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welding/ body shops in newcastle

Last post by Plasticman « 11 Oct 2011, 21:45
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by border reiver79 » 10 Oct 2011, 18:07

Hi all as above can anyone recomend a body shop to me in the newcastle area? i basicaly need an new o/s sill and a couple of small patches around...

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Last post by Plasticman
11 Oct 2011, 21:45
Modifying LT mirror arms - Anyone done it?

Last post by Cruz « 09 Oct 2011, 22:05
Replies: 2
by Cruz » 08 Oct 2011, 18:53

Anyone got any pictures of a fitted LT mirror arm that has been shortened so it fits square?

I've seen the one in the wiki but that's a standard LT...

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Last post by Cruz
09 Oct 2011, 22:05
cab mat......

Last post by Cruz « 09 Oct 2011, 14:33
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by B.A Eauty » 23 Sep 2011, 09:17
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Hi, the work on the Komet is about to start in a few weeks, i need to remove the rubber cab mat and get rid of the carpet which is covering as it has...
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Last post by Cruz
09 Oct 2011, 14:33
Adhesives

Last post by skysurfin09 « 09 Oct 2011, 09:09
Replies: 4
by skysurfin09 » 08 Oct 2011, 17:26

Went to fit the head-lining panels this morning in my tintop. First I stuck a series of bearers to carry the ceiling. I allowed the Grip-fill to go...

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Last post by skysurfin09
09 Oct 2011, 09:09
Rear seat belt fixing plates

Last post by Poseidon « 08 Oct 2011, 18:32
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by owenmac » 08 Oct 2011, 09:08

Lookin to fit rear seat belts to my soon to be converted panel van.
Can anyone put up pics of positions of seat belt points so I can weld some in. I...

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Last post by Poseidon
08 Oct 2011, 18:32
Childseats and three point seatbelts

Last post by allegroman « 08 Oct 2011, 14:07
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by allegroman » 30 Sep 2011, 19:35

Hi
Have just bought (on Wednesday) a 1989 Caravelle, which currently has 3 point seatbelts on the two seats, and lapbelts on the rearmost seats. The...

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Last post by allegroman
08 Oct 2011, 14:07
Steel for welding a window surround...whats a good donor ?

Last post by jimpainter « 07 Oct 2011, 19:07
Replies: 12
by Tatty Chap » 01 Oct 2011, 19:44

Hi,

I have decided its time to bite the bullet and get the disintegrated window ports cut back and new bit welded in.
For such a small (and totally...

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Last post by jimpainter
07 Oct 2011, 19:07
Double front seat

Last post by nedkelly113 « 06 Oct 2011, 20:33
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by nedkelly113 » 04 Oct 2011, 20:21

Hi
I was wondering if i anyone could give me some advice on a double front seat. At the mo I have an '81 A/C walkthrough, but I have another nipper...

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Last post by nedkelly113
06 Oct 2011, 20:33
Flipping sliding window

Last post by Sir Brixalot « 06 Oct 2011, 18:22
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by Sir Brixalot » 05 Oct 2011, 19:26

Have given up trying to stop water getting in. My latest thoughts are to make the drain holes in the window frame much bigger. Currently the rain...

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Last post by Sir Brixalot
06 Oct 2011, 18:22
Where to cut old metal to let in new...

Last post by waltraud « 05 Oct 2011, 20:24
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by waltraud » 25 Sep 2011, 16:35
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Having decided to get a good rust free O/S door and with panels to fix new lowrer section to sliding door i've got to repair a rusty edge just left...
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Last post by waltraud
05 Oct 2011, 20:24
Which sliding door handle?

Last post by faggie « 05 Oct 2011, 17:39
Replies: 5
by mpl_gr » 04 Oct 2011, 10:44

I have a 1980 Devon and need a new handle for the sliding door, do I need the long or short type?
Thanks in advance.

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Last post by faggie
05 Oct 2011, 17:39
Gear stick gaiter surround

Last post by rollercoaster « 05 Oct 2011, 16:59

by rollercoaster » 05 Oct 2011, 16:59

Hi, my caravelle has a plastic trim around the rubber gaiter at the bottom of the gearstick.
It just clips into the floor but as its broken, and...

