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Vehicle Spray in Notts

Last post by jonnyboy831 « 08 Oct 2012, 17:42

by jonnyboy831 » 08 Oct 2012, 17:42

I live in North Nottinghamshire and have just bought my first T25 which I am currently sorting the bodywork out for (replacing sills etc). I dont...

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Last post by jonnyboy831
08 Oct 2012, 17:42
Stuck with welding work on your van??- read this!!!

Last post by Nice Dude « 08 Oct 2012, 16:06
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by Nice Dude » 08 Oct 2012, 10:30

Hi folks, I have been restoring by T25 for the last 12 months and have done all the work myself but when it comes to welding im no expert and being a...

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Last post by Nice Dude
08 Oct 2012, 16:06
Ladder attachment

Last post by rubarb « 08 Oct 2012, 16:00
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by rubarb » 28 Sep 2012, 18:43

Just bought a tailgate ladder and wonder what the best way to secure it is. Would self tappers be strong enough or is there a better solution?
Thanks...

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Last post by rubarb
08 Oct 2012, 16:00
vent controls - always on!

Last post by lloydy « 07 Oct 2012, 20:14
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by guzzi » 07 Oct 2012, 17:29

hello all, i generally reside over on the syncro pages but i hve a problem that is driving me mad....

i have just spent a lot of money replacing all...

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Last post by lloydy
07 Oct 2012, 20:14
what gauge is this?

Last post by tforturton « 06 Oct 2012, 20:12

by tforturton » 06 Oct 2012, 20:12

I want to tack weld a securing plate to the inside panel on the rear quarter. I'm mounting a securing peg for a folding bed. Anyone know what gauge...

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Last post by tforturton
06 Oct 2012, 20:12
Wanted-Good bodyshop/sprayer in Malvern/Worcs area

Last post by Sunseeker « 05 Oct 2012, 22:28
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by Suzy68 » 18 Sep 2012, 16:42

I wonder if anyone can recommend a good bodyshop in the Malvern/ Worcester area?

My van (hightop Westfalia California), needs a bit of attention....

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Last post by Sunseeker
05 Oct 2012, 22:28
How long to remove a set of side planks

Last post by keithNgill « 05 Oct 2012, 22:09
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by alfieboy » 27 Sep 2012, 15:52
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How long does it take to remove a full set of side planks and front and rear bumper. I have a well know trader trying to charge me 8x hours labour...
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Last post by keithNgill
05 Oct 2012, 22:09
Rust treatment

Last post by mighty millsy « 05 Oct 2012, 20:06
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by 76Barn » 27 Sep 2012, 13:09

I've got a few areas of rust on my van and want to treat them until the time is right (I've got the money) to get them sorted properly, I was...

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Last post by mighty millsy
05 Oct 2012, 20:06
welding

Last post by sarran1955 « 05 Oct 2012, 17:36
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by Charliesbunnies » 02 Sep 2012, 20:53
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We're looking to cut some costs of doing our T3 up, by doing the welding ourselves. Just one thing. We've never welded anything in our life...
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Last post by sarran1955
05 Oct 2012, 17:36
My Homebrew Rock and Roll bed.

Last post by rob1927 « 03 Oct 2012, 16:00
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by rob1927 » 09 Sep 2012, 00:27

Hello all i thought i'd share my home brew rock and roll bed with yas(not litterally :wink: ), i emailed bluebird for a sexy italian metal one about...

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Last post by rob1927
03 Oct 2012, 16:00
VW colour chart

Last post by LittleMissSunshine « 01 Oct 2012, 19:46
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by LittleMissSunshine » 01 Oct 2012, 18:58

Evening folks

A few weeks ago I say a link to a VW colour chart site that covered vans of our age. Can't for the life of me find it now, could...

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Last post by LittleMissSunshine
01 Oct 2012, 19:46
portable sand blaster for rusty seams?

Last post by fairwynds « 01 Oct 2012, 13:28
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by fairwynds » 01 Oct 2012, 12:37

Following on from 76Barn's post about rust treatment, I will be going down the Vactan route in a while, to deal with a few spots of rust on my own...

