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Side Panel - Repair or Replace

Last post by Aidan « 30 Jun 2011, 12:43
Replies: 14
by westyguesty » 28 Jun 2011, 21:59

After a bit of advice, and someone who can help with a repair on the van.

I have been doing the body work for a while on my van, few new panels,...

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Last post by Aidan
30 Jun 2011, 12:43
Devon Moonraker hinges

Last post by billybigspud « 30 Jun 2011, 08:10
Replies: 1
by skippy1089 » 29 Jun 2011, 08:47

Sorry I don't get to post more often and when I finally do its with a problem.

The front and middle hinges on my roof have come away from the main...

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Last post by billybigspud
30 Jun 2011, 08:10
Rear heat conduit thingy

Last post by Zebedee « 29 Jun 2011, 10:10
Replies: 4
by Zebedee » 27 Jun 2011, 10:02

I've got this heater conduit thingy in my caravelle cl.

I assume i wasn't originally fitted to my bus as its a different coloured plastic from the...

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Last post by Zebedee
29 Jun 2011, 10:10
Square headlights misting up - cure?

Last post by colinthefox « 28 Jun 2011, 19:24
Replies: 1
by marcus_asparagus » 28 Jun 2011, 09:56

Hi All,

My new to me square headlamps are mysteriously misting up, only the inner ones for the main beam though, is there a simple reason for this?...

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Last post by colinthefox
28 Jun 2011, 19:24
Respray

Last post by kevtherev « 28 Jun 2011, 12:17
Replies: 2
by KILO1986 » 27 Jun 2011, 18:51

I have a van with a few patches of rust in the usual places, otherwise body panels in good condition, is it worth having a total respray or just a...

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Last post by kevtherev
28 Jun 2011, 12:17
seam overkill?

Last post by CovKid « 28 Jun 2011, 07:07
Replies: 12
by jamesandtheopenroad » 22 Jun 2011, 21:19

Good evening fellow T25 lovers,

I'm going to attack my seams soon - not to bad at the mo but the sealer's cracking and I'm starting to get a little...

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Last post by CovKid
28 Jun 2011, 07:07
Respray

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 28 Jun 2011, 04:54
Replies: 23
by Titus A Duxass » 19 Jun 2011, 08:36
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So after Circle-yer-Wagens (great meeting) it was off to Weedspeed in Douglas for a respray.

The first day involved stripping all the bits off, due...
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Last post by Titus A Duxass
28 Jun 2011, 04:54
Electric mirror thingy

Last post by Plasticman « 27 Jun 2011, 22:10
Replies: 3
by Taw Cottage » 27 Jun 2011, 19:18

Hi Guys

Thanks for your help so far with the mirror.

Now that I've taken the mirror apart, I've noticed that there are 2 wires attached to the rear...

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Last post by Plasticman
27 Jun 2011, 22:10
Had a bit of a rummage in the back of the garage...

Last post by Plasticman « 27 Jun 2011, 12:43
Replies: 5
by silverbullet » 25 Jun 2011, 21:19

I needed to adjust a little bracket before I do a spot of heat-gun forming over it, to tidy up the electric power steering install which never really...

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Last post by Plasticman
27 Jun 2011, 12:43
Left side scraper wanted

Last post by djohughes30 « 27 Jun 2011, 10:20
Replies: 2
by djohughes30 » 15 Jun 2011, 20:30

I'm trying to find a scraper for the left side of my Vanagon. It has the chrome frame and is part number 255837703. I've searched the net without...

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Last post by djohughes30
27 Jun 2011, 10:20
Chrome bumper rubbers

Last post by CovKid « 27 Jun 2011, 08:37
Replies: 5
by ChrisG » 07 May 2011, 21:20

Hi folks,

Have a lovely pair of chrome bumpers, the rear of which has a black rubber strip.

The front bumper I assume once had a pair of black...

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Last post by CovKid
27 Jun 2011, 08:37
If you have a leak??

Last post by tabbytiger23 « 27 Jun 2011, 07:55

by tabbytiger23 » 27 Jun 2011, 07:55

It could be this....................

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Last post by tabbytiger23
27 Jun 2011, 07:55
Drivers side sill

Last post by Aidan « 26 Jun 2011, 20:36
Replies: 3
by silver surfer » 26 Jun 2011, 19:41

Does anyone know if the drivers side sill is structural on a T25. I have a big hole in mine but it is covered by side planks.

