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Sliding Door Skin

Last post by Cruz « 17 May 2011, 20:38
Replies: 3
by mearnsy » 17 May 2011, 18:49

As i cannot find a replacement early sliding door, i was considering welding a new lower skin internally and externally. Alan Schofield sells these...

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Last post by Cruz
17 May 2011, 20:38
jk bumper end caps

Last post by ozzy « 17 May 2011, 18:01
Replies: 14
by xpress » 13 May 2011, 19:52

Hi. Bumper end caps, the round bits seem to already be moulded in, anyone know how to do these? Cheers.

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Last post by ozzy
17 May 2011, 18:01
Black & shine is all mine all mine

Last post by Cruz « 17 May 2011, 17:52
Replies: 2
by djase1210 » 17 May 2011, 16:33

Sorry it was a crap rhyme !!!! I have just brought a set of
Square headlights with grill for my t25. I would like
To blacken it up and paint up the...

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Last post by Cruz
17 May 2011, 17:52
swivel base

Last post by iowcamper « 17 May 2011, 06:41
Replies: 7
by iowcamper » 10 May 2011, 17:44

hi bought a swivel base for passenger seat, taken the seat out and can see how the swivel base bolts on

my question is does anyone know what size...

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Last post by iowcamper
17 May 2011, 06:41
rubber sealant

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 16 May 2011, 17:13
Replies: 5
by jpee » 15 May 2011, 13:01

Hi All

Does anyone know of a good rubber sealant. Not to prevent windows leaking, but to apply to the rubber itself to stop black streaks running...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
16 May 2011, 17:13
door seals

Last post by Cruz « 15 May 2011, 12:40
Replies: 2
by kitty » 13 May 2011, 23:24

hi everyone, kitty is back in in biz, new engine, problems sorted, ready for new season, will be participating on the site more often now being as...

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Last post by Cruz
15 May 2011, 12:40
Early sliding door rust - worth saving?

Last post by ben50 « 15 May 2011, 12:09
Replies: 2
by ben50 » 14 May 2011, 10:33

is it worth saving or do I need to get searching for that rare factory windowed early sliding door?

Finally got around to pulling off the gaffa tape...

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Last post by ben50
15 May 2011, 12:09
hmmmmmmmmmm seats recovered

Last post by ozzy « 14 May 2011, 23:25
Replies: 7
by ade700 » 14 May 2011, 08:35

done by my mate kev i pick them up today so havnt seen them in the flesh yet :D

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Last post by ozzy
14 May 2011, 23:25
1/4 light bar...any out there?

Last post by Hasis « 14 May 2011, 18:20
Replies: 2
by Hasis » 14 May 2011, 17:39

Hi all

I've just tried to source a front n/s quarterlight bar because mine is blown with rust. Unfortunately, it seems that they appear to be a...

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Last post by Hasis
14 May 2011, 18:20
How much water should get in through the rear vents?

Last post by Zebedee « 13 May 2011, 17:02
Replies: 7
by Zebedee » 12 May 2011, 17:36

Its been raining pretty much for a week now in cumbria and theres been about an inch of water in the bottom of the snorkel box every day. :(
Why...

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Last post by Zebedee
13 May 2011, 17:02
Sliding door decision

Last post by lhd « 13 May 2011, 11:56
Replies: 9
by mearnsy » 11 May 2011, 22:02

I have a high top that started out as a panel van. I need a new sliding door and wondered if it would look odd if I fitted one with flush fitted...

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Last post by lhd
13 May 2011, 11:56
waxoil

Last post by Plasticman « 13 May 2011, 08:38
Replies: 5
by lhd » 12 May 2011, 23:23

How long does this "pooh" take to dry?
Its been on there three days and is still gooey to touch.
Rob.

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Last post by Plasticman
13 May 2011, 08:38
West London Bodywork - recommendations please :-)

Last post by TravellingChick « 12 May 2011, 14:04

by TravellingChick » 12 May 2011, 14:04

I'd like to get a quote to sort out the various patches of rust that my van is breaking out in.

It's almost entirely beyond me as to the extent of...

