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Silver rustoleum anyone?

Last post by Silky « 16 May 2012, 21:03
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by variety » 14 May 2012, 19:54

Nellie has passed her MOT and is now in need of a revamp. Going down the rustoleum route and looking forward to the challenge! Has anyone out there...

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Last post by Silky
16 May 2012, 21:03
metal cover for rear exhaust box

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 16 May 2012, 17:35
Replies: 3
by royt28 » 16 May 2012, 09:18

i have a chance to buy a cover for the back box, he wants 30 quid, its in good nick.
my ??s is are these hard to source ? & is 30quid sound about...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
16 May 2012, 17:35
Seams Advice please

Last post by Spacehopper « 16 May 2012, 09:08
Replies: 6
by Spacehopper » 15 May 2012, 10:15

I've recently bought a '90 holdsworth that is generally in superb condition.
However when i look closely at the panel seams i can see that the...

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Last post by Spacehopper
16 May 2012, 09:08
HELP!! Holdsworth rubber seals

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 16 May 2012, 08:39
Replies: 4
by Footy and the bus » 13 May 2012, 19:37

Hi All

We are Mike and Helen, and we have purchased a T25 Holdsworth (I think a Villa 3) high top (1988 F) and named her after our daughter...

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Last post by andisnewsyncro
16 May 2012, 08:39
Recommended Bodywork Garages Mid-Sussex area?

Last post by Plasticman « 15 May 2012, 21:25
Replies: 6
by Charlie1950 » 14 May 2012, 16:25

Having just bought a T25 in pretty good condition, I'm looking for a bodyshop, preferably specialising in T25s to sort out what rust there is on the...

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Last post by Plasticman
15 May 2012, 21:25
Bulkhead removal

Last post by billy739 « 14 May 2012, 23:12
Replies: 2
by al73gt » 13 May 2012, 21:09

OK, ive had a good look around, but not found anything relating to this! Has anyone has any experience removing the bulkhead behind the front seats...

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Last post by billy739
14 May 2012, 23:12
Front Door pillar seals

Last post by Plasticman « 14 May 2012, 18:31
Replies: 13
by Gaz70 » 04 Apr 2012, 15:33

Afternoon Guys, after some help, my 1990 Multivan, its currently being resprayed, but having difficulty tracking down front door seals that attach to...

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Last post by Plasticman
14 May 2012, 18:31
Where to get bolts for fixing swivel base

Last post by 1_eyed_jim « 14 May 2012, 15:43
Replies: 3
by morzov » 14 May 2012, 11:09

Got a swivel base which bolts onto the top of the existing seat runners in my T25.

As far as I can see it bolts in with 4 or 6 bolts and these need...

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Last post by 1_eyed_jim
14 May 2012, 15:43
DIY Paint - Handles, grill, vent etc

Last post by BIGPHIL « 14 May 2012, 13:23
Replies: 3
by bmouthboyo » 29 Apr 2012, 18:53

Just wondered if anyone coukd point me in right direction regarding painting these items myself. i plan on rollering my van soon and was wondering if...

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Last post by BIGPHIL
14 May 2012, 13:23
bodywork without a garage...

Last post by BIGPHIL « 14 May 2012, 13:16
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by fodtommo » 05 May 2012, 06:31

OK having done al the welding nearly, I need to start filling, sanding and in ideal world could really do with driving the van again! ive always had...

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Last post by BIGPHIL
14 May 2012, 13:16
Help with vactan

Last post by BIGPHIL « 14 May 2012, 13:13
Replies: 17
by orangebooboobearcrew » 26 Feb 2012, 21:53
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Hello,

Sorry, this is my usual type of silly question but please bear with me... :oops:

I have been using vactan rust inhibitor for a couple of...
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Last post by BIGPHIL
14 May 2012, 13:13
Putting Side Window Back In - Any Advice?

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 13 May 2012, 19:57
Replies: 6
by zed » 13 May 2012, 15:39

I took the side window out of my Autosleeper this morning to do some repairs. I in the final stages of painting and will putting the window back in...

