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Sliding door lock barrel swap.

Last post by Jeff J « 04 Apr 2013, 07:24
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by bradders89 » 03 Apr 2013, 21:41

The handle on my sliding door recently broke so i bought a new one. Is it possible to swap the barrels over as the old barrel works fine and want to...

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Last post by Jeff J
04 Apr 2013, 07:24
Seat belt mounting point welding

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 03 Apr 2013, 22:06
Replies: 5
by Bulldog1 » 03 Apr 2013, 10:03

Hello,

Albert is due his mot in a couple of weeks. I have discovered that the drivers side seatbelt mounting is rotten.
Will the petrol tank need...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
03 Apr 2013, 22:06
Plasti Dip?

Last post by billybigspud « 03 Apr 2013, 14:46
Replies: 5
by syncropatrick » 01 Apr 2013, 19:32

Wotcha, I have a need to cover thread on parts of a M10 mild steel threaded rod so the thread does not rub what its strapped to and to prevent...

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Last post by billybigspud
03 Apr 2013, 14:46
panelwork on T25 v T2 ?

Last post by Plasticman « 02 Apr 2013, 23:13
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by blacky » 02 Apr 2013, 23:03

I Currently own a 1982 CU Aircooled Devon which I did some resto work on many moons ago and it's now needing doing again. Prior to this I have had...

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Last post by Plasticman
02 Apr 2013, 23:13
Seal

Last post by 1989T25 « 01 Apr 2013, 20:50
Replies: 5
by 1989T25 » 01 Apr 2013, 18:28

Can someone please recommend best place to buy hatch door seal for t25. Any idea how much would cost,

Thanks,

:ok

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Last post by 1989T25
01 Apr 2013, 20:50
Double passenger seats

Last post by benlawlor85 « 01 Apr 2013, 17:50
Replies: 4
by Juice74 » 21 Mar 2013, 21:58

Hello sorry, me again. Still looking for my first van. Trouble is, I need 5 seat belts. I was only looking at vans with a full width bed but then I...

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Last post by benlawlor85
01 Apr 2013, 17:50
sliding side door table holder

Last post by bootie3367 « 01 Apr 2013, 14:11
Replies: 6
by carpmansam » 28 Mar 2013, 16:56

hello,
just a couple of questions.
is there only one stiles of sliding side door for a t25.
if so have just purchased a fibreglass side door card in...

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Last post by bootie3367
01 Apr 2013, 14:11
Screen seals

Last post by Plasticman « 01 Apr 2013, 13:06
Replies: 46
by Plasticman » 07 Mar 2013, 23:09
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Well im not known for slating firms etc but i want to voice a recent
when doing the sunnyvagon i ordered vw front and rear screen seals from...
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Last post by Plasticman
01 Apr 2013, 13:06
Body kits

Last post by nehpets13 « 31 Mar 2013, 21:58
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by nehpets13 » 31 Mar 2013, 08:06

I am liking the look of the body kits on the 25's

Now how much should I be looking at to pay do you think secondhand?

Been on a certain auction...

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Last post by nehpets13
31 Mar 2013, 21:58
Restoration Piccies

Last post by Fande t25 « 31 Mar 2013, 21:29
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by Fande t25 » 27 Mar 2013, 22:51

Hello Again

As promised some Piccies

Replacing the wheel arch -

Before

During

After

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Last post by Fande t25
31 Mar 2013, 21:29
Re spray

Last post by Ralf85 « 31 Mar 2013, 19:45
Replies: 8
by dennisg » 22 Feb 2013, 16:27

Can any one tell me what I should expect to pay to get a respray and can anyone recommend a good shop in or near southampton.

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Last post by Ralf85
31 Mar 2013, 19:45
Water ingress cab doors.

Last post by boatbuilder « 31 Mar 2013, 19:43
Replies: 5
by RussT3 » 25 Mar 2013, 13:47

Upon removal of door cards I've noticed the bottom corners of both door cards are wet and have become rotten. They aren't original but made of thin...

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Last post by boatbuilder
31 Mar 2013, 19:43
Pinstriping

Last post by Reimotim « 31 Mar 2013, 00:23
Replies: 3
by Reimotim » 28 Mar 2013, 14:34

Hey guys,

Does anyone out there do pinstriping?

