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Awkward Hole to fix

Last post by si macc « 11 Aug 2011, 07:28
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by si macc » 10 Aug 2011, 18:03

Hi everyone,

I'm seeking advice to fix a smallish hole (could get bigger after removing rust!), I'm not sure if its better to fill using p38/bondo...

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Last post by si macc
11 Aug 2011, 07:28
sliding window

Last post by bowesy « 10 Aug 2011, 00:19
Replies: 4
by bowesy » 08 Aug 2011, 22:49

our camper didnt have a sliding window so we decided to buy one for it and we dropped on one at tatton yesterday but when i got it home it was...

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Last post by bowesy
10 Aug 2011, 00:19
R'n'R beds and seatbelts again!

Last post by CovKid « 09 Aug 2011, 18:51
Replies: 2
by B.J » 08 Aug 2011, 23:13

Hi all,
Sorry to post on this subject as I know it's been done to death but I'm still none the wiser as to what are the best options for R'n'R beds...

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Last post by CovKid
09 Aug 2011, 18:51
Steering wheel gone twisty? Try this!

Last post by Cruz « 09 Aug 2011, 11:47
Replies: 6
by silverbullet » 06 Aug 2011, 19:27

I had nothing to lose on this one as the entire top half had let go. So after a bit of thought I drilled a series of 3mm holes in the back of the...

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Last post by Cruz
09 Aug 2011, 11:47
rear door lock hassle

Last post by RobClu « 08 Aug 2011, 20:36
Replies: 5
by trotsky1116 » 04 Aug 2011, 10:43

Hi to all

On my late 87 Multivan, the rear door unlocks OK, but when you push the button in to 'pop' it, nothing happens. Any clues on how to tackle...

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Last post by RobClu
08 Aug 2011, 20:36
Seals

Last post by leevw « 08 Aug 2011, 19:58
Replies: 4
by el_kel1 » 08 Aug 2011, 15:49

Where is the best place to get new seals from, need windscreen and tailgate?

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Last post by leevw
08 Aug 2011, 19:58
Work in Progress - piccys

Last post by Threescoops « 07 Aug 2011, 20:44
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by Threescoops » 30 Jul 2011, 21:12

Hi all - i know how much you all like photos so thought id post some of our progress so far.....not much to see as most of it has been removing stuff...

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Last post by Threescoops
07 Aug 2011, 20:44
FAO Metalmick

Last post by billybigspud « 07 Aug 2011, 20:34
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by billybigspud » 04 Aug 2011, 20:14

i have only found some hens teeth :D

on the hunt for some rocking horse poo now :rofl

jamie

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Last post by billybigspud
07 Aug 2011, 20:34
plastic insert/runner

Last post by jamesc76 « 06 Aug 2011, 20:58
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by Sir Brixalot » 06 Aug 2011, 20:53

Having tried and failed to stop water getting in sliding window I eventually tried to seal it up completely with windscreen sealant but its now hot...

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Last post by jamesc76
06 Aug 2011, 20:58
Multivan Rear Heater

Last post by SeasideVanagon « 05 Aug 2011, 17:20
Replies: 4
by SeasideVanagon » 05 Aug 2011, 08:08

Hi all

Need a bit of help - my van (multivan) does not seem to have the parts for the rear heater under the seat. The main part which seems to be...

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Last post by SeasideVanagon
05 Aug 2011, 17:20
Which Welder

Last post by Sh!tbucket « 05 Aug 2011, 10:58
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by el_kel1 » 03 Aug 2011, 12:08

Going to give my first bit of welding a bash.
Which type of welder is best/easiest to use? and can any be used outdoors etc?

Cheers

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Last post by Sh!tbucket
05 Aug 2011, 10:58
How to fit a rock and roll

Last post by CovKid « 04 Aug 2011, 14:27
Replies: 3
by el_kel1 » 04 Aug 2011, 10:34

Have a siney new RR bed constructed and ready to it to my van? any tips? or how to's?

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Last post by CovKid
04 Aug 2011, 14:27
Saab 9-5 seat

Last post by speleobod « 04 Aug 2011, 10:59
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by Rincewind » 16 Jul 2011, 11:31

ok these are now beginning to drive me nuts....

how do i get the headrests out?

i have some covers to fit but can't get the headrests out to allow...