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Last post by fairwynds
01 Oct 2012, 13:28
Sliding window rubbers

Last post by Nice Dude « 30 Sep 2012, 20:57
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by Nice Dude » 30 Sep 2012, 17:04

Hi, I have a panelled van converted camper, I have removed the sliding window to clean it out as it was still to open. After scraping out all the...

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Last post by Nice Dude
30 Sep 2012, 20:57
GRP copies - any good?

Last post by skippymoss « 30 Sep 2012, 20:25

by skippymoss » 30 Sep 2012, 20:25

Apologies if this is a repeat thread, but searched for GRP and didn't find anything so here goes...
Are these any good?
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Last post by skippymoss
30 Sep 2012, 20:25
Is the sliding door lock barrel the same as front doors?

Last post by dansimpson « 30 Sep 2012, 18:12
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by Mickyfin » 29 Sep 2012, 09:41

Does anyone know if the lock barrel from a sliding door handle is interchangeable with front door locks?

Thanks

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Last post by dansimpson
30 Sep 2012, 18:12
Smaller steering wheel

Last post by boxer « 30 Sep 2012, 14:51
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by Marmalade67 » 25 Sep 2012, 21:29

Anybody know of a smaller diameter steering wheel that will fit as a straight swap?

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Last post by boxer
30 Sep 2012, 14:51
Andy Tats Hinklevagon

Last post by williamraff « 30 Sep 2012, 11:43
Replies: 146
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Well , Andys van is not the worst but was looking sad and tatty,

Caught I think before it got really bad, As its running on fools fuel I will be...
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Last post by williamraff
30 Sep 2012, 11:43
My Hire camper bumped again :( Bumper help please

Last post by Jeff J « 30 Sep 2012, 08:39
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by Sunnyside » 22 Sep 2012, 09:58

Ok its happened again, customer has reversed into a Petrol pump and bust my rear bumper.
I can't find the thread where some one told me who made the...

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Last post by Jeff J
30 Sep 2012, 08:39
Chemical Metal - windscreen rust

Last post by Flyingchunk « 29 Sep 2012, 18:41
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by Flyingchunk » 28 Sep 2012, 20:45

Hi all, second question....

I've bought a new window rubber for my t25 as it has the common problem of leaking in the corners and the start of some...

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Last post by Flyingchunk
29 Sep 2012, 18:41
Advice on fitting Quarter Light Window in door

Last post by timthemod « 29 Sep 2012, 15:29
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by timthemod » 29 Sep 2012, 11:31

In order to fit a quarter light window in the door what is the procedure? Does the doorcard have to be removed and also is there any screws/bolts...

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Last post by timthemod
29 Sep 2012, 15:29
factory fitted automatic sidestep t25

Last post by miggs « 29 Sep 2012, 14:25
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by miggs » 28 May 2011, 20:16

anyone got any info on these please :ok

the ones when you open the side door the step appears

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Last post by miggs
29 Sep 2012, 14:25
Devon conversion - Cushion cover patterns.

Last post by Flyingchunk « 28 Sep 2012, 20:39

by Flyingchunk » 28 Sep 2012, 20:39

Hi all.

Bought some vinyl to have a go at reupholstering the cushions on my Devon pop top.

My wife has a sewing machine and wants to give it a go,...

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Last post by Flyingchunk
28 Sep 2012, 20:39
Sliding Door Left hand

Last post by Plasticman « 28 Sep 2012, 13:42
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by knine » 27 Sep 2012, 10:22

I have a prob with my sliding door on T25 .....it will come open on its own? seems to happen when going round a left hand bend!....

I can close the...

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Last post by Plasticman
28 Sep 2012, 13:42
Best front seats

Last post by ELVIS « 27 Sep 2012, 20:11
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by T3Aljezur » 21 Sep 2012, 20:13

Hi all
What are best to look for when considering changing the front seats.
I have rover coupe ones in my t4, but want something for the T3
lots of...

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Last post by ELVIS
27 Sep 2012, 20:11
Seam sealer and/or filler?

Last post by Plasticman « 27 Sep 2012, 17:16
Replies: 1
by 81AirCooled » 27 Sep 2012, 08:36

Hi, I've had some welding done on the outer panels and have covered the spots up with primer for now on to bare metal. I was advised by the welder to...