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
13 May 2012, 19:57
welding glasses/goggles

Last post by jimpainter « 13 May 2012, 18:12
Replies: 9
by dave lfc » 11 May 2012, 11:04

hi everyone i am going to machine mart today to buy a clarke 145 mig welder.can anyone recomend what goggles/glasses to use with this and what shade...

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Last post by jimpainter
13 May 2012, 18:12
sliding door mod

Last post by Plasticman « 13 May 2012, 14:13
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by alloymark » 13 May 2012, 11:48

Hi can anyone recomend someone who can extend the bar on sliding door my van in a bodyshop in bamberbridge my garage man has had it since sept,> last...

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Last post by Plasticman
13 May 2012, 14:13
What colour yellow to spray our bus

Last post by GazT25 « 12 May 2012, 21:19
Replies: 11
by GazT25 » 11 May 2012, 15:09

He all hope everyone is happy now the sun is back out..
Our van had a fight with a fence over the other weekend in the bad weather so the company...

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Last post by GazT25
12 May 2012, 21:19
roof

Last post by johnnyvespa « 12 May 2012, 14:27

by johnnyvespa » 12 May 2012, 14:27

:idea how hard is it to take a high top roof of a komet , will it come of and leve all the in side intact 0r will it all have to come out first. as i...

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Last post by johnnyvespa
12 May 2012, 14:27
Degreasing inside

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 12 May 2012, 09:49
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 09 May 2012, 23:32

Just a quickie. I've got the interior out to Dynax/Dinitrol/Waxoyl the inside seams then insulate, but I wondered what people recommend to...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
12 May 2012, 09:49
Seats

Last post by monkeyboysee « 12 May 2012, 05:44

by monkeyboysee » 12 May 2012, 05:44

Hi all,

i've got what look like original lowback seats fitted, with the turning plates added. Everything is very stiff, and when i try to pull the...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
12 May 2012, 05:44
Origional adagio trim

Last post by djase1210 « 11 May 2012, 23:28
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by djase1210 » 11 May 2012, 06:31

Hello all.

Please, please please, can one of you clever little so snd so's
Tell me where I can get replica ' adagio ' upholstry for my Westy Club...

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Last post by djase1210
11 May 2012, 23:28
Northwest T25 Resprayers?

Last post by dbz864 « 11 May 2012, 22:06
Replies: 7
by ZippyVW » 10 May 2012, 08:16

Hi,

Does anybody know if there are any good garages in the North West area that will respray my rusting T25 trident autosleeper? I don't have a...

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Last post by dbz864
11 May 2012, 22:06
Newly recovered seats-westy joker

Last post by waltraud « 11 May 2012, 12:11
Replies: 16
by waltraud » 21 Apr 2012, 19:25
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I've been meaning to go this for awhile dnd can say that unpicking lots of staples from Westfalia coveted rear seats is such fun. Anyway, used...
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Last post by waltraud
11 May 2012, 12:11
Sliding Door Seal

Last post by Palomino « 10 May 2012, 22:36
Replies: 2
by Palomino » 10 May 2012, 21:44

Hi,

With all this torrential rain I'm getting a wet carpet just inside the sliding door. Does anyone have experience of replacing the sliding door...

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Last post by Palomino
10 May 2012, 22:36
sliding door / rear wheels issue

Last post by photosolo « 10 May 2012, 21:03
Replies: 6
by photosolo » 10 May 2012, 08:32

Hi all, Ive a slight issue with the sliding door catching my rear tyre when open. (only slightly but annoying)
Is there anyone out there selling a...

6 Replies

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Last post by photosolo
10 May 2012, 21:03
Help with a hole ( and a skylight)

Last post by djase1210 « 10 May 2012, 18:47
Replies: 3
by djase1210 » 08 May 2012, 22:04

I have taken my skylight out to repare a leak in my t25 high top.
The screws have rusted and snapped in the vent. I can't get them out
And I can't...

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Last post by djase1210
10 May 2012, 18:47
Opening Quarter Light Catch

Last post by richlaz « 10 May 2012, 17:53
Replies: 13
by karmannkarmann » 13 Apr 2012, 13:34

I need to remove my quarter light catch as when it was installed is was not turned to the correct position, how do you remove this catch?

