr 2021, 19:32
Bit of a makeover.......

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17 Mar 2021, 23:57
Big Blue Van - Full Restoration

Last post by jaylo264 « 07 Mar 2021, 20:06
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by BigBlueVan » 22 Dec 2020, 08:20
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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 jaylo264
07 Mar 2021, 20:06
Boyd's makeover

Last post by Smiffo « 01 Mar 2021, 22:05

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
01 Mar 2021, 22:05
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
1984 Caravelle

Last post by DoubleOSeven « 28 Feb 2021, 07:58
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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
28 Feb 2021, 07:58
My 84 rusty project

Last post by boatbuilder « 27 Jan 2021, 13:34
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Hi,

I'm on holidays for the month of August so I need to start tackling the rust on my T25.
It started life as a panel van and was converted to a...
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Last post by boatbuilder
27 Jan 2021, 13:34
Rusty roof chop

Last post by mike.g « 19 Jan 2021, 20:03
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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
19 Jan 2021, 20:03
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
Not a restoration.

Last post by 937carrera « 28 Nov 2020, 22:41
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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 937carrera
28 Nov 2020, 22:41
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
Make Autosleeper Great Again

Last post by Fugeh « 28 Oct 2020, 10:28
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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 Fugeh
28 Oct 2020, 10:28
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
Help! How much to repair?

Last post by PeteandNikki « 11 Sep 2020, 06:29
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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 PeteandNikki
11 Sep 2020, 06:29
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
Autohomes rigid pop top restoration

Last post by Beemsquar « 28 Jul 2020, 21:08
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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 Beemsquar
28 Jul 2020, 21:08
Project Phoebe - a diary and some advice seeking

Last post by Dazco « 03 Jul 2020, 15:25
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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 Dazco
03 Jul 2020, 15:25
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
300CE Bodywork Pics (Few Before Pics Added)

Last post by 300CE « 08 Jun 2020, 18:07
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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
08 Jun 2020, 18:07
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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Hi everyone been busy boy restoring my gypsy ill post some pics up soon.
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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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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
Pictures of two years working

Last post by restoman « 11 Sep 2018, 21:54
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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 restoman
11 Sep 2018, 21:54
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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Last post by maxstu
19 Aug 2018, 19:28
DOKA gutter rust

Last post by PeteandNikki « 06 Jul 2018, 19:32
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by mattwilde66 » 18 May 2018, 19:00

Rust rookie seeking advice. I've gone a bought a DOKA that's been sat for a good few years. What type of surgery is involved with gutter repairs? I'm...

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Last post by PeteandNikki
06 Jul 2018, 19:32
Brilliant Orange Project, bodywork advice

Last post by 937carrera « 07 May 2018, 18:12
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by 937carrera » 06 Apr 2015, 19:23
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I'm the proud owner of a 1981 2 litre camper which has a few bodywork issues.

There's a good amount of history with the camper, ever since a respray...
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Last post by 937carrera
07 May 2018, 18:12
Sill end repairs. Typical underside work.

Last post by RogerT « 21 Jan 2018, 15:52
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by silverbullet » 15 Apr 2017, 18:05

I could have easily removed the entire inner sill on this bus (the family daily) but having to work outside and not wanting it to get out of hand I...

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Last post by RogerT
21 Jan 2018, 15:52
Restoration story of My 1983 t25

Last post by waltraud « 20 Jan 2018, 18:57
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by Mynameisnavo » 16 Oct 2017, 17:37

Hello my name is stefan also known as Navo

on the 21st of July 2017 I bought my first vw camper a 1983 2.0 Aircooled model that had sat in a field...

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Last post by waltraud
20 Jan 2018, 18:57
Rust repairs on our van - all the usual places!

Last post by adie89 « 14 Aug 2017, 21:54
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by volks_womble » 10 Feb 2015, 13:35
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So I have finally stopped putting off tackling some of the rustier bits of our van project...

some of you may remember it's arrival in august last...
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Last post by adie89
14 Aug 2017, 21:54
Ci Autohome New Roof!

Last post by TheDocmeister « 10 Aug 2017, 07:28
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by TheDocmeister » 09 May 2017, 22:10
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Well, some repair work or a new roof has been looming for a while - so inspired by the good weather over the last few days I decided to bite the...
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Last post by TheDocmeister
10 Aug 2017, 07:28
T25 "Marvel" Major Restoration

Last post by mshaw1980 « 02 Aug 2017, 12:09
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by HampdenRor » 27 Jul 2017, 12:29

Hello,

I bought Marv 1 year ago as a newbe to the T25 world, I didn't have much of an idea as what to look for in terms of rot or mechanical but I...

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Last post by mshaw1980
02 Aug 2017, 12:09
Carravelle Restoration and trident restoration

Last post by mushky « 25 Jul 2017, 20:52
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by mushky » 01 Jul 2017, 07:01

Hello ,
Having gained a great deal of information from this site I thought it time to introduce myself and my 2 t25s.
I've owned maintained a vast...

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Last post by mushky
25 Jul 2017, 20:52
Irish 1988 T25 Transporter Syncro project

Last post by jebiga41 « 03 Jun 2017, 02:02
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by conor2469 » 26 May 2017, 13:32

I have been quietly working away on this bus for some time now, I thought I would put up a thread to show the progress. I bought it off a guy in...

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Last post by jebiga41
03 Jun 2017, 02:02
Alan's restoration is coming on well!

Last post by Slider2 « 18 Mar 2017, 23:13
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by Stano999 » 18 Mar 2017, 09:58

Check out the two slide shows on

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Last post by Slider2
18 Mar 2017, 23:13
Front Suspension re-build advice

Last post by epowell « 11 Mar 2017, 16:55
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by epowell » 09 Mar 2017, 21:09

Hi....

...I am currently re-building my front suspension... ALL new bushings - no ball joints/tie rod ends because they are new from the previous...

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11 Mar 2017, 16:55

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