I will replace it in...

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Last post by Aidan
26 Jun 2011, 20:36
gutter rail removal

Last post by TommyB260971 « 25 Jun 2011, 10:42
Replies: 6
by TommyB260971 » 23 Jun 2011, 19:31

Hi there,
Has anyone had any experience in removing the rain gutters from their van? My van is in the body shop at the moment and they asked me if...

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Last post by TommyB260971
25 Jun 2011, 10:42
I have a panel tailgate is it possible to cut out for glass

Last post by Plasticman « 25 Jun 2011, 08:30
Replies: 8
by ripcurldude73 » 05 Jun 2011, 19:07

I have a 1989 T25 panel van, it is a bit dark in the back so i would like a window in the tailgate is it possible to cut out and fit glass or will i...

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Last post by Plasticman
25 Jun 2011, 08:30
sticker/decal opinions

Last post by pmoc_2001 « 24 Jun 2011, 20:46
Replies: 4
by howzy » 24 Jun 2011, 09:32

Hi
The great camper has gone in for a shiny new paint job this week :D and after much advice I was persuaded to keep it white !(I Know boring)

So...

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Last post by pmoc_2001
24 Jun 2011, 20:46
Help with paint colour

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Jun 2011, 20:14
Replies: 23
by kevinbeever » 21 Jun 2011, 18:46
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If anyone can help i would be very grateful. My 1991 T25 is in the spray shop and there is no paint code so i'm trying to find out what it could be....
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Last post by Plasticman
24 Jun 2011, 20:14
Westy Electrically Operated Mirror

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 24 Jun 2011, 17:47
Replies: 6
by Taw Cottage » 23 Jun 2011, 21:11

Need to remove electrically operated mirror from my Westy but am having difficulty in doing so.

Have unscrewed the 2 screws that you can see in the...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
24 Jun 2011, 17:47
Stripping caravelle back seat

Last post by Zebedee « 24 Jun 2011, 16:45

by Zebedee » 24 Jun 2011, 16:45

How do you go about stripping the seat cover and padding off a caravelle back seat?
Is it just a case of undoing all the twisted clip things (are...

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Last post by Zebedee
24 Jun 2011, 16:45
seat belts

Last post by AdsDoka « 24 Jun 2011, 15:30
Replies: 5
by al7471 » 01 May 2011, 08:10

Hello all
I am a new memebr to the forum having just purchased a 1989 T25. I have a few questions, and would like to call on your knowledge please....

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Last post by AdsDoka
24 Jun 2011, 15:30
New swaging rollers

Last post by HarryMann « 24 Jun 2011, 11:54
Replies: 8
by Plasticman » 23 Jun 2011, 17:03

New rollers arrived today, trial set in ally to see how they run,

ran up a quick form in light sheet, so far it looks promising,
aiming to be able...

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Last post by HarryMann
24 Jun 2011, 11:54
Nervous newbie

Last post by joseff « 24 Jun 2011, 09:11
Replies: 17
by joseff » 21 Jun 2011, 20:13
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Hello, First of all I'd just like to say how brilliant this site is. There's nothing you guys don't know is there? Secondly I would like to...
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Last post by joseff
24 Jun 2011, 09:11
Factory Caravelle windows into a Panel Van?

Last post by sallmark « 23 Jun 2011, 21:33
Replies: 2
by sallmark » 23 Jun 2011, 18:14

Hi all,

I have a 86 T25 Transporter called Bel that I'm about to convert into a camper.

Is it possible to fit factory windows from a Caravelle...

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Last post by sallmark
23 Jun 2011, 21:33
Treating Rust Underneath Van

Last post by Donnw « 23 Jun 2011, 18:23
Replies: 3
by Donnw » 17 Jun 2011, 11:55

I will soon be starting to sort out the bodywork on my camper. My first job is to treat a lot of mainly surface rust underneath on the floor pan and...

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Last post by Donnw
23 Jun 2011, 18:23
triple wash jets

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 23 Jun 2011, 06:37
Replies: 5
by KINGPRAWN » 21 Jun 2011, 18:00

bought a triple wash jet kit from some chap that seems to live in spain as you'll see on ebay..not cheap but the are advertized as a direct...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
23 Jun 2011, 06:37
sliding door runner guide

Last post by ben50 « 22 Jun 2011, 19:31
Replies: 4
by ben50 » 21 Jun 2011, 06:53

Hi all,

the sliding door runner guide on my camper has developed holes where the sliding door bottom runner , um, runs along it's a few holes and...