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Last post by richlaz
10 May 2012, 17:53
Body work repairs Essex

Last post by mavericktom « 09 May 2012, 19:38
Replies: 9
by mavericktom » 06 May 2012, 19:39

Hello

Firstly I suppose I should introduce myself.

I'm Tom from Essex. Today I put a deposit down for my first T25. So this is the first of many...

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Last post by mavericktom
09 May 2012, 19:38
T4 Seats into a T25

Last post by t25adict « 09 May 2012, 01:42
Replies: 12
by Seamus » 28 Dec 2011, 16:20

Does anyone know if the seats for the T4 can fit straight into our T25s, do they require modifying or is it a non starter of an idea?

ta muchness! :D

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Last post by t25adict
09 May 2012, 01:42
Louvre Window Pane Sealant and Visor Bracket

Last post by zed « 08 May 2012, 20:20
Replies: 1
by bmouthboyo » 08 May 2012, 19:49

Bit random but thought better than 2 posts.

Firstly I removed the window panes from my louvre window to clean up and tint. They seemed to have some...

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Last post by zed
08 May 2012, 20:20
Best way to remove the quarter light glass from doors?

Last post by Gingermonkey67 « 08 May 2012, 17:41
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by Gingermonkey67 » 07 May 2012, 14:46

Hi

I am doing a switchover of door fittings from my knackered old rusty door, to a bargain rust free version I grabbed from eBay. £21 !

I was going...

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Last post by Gingermonkey67
08 May 2012, 17:41
restorers scotland/ n england

Last post by gil90 « 08 May 2012, 14:42

by gil90 » 08 May 2012, 14:42

hi does anyone know of anyone who does a good resto job, preferably in scotland :ok

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Last post by gil90
08 May 2012, 14:42
pop riveting

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 08 May 2012, 08:35
Replies: 13
by orangebooboobearcrew » 05 May 2012, 18:07

Gudday! :D

Tryin to get a few of them little jobs done over the bank holiday. Fitted towbar electrics today already which I've never done before so...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
08 May 2012, 08:35
welder

Last post by HarryMann « 07 May 2012, 23:42
Replies: 16
by lhd » 06 May 2012, 02:50
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I have read a lot over the last few days about welders and it seems I have just about the worst you can get: SIP gasless handymate. :roll:

Have...
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Last post by HarryMann
07 May 2012, 23:42
Autosleeper Sliding door boo boo...

Last post by Daffy « 07 May 2012, 20:58

by Daffy » 07 May 2012, 20:58

Following my first ever camping trip in my previously immaculate Autosleeper, I've returned with a 2 ft dink/scrape along the side of my sliding...

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Last post by Daffy
07 May 2012, 20:58
boot lid won't open

Last post by monkeyboysee « 07 May 2012, 20:53
Replies: 9
by monkeyboysee » 07 May 2012, 20:01

hi all,

just found out that the boot lid won't open, it seems to unlock but nothing after that.

it worked when i went to view it, it opened...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
07 May 2012, 20:53
Window scrapers

Last post by kevtherev « 07 May 2012, 20:06
Replies: 1
by karmannkarmann » 07 May 2012, 19:36

Going to replace all the window scrapers but where is the best place to buy genuine VW ones?

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Last post by kevtherev
07 May 2012, 20:06
stearing wheels

Last post by scoobydrew « 07 May 2012, 16:08
Replies: 1
by leonard » 01 May 2012, 16:33

hi all
i want to replace my 1983 wheel for the one with a long horn push as they are more padded are they a straight swap ,worried the horn and...

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Last post by scoobydrew
07 May 2012, 16:08
Resprays in London or surrounding areas

Last post by brigadoon! « 07 May 2012, 09:11
Replies: 12
by ajt1503 » 14 Feb 2012, 21:44

I know that there has been several previous topics on people trying to find a recommended garage for a respray.. i've spent the last two hours...

