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Quarterlight Frames

Last post by garyd « 05 Dec 2012, 19:40

by garyd » 05 Dec 2012, 19:40

At this years Busfest I came across a stand which was offering items in stainless steel including replacement frames for T3 opening quarterlights....

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Last post by garyd
05 Dec 2012, 19:40
Window winders

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 05 Dec 2012, 10:57
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by el_presidente » 04 Dec 2012, 22:26

Both my window winders have fallen off - they are broekn too. I bought a cheapo replacement off ebay but it doesn't fit. Any idea where I can get a...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
05 Dec 2012, 10:57
door fell off

Last post by edoh « 04 Dec 2012, 22:08
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by boxer » 31 Oct 2012, 15:09
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Right the sliding door fell off and scratched the nice new paint. Bugger!

I got it back on Ok and I'm being gentle with it. One of the rollers (the...
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Last post by edoh
04 Dec 2012, 22:08
Sliding window compatibilty - Caravelle vs transporter

Last post by chuggers72 « 04 Dec 2012, 12:33
Replies: 4
by chuggers72 » 03 Dec 2012, 12:57

Afternoon All

I'm looking to replace the one piece window in my sliding door with a sliding window to give a bit of rear end ventilation!

Has...

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Last post by chuggers72
04 Dec 2012, 12:33
Dash trim

Last post by Plasticman « 04 Dec 2012, 08:37
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by jes*b » 02 Dec 2012, 11:03

I have the usual unsightly;y drill holes along the top of my dash - all of them along the top of shaped front end (the edge closest to driver and...

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Last post by Plasticman
04 Dec 2012, 08:37
Vegetation

Last post by NeilHarris « 03 Dec 2012, 21:32
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by NeilHarris » 02 Dec 2012, 17:32

Moss and mould generally showing itself around window seals front grills etc. Unfortuently I cannot get the van out of the weather at this time of...

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Last post by NeilHarris
03 Dec 2012, 21:32
Body Work in Wales or the Marches

Last post by salgarfi « 02 Dec 2012, 12:36
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by salgarfi » 01 Dec 2012, 13:08

Hello All,

It's time for me to put my hands deep into my pockets and get some body work done on Honoria. Does anyone know a reputable place in...

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Last post by salgarfi
02 Dec 2012, 12:36
Broken door handle

Last post by 1664 « 02 Dec 2012, 11:27
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by dollyvan » 28 Nov 2012, 21:27

The passengers side inside door handle will not open the door. Is it east to fix by taking the internal cover off the door? Any tips?

Kezza new...

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Last post by 1664
02 Dec 2012, 11:27
Chrome hub caps

Last post by trucker « 02 Dec 2012, 09:03
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by New Kentish Campers » 07 May 2011, 10:18

Seeing as the plastic hubcaps on the van are no good I'm thinking of putting some chrome hub caps on instead. I've read though that these repro-ones...

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Last post by trucker
02 Dec 2012, 09:03
Changing my seats

Last post by Dazco « 30 Nov 2012, 16:42
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by dollyvan » 28 Nov 2012, 21:18

Does any one have any tips on how to change the driver and passenger seat of my T25 Dolly. Also any idea where I could get bigger more comfortable...

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Last post by Dazco
30 Nov 2012, 16:42
Door lock retumbling

Last post by petethefeet « 28 Nov 2012, 12:42
Replies: 5
by cubensis » 20 Nov 2010, 10:30

Hi, so i retumbled and cleaned up my sliding door handle - was a bit time consuming but got there in the end. Just had a look at the cab door locks...

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Last post by petethefeet
28 Nov 2012, 12:42
Old journeys end, new journeys begin. 1981 Poptop Resto

Last post by Plasticman « 27 Nov 2012, 21:40
Replies: 22
by MrMet » 25 Jun 2012, 12:57
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So, to start at the beginning of this great adventure, last summer I bought Busta and then spent 3 months travelling Europe (well France, Spain, and...
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Last post by Plasticman
27 Nov 2012, 21:40
Artificial rain gutters??

Last post by Plasticman « 27 Nov 2012, 08:48
Replies: 4
by stevo1980 » 26 Nov 2012, 22:04

Hi can anyone make something similar to these. Sure it would be easy if you work with metal. Or has anyone used anything else.