4 Replies

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Last post by ben50
22 Jun 2011, 19:31
folowing the gulf theme

Last post by rubarb « 21 Jun 2011, 14:21
Replies: 6
by ricicles » 15 Jun 2011, 16:54

since putting the stickers on the roof top i wanted to add a little colour to the rest of the bus. i need practice as the blue stripe is a bit like a...

6 Replies

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Last post by rubarb
21 Jun 2011, 14:21
Sliding door lock not working with key

Last post by jake1953 « 21 Jun 2011, 11:28
Replies: 12
by proober » 17 May 2011, 12:46

Hello helpful club80-90ers,

The sliding door on my new T25 won't unlock with a key.

Is this common? Can it be repaired?

I know it's not the end...

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Last post by jake1953
21 Jun 2011, 11:28
Mr2 seats on swivel plates?

Last post by si macc « 21 Jun 2011, 08:33

by si macc » 21 Jun 2011, 08:33

Has anyone put mr2 seats on swivel plates? Had a search around but couldnt find anyone. Assuming you will need to grind off the front and rest mounts...

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Last post by si macc
21 Jun 2011, 08:33
My 1980 T25 - Camper Project

Last post by folkers « 20 Jun 2011, 20:24
Replies: 72
by folkers » 17 Sep 2010, 19:48
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Just thought I'd start a thread to keep a record of progress and keep me motivated!
Currently trying to flat down paint for doing a rustoleum roller...
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Last post by folkers
20 Jun 2011, 20:24
seat belts

Last post by R0B « 20 Jun 2011, 19:44
Replies: 2
by john ford » 20 Jun 2011, 19:38

Can anyone tell me if you have got to have seat belts in back of a t25 1982 thanks.

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Last post by R0B
20 Jun 2011, 19:44
Fabricating a base for a swivel plate to bolt onto?

Last post by Cruz « 20 Jun 2011, 09:32
Replies: 4
by si macc » 19 Jun 2011, 19:53

I've just bought a swivel plate but it there is no base for it to bolt onto, had a look around on the wiki and the forum to see if anyone has...

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Last post by Cruz
20 Jun 2011, 09:32
Inner sill anti corrosion treatment.

Last post by Plasticman « 20 Jun 2011, 08:25
Replies: 1
by pmoc_2001 » 20 Jun 2011, 07:42

Open for suggestions here.
I noticed that the inside of the inner sill has some kind of corrosion protection yellow in colour. I’m not sure what it...

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Last post by Plasticman
20 Jun 2011, 08:25
Rear Seat Belts

Last post by maximillion « 19 Jun 2011, 20:57
Replies: 1
by timdeniz » 17 Jun 2011, 07:47

Hi There,

Am very new to this so apologies in advance if this info is already covered elsewhere.

I am about to purchase a VW T25 Westfalia LHD and...

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Last post by maximillion
19 Jun 2011, 20:57
sliding door pops open

Last post by Cruz « 18 Jun 2011, 23:37
Replies: 6
by dbz864 » 14 Jun 2011, 20:29

hi,My sliding door pops open soon after shuting,im sure ive seen a post on here a while back covering it,ive looked back and cant find it,can anybody...

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Last post by Cruz
18 Jun 2011, 23:37
Key Codes

Last post by Hacksawbob « 16 Jun 2011, 21:05
Replies: 3
by andyspanners.21 » 15 Jun 2011, 12:15

Hi
Does anyone know if the number stamped on the tang of the boot lock of my 1983 DF is its Key code number and if so can anyone supply keys still....

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Last post by Hacksawbob
16 Jun 2011, 21:05
What would my Holdsworth Villa have looked like originally?

Last post by paulcool « 15 Jun 2011, 22:55
Replies: 1
by Si_P » 10 Jun 2011, 11:17

As stated above. The exterior of my van has at some point been diamond whited which is (in my opinion) very boring.

I'm liking the idea of trying to...

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Last post by paulcool
15 Jun 2011, 22:55
rear seatbelts

Last post by DarkPoet « 14 Jun 2011, 06:20
Replies: 5
by leevw » 18 May 2011, 05:25

i`ve got an `88 panel van, my plan is to put a full width r&r bed in the back.
but i need seatbelts in the back, now there are plenty of holes in the...