I'd love to give it a go and was wondering if anyone had any useful ideas or tips for getting...

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Last post by Reimotim
31 Mar 2013, 00:23
sliding door advice please

Last post by ChrisTriple « 30 Mar 2013, 18:58
Replies: 6
by hippy chick » 16 Mar 2013, 19:39

I have a 83 t25, i had a new door repair panel welded on today. when we replaced the door i found there is a lot of movement down the very bottom...

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Last post by ChrisTriple
30 Mar 2013, 18:58
Bench type seat

Last post by wolfs berg t25 « 30 Mar 2013, 18:24

by wolfs berg t25 » 30 Mar 2013, 18:24

Has any tried fitting a bench type seat from a t5 or bongo instead of a rock and roll bed? Thanks Ben :ok

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Last post by wolfs berg t25
30 Mar 2013, 18:24
Seatbox / wheelarch upholstery

Last post by carrera1977 « 29 Mar 2013, 19:34
Replies: 10
by carrera1977 » 02 Mar 2013, 20:26

Hello all,
Does anybody know if the black padded vinyl that was fitted to the cab interior wheel arches and around the seat boxes is available?
They...

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Last post by carrera1977
29 Mar 2013, 19:34
painting before panelling,,

Last post by CovKid « 27 Mar 2013, 21:50
Replies: 3
by ray63 » 27 Mar 2013, 19:43

hi all.i,m takeing off the interior panels because i believe the numpty i bought it from used loft insulation,,,,,so what would you use to paint the...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Mar 2013, 21:50
Does a late slider handle fit an early van

Last post by Cruz « 27 Mar 2013, 16:22
Replies: 6
by meggles » 21 Mar 2013, 22:05

As title. I have the chance of a late slider handle. Does it fit an early van? I will need to change the lock from the early van handle to the new...

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Last post by Cruz
27 Mar 2013, 16:22
Opening quarterlight quandry

Last post by gtavalanche « 27 Mar 2013, 15:45
Replies: 6
by gtavalanche » 26 Mar 2013, 19:19

I decided to swap all my window seals today and remove the chrome trim. All went great until I discovered that there wasnt much left of the bar that...

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Last post by gtavalanche
27 Mar 2013, 15:45
Powder coating in Herts

Last post by keith « 27 Mar 2013, 12:54
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by nehpets13 » 27 Mar 2013, 00:24

Evening all,

Just want to let you guys know of a place I have found in Hemel Hempstead Herts that does shot blasting and powder coating.

Andy can...

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Last post by keith
27 Mar 2013, 12:54
chasis

Last post by fazzer « 26 Mar 2013, 19:39
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by ThomChloe » 26 Mar 2013, 18:53

hi im going to be giving my chasis a bit of going over with with a wire brush to get rid of some surface rust that is showing.was wondering best...

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Last post by fazzer
26 Mar 2013, 19:39
roofing bitumen based paint,,any good

Last post by CovKid « 25 Mar 2013, 22:48
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by ray63 » 25 Mar 2013, 18:19

hi all looked a tthe wiki on insulating the van and an american guy did a vanagon with a bitumen type paint,any thoughts on this or has any one used...

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Last post by CovKid
25 Mar 2013, 22:48
How to...swap seats?

Last post by randiandipandi « 24 Mar 2013, 19:29
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by randiandipandi » 24 Mar 2013, 16:54

Hi...I'm hoping this isn't as silly a question as I suspect it is.

My drivers seat needs changing (foam has fallen apart) and I'm quite happy to...

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Last post by randiandipandi
24 Mar 2013, 19:29
Gas or No gas ,thats the question

Last post by Plasticman « 23 Mar 2013, 13:34
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by Plasticman » 21 Mar 2013, 22:59

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mm :lol:

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Last post by Plasticman
23 Mar 2013, 13:34
Sliding door

Last post by boab « 23 Mar 2013, 10:47
Replies: 2
by boab » 22 Mar 2013, 21:59

Hi,sliding door on my 1986 camper wont close, it keeps springing back off the striker plate and when pushed from the outside it keeps springing...

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Last post by boab
23 Mar 2013, 10:47
How to tell the difference between left and right hand drive

Last post by Aidan « 22 Mar 2013, 22:21
Replies: 4
by Licherman » 22 Mar 2013, 21:50

Hi All, I have replaced the lights on my Atlantic, from the round ones it had when returned to me after being stolen and recovered in a molested way...