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Last post by brigadoon!
07 May 2012, 09:11
T25 swivel seat base

Last post by redtim « 06 May 2012, 21:44

by redtim » 06 May 2012, 21:44

Hi I am sure the seat thing comes up about every 30 seconds on here but has anybody ever fitted Saab seats to swivel bases as I would like to fit the...

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Last post by redtim
06 May 2012, 21:44
RAL CODE

Last post by brigadoon! « 06 May 2012, 16:20

by brigadoon! » 06 May 2012, 16:20

Hello all,
I am putting a wedge on my 88 caravelle syncro and am trying to match the fibre glass to the van.
I have read loads of postings about...

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Last post by brigadoon!
06 May 2012, 16:20
The end is nigh - holes in outer sills

Last post by chuckle-bus-tom « 06 May 2012, 14:42
Replies: 6
by 81AirCooled » 28 Apr 2012, 11:04

Ok, so MOT time is upon me and so I can the van the once over and low and behold disaster struck. I've got holes in both outer sills, one drivers...

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Last post by chuckle-bus-tom
06 May 2012, 14:42
window rubber

Last post by monkeyboysee « 05 May 2012, 19:44
Replies: 2
by monkeyboysee » 03 May 2012, 19:16

hi all,

one of the first jobs i'm going to need to do is replace the rubber trim / seal to the passenger door window, its very dry / perished, but...

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Last post by monkeyboysee
05 May 2012, 19:44
Which DA sander?

Last post by pmoc_2001 « 05 May 2012, 19:17
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by bmouthboyo » 28 Apr 2012, 09:41

Hi guys,

Could anyone advise on whether to get the Sealet DAS150T:

or the DAS151:

They are the same price but not sure of differences really...

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Last post by pmoc_2001
05 May 2012, 19:17
Floor to side panel

Last post by CovKid « 05 May 2012, 17:31
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by Doogs » 05 May 2012, 13:18

Having just replaced an inner sill and rewelded the floor to the sill, given that this area behind the fridge is susceptable to moisture build up is...

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Last post by CovKid
05 May 2012, 17:31
Our panel van project

Last post by James66Bug « 05 May 2012, 12:40

by James66Bug » 05 May 2012, 12:40

Collected him (Walter) a couple of months ago, very happy with him. Hes a 2.0l Aircooled panel van. Spent his life delivering cakes and honey. :)...

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Last post by James66Bug
05 May 2012, 12:40
Sliding door - central 'hinge' runner

Last post by garyd « 04 May 2012, 15:24
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by garyd » 02 May 2012, 17:53

Hi,
the central hinge & roller on the back of my 1989 T3 sliding door is showing signs of wear in various places, including the track along the...

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Last post by garyd
04 May 2012, 15:24
Sills & Arches - Chicken or the Egg?

Last post by ned « 04 May 2012, 09:38
Replies: 6
by ned » 13 Sep 2011, 20:49

I've been trawling through the posts to find an example of a sill replacement on the sliding door side. I've found loads for drivers side sill...

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Last post by ned
04 May 2012, 09:38
Door Card Dimensions

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 04 May 2012, 07:44

by Titus A Duxass » 04 May 2012, 07:44

Can someone please give me the dimension of the door cards.

I am looking for the length and the height - need to buy some ply and don't have the bus...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
04 May 2012, 07:44
swivel seat base

Last post by rainman « 03 May 2012, 20:50
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by rainman » 02 May 2012, 21:05

I've seen one advertised by Bluebird which apparently needs no fiddling about with and will fit straight onto existing runners, pricey though at...

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Last post by rainman
03 May 2012, 20:50
Devon R & R bed rubber catches

Last post by ambibus « 03 May 2012, 19:55

by ambibus » 03 May 2012, 19:55

Hi all

fitted my devon bed last week, see 'oops trapped petrol pipe' in mechanical section :oops:

have yet to build raised area over engine bay...

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Last post by ambibus
03 May 2012, 19:55
flood in the cabin. help!

Last post by Plasticman « 03 May 2012, 17:38
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by donciuz » 02 May 2012, 22:13

Hello,
I have a westfalia california poptop.
After april rains i noticed some water unter the mats in the cabin. O a sunny day i wiped it out, put...

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03 May 2012, 17:38

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