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High Top Replacement Window

Last post by kentishvanman « 04 May 2011, 21:54
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by stuff802 » 01 May 2011, 08:02

Hi, I have a 1986 Komet(i think!) T25 conversion. The previous owner repaired one of the high top side windows with sellotape. I was wondering where...

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Last post by kentishvanman
04 May 2011, 21:54
What Sill Side panel is best? Advice pls

Last post by Plasticman « 04 May 2011, 18:54
Replies: 9
by devoncamperman » 03 May 2011, 18:53

Really wanted to replace the sill side panel drivers side (RHD) a long time ago but never got round to it, Now it has to be done.

There appears to...

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Last post by Plasticman
04 May 2011, 18:54
Kameo Vynyl striping.

Last post by RICH1505 « 04 May 2011, 12:38
Replies: 2
by RICH1505 » 17 Apr 2011, 20:37

Hi all, new member, but have had a Kameo for about nine years. The decorative striping on the body is starting to deteriorate, breaking away at the...

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Last post by RICH1505
04 May 2011, 12:38
fuel leak? Or not?

Last post by devoncamperman « 04 May 2011, 08:52
Replies: 7
by docklad » 03 May 2011, 14:48

haven't had a fuel gauge for 12m. usually put 30 quid in. Put 40quid yesterday. Found a fair bit on road after a couple of hours. Overflow pipes...

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Last post by devoncamperman
04 May 2011, 08:52
Front seats

Last post by richard.w « 04 May 2011, 07:17

by richard.w » 04 May 2011, 07:17

My girlfriend has offered to buy them (comes under the heading of gift horse and mouth, lucky me).
At mom we have odd standard seats and want to...

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Last post by richard.w
04 May 2011, 07:17
Body work issues

Last post by CovKid « 03 May 2011, 18:26
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by VW Dan » 03 May 2011, 09:34

Hi

I have just bought myself my first T25. It has quite a bit of surface rust as well as a few bits of rot. I am planning on removing all surface...

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Last post by CovKid
03 May 2011, 18:26
wrap or paint

Last post by Donnw « 03 May 2011, 14:16
Replies: 13
by Robbo k » 30 Apr 2011, 13:58

my van been hand painted and looks shocking so going to get it wrapped in ice white or sprayed white witch one you think? wrap is cheap!

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Last post by Donnw
03 May 2011, 14:16
Silly Idea? Welding Safe to Floor

Last post by baywest « 02 May 2011, 22:10
Replies: 9
by bmouthboyo » 02 May 2011, 17:53

Hi Guys,

I am starting to think about security in my van. Let's face it these are an absolute gem for thieves to break into :(

One thing I was...

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Last post by baywest
02 May 2011, 22:10
Front grills

Last post by CovKid « 02 May 2011, 09:51
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by Taw Cottage » 28 Apr 2011, 17:37

Hi Guys

After trying to source replacement grills for my Atlantic and realising that the top square headlight grill is as rare as rocking horse poo!...

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Last post by CovKid
02 May 2011, 09:51
improve swivel to captain seats

Last post by syncropatrick « 30 Apr 2011, 18:42
Replies: 7
by yellowman » 17 Apr 2011, 08:42

85 vanagon, with original swivel base to front seats.

When I first got the van I did as much of an overhall, clean up and grease up as I could, but...

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Last post by syncropatrick
30 Apr 2011, 18:42
Air vent. How common?

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 28 Apr 2011, 22:15
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by docklad » 28 Apr 2011, 18:50

anyone know where these thingeemujiggies might be available. I'm not holding my breath but one never knows. The make is Ventline(USA) the van is a...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
28 Apr 2011, 22:15
Original sliding window glass removal video....

Last post by choplee « 28 Apr 2011, 20:28
Replies: 2
by toolsntat » 27 Apr 2011, 12:40

Hope this helps someone :ok

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From this thread...