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Last post by Plasticman
27 Sep 2012, 17:16
headlineing help

Last post by 82camper « 27 Sep 2012, 12:54
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by tdm2 » 25 Sep 2012, 20:00

my t25 1987 hightop has been leaking for some time ,so i have finnaly got round and taken the head lineing out ,its a soft to touch headling on...

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Last post by 82camper
27 Sep 2012, 12:54
westy joker side decals

Last post by 76Barn « 27 Sep 2012, 12:40
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by johhny5 » 25 Sep 2012, 07:27

Hi , i have just received my side decals for my early westy from mosake partners, they seem the correct colour etc but when i compare the depth of...

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Last post by 76Barn
27 Sep 2012, 12:40
T25 side door

Last post by boatbuilder « 27 Sep 2012, 08:01
Replies: 2
by budice83 » 16 Sep 2012, 10:19

Hi there

Need a bit of help with my side door when I go to open the door the handle is very heavy and on my mate t25 later type the door feel and...

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Last post by boatbuilder
27 Sep 2012, 08:01
Early sliding door handle dimensions please?

Last post by williamraff « 26 Sep 2012, 16:29
Replies: 2
by williamraff » 25 Sep 2012, 20:16

Hi folks, my recent acquisition arrived minus a sliding door handle. My van is 1983 model, can anyone please tell me how long the sliding door handle...

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Last post by williamraff
26 Sep 2012, 16:29
Standard VW Paint Code.

Last post by boatbuilder « 26 Sep 2012, 15:59
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by bhpdub » 26 Sep 2012, 08:03

Does anyone know which paint code it is for the VW T25 pale blue?

Its the standard colour, that was very popular on early water cooled van/busses....

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Last post by boatbuilder
26 Sep 2012, 15:59
Choosing my colour scheme, its time to get out the roller!

Last post by Shem « 25 Sep 2012, 19:23
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by Shem » 20 Sep 2012, 11:38

After months of trying to decide on a colour or colours, whether to spray, pay some one or roll it myself, I think Ive finally decided on a colour...

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Last post by Shem
25 Sep 2012, 19:23
SEALANT

Last post by Plasticman « 25 Sep 2012, 15:39
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by pls4286 » 25 Sep 2012, 14:05

I have a small leak in the metal body seam at the top of the body where the rear window panel meets the body frame (eg metal on metal) of my T25...

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Last post by Plasticman
25 Sep 2012, 15:39
VW T25/T4 PANEL CLIPS HELP PLEASE?!

Last post by 1664 « 25 Sep 2012, 05:45
Replies: 1
by shrekwoody » 24 Sep 2012, 19:27

hi people

whilst re fitting all new inerior panels on my t25 devon im looking to replace all the push clips
looking on e bay, brickwerks etc unsure...

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Last post by 1664
25 Sep 2012, 05:45
Sliding doors, early and late

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Sep 2012, 22:28
Replies: 6
by Tony Tone » 21 Sep 2012, 15:22

Hi all, can anyone tell me what, if any, is the difference between early and late sliding doors. Is it just the handle on the outside ?, can you fit...

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Last post by Plasticman
24 Sep 2012, 22:28
window seal kit

Last post by piratedonut « 24 Sep 2012, 19:30

by piratedonut » 24 Sep 2012, 19:30

I'm thinking of getting a full new set of widow seals for my camper to fit after it's imminent respray. The ones on the van are factory fitted and...

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Last post by piratedonut
24 Sep 2012, 19:30
re-spray

Last post by johnnyvespa « 22 Sep 2012, 20:50
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by johnnyvespa » 22 Sep 2012, 13:52

is £3-000 a good price for a strip down re spray , all the bits taken of and back to metal , have had a look at some
thay are doing so i see what...

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Last post by johnnyvespa
22 Sep 2012, 20:50
wood for new cabinets

Last post by beautiqueen « 22 Sep 2012, 07:09
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by Dazco » 14 Aug 2012, 13:55
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im looking into getting some sheet material for making new cabinets in my van.
Found this at Lavers , now its just round the corner from me so there...
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Last post by beautiqueen
22 Sep 2012, 07:09
Taking Windows Out

Last post by bokobillycamper « 21 Sep 2012, 15:35
Replies: 5
by bokobillycamper » 16 Sep 2012, 10:04

How difficult is this job? I assume the seals are destroyed in the process.

We have small areas of rust on several windows. It seems OTT to go for...