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Last post by speleobod
04 Aug 2011, 10:59
passat seats

Last post by scottbott « 03 Aug 2011, 20:27

by scottbott » 03 Aug 2011, 20:27

anyone fitted them?,running an oldy but goody tdi that belongs to the father in law,he said that if anything big goes wrong just to scrap it,I reckon...

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Last post by scottbott
03 Aug 2011, 20:27
undersealing and engine insulation

Last post by bowesy « 02 Aug 2011, 20:50
Replies: 4
by bowesy » 02 Aug 2011, 17:39

im going to be undersealing my van over next few weeks and in wondering if it is beta to brush it on or get the spray cans and do it that way and is...

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Last post by bowesy
02 Aug 2011, 20:50
welder/garage in or around birmingham

Last post by teetee « 02 Aug 2011, 10:45
Replies: 1
by teetee » 02 Jun 2011, 10:23

hi, can anyone recommend a decent welder/garage in the Birmingham/ west midlands area please.
:ok

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Last post by teetee
02 Aug 2011, 10:45
need help with the glue thats left on the side of the van

Last post by custard « 01 Aug 2011, 21:26
Replies: 6
by munchkin.47 » 31 Jul 2011, 20:41

today i took the sticker that was on the side of the van (it was all the way round) by useind a hair dryer and a palet knife which did a fantastic...

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Last post by custard
01 Aug 2011, 21:26
body panels

Last post by donnieg « 01 Aug 2011, 19:45
Replies: 5
by donnieg » 31 Jul 2011, 18:50

I am going to be fitting new body panels to my van this winter and was wondering where is the best place to buy them as i have heard different...

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Last post by donnieg
01 Aug 2011, 19:45
CAPTAIN SEATS

Last post by KINGPRAWN « 01 Aug 2011, 15:32

by KINGPRAWN » 01 Aug 2011, 15:32

a friend of mine has just bought a danbury that has captain seats but she needs to remove the spin base to reclaim that little bit of seat lift back(...

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Last post by KINGPRAWN
01 Aug 2011, 15:32
locks/handles

Last post by pieman1 « 01 Aug 2011, 14:47
Replies: 4
by pieman1 » 01 Aug 2011, 07:16

HI I am buying a pair of door locks/handles of eBay, is it a big job swapping them I haven't had time to have a look yet.

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Last post by pieman1
01 Aug 2011, 14:47
Our Bus in various guises.

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 01 Aug 2011, 13:06
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by Titus A Duxass » 29 Jul 2011, 05:09

As bought.

With Reimo Roof.

In Ford Electric (ASBO) Orange.

And now in Toffee Brown.

Just a few changes in 8 years.

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
01 Aug 2011, 13:06
1982 Lower rear panel help

Last post by katykoo « 30 Jul 2011, 21:13
Replies: 4
by katykoo » 30 Jul 2011, 18:04

Hi,

I am having the wheel arch panel fitted-panel up to the belt line. However the lower rear corner near the lights/rear battery tray is a bit...

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Last post by katykoo
30 Jul 2011, 21:13
Hassle getting Tank Back on

Last post by trotsky1116 « 29 Jul 2011, 11:45
Replies: 6
by trotsky1116 » 15 Jul 2011, 13:00

OK, so i was lucky in that some previous owner had bought her a nice new tank (This is my 81 Panel Van) but getting it back on seems to be tricky....

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Last post by trotsky1116
29 Jul 2011, 11:45
Dougs van restore thread.

Last post by 8673sharp « 28 Jul 2011, 17:49
Replies: 4
by dougt25 » 28 Jul 2011, 14:41

Hi All,
I have a few pictures of the ongoing van restoration as promised. If your a purist, you may as well look away now as I am afraid the...

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Last post by 8673sharp
28 Jul 2011, 17:49
Converting a late sliding door to fit an early version?

Last post by jimpainter « 28 Jul 2011, 07:10
Replies: 5
by Seamus » 27 Jul 2011, 13:56

Hi all,

urgent bit of advice please, does anyone know if it is possible to convert a late sliding door to fit an early version van. Long story but...

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Last post by jimpainter
28 Jul 2011, 07:10
Rear 3-point belt in a Westy?

