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Rear Light Seals ?

Last post by Plasticman « 06 Nov 2012, 20:46
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by Tvoburner » 06 Nov 2012, 18:16

Hi,
When it rains I have water pouring in through my rear lights, on removing each light Ifound that there did not appear to be any kind of seal...

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Last post by Plasticman
06 Nov 2012, 20:46
places to do bodywork in London/ South East

Last post by weimarbus « 05 Nov 2012, 19:25
Replies: 1
by janieh » 04 Nov 2012, 15:04

Hi All

I've got some rust around the bottom of our high top and need to get someone to look at it. Does anyone know of any good places in London or...

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Last post by weimarbus
05 Nov 2012, 19:25
leak in my westy hightop

Last post by Hacksawbob « 05 Nov 2012, 19:10
Replies: 8
by janieh » 02 Nov 2012, 18:19

Hi Guys

I've got a leak in my van, it's coming through a little hole just above the windscreen on the driver's side. We've got a Westy hightop and...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
05 Nov 2012, 19:10
Which filler?

Last post by lees « 03 Nov 2012, 19:40
Replies: 6
by lees » 03 Nov 2012, 09:22

Hi all
now the van is MOT ed i am going to start on the body work prep for the roller paint job justed wondering what filler and primer people use...

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Last post by lees
03 Nov 2012, 19:40
Rotton and Rusty Autosleeper

Last post by Cyncoedgirl « 03 Nov 2012, 14:40
Replies: 8
by Cyncoedgirl » 02 Nov 2012, 16:07

About 18 months ago we bought 'Addy', a 1984 1.9 watercooled petrol VW T25 - Autosleeper pop-top. At the time, Addy was just showing very slight...

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Last post by Cyncoedgirl
03 Nov 2012, 14:40
Door mirrors

Last post by jamesc76 « 03 Nov 2012, 13:48
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by kentishvanman » 03 Nov 2012, 13:03

Hi,
Does anyone know what size the 2No door mirror screws/bolts are ? (1988 DG Autosleeper)
Thanks
Don

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Last post by jamesc76
03 Nov 2012, 13:48
Paint code problem

Last post by becandgarry23 « 02 Nov 2012, 22:29
Replies: 5
by becandgarry23 » 02 Nov 2012, 14:25

Good afternoon,

I'm trying to get some touch up paint mixed for our 1981 yellow T25, been on here to find out where to find the paint code, located...

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Last post by becandgarry23
02 Nov 2012, 22:29
Using Photoshop (or Gimp) to "test" van colour schemes

Last post by ghost123uk « 02 Nov 2012, 08:24
Replies: 10
by ghost123uk » 29 Oct 2012, 09:28

Hi all

Just reading andythesweeps post on ideas for contrasting (or not) paint for his van and Hi-Top.

I too am considering breaking up the colour...

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Last post by ghost123uk
02 Nov 2012, 08:24
Windscreen welded up!

Last post by Rust Bucket « 01 Nov 2012, 21:09
Replies: 3
by Negativegravity » 01 Nov 2012, 20:11

Wooo! Just wanted to express my joy of having my van back from having holes under the windscreen welded up, new windscreen, and a lick of paint!...

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Last post by Rust Bucket
01 Nov 2012, 21:09
Installing New Cab window seals.

Last post by Plasticman « 01 Nov 2012, 20:41
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by nrgsmith » 01 Nov 2012, 09:15

I am going to install new cab window seals where the old ones are cracking. Is there any special tool that I should need and should I use an adhesive...

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Last post by Plasticman
01 Nov 2012, 20:41
Seam paint crackage

Last post by koendd « 01 Nov 2012, 20:34
Replies: 7
by jamesandtheopenroad » 30 Oct 2012, 11:41

Got some cracks appearing in the new paint work in some of the seams - I'm guessing where the van flexes - but I want to try and prevent water...

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Last post by koendd
01 Nov 2012, 20:34
Window rubbers

Last post by Plasticman « 01 Nov 2012, 08:33
Replies: 2
by wilber71 » 01 Nov 2012, 08:10

Hi, my van has just gone in to paint shop for winter, while its in there I would like to get all new window rubbers and trim etc...where is the nest...