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Last post by choplee
28 Apr 2011, 20:28
My bus story

Last post by yorkierob « 28 Apr 2011, 19:04
Replies: 9
by yorkierob » 18 Apr 2011, 12:37

thought I'd share a few pics/details on the work I'm doing to my T3. Hes an 85 1.9dg and recently had a few bits of welding done as was suffering...

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Last post by yorkierob
28 Apr 2011, 19:04
Driver & Passenger step welding

Last post by foggygolf « 28 Apr 2011, 18:41
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by foggygolf » 27 Apr 2011, 20:06

HI

My T25 has just failed it's MOT (brake pipe and welding mainly) both steps have rotted although were only welded 2 years ago according to the...

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Last post by foggygolf
28 Apr 2011, 18:41
rotten seat belt mounts

Last post by Cyrus « 28 Apr 2011, 09:50
Replies: 32
by rainman » 16 Mar 2009, 21:46
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having another poke around the van today, I came across this nasty surprise...

first pic is nearside front seatbelt mount (on top of wheel arch)...
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Last post by Cyrus
28 Apr 2011, 09:50
Swivel Seat Question....& Sorry!!!.......

Last post by bertnuggit « 28 Apr 2011, 09:32
Replies: 14
by bertnuggit » 18 Oct 2010, 21:21

The Swivel seat question, its been asked before, but maybe someone has been in the same situation as me...I've bought a swivel base from Just Kampers...

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Last post by bertnuggit
28 Apr 2011, 09:32
bodyshop in Scunthorpe or Hull

Last post by dingdangdoo « 27 Apr 2011, 08:20
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by the_mitchells » 26 Apr 2011, 19:22

i'm trying to find a good bodyshop in either Scunny or Hull. There's a really annoying bit of rust under the windscreen that i'd like to sort before...

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Last post by dingdangdoo
27 Apr 2011, 08:20
Bad Rust problem

Last post by Plasticman « 26 Apr 2011, 21:22
Replies: 3
by smithyz » 25 Apr 2011, 15:43

I have just taken the interior out of my 1983 converted panel van to find a few real worrying areas of rust.

1.

The whole of that indented part is...

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Last post by Plasticman
26 Apr 2011, 21:22
Hightop Ceiling Help

Last post by colinthefox « 26 Apr 2011, 20:57
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by 1_eyed_jim » 26 Apr 2011, 20:27

So after much waiting and spending money to finally get some glue that is up to the job of stick the batons to the fibreglass hightop i have...

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Last post by colinthefox
26 Apr 2011, 20:57
bus is finally painted

Last post by mellowyellow « 26 Apr 2011, 20:46
Replies: 6
by melmelody » 08 Apr 2011, 19:01

hi all,

finally went to collect my bus from the paint shop today and it looks like they have done a top job.Sorry no piccies yet as i forgot my...

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Last post by mellowyellow
26 Apr 2011, 20:46
screws for grille and indicators and rear lights

Last post by Cruz « 25 Apr 2011, 23:18
Replies: 10
by xpress » 23 Apr 2011, 22:25

Hi I need new screws for the indicators, grille, and rear lights, any ideas what they are and what best ones to get and can I get them from b and q...

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Last post by Cruz
25 Apr 2011, 23:18
any paint sprayers here? i need help

Last post by bennwedge « 25 Apr 2011, 22:22
Replies: 5
by bennwedge » 20 Apr 2011, 22:22

hi , just wondering if there is anyone with the knowledge about cutting and polishing paintwork. i have recently finished spraying my bus in direct...

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Last post by bennwedge
25 Apr 2011, 22:22
Starting to fix rust on my van

Last post by waltraud « 25 Apr 2011, 22:04
Replies: 5
by itsawhalefish » 25 Apr 2011, 16:46

Hi

In other threads I have wrote I have a 1982 T25 Aircooled, 2 litre, automatic..

Starting to try and work on the rust