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Last post by Aidan
22 Mar 2013, 22:21
dismantling sliding windows

Last post by trentjim « 22 Mar 2013, 21:37
Replies: 4
by trentjim » 20 Mar 2013, 22:25

Anyone got any hints?
Factory windows... ive seen this video
which was helpful up to a point, but I cant get the lower bar seperated from the...

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Last post by trentjim
22 Mar 2013, 21:37
Gunther's Body Makeover Commences

Last post by Plasticman « 22 Mar 2013, 15:43
Replies: 117
by mm289 » 21 Jul 2011, 19:49
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So having rebuilt and re-installed the engine (surprised how well a 2.1 pulls, lovely and smooth coupled to the auto :D ) it is now time to start on...
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Last post by Plasticman
22 Mar 2013, 15:43
Proper name of part needed please

Last post by CalypsoGreenAtlantic « 22 Mar 2013, 14:27
Replies: 8
by CalypsoGreenAtlantic » 21 Mar 2013, 17:02

Just had a vehicle inspector look at a T25 California. Needs a new long oblong black plastic cover on panel on driver's side below middle window next...

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Last post by CalypsoGreenAtlantic
22 Mar 2013, 14:27
Should have rustoleumed it!!!

Last post by meggles « 21 Mar 2013, 21:14
Replies: 2
by meggles » 21 Mar 2013, 18:18

Just been looking at a van a mate just had sprayed at a local bodyshop. They put the mirrors on the wrong sides, :roll: lost a nut cap off the wiper...

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Last post by meggles
21 Mar 2013, 21:14
window seals

Last post by bicolour « 21 Mar 2013, 21:05

by bicolour » 21 Mar 2013, 21:05

best place to buy cab door window seals

i currently have chrome trim but dont mind if this goes and also quarter lights

all info please

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Last post by bicolour
21 Mar 2013, 21:05
Tailgate Struts

Last post by Plasticman « 21 Mar 2013, 18:20
Replies: 7
by Reimotim » 18 Mar 2013, 15:31

Hi Guys,

I'm just about to fit a fiamma bike rack and noticed that the struts were struggling to keep the tailgate up :| . So the question is: Is...

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Last post by Plasticman
21 Mar 2013, 18:20
Where to buy hightop roof window seal

Last post by 1_eyed_jim « 20 Mar 2013, 21:39
Replies: 8
by 1_eyed_jim » 20 Mar 2013, 19:00

Found the leak to my hightop roof. It's the little windows on both sides which are letting water through the tired seals. Now looking at the seal it...

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Last post by 1_eyed_jim
20 Mar 2013, 21:39
Panel Thickness

Last post by Plasticman « 20 Mar 2013, 20:38
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by Vaniller » 19 Mar 2013, 07:08
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Searched the wiki and can't find the answer.
Can anyone tell me the thickness odds the steel for
the body panels?
Need to let in some repairs to...
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Last post by Plasticman
20 Mar 2013, 20:38
Front seatbelt anchoring point?

Last post by richlaz « 20 Mar 2013, 14:13
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by richlaz » 18 Mar 2013, 20:53

Apologies in advance if its a bit of a strange question :D

Does anybody have a photo of where the front seatbelt receivers are supposed to be...

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Last post by richlaz
20 Mar 2013, 14:13
Manchester re-spray

Last post by ruby2000ruby « 20 Mar 2013, 11:38
Replies: 3
by ruby2000ruby » 19 Mar 2013, 12:43

Hi all, I've recently inherited a t25 and a bit of cash so want to make some improvements before the summer. Very happy to find this forum :)
Can...

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Last post by ruby2000ruby
20 Mar 2013, 11:38
anybody running without bumper end caps?

Last post by cshots « 19 Mar 2013, 21:59

by cshots » 19 Mar 2013, 21:59

did a quick search, but couldn't find much.
was wondering if anyone with the stock chrome/metal bumpers deliberately goes without the end caps?
i...

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Last post by cshots
19 Mar 2013, 21:59
Paint colour

Last post by tomo « 18 Mar 2013, 22:01
Replies: 6
by tomo » 10 Mar 2013, 13:43

Hi all I have decided to do some body work touching up this spring so does anyone know the correct white of a 1991 transporter converted by...