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Last post by Plasticman
27 Nov 2012, 08:48
CAB Carpet

Last post by faggie « 26 Nov 2012, 22:53
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by rowhills » 23 Nov 2012, 20:01
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don't know if anyone can help I'm looking for a luxury fitment of cab carpet all I can find after trawling the net is over mats and thin ribbed...
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Last post by faggie
26 Nov 2012, 22:53
CRUZ ??????

Last post by Cruz « 26 Nov 2012, 20:49
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by natlovesste » 25 Nov 2012, 22:49

really like the green cruz wot was the RAL number ?

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Last post by Cruz
26 Nov 2012, 20:49
T25 Restoration

Last post by WaterGypsies « 25 Nov 2012, 22:48
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by WaterGypsies » 25 Nov 2012, 21:34

Have a look at this for the restoration of our T25 onclick= window.open(this.href);return false; Thank you !!!!!!!

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Last post by WaterGypsies
25 Nov 2012, 22:48
Window leak!

Last post by Cooper « 24 Nov 2012, 12:07
Replies: 9
by Cooper » 10 Nov 2012, 11:18

I fitted new window rubbers to the two side windows at the rear a little while ago.

Yesterday i tested them and found they have a leak at the top...

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Last post by Cooper
24 Nov 2012, 12:07
prefabricated body parts

Last post by jimpainter « 23 Nov 2012, 20:32
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by getunder » 21 Nov 2012, 23:30

Every time I have an MOT i have kittens especially about the state of the metal around the suspension mounting points at the rear. So far so good but...

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Last post by jimpainter
23 Nov 2012, 20:32
Replacement lockset options

Last post by petethefeet « 23 Nov 2012, 19:54
Replies: 6
by poshbuggers » 21 Nov 2012, 23:39

Can I get a set of new matching replacement locks or is it a case of matching odd locks to the ignition barrel?

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Last post by petethefeet
23 Nov 2012, 19:54
T25 Door Seal Leak ?

Last post by islandboy « 22 Nov 2012, 19:05
Replies: 5
by islandboy » 04 Nov 2012, 12:41

I've got a bad leak that works its way onto the main floor in the van.

I'm not sure whether its the door seal but water seems to be getting under...

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Last post by islandboy
22 Nov 2012, 19:05
Cutting a Devon fibreglass roof

Last post by Plasticman « 22 Nov 2012, 18:55
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by AllenTheHat » 22 Nov 2012, 13:05

Has anyone ever tried or considered cutting or changing the style of a Devon side elevating roof.

The reason I ask is because I am considering...

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Last post by Plasticman
22 Nov 2012, 18:55
my van build

Last post by Cyrus « 22 Nov 2012, 13:15
Replies: 32
by T25_fan » 12 Jan 2012, 23:22
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how it started off

its been primed today will put more up when i get more
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Last post by Cyrus
22 Nov 2012, 13:15
Badges

Last post by 72BUG « 22 Nov 2012, 11:04
Replies: 9
by Nocker84 » 20 Nov 2012, 09:54

On my tailgate, Left LHS badge says 'volkswagon'. On the RHS the badge says 'camper' or maybe camping I can't remember. Anyway I have seen some that...

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Last post by 72BUG
22 Nov 2012, 11:04
Welding panel seams?

Last post by Woolf « 22 Nov 2012, 07:15
Replies: 7
by Woolf » 20 Nov 2012, 13:18

I've been learning how to MIG weld and have done a couple of simple repairs to my T25 and now feel brave enough to tackle the rotten rear arches!...

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Last post by Woolf
22 Nov 2012, 07:15
devon pop top

Last post by H Julia « 21 Nov 2012, 23:26
Replies: 7
by stevo1980 » 18 Nov 2012, 13:38

i am now the proud owner of a 1980 2.0l Aircooled Devon pop top and i was wondering has anyone or know of anyone fitting a roof rack to one. I only...

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Last post by H Julia
21 Nov 2012, 23:26
Sika /Doka rear cab window rubber.