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Last post by bokobillycamper
21 Sep 2012, 15:35
Front Bumper End Cap Coach Bolt Length? (Photo)

Last post by bigherb « 21 Sep 2012, 13:07
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by Mickyfin » 18 Sep 2012, 14:45

Having now received my new bumper end caps, I was informed by a fellow member here that to ensure my new coach bolts were not too long, as if they...

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Last post by bigherb
21 Sep 2012, 13:07
sliding door lock

Last post by Plasticman « 21 Sep 2012, 12:43
Replies: 11
by monkeyboysee » 18 Sep 2012, 19:12

hi all,

something i only noticed when i visited Weldore, the sliding door has no lock on the outside, just a plain handle. it was a right pain when...

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Last post by Plasticman
21 Sep 2012, 12:43
Anyone on here do graphics/decals

Last post by R0B « 20 Sep 2012, 21:44
Replies: 3
by James.rigby » 20 Sep 2012, 21:31

Hi all I'm sure I've seen this somewhere on here in the past but can't find it now. I'm looking for someone who makes/prints out custom...

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Last post by R0B
20 Sep 2012, 21:44
Roof Section Question

Last post by NeilHarris « 20 Sep 2012, 20:47

by NeilHarris » 20 Sep 2012, 20:47

Does anyone know if I can get a front fibreglass roof section for my Cathago coversion. I want to replace the current 'two pronged' type version I...

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Last post by NeilHarris
20 Sep 2012, 20:47
Baby Safety

Last post by whitevan woman « 20 Sep 2012, 18:20
Replies: 1
by crazymilk » 20 Sep 2012, 15:59

Hi all
I have an 86 T25 which myself, my wife and my now 3 yo son have loved. We don’t travel too much in it but we do camp in A LOT (my wife’s...

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Last post by whitevan woman
20 Sep 2012, 18:20
the Rockapotamus is born.... slowly

Last post by trentjim « 19 Sep 2012, 22:47
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by trentjim » 05 Sep 2012, 10:50

So i've had 3 weeks just getting to know the bus, but after a jaunt out for the bank holiday the time had come to start messing up/ restoring the...

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Last post by trentjim
19 Sep 2012, 22:47
Very rusty rear side seam - treat or cut out?

Last post by dopplerhire « 19 Sep 2012, 21:34
Replies: 7
by dopplerhire » 15 Sep 2012, 23:03

Hi all,

Currently replacing osr panel and building wheel arch. In cutting out rear panel can see that the edge of the side panel that turns in to...

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Last post by dopplerhire
19 Sep 2012, 21:34
Sliding Door Repair Advice Please

Last post by Wookster « 19 Sep 2012, 19:13
Replies: 25
by Wookster » 31 Aug 2012, 01:34
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Hi Folks,

Started the above by cutting off the bottom of the door, plug welding a strip of metal to the edge of the outer skin and then tacking the...
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Last post by Wookster
19 Sep 2012, 19:13
mystery front bumper attachments

Last post by discipleofsketch « 19 Sep 2012, 17:50
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by discipleofsketch » 18 Sep 2012, 16:57

Anyone know what these mysterious ... er.. knobs are for on the front bumper of my T25?

attachments for some type of bull bar maybe?

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Last post by discipleofsketch
19 Sep 2012, 17:50
Side mirrrors move when I go over 50mph

Last post by Ralf85 « 19 Sep 2012, 07:34
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by Wolfy » 17 Sep 2012, 16:15

Hi there,

When I get to 50mph my drivers side mirror starts to fold in. As much I as like to admire my own elbow it is now starting to become a bit...

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Last post by Ralf85
19 Sep 2012, 07:34
leaking air vent

Last post by tdm2 « 18 Sep 2012, 20:28

by tdm2 » 18 Sep 2012, 20:28

i have a leaking air vent on the high top roof of my t25 any idea what is best to reseal it with .look on site for air vent recommend...

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Last post by tdm2
18 Sep 2012, 20:28
mirror screws

Last post by ed_crouch « 18 Sep 2012, 19:47
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by dave lfc » 02 Sep 2012, 14:36

hi where can i get the stainless mirror screws from for my van as the old ones are rusting and discoloured,thanks dave :ok

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18 Sep 2012, 19:47

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