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Last post by Plasticman
01 Nov 2012, 08:33
leaky window's

Last post by Plasticman « 30 Oct 2012, 08:05
Replies: 5
by nostalgic » 24 Oct 2012, 16:50

Hi all, now ive got a good one for you.
Ive bought new window scraper's for my 88 t25
and ive sent them back again as they did not stop water from...

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Last post by Plasticman
30 Oct 2012, 08:05
Ajitvagon

Last post by H Julia « 29 Oct 2012, 21:53
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by Plasticman » 03 Aug 2012, 22:43
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Well this rolled up recently. have a look at this roof join

theres more but I wont bore, suffice to say it was secured by a half dozen self...
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Last post by H Julia
29 Oct 2012, 21:53
Inner sill replacement

Last post by ..lee.. « 29 Oct 2012, 08:53
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by ..lee.. » 28 Oct 2012, 18:56

Anyone know anyone that can get 1 possibly 2 inner sill changed to a very high standard very quickly.

Cheers lee

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Last post by ..lee..
29 Oct 2012, 08:53
White high top or body colour? Opinions please

Last post by Plasticman « 28 Oct 2012, 22:43
Replies: 5
by Andythesweep » 27 Oct 2012, 18:27

My autohomes high top is going to need another coat of paint soon,was thinking of a cream colour,use the same green as the body,or stick to white
Do...

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Last post by Plasticman
28 Oct 2012, 22:43
Triming by Retro Retrims

Last post by Gingermonkey67 « 28 Oct 2012, 17:04
Replies: 3
by orcecaveman » 24 Oct 2012, 13:02

Just ordered some new panels from Retro Retrims. They arrived on the day promised and packaged really well. Opened the several layers of cardboard...

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Last post by Gingermonkey67
28 Oct 2012, 17:04
The Rust Bucket unrusting...

Last post by Bestwick84 « 27 Oct 2012, 08:55
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by Rust Bucket » 09 Jun 2012, 17:18

So where to begin..

the rear valance was really corroded
Before

After

need to get that bumper painted!

forgot to take pics before i put...

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Last post by Bestwick84
27 Oct 2012, 08:55
Is this wrong.

Last post by Plasticman « 26 Oct 2012, 09:31
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by boxer » 24 Oct 2012, 09:17

Just thinking about leaky windows. My side windows in the sliding door and behind the kitchen unit. Slide forwards to open. The side windows on the...

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Last post by Plasticman
26 Oct 2012, 09:31
Bodyshop Recommendation Coventry?

Last post by ronsrecord « 25 Oct 2012, 19:46
Replies: 2
by ronsrecord » 24 Oct 2012, 21:47

My half-wit neighbor has scraped my bumper AGAIN! Third time! Despite having enough space to park three large cars. I'm getting used to it now.

Can...

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Last post by ronsrecord
25 Oct 2012, 19:46
what gauge is this panel

Last post by Plasticman « 25 Oct 2012, 19:39
Replies: 12
by tforturton » 07 Oct 2012, 10:19

I posted this up on the general chat page, but no replies so far. What gauge is the steel that makes up the rear side inner panels? I want to tack...

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Last post by Plasticman
25 Oct 2012, 19:39
roof

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Oct 2012, 21:59
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by miss wolf » 24 Oct 2012, 21:14

oh no we have a leaky roof our poor kamper who was born 1990 feeling her age . got to plan the next move do we replace or bodge with love our...

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Last post by Plasticman
24 Oct 2012, 21:59
Head lights

Last post by Mickyfin « 24 Oct 2012, 13:20
Replies: 7
by Trunkster » 23 Oct 2012, 07:30

I am sure I have seen this before but I couldnt find it. I have round head lights but quite fancy square. If I get a second hand set with grill etc...

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Last post by Mickyfin
24 Oct 2012, 13:20
VW t25 Mud Flaps

Last post by Cruz « 24 Oct 2012, 06:45
Replies: 22
by flexoutlet » 02 Jun 2012, 12:43
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Can someone please help, I have a 1987 VW transporter and I have tried to fit some mud flaps, First I tried some new original part flaps from...
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Last post by Cruz
24 Oct 2012, 06:45
Spare wheel mounting on Type 25

Last post by ghost123uk « 23 Oct 2012, 09:11
Replies: 26
by Trundler » 28 Mar 2012, 11:15
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Having had a Bluebird Customs spare wheel carrier on the back of my Syncro for a couple of years, now find the welding is cracking and coming apart,...
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Last post by ghost123uk
23 Oct 2012, 09:11
Front curtain track

Last post by Dazco « 22 Oct 2012, 12:19
Replies: 1
by Dazco » 22 Oct 2012, 12:14

HIya all, im in need of some piccies of the mounting of the front curtain track specifically the Autosleeper Trooper(i dare say others are the same)...