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Last post by TravellingChick
12 May 2011, 14:04
Rustoleum im gunna be painting the van soon but the red

Last post by mearnsy « 11 May 2011, 21:24
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by T25DREAMER » 11 May 2011, 18:34

Rustoleum im gunna be painting the van soon but the red i have id like it darker
could i add some paint to make it a darker red?
its 3000 red

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Last post by mearnsy
11 May 2011, 21:24
Pictures of Re-spray on Van

Last post by Cruz « 11 May 2011, 21:13
Replies: 12
by mrsgoo » 09 May 2011, 17:05

Have posted link for some pics of van respray..... I hope it works !!!! :?

onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

:D

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Last post by Cruz
11 May 2011, 21:13
wheel carrier

Last post by meehaja « 11 May 2011, 20:31
Replies: 9
by braceuself » 21 Apr 2011, 19:32

hi.i want to put the spare wheel on the front of the van like the t2s.only thing is im not sure how much it will affect the cooling of the engine.its...

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Last post by meehaja
11 May 2011, 20:31
Early gutter repair piece?

Last post by boatbuilder « 11 May 2011, 17:39
Replies: 5
by Cruz » 10 May 2011, 12:22

Does anywhere sell gutter repair pieces? Mine is the early C shape gutter and it's been slowly getting worse in a small area just next to where the...

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Last post by boatbuilder
11 May 2011, 17:39
tow bar bike rack

Last post by bigherb « 11 May 2011, 16:50
Replies: 3
by zippster » 08 May 2011, 13:27

hi i have been looking at towbar bike racks as i only be using it twice a year if that, but i have swan neck tow bar, and cant find one to fit, can...

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Last post by bigherb
11 May 2011, 16:50
Tailgate Vent Lock - available?

Last post by DancingBear « 11 May 2011, 10:45
Replies: 2
by DancingBear » 11 May 2011, 10:29

I'm after getting a Tailgate Vent Lock for a T25, that does the same job as this one that's available for the T4.
onclick=...

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Last post by DancingBear
11 May 2011, 10:45
Where to join panel weld on short sill?

Last post by Plasticman « 11 May 2011, 10:08
Replies: 11
by waltraud » 08 May 2011, 20:24

My short sill (front end of lower rear wheel arch) has holes where it joins and is spot welded to the out sill edge so i'm thinking of cutting out as...

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Last post by Plasticman
11 May 2011, 10:08
Treating the underside

Last post by Plasticman « 10 May 2011, 21:23
Replies: 2
by Jonnyb416 » 10 May 2011, 18:00

Can anyone describe in the best order how to treat the underside of my van please?

There's bits of surface rust but seems solid enough.

Wirebrush,...

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Last post by Plasticman
10 May 2011, 21:23
Guide rail cover

Last post by Plasticman « 10 May 2011, 21:21
Replies: 16
by thelonegunman » 08 May 2011, 12:12
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Hi folks :ok Does the cover over the sliding door rail just knock upwards and off after removing the two self tappers ?
Thanks.
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Last post by Plasticman
10 May 2011, 21:21
Is this an engine lid off a diesel?

Last post by Zebedee « 10 May 2011, 20:34
Replies: 2
by Zebedee » 10 May 2011, 18:14

I've been LPGing my petrol caravelle and run into a little clearance problem with the top of the carb aircleaner top touching the underside of the...

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Last post by Zebedee
10 May 2011, 20:34
Schofields repair panels.

Last post by Cyrus « 10 May 2011, 19:07
Replies: 9
by jimpainter » 07 May 2011, 20:13

Is it just me or are there repair panels getting worse and worse. Fitted a few steps to vans but they seem to get harder to line up. Got one recently...

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Last post by Cyrus
10 May 2011, 19:07
Bodywork in the midlands

Last post by bertieT25 « 10 May 2011, 14:31
Replies: 2
by bertieT25 » 10 May 2011, 08:25

Hi All,

Bertie has the usual leak around the front windscreen and I wanted to get that sorted before the rustoleum comes out for a re-paint....

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Last post by bertieT25
10 May 2011, 14:31
Mirrors blow in at speed...