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Last post by rollercoaster
05 Oct 2011, 16:59
Roof brace

Last post by mick the mig « 05 Oct 2011, 15:40
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by mick the mig » 03 Oct 2011, 16:00

As a new owner I have hit my head more than once on the roof cross brace of my Devon van. My spies were out at the Brighton breeze and reported back...

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Last post by mick the mig
05 Oct 2011, 15:40
electric seat problems

Last post by scottbott « 04 Oct 2011, 21:59

by scottbott » 04 Oct 2011, 21:59

recently fitted a pair of saab electric seats,wired each one up to the battery beneath each seat,live and earth,the passenger seat works no problem...

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Last post by scottbott
04 Oct 2011, 21:59
Engine cover locks, Replaceable?

Last post by Cyrus « 03 Oct 2011, 17:37
Replies: 2
by Cyrus » 03 Oct 2011, 13:51

I fitted a new engine cover seal to my bus but when I went to lock the lid down I snapped off one of the locks :oops
Are these replaceable or will I...

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Last post by Cyrus
03 Oct 2011, 17:37
T25 - sliding door track (1981 RHD)

Last post by Plasticman « 03 Oct 2011, 10:33
Replies: 5
by md2004 » 30 Sep 2011, 10:43

The track that sits under the cover just below the side window has a chunk rusted out of it, the slider mechanism turns sideways there as you pull...

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Last post by Plasticman
03 Oct 2011, 10:33
Front door repair, possible or foolish

Last post by Plasticman « 02 Oct 2011, 19:40
Replies: 21
by waltraud » 16 Sep 2011, 18:52
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doorbottomrhs hole.jpg doorscab.jpg Dear all,

pls see pic of my front o/s door, i'd like to try and save it even though i can get another decent...
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Last post by Plasticman
02 Oct 2011, 19:40
t25 genuine rubber floor mats

Last post by johny342 « 02 Oct 2011, 18:37
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by johny342 » 08 Sep 2011, 18:16

hello! does anyone know where i can get these or the part numbers? thanks

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Last post by johny342
02 Oct 2011, 18:37
Steering wheel twisting issue :-(

Last post by choplee « 01 Oct 2011, 21:11
Replies: 13
by choplee » 19 Sep 2011, 10:59

Hi all and i'm sorry if this topic has been done,but i had a flick through and didn't find an answer......

I have just brought a caravelle steering...

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Last post by choplee
01 Oct 2011, 21:11
Front Spoiler Removal

Last post by skippymoss « 30 Sep 2011, 08:41
Replies: 9
by skippymoss » 27 Sep 2011, 18:57

Just spent a chunk of my afternoon trying to remove my front spoiler in readiness for van painting.
Some of the pozi screws/ bolts came out fine.
But...

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Last post by skippymoss
30 Sep 2011, 08:41
where to get slider door bearings and roller

Last post by miggs « 29 Sep 2011, 19:05
Replies: 9
by miggs » 28 Sep 2011, 19:55

i wanted to replace the bearings and roller on the sliding door mech but when i rang vw they wanted £33 for the roller and £29 each for the bearing...

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Last post by miggs
29 Sep 2011, 19:05
MOT question

Last post by Cyrus « 29 Sep 2011, 12:35
Replies: 15
by Cyrus » 27 Sep 2011, 12:21
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Will a bus pass an MOT with the rear bumper removed but not the brackets?
They stick out a fair bit so would it be deemed as dangerous?
Also what...
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Last post by Cyrus
29 Sep 2011, 12:35
Two Tone Caravelle Syncro Colours?

Last post by Mickyfin « 28 Sep 2011, 17:52
Replies: 3
by Mickyfin » 28 Sep 2011, 15:50

I have been looking through the very helpful wiki, and over on the Brick-Yard to try and find the right colours of my Syncro, its two tone blue.

Its...

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Last post by Mickyfin
28 Sep 2011, 17:52
Front spoiler removal

Last post by skippymoss « 27 Sep 2011, 18:56
Replies: 5
by silverbullet » 13 Aug 2010, 12:52

Being as the plastic under the bumper on the SA has two whacking great holes hacked in it from where the bullbars used to fit (and no front recovery...

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Last post by skippymoss
27 Sep 2011, 18:56
rock and roll bed

Last post by alfieboy « 26 Sep 2011, 18:53
Replies: 2
by stevo1980 » 26 Sep 2011, 18:19

Hi. I have seen this on ebay and wondering if it will fit in my Panel van. I currently have a wooden one that i bought a few years ago and now want...