Last post by lloydy « 21 Nov 2012, 07:15
Replies: 5
by max and caddy » 20 Nov 2012, 22:06

I am going to be re fitting my rear cab window soon and will be reusing the old rubber...it appears to be the vw one but had a groove like a...

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Last post by lloydy
21 Nov 2012, 07:15
I need someone to weld my van - Can travel

Last post by chrisevans « 20 Nov 2012, 21:20
Replies: 4
by chrisevans » 18 Nov 2012, 21:52

I am based in Hertfordshire , need some work doing to a sill as well as some other bits and pieces such as steps and a screen repair. Can anyone...

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Last post by chrisevans
20 Nov 2012, 21:20
T25 front window seal

Last post by sonny198 « 19 Nov 2012, 22:59
Replies: 5
by sonny198 » 19 Nov 2012, 17:33

Hello I am looking to buy a new front windscreen seal for my t25 from just Kampers are they a good seal and are they hard to fit.

Thanks sonny

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Last post by sonny198
19 Nov 2012, 22:59
washer jets problem - OVER

Last post by kenkelso « 19 Nov 2012, 16:20
Replies: 17
by Ralf85 » 15 Nov 2012, 15:34
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Last year my washer jets were working but were replaced as part of my resto. When I got my van back the the new washers did not work. About two weeks...
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Last post by kenkelso
19 Nov 2012, 16:20
Westy sill advice

Last post by Plasticman « 18 Nov 2012, 23:09
Replies: 1
by chrisevans » 18 Nov 2012, 20:26

First of all some pics

The nearside sill behind the fridge has blown pretty much the whole way along. Having removed the furniture etc things are...

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Last post by Plasticman
18 Nov 2012, 23:09
corrado mirrors

Last post by faggie « 18 Nov 2012, 13:42
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by miggs » 16 Nov 2012, 20:30

anyone fitted them with opening 1/4s ??

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Last post by faggie
18 Nov 2012, 13:42
Retrofit seat armrests to T25

Last post by Jeff J « 18 Nov 2012, 06:51
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by Jeff J » 17 Nov 2012, 10:30

Is it possible/feasible to retrofit front seat armrests to T25. Thanks

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Last post by Jeff J
18 Nov 2012, 06:51
Cutting body panels with dremel tool?

Last post by lloydy « 15 Nov 2012, 18:19
Replies: 11
by Cooper » 09 Nov 2012, 19:20

I have disc cutting tools but for small hard to reach places would a dremel tool work?

Has any body used a dremel tool and does it have enough power...

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Last post by lloydy
15 Nov 2012, 18:19
Rolling Restoration a panel at a time

Last post by Plasticman « 15 Nov 2012, 09:01
Replies: 3
by JJJackson » 14 Nov 2012, 23:21

Hi All,

Well got my bus back in May and it requires abit of bodywork, got some ideas of cost and they were more than I hoped/was prepared to pay. I...

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Last post by Plasticman
15 Nov 2012, 09:01
cab steps - to drill or not drill?

Last post by Plasticman « 14 Nov 2012, 21:33
Replies: 3
by discipleofsketch » 14 Nov 2012, 11:09

The steps in my cab have had plates welded over at some point - I can feel the old rotten steps underneath. Predictably they fill with water, so I...

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Last post by Plasticman
14 Nov 2012, 21:33
Black vinyl trim between windows

Last post by KarlT « 14 Nov 2012, 16:14

by KarlT » 14 Nov 2012, 16:14

Hi, giving my cool bus a little facelift, and am wanting to put that black vinyl that goes round the 'B' & 'C' pillars to join the windows.
I've seen...

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Last post by KarlT
14 Nov 2012, 16:14
Nylon door rollers

Last post by boxer « 13 Nov 2012, 13:38
Replies: 3
by Aberdeenbus » 12 Nov 2012, 21:30

Hi

Has ny one tried these

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Sliding door rollers , I like the idea of the noise reduction.

Cheers...

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Last post by boxer
13 Nov 2012, 13:38
glue

Last post by nostalgic « 13 Nov 2012, 06:12
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by nostalgic » 12 Nov 2012, 16:57

hi again sorry forgot to ask before, i need to stick the plastic opening strips back to the side sliding windows, can anyone tell me a good make of...