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Last post by DarkPoet
14 Jun 2011, 06:20
mk1 toyota mr2 seats

Last post by fidget « 13 Jun 2011, 21:59
Replies: 1
by dave lfc » 13 Jun 2011, 20:35

hi everyone there are a couple of mk1 toyota mr2 seats forsale by me and i was just wondering are they the same fitment as the mk2.there is a right...

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Last post by fidget
13 Jun 2011, 21:59
Filler or Fibreglass?

Last post by simple « 13 Jun 2011, 11:56
Replies: 21
by bmouthboyo » 08 May 2011, 20:53
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As summer is approaching I want to do a temporary fix on the rust holes that are allowing water into my cab:

I have a repair section and...
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Last post by simple
13 Jun 2011, 11:56
landrover fold up boot seats as buddy seats???

Last post by CovKid « 13 Jun 2011, 10:36
Replies: 1
by Tallulah43 » 12 Jun 2011, 14:13

Hi has anyone tried to fit a landrover Discovery boot seat as a buddy in a T25?

We are desperate for a buddy seat and have thought about using a...

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Last post by CovKid
13 Jun 2011, 10:36
Need help finding a part....

Last post by nickster72 « 12 Jun 2011, 20:08
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by nickster72 » 12 Jun 2011, 15:57

Hello everyone,

I've removed the anti roll bar from my 1980 T25, the bar is in good condition, the bushes will need to be replaced no worries there...

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Last post by nickster72
12 Jun 2011, 20:08
vw pastel white

Last post by Plasticman « 11 Jun 2011, 19:28
Replies: 10
by Big Boris » 07 Jun 2011, 21:15

hi all,
ive recently sprayed a panel on the van with vw pastel white from halfords ,really happy with the finish but the colour match isnt as good as...

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Last post by Plasticman
11 Jun 2011, 19:28
T25 Devon Moonraker Roof Removal

Last post by T25stu « 11 Jun 2011, 18:36
Replies: 3
by T25stu » 11 Jun 2011, 18:03

Hi all,

My first ever T25 after 6 Bay windows......................

I've (yesterday) purchased a 1980 A/C Devon Moonraker which need loads of work,...

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Last post by T25stu
11 Jun 2011, 18:36
Door Card Fix?

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 11 Jun 2011, 09:15
Replies: 2
by SeasideVanagon » 11 Jun 2011, 07:57

Hi

My van has electric windows - the door cards around the window the electric window switches have bulged outwards - the windows still work but...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
11 Jun 2011, 09:15
Don't be afraid to attack the bubbling paint

Last post by Plasticman « 10 Jun 2011, 22:34
Replies: 5
by nevill3 » 09 Jun 2011, 20:57

I have had my camper for 17 months now and after the initial love affair, the finding the annoying little faults and rectifying them followed by the...

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Last post by Plasticman
10 Jun 2011, 22:34
to tube or not to tube

Last post by Plasticman « 10 Jun 2011, 22:32
Replies: 3
by docklad » 10 Jun 2011, 10:17

got a constant air leak from rim on one back tyre. Tubed the other one 6months ago and hasn't need air since. Is it best to tube or not to tube tyres?

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Last post by Plasticman
10 Jun 2011, 22:32
Accident damage fixable?

Last post by 81AirCooled « 10 Jun 2011, 05:55
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by 81AirCooled » 31 May 2011, 20:41
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After 30 hours prep and rollering over the weekend I drove the van to work this morning only to get rear ended by a Mercedes driver, my foot slipped...
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Last post by 81AirCooled
10 Jun 2011, 05:55
So what is my van

Last post by Hacksawbob « 09 Jun 2011, 22:05
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by docklad » 08 Jun 2011, 17:50

Have had a few chats lately about my van. Some people ask , so what type is it.? I reply just a normal VW hightop camper . Am I right or would anyone...

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Last post by Hacksawbob
09 Jun 2011, 22:05
Behind metal vents

Last post by zoot « 09 Jun 2011, 20:06
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by zoot » 09 Jun 2011, 19:13

Has anyone got any ideas on how to sand down and paint behind this little beggers.
Unfortunatley I can't dislocate my wrist to get in. Just wondered...

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09 Jun 2011, 20:06

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