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Last post by tomo
18 Mar 2013, 22:01
Convex mirror on fleabay

Last post by Cruz « 18 Mar 2013, 20:18
Replies: 22
by what2do » 15 Feb 2013, 23:56
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There's a listing for a convex t25 mirror. It looks like a regular flat one due to the straight edges of the plastic surround. Am I wrong, is there...
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Last post by Cruz
18 Mar 2013, 20:18
Hightop fibreglass insulation alternative

Last post by Plasticman « 18 Mar 2013, 17:48
Replies: 5
by 1_eyed_jim » 18 Mar 2013, 08:04

Yesterday I removed the insulation and it was all damp and manky not to mention its horrible stuff to work with. Anyone know any space age...

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Last post by Plasticman
18 Mar 2013, 17:48
Tie down points

Last post by Aidan « 17 Mar 2013, 19:38
Replies: 1
by petethefeet » 17 Mar 2013, 18:29

Hi All,
Does anybody use any tie down points on the floor to stop stuff sliding around??
I was going to replace the carpet and at the same time see...

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Last post by Aidan
17 Mar 2013, 19:38
Hightop roof ROT found!! Removal advice needed

Last post by Plasticman « 17 Mar 2013, 18:38
Replies: 5
by 1_eyed_jim » 17 Mar 2013, 15:49

Good afternoon. Today I removed all the internal roof lining to try and find the leak thats been bothering me for some time and to my horror I found...

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Last post by Plasticman
17 Mar 2013, 18:38
Paint code

Last post by dingdangdoo « 17 Mar 2013, 16:10
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by dingdangdoo » 17 Mar 2013, 13:31

Hi could anyone tell me the code for the white paint the interior metal work normally is in our vans.I've got the exterior but not interior,but...

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Last post by dingdangdoo
17 Mar 2013, 16:10
Paint codes and suppliers

Last post by Ralf85 « 17 Mar 2013, 11:15
Replies: 2
by dplum » 17 Mar 2013, 09:50

Hi, I am trying to get hold of a couple spray cans to redo some very minor repairs but am having trouble with local suppliers and even the local vw...

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Last post by Ralf85
17 Mar 2013, 11:15
rock and roll recover

Last post by ChrisTriple « 16 Mar 2013, 22:33
Replies: 7
by bicolour » 21 Jan 2013, 12:22

so i was going to get my foam recovered but decided to go the whole hog and get new foam as well

here is the out come

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Last post by ChrisTriple
16 Mar 2013, 22:33
Bilsborough bus

Last post by mark.bilsborough « 16 Mar 2013, 14:30
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by jimpainter » 07 Oct 2012, 19:16

Well after a disasterous start with his last new bus (read rotten beyond economical repair) Mark has got himself another one.
Its a devon conversion...

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Last post by mark.bilsborough
16 Mar 2013, 14:30
whats with the passenger mirror,arrgh

Last post by Ralf85 « 16 Mar 2013, 09:49
Replies: 3
by ray63 » 16 Mar 2013, 05:36

hi all.took advice and bought convex mirrors for my t25 air cooled ,the drivers mirror is ok.its just the passenger window,it does,nt bend in enough...

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Last post by Ralf85
16 Mar 2013, 09:49
Body repairs and upholstery - Kent

Last post by 300CE « 16 Mar 2013, 07:57
Replies: 13
by lennsuey » 11 Mar 2013, 15:12

Hi everyone.
Could anyone recommend a place to get some body repair work done please in the Kent area. We need to sort out the usual rust appearing...

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Last post by 300CE
16 Mar 2013, 07:57
Rear Suspension Mount

Last post by dbz864 « 14 Mar 2013, 23:45
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by dopplerhire » 13 Mar 2013, 11:23

Hi all: Any ideas on where I can source a NSR suspension mount/jacking point? I heard BrickWerks did them but not at the moment.

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Last post by dbz864
14 Mar 2013, 23:45
Replacement thermo mat suckers?

Last post by Bulldog1 « 14 Mar 2013, 21:36
Replies: 3
by Negativegravity » 14 Mar 2013, 20:07

Out of interest, anyone replaced their suckers? Mine are all squashed flat now and don't suck any more. 8.50 for 10 is a bit steep when you can get...

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14 Mar 2013, 21:36

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