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Last post by nostalgic
13 Nov 2012, 06:12
which way round do the seat runners go

Last post by monkeyboysee « 12 Nov 2012, 19:55
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by ray63 » 21 Oct 2012, 08:35

hi,just had the seat runners coated and realise that they need to be spot welded to van.do the runner bits go to the front or the back,any pics would...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
12 Nov 2012, 19:55
Headliner....upholsterer..

Last post by max and caddy « 12 Nov 2012, 19:51
Replies: 5
by max and caddy » 11 Nov 2012, 23:05

Hi, I need a new headliner for my single cab pick up...I have the old one but its shrunk and gone hard so attempt to refit failed somewhat, soo I...

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Last post by max and caddy
12 Nov 2012, 19:51
Velle side window retro fit?

Last post by max and caddy « 12 Nov 2012, 18:11
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by max and caddy » 10 Nov 2012, 21:13

Anybody ever fitted velle window frames to a panel van shell? If so how and how did you gain acess to the rear seam?

I want to lose the ugly...

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Last post by max and caddy
12 Nov 2012, 18:11
Bullbars

Last post by lloydy « 12 Nov 2012, 14:47
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by Cooper » 12 Nov 2012, 12:50

Im looking to get a bullbar for the front of my syncro.

Will a landrove one be able to fit the from of my van.?

Would the bullbar effect the winch...

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Last post by lloydy
12 Nov 2012, 14:47
T25 seat restoration in Bristol?

Last post by Pootle « 12 Nov 2012, 13:56

by Pootle » 12 Nov 2012, 13:56

I have a 1989 T25 with original captains seats (driver and passenger). Can anyone recommend a workshop in Bristol or thereabouts which will do a...

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Last post by Pootle
12 Nov 2012, 13:56
Sliding window replacement

Last post by billy739 « 12 Nov 2012, 11:55
Replies: 4
by colouredFunk » 06 Nov 2012, 23:42

Hello all,

I'm jealous of caravells and the like for their nice sliding windows with a workable lock..unlike my window; that slowly slides open an...

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Last post by billy739
12 Nov 2012, 11:55
Bodywork restoration on my van gets underway..

Last post by Cooper « 11 Nov 2012, 17:52
Replies: 92
by New Kentish Campers » 11 May 2011, 18:05
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After waiting for all the necessary bits and pieces to get started, its underway at last!

The plan is to replace/repair the rusty panels and seams,...
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Last post by Cooper
11 Nov 2012, 17:52
Welding in Birmingham

Last post by Plasticman « 09 Nov 2012, 19:16
Replies: 14
by Robbo1977 » 07 Nov 2012, 16:18

Does anyone know a decent welder in Birmingham area? Need to get a new jacking point/trailing arm mount. Also any ideas how much it should cost? I'm...

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Last post by Plasticman
09 Nov 2012, 19:16
Should I fill in my Hi Top Gutter with sealant?

Last post by AdrianC « 09 Nov 2012, 18:34
Replies: 4
by vanzai » 09 Nov 2012, 15:21

Hi,

We have recently bought our first campervan (Westfalia Joker Hi Top) and although it appears to be in fairly good condition water is getting in...

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Last post by AdrianC
09 Nov 2012, 18:34
Leak

Last post by Dave307 « 09 Nov 2012, 15:17
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by nathanwedge » 18 Oct 2012, 20:14
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My T25 leaks from under the dash board on both sides and drips onto the carpet, I've had a look and it appears to be higher than any of the cable...
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Last post by Dave307
09 Nov 2012, 15:17
Painting fabric?

Last post by Sleedale « 08 Nov 2012, 17:45
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by MattBW » 07 Nov 2012, 11:23

Anyone have any experience of painting fabric? I understand you can get special paint to do it, but didnt know how effective it is?
Thinking of doing...

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Last post by Sleedale
08 Nov 2012, 17:45
westfalia rebuild

Last post by Dazco « 07 Nov 2012, 21:08
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by westy-81 » 07 Nov 2012, 19:40

Here goes my rebuild thread!!, Ive owned my camper around 5 years but the last 2-3 years its sat on the drive without moving awaiting its turn for a...

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07 Nov 2012, 21:08

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