Last post by CovKid « 10 May 2011, 09:42
Replies: 4
by Isolly » 09 May 2011, 16:59

my door mirrors keep blowing in at speed, just wondering if anyone else has had this problem and knows of a fix other than replacing the mirrors??

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Last post by CovKid
10 May 2011, 09:42
The story so far......

Last post by 1antons « 10 May 2011, 08:33
Replies: 33
by 1antons » 18 Oct 2010, 15:28
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Well here goes,

I wanted a T25 ever since I borrowed my cousin for weekend, but funds are very short! :cry:
I had noticed a panel van that had been...
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Last post by 1antons
10 May 2011, 08:33
newbie question

Last post by devoncamperman « 09 May 2011, 20:14
Replies: 1
by billybigspud » 09 May 2011, 19:16

hi all, just got the bus back from paint and now looking over it, i need to replace a lot of trim on the front door windows. i have got fixed quater...

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Last post by devoncamperman
09 May 2011, 20:14
Primer - epoxy or acid etch

Last post by mm289 « 09 May 2011, 15:05
Replies: 10
by mm289 » 07 May 2011, 23:07

Hi all,

eventually will be getting round to the body work on Gunther (as he has now been christened) after slowly resolving the long running engine...

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Last post by mm289
09 May 2011, 15:05
Welder required for restoration project

Last post by timski « 09 May 2011, 08:13

by timski » 09 May 2011, 08:13

Hi guys,

Does anyone know of a welder in the Berkshire area I could use for a restoration project I need doing?

Basically a previous owner of my...

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Last post by timski
09 May 2011, 08:13
tow bar

Last post by leeroy « 08 May 2011, 19:55

by leeroy » 08 May 2011, 19:55

Anyone know if this fits a 1.6td c reg camper or is this only for air cooled models
onclick= window.open(this.href);return false;

thanks lee

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Last post by leeroy
08 May 2011, 19:55
Complete restoration

Last post by Cableguy « 08 May 2011, 17:46
Replies: 5
by dario » 06 May 2011, 18:10

I was wondering if you had any recommendations for someone to restore my Westfalia. I would like someone who can basically fix everything from...

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Last post by Cableguy
08 May 2011, 17:46
Fitting quarterlights

Last post by Cruz « 08 May 2011, 14:46
Replies: 4
by !aj! » 16 Jan 2011, 14:25

Hi, is there a quick way of fitting these or do i have to fully follow the instructions in Haynes (which seem ott - why can't they say if you just...

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Last post by Cruz
08 May 2011, 14:46
Painting Plastic?

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 08 May 2011, 11:00
Replies: 1
by wee bugger » 08 May 2011, 08:45

just wondering if anyone has any experiences/tips/recommendation for painting plastic - more specifically in my case, a roofbox :roll:

the one i...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
08 May 2011, 11:00
Headrests need a fitting thingy - what the devil is it?

Last post by soulsoulsista « 08 May 2011, 10:17
Replies: 9
by soulsoulsista » 23 Apr 2011, 04:19

hello fellow camper lovers,

Yet another weird question for you all- we bought two original Caravelle headrests for our 1980 Petrol Devon Conversion...

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Last post by soulsoulsista
08 May 2011, 10:17
Tailgate badge chrome repair

Last post by Cruz « 08 May 2011, 09:44
Replies: 3
by Cruz » 08 May 2011, 07:11

Just found a 'Camping' badge in a drawer but it really could do with a spruce up.

Is there a way to replenish the chrome effect other than brush...

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Last post by Cruz
08 May 2011, 09:44
Hi top paint/maintenance

Last post by kevtherev « 07 May 2011, 22:16
Replies: 1
by ChrisG » 07 May 2011, 21:23

Hi,

I want to smarten up the hi top (white) on my van.

There are filled in holes (from awning coming off I've been told from previous owner) and a...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 May 2011, 22:16
sliding door seal

Last post by Plasticman « 07 May 2011, 21:19
Replies: 1
by Bert2 » 07 May 2011, 20:44

I have just fitted a new sliding door seal to an early (82) van, the seal has a flat section on one of the vertical sides but im not sure which side...