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Last post by alfieboy
26 Sep 2011, 18:53
jacking point

Last post by billy739 « 25 Sep 2011, 23:43
Replies: 6
by dave lfc » 18 Sep 2011, 16:23

where is the best place to jack the front of my van up with a trolley jack to do some work on my van as i dont want to use the original jacking...

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Last post by billy739
25 Sep 2011, 23:43
Body work suggestions

Last post by Sunseeker « 25 Sep 2011, 17:53
Replies: 3
by Sunseeker » 22 Sep 2011, 19:03

Can I get some advice as the best sort of filler to use for bodywork repairs, also sanding and preparing for spraying, angle grinder type tool with...

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Last post by Sunseeker
25 Sep 2011, 17:53
Aero fuel cap

Last post by faggie « 25 Sep 2011, 00:57
Replies: 4
by miggs » 13 Sep 2011, 14:00

Anyone know where these can be bought and any info or tips on them greatly appriciated as want to fit one to my t25 :ok

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Last post by faggie
25 Sep 2011, 00:57
Am I missing something on my sliding door?

Last post by Cruz « 24 Sep 2011, 14:44
Replies: 6
by Jonnyb416 » 23 Sep 2011, 17:59

Hi all, if possible could someone please tell me if I am missing something here? (where the green paint can be seen) Thanks, Jon.

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Last post by Cruz
24 Sep 2011, 14:44
bodykit info required

Last post by suf500 « 23 Sep 2011, 12:55
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by suf500 » 23 Sep 2011, 10:51

hi can anyone tell me what bodykit this is please

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Last post by suf500
23 Sep 2011, 12:55
what's this on my sliding door? update 1.1

Last post by boatbuilder « 22 Sep 2011, 19:44
Replies: 30
by Jonnyb416 » 21 Sep 2011, 18:59
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Wondered if anyone can help me please?

What is this on the inside of my sliding door? It looks like a lock of some sort!!

Also, should there be a...
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Last post by boatbuilder
22 Sep 2011, 19:44
Which one

Last post by twiggy « 22 Sep 2011, 18:41
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by The Bishop » 22 Sep 2011, 17:03

This is what it currently looks like:

Think of doing this...

What do you think?

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Last post by twiggy
22 Sep 2011, 18:41
fitting bmw e36 seats

Last post by whitewonder « 22 Sep 2011, 10:56
Replies: 2
by whitewonder » 20 Sep 2011, 10:24

Hello, was just wondering if anyone had tried fitting or has fitted bmw seats in their van? I might be able to get my hands on some and wanted to...

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Last post by whitewonder
22 Sep 2011, 10:56
Keep the Side Slide or fit a Louvre Window? Hmm..

Last post by Silky « 22 Sep 2011, 09:03
Replies: 8
by mellogecko » 21 Sep 2011, 15:20

Just a pondering on the thought of replacing the side window in my 81' Leisure Drive. So, thought i'd throw it out to the members, to see if there's...

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Last post by Silky
22 Sep 2011, 09:03
Early tailgate lock

Last post by Cruz « 21 Sep 2011, 22:19

by Cruz » 21 Sep 2011, 22:19

I recently found a part in my parts box. It's been there for ages but I have no idea where it fits.

The part is 251-829-234 (number 7A in the image)...

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Last post by Cruz
21 Sep 2011, 22:19
Sliding Door Floor Trim

Last post by Cruz « 21 Sep 2011, 20:20
Replies: 10
by Titus A Duxass » 20 Sep 2011, 07:17

I have found out that VW Classic Parts now have two trim pieces for the sliding door floor area.

255 070 050 D Einstiegleiste Original Teil 9.58 €...

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Last post by Cruz
21 Sep 2011, 20:20
Chopped T3 trailers

Last post by jamesc76 « 21 Sep 2011, 17:40
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by carlmarx » 20 Sep 2011, 11:42

Thinking of making one, anyone know where I can get some info and ideas on these.

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Last post by jamesc76
21 Sep 2011, 17:40
Door seal rubbers - Longevity Treatment?