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Last post by Dazco
22 Oct 2012, 12:19
Heated front screens

Last post by boatbuilder « 22 Oct 2012, 08:58
Replies: 9
by jc_geddes » 17 Oct 2012, 17:58

Okay, you can get them for bugs and T2s but I have not found a source for T3s any one know of one??

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Last post by boatbuilder
22 Oct 2012, 08:58
its been carved up

Last post by ermie571 « 22 Oct 2012, 06:41
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by ermie571 » 19 Oct 2012, 20:22

Hi folks.

here's my Ermie, all carved up!

Bought for £500 about 7 years ago. Some welding done to date to keep safe.

however, time to do something...

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Last post by ermie571
22 Oct 2012, 06:41
Fitting cab door seals advice

Last post by nostalgic « 21 Oct 2012, 10:59
Replies: 26
by irishkeet » 08 Mar 2009, 09:57
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Hi
My door seal replacements are well overdue...
I was wondering what is the best glue to use, rubber glue, evostick...?

I was told that the seal...
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Last post by nostalgic
21 Oct 2012, 10:59
Drain holes in sliding door

Last post by ScienceBoy « 20 Oct 2012, 13:14
Replies: 10
by ScienceBoy » 18 Oct 2012, 23:28

So we've had Harry back from the painters for a week. It just went out to do some interior work to hear the sound of the sea as I opened and closed...

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Last post by ScienceBoy
20 Oct 2012, 13:14
Tailgate seal

Last post by Cableguy « 18 Oct 2012, 16:27
Replies: 17
by Cableguy » 14 Oct 2012, 16:19
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Hi all, just fitted a new tailgate seal from vw heritage. Looks really good, fits well. But the tailgate now won't shut properly. I've adjusted the...
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Last post by Cableguy
18 Oct 2012, 16:27
resto quotes

Last post by leelisa26 « 18 Oct 2012, 14:48
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by leelisa26 » 17 Oct 2012, 18:22

hi ya all well just had a quote by a very good friend on restoring my van back to her glory it needs the following work to get to my standards:
both...

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Last post by leelisa26
18 Oct 2012, 14:48
re-spray

Last post by johnnyvespa « 18 Oct 2012, 13:15

by johnnyvespa » 18 Oct 2012, 13:15

looking for some one on here to give my high top camper a re-spray .as paint has got tired and started to get some rust
comeing . some one in essex...

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Last post by johnnyvespa
18 Oct 2012, 13:15
Remove window winder

Last post by nickmills66 « 17 Oct 2012, 19:02
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by nickmills66 » 17 Oct 2012, 17:30

Can't get the drivers window winder retaining screw to budge. Head of screw now looking a bit frazzled due to overtrying. What chance it's a right...

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Last post by nickmills66
17 Oct 2012, 19:02
Drivers Seat Jammed

Last post by goodvibrations « 17 Oct 2012, 12:10
Replies: 12
by goodvibrations » 16 Aug 2011, 12:42

Help,

Can't free up my drivers seat to slide it forward. Lever seems to be ineffective. All I succeed in doing is pulling the plastic lever grip off...

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Last post by goodvibrations
17 Oct 2012, 12:10
louvre side windows

Last post by kevtherev « 16 Oct 2012, 20:05
Replies: 4
by jeffdub » 16 Oct 2012, 19:29

thinking about putting a set of louvred side windows in my van and just wondered if they rattle around when you're driving ? i have enough rattles as...

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Last post by kevtherev
16 Oct 2012, 20:05
Help fitting windows

Last post by kentishvanman « 16 Oct 2012, 08:06
Replies: 9
by Nice Dude » 15 Oct 2012, 16:00

Hi all, after removing my side windows to roller paint my van I'm struggling to put the side windows back in. It's a panel van converted by...

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Last post by kentishvanman
16 Oct 2012, 08:06
Welding help please

Last post by Trunkster « 16 Oct 2012, 07:31
Replies: 9
by bennybobcolleydog » 09 Oct 2012, 00:28

Really need some welding doing around the outside of the fuel cap and same area the opposite
Side by the fresh water filling cap and seat belt...