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Last post by Plasticman
07 May 2011, 21:19
Rear arch repair

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 07 May 2011, 19:52
Replies: 6
by nicktennear » 26 Apr 2011, 10:17

Hello all. A few weeks ago the back of the van lost in a fight with an Asda artic (not admitting liability) and the rear arch got crunched.

It's...

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Last post by Jonnyb416
07 May 2011, 19:52
Checking under a little bit of bubbled paint...

Last post by Zebedee « 07 May 2011, 17:38
Replies: 2
by dirtygertie » 07 May 2011, 16:44

revealed this :(

talk about making more work for himself! he just needs to locate a welder, some steel & some time........a big garage would...

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Last post by Zebedee
07 May 2011, 17:38
Cheapest place for body panels

Last post by mearnsy « 07 May 2011, 12:05
Replies: 5
by mearnsy » 04 May 2011, 18:47

I am looking for a couple of rear arches to start my project off, where is the cheapest place to buy these from?

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Last post by mearnsy
07 May 2011, 12:05
Panels

Last post by kevtherev « 07 May 2011, 07:58
Replies: 7
by klatuu » 05 May 2011, 16:11

Hi,

Where would I find the best quality panels? I need to replace the back nearside panel, obviously there is JK, VW heritage and Schofields, are...

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Last post by kevtherev
07 May 2011, 07:58
bar code behind bumper

Last post by bigherb « 06 May 2011, 20:40
Replies: 14
by scottbott » 01 May 2011, 21:31

found a sticker with a bar code and two long series of numbers top and bottom of sticker,on the near side of van,any ideas what they were for or what...

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Last post by bigherb
06 May 2011, 20:40
Help me find this blue!

Last post by boatbuilder « 06 May 2011, 15:11
Replies: 2
by zipjames » 06 May 2011, 08:57

If anyone can help me find the colour code for this blue I would appreciate it, the van is being sprayed in a week!

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Last post by boatbuilder
06 May 2011, 15:11
sliding door query

Last post by jake1953 « 06 May 2011, 09:18
Replies: 1
by miggs » 05 May 2011, 22:03

hi all just a quickie would a late sliding door have a small handle or large one just need to know so i buy the right one

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Last post by jake1953
06 May 2011, 09:18
Caravelle rear vents in roof, gets air from where?

Last post by Cyrus « 05 May 2011, 21:54
Replies: 6
by marcus_asparagus » 22 Apr 2011, 09:50

Hi All,

Had a lovely time at Bus Types, ( nice to meet however was there, allready forgotten names oops. ) but whilst there I spent some time...

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Last post by Cyrus
05 May 2011, 21:54
Sliding door handle ?..how long need ans fast!

Last post by T25DREAMER « 05 May 2011, 21:09
Replies: 4
by T25DREAMER » 02 May 2011, 17:38

Sliding door handle lenghth? mines a b reg..84?
does it have the long or short handle its 8 3/8 long
i need a new one
need answer fast please!
cheers

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Last post by T25DREAMER
05 May 2011, 21:09
Tow bar cycle carriers

Last post by BOXY « 05 May 2011, 17:14
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by Ian and Lins » 05 May 2011, 13:12

Not sure if this should be in another forum; aplologies if that is so.
Has anyone experience of tow bar bike carriers? What sort of load can they...

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Last post by BOXY
05 May 2011, 17:14
slidiing window weatherstrip

Last post by lhd « 05 May 2011, 13:07
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by matrix101 » 19 Apr 2011, 21:38
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Hi 1st post on here although been checking for other stuff for months and found tons of useful answers. Unfortunately i've trawled the forum and the...
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Last post by lhd
05 May 2011, 13:07
Clips for bumper rubbers

Last post by Aidan « 05 May 2011, 05:42
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by AdrianC » 02 May 2011, 18:37

Folks,

I have here some of that nice Mr Baxter's stainless clips for bumper nudge-rubbers.
And a detached bumper nudge-rubber.

If there is a knack...

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05 May 2011, 05:42

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