Last post by Mickyfin « 21 Sep 2011, 04:21
Replies: 7
by Mickyfin » 20 Sep 2011, 07:54

Seeing the prices of new replacement rubbers being quite expensive, having inspected mine, they are all fine, and water tight, however, I wish to...

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Last post by Mickyfin
21 Sep 2011, 04:21
What towbar will fit westy

Last post by Mick & Tracey « 20 Sep 2011, 22:50
Replies: 9
by hulky » 08 Sep 2011, 14:46

Hi

I am trying to find out what towbar i need to fit my van ?
i have 1989 westfalia big plastic bumper van.do i need to get a swan neck tow bar?...

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Last post by Mick & Tracey
20 Sep 2011, 22:50
hot zinc spraying

Last post by jebiga41 « 20 Sep 2011, 19:25
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by melmelody » 19 Mar 2011, 16:49

hi all ,

just sent my bus to the shot blasters to get the seams and a few other bits of the body work cleaned up before they get too bad and the...

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Last post by jebiga41
20 Sep 2011, 19:25
Seams?

Last post by Plasticman « 20 Sep 2011, 16:10
Replies: 9
by Kemlo » 19 Sep 2011, 11:49

Good afternoon all,

Is there anyone in the Leeds, Bradford or Cleckhuddersfax area that can recommend a reliable and honest person do do seams on...

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Last post by Plasticman
20 Sep 2011, 16:10
Rear Window Wiper Motor Hole...

Last post by aukaiiki « 19 Sep 2011, 23:43
Replies: 3
by aukaiiki » 09 Sep 2011, 18:59

I have checked the previous posts and can only find where to put the rear washer...

I want to add a rear window wiper to my 1983.5 Westfalia and I...

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Last post by aukaiiki
19 Sep 2011, 23:43
head linning

Last post by billybigspud « 19 Sep 2011, 20:28
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by axeman » 19 Sep 2011, 17:51

has any one replaced or know any where that make or sell head lining, as i am looking to replace mine in my doka, i would rather have it in a grey as...

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Last post by billybigspud
19 Sep 2011, 20:28
Where to start now!!

Last post by jimpainter « 19 Sep 2011, 19:55
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by Zoe » 19 Sep 2011, 18:59

Ok

welding done still a bit need doing but now im trying to work out what to do next... i have old paint flaking off after a bad paint job and bits...

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Last post by jimpainter
19 Sep 2011, 19:55
door mirrors

Last post by gazulu « 19 Sep 2011, 19:44
Replies: 3
by gazulu » 19 Sep 2011, 13:11

hi all :ok anyone have any good recomendations for substitute door mirrors ? anything that will be a straight swop fix, fitted new standard ones last...

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Last post by gazulu
19 Sep 2011, 19:44
when to paint?

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 19 Sep 2011, 14:09
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by JacquiVintage » 19 Sep 2011, 13:21

Now then, it's coming to the end of the season and I need to get some repair jobs done to the body work on my van. I plan to put it into store over...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
19 Sep 2011, 14:09
Fitting Alfa Romeo Momo front seats

Last post by Kemlo « 19 Sep 2011, 11:22
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by ben50 » 18 Sep 2011, 15:13

Hi,

has any one got any pictures of the actual seat runners and the mods needed to fit Momo Alfa Romeo seats one of our vans?

I've just acquired...

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Last post by Kemlo
19 Sep 2011, 11:22
Paint code needed please.

Last post by northantsandy « 18 Sep 2011, 21:02
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by northantsandy » 14 Sep 2011, 22:43

Hi folks
I have a Autohomes Komet Hitop, currently various shades of white. Having it painted over the winter and I was going to change colour...

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Last post by northantsandy
18 Sep 2011, 21:02
space blanket 150mm thick roll

Last post by waltraud « 18 Sep 2011, 20:52
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by xpress » 02 Sep 2011, 15:19
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has anyone else used this? did you clear waxoyl the interior panels first, how many rolls did you use, I have got six rolls, each roll is 5.33m x...
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Last post by waltraud
18 Sep 2011, 20:52
saab electric seats

Last post by scottbott « 18 Sep 2011, 19:55

by scottbott » 18 Sep 2011, 19:55

just fitted the drivers seat,any idea what amp fuse to fit to it??,works fine,what a cow to get seat to fit,will not bother with the heated or cooled...

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18 Sep 2011, 19:55

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