Last post by alfieboy « 27 Jul 2011, 19:52
Replies: 2
by smudge » 27 Jul 2011, 15:19

Hello everyone...some advice please!

I have a 1991 Westy and 7 year old twins who will NOT sit still in the back!! They have the standard Graco car...

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Last post by alfieboy
27 Jul 2011, 19:52
Side panel strengthening bar

Last post by CovKid « 27 Jul 2011, 14:58
Replies: 3
by westyguesty » 26 Jul 2011, 23:44

Is the bar bonded in or welded ? If it came lose, could it cause the panel to bow out. I'm now thinking this might be the problem with mine, and as...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Jul 2011, 14:58
window rubbers

Last post by Cyrus « 27 Jul 2011, 12:36
Replies: 7
by dridgy » 20 Jul 2011, 20:23

Hi i have a t25 1981 model so it has the smaller side windows.
i want to replace the window rubbers.
wheres the best place to get some from?

thanks...

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Last post by Cyrus
27 Jul 2011, 12:36
Rear Jacking Point / Trailing Arm Mount Off Side.

Last post by Sh!tbucket « 27 Jul 2011, 12:29
Replies: 5
by Sh!tbucket » 25 Jul 2011, 21:58

I've had to removed (and replace) my trailing arms on the back of my T25. As usual the outer bolts were seized solid in the bushes, but it getting...

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Last post by Sh!tbucket
27 Jul 2011, 12:29
Square headlight mounting brackets available again

Last post by Cruz « 26 Jul 2011, 17:45
Replies: 2
by Cruz » 26 Jul 2011, 16:03

Whilst looking at the shiney bling on Brickwerks I noticed they are now selling the small bracket that is needed for fixing Square headlights to a...

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Last post by Cruz
26 Jul 2011, 17:45
Front seat cover info required

Last post by Cruz « 26 Jul 2011, 15:43
Replies: 7
by jiffies » 24 Jul 2011, 21:34

Hi
Anyone recomend anyone that makes decent DIY front seat covers for seats with headrest? Not the cheap & nasty universal fit waterproof ones...

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Last post by Cruz
26 Jul 2011, 15:43
Child seat, lap or 3 point

Last post by Craig G « 26 Jul 2011, 11:15
Replies: 1
by Ian and Lins » 26 Jul 2011, 10:46

Want to start taking out the grandchildren, Heather can go in the front passenger seat with booster but what about a 1year old in the back? We have...

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Last post by Craig G
26 Jul 2011, 11:15
Alternative lap belts

Last post by jim potter « 25 Jul 2011, 15:38
Replies: 2
by libraryboy » 23 Jul 2011, 21:09

I am struggling to get a pair of lapbelts for the r n r in the back of my panel and was wondering if anyone has found an alternative from the...

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Last post by jim potter
25 Jul 2011, 15:38
Crewie Door Seal

Last post by CovKid « 24 Jul 2011, 09:26
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by Hevsta » 22 Jul 2011, 00:55

Hi, I'm new and I drive a 1990 T25 Crew Cab which has been fitted out as a multimedia music van with PA, record decks, wii, ps2, VJing etc for work....

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Last post by CovKid
24 Jul 2011, 09:26
sliding door

Last post by billybigspud « 23 Jul 2011, 21:01
Replies: 6
by billybigspud » 23 Jul 2011, 18:46

can anyone tell me the parts that go on the sliding door handle shaft on the outside of the van. i have a handle and thats it. also where does the...

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Last post by billybigspud
23 Jul 2011, 21:01
irritating to say the least

Last post by Plasticman « 22 Jul 2011, 22:14
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by billybigspud » 22 Jul 2011, 21:17

spent 3 hours today trying to fix my sliding door as it would not lock. took the lock out, tried adjusting it everywhere, doing my head in. sorted it...

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Last post by Plasticman
22 Jul 2011, 22:14
Paint

Last post by gutmeg « 22 Jul 2011, 20:08
Replies: 5
by gutmeg » 21 Jul 2011, 21:22

Hello all
Good Evening
Could anyone please advise where I can obtain touch up paint for a 1984 Holdsworth pop top, I am after the colour pastel White...