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Last post by Trunkster
16 Oct 2012, 07:31
Colour change

Last post by onc onc « 15 Oct 2012, 17:36
Replies: 2
by onc onc » 13 Oct 2012, 14:56

i am in the process of repainting bottom half of me van a different colour. Do i have to inform insurance and/or DVLA if i am only changing half the...

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Last post by onc onc
15 Oct 2012, 17:36
Build thread newbie from Cannock

Last post by kevtherev « 15 Oct 2012, 17:17
Replies: 26
by hellybort » 01 Jul 2012, 22:11
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Hello folks
We have just become the proud owners of 'Cookie' the 1989 1.7 diesel T25. Named by our eldest son (aged 6) as he said it is the same...
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Last post by kevtherev
15 Oct 2012, 17:17
Do I need to get this welded?

Last post by boatbuilder « 15 Oct 2012, 09:14
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by Palomino » 13 Oct 2012, 14:16

Its the flat bit behind the rear wheal arch. The metal is still solid so I could use a disc sander to get the rust off but that would still leave...

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Last post by boatbuilder
15 Oct 2012, 09:14
Flakey Window.

Last post by Flip Flop « 12 Oct 2012, 17:24

by Flip Flop » 12 Oct 2012, 17:24

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What is the best remedy/process/product to use for this small job please?

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Last post by Flip Flop
12 Oct 2012, 17:24
Paint matching

Last post by Ian and Lins « 12 Oct 2012, 16:46
Replies: 7
by Ian and Lins » 10 Oct 2012, 14:42

We had the van totally resprayed a couple of years ago, and it's suffered a couple of scrapes since. Does anyone know where I can get a paint match...

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Last post by Ian and Lins
12 Oct 2012, 16:46
new belgian member, 1988 panel

Last post by Ralf85 « 12 Oct 2012, 14:05
Replies: 14
by koendd » 09 Oct 2012, 18:56

hey all!

since there's no project section here, I'll just introduce me and my bus in the general chat...

So I'm from belgium and crazy about...

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Last post by Ralf85
12 Oct 2012, 14:05
Which wax?

Last post by miggs « 12 Oct 2012, 12:26
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by lefty67 » 11 Oct 2012, 11:04

just wandering what waxes people used for a bit of winter protection. Seems like alot of people use autoglym hd, but very pricey. does anybody use...

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Last post by miggs
12 Oct 2012, 12:26
Pros & Cons of covering the vehicle for the Winter?

Last post by Cableguy « 11 Oct 2012, 17:52
Replies: 7
by Charlie1950 » 11 Oct 2012, 16:14

I have taken the old girl off the road for the winter, and due to the fact her windscreen leaks appallingly, and I am unable to get it sorted for a...

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Last post by Cableguy
11 Oct 2012, 17:52
Multivan seat fittings

Last post by Sebastian S « 11 Oct 2012, 15:53
Replies: 1
by Sebastian S » 11 Oct 2012, 15:50

Hello!

I've bought a multivan interior (one of those with the b2b-seat with storage) which I'm going to fit into a Caravelle/kombi body.

Now, as I...

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Last post by Sebastian S
11 Oct 2012, 15:53
My door has just fallen off!! Help!

Last post by williamraff « 09 Oct 2012, 21:04
Replies: 7
by williamraff » 07 Oct 2012, 15:56

Hi folks, my sliding door has just fallen off when I tried to open it :shock: . It has buckled the cover and a spring has fallen off something (see...

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Last post by williamraff
09 Oct 2012, 21:04
Caravelle folding bed problem

Last post by faggie « 09 Oct 2012, 16:34
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by tforturton » 01 Sep 2012, 19:51
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Well, I finally managed to locate a correct Caravelle folding bed, and after giving it a good clean, I've spent all day trying to fit it. The four...
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Last post by faggie
09 Oct 2012, 16:34
Windscreen seal

Last post by Cableguy « 09 Oct 2012, 07:28
Replies: 4
by Cableguy » 08 Oct 2012, 12:02

Anyone used the windscreen seal from Brickwerks?
Any good or should I look for a gen vw?
Cheers

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Last post by Cableguy
09 Oct 2012, 07:28

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