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Last post by gutmeg
22 Jul 2011, 20:08
surface or terminal? advice please

Last post by mark « 22 Jul 2011, 18:18
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by mark » 20 Jul 2011, 20:58

im after some advice please, im thinking of buying this camper it has a few surface rust patches here and there which i like because i can see all...

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Last post by mark
22 Jul 2011, 18:18
Help. Rusted trailing arm bottom spring mount thingy.

Last post by Grape « 21 Jul 2011, 14:40
Replies: 2
by Grape » 21 Jul 2011, 13:38

Hi,

I am in the process of changing the springs on my 84 westy and found the rear trailing arm spring mounts rusted off on both sides (see pic).

Is...

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Last post by Grape
21 Jul 2011, 14:40
cost of new rear door

Last post by jamesc76 « 21 Jul 2011, 03:24
Replies: 6
by Big Boris » 19 Jul 2011, 19:05

hi all ,just thuoght i would give you a break down of cost to replace your rear door with a second hand one ,ours was tottaly shot with rust along...

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Last post by jamesc76
21 Jul 2011, 03:24
rusty panel

Last post by jimpainter « 20 Jul 2011, 22:33
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by banjax34 » 30 Jun 2011, 21:06

Hi, got bumped by the neighbours car the other day and apart from the damaged indicator and bumper cap, the paint has finally flaked off the rusty...

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Last post by jimpainter
20 Jul 2011, 22:33
hi top removal.

Last post by Plasticman « 20 Jul 2011, 19:26
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by Riggsi » 17 Jul 2011, 14:35

I have a Leasuire drive that needs a bit of body work and a respray,just wondering is their much to removing the top as it is about 11 to tall to fit...

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Last post by Plasticman
20 Jul 2011, 19:26
Changing luggage rack for Atlantic style scoop?

Last post by Plasticman « 20 Jul 2011, 19:24
Replies: 5
by sirivor70 » 19 Jul 2011, 13:12

Hi folks;

Have being lusting after a sunroof in the cab portion of my westy for a long while now. Just like the fresh air and sunlight.

So bought...

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Last post by Plasticman
20 Jul 2011, 19:24
to good

Last post by jimpainter « 20 Jul 2011, 18:43
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by mark.bilsborough » 20 Jul 2011, 17:44

there is to many nice people on here thanks for all ur support :ok

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Last post by jimpainter
20 Jul 2011, 18:43
fading vw logos!

Last post by yorkierob « 20 Jul 2011, 14:27
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by johny342 » 16 Jul 2011, 07:41

can someone tell me at what angle these were fitted from new? ive had some put on higher at the front angled down. thanks.

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Last post by yorkierob
20 Jul 2011, 14:27
Removing side windows

Last post by muley « 18 Jul 2011, 22:33
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by mrdp » 18 Jul 2011, 11:48

Hi all, I've had a resonable search through the forum but can't find quite what i'm looking for. I want to remove the side windows at the rear of the...

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Last post by muley
18 Jul 2011, 22:33
1983 Welding -how much??

Last post by Zoe « 18 Jul 2011, 18:31
Replies: 18
by Zoe » 15 May 2011, 12:27
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Ok I got my van in feb used it loads but it's def in need of some TLC.
I've been tO a guy in potynton Chris Gilley any one know him ?
He has said...
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Last post by Zoe
18 Jul 2011, 18:31
head rests

Last post by lloydy « 18 Jul 2011, 15:54
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by KINGPRAWN » 17 Jul 2011, 11:26

anybody know how to or if i can fit rear headrests in my syncro westy...kids just about to loose their kiddie seats but i don't like their heads...

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Last post by lloydy
18 Jul 2011, 15:54
central locking kit

Last post by dave lfc « 18 Jul 2011, 12:37
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by dave lfc » 18 Jul 2011, 09:44

hi everyone just bought a central locking kit for my van,well when i actually get one :lol: anyway are these reasonably easy to fit has anyone done...

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Last post by dave lfc
18 Jul 2011, 12:37
will offside middle window panel fit nearside?

Last post by Westy End « 18 Jul 2011, 07:08
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by Westy End » 17 Jul 2011, 19:26

Hello all,

due to being too friendly with a bollard I need to replace the middle nearside window panel on my westy (ie above the kitchen vents)....

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18 Jul 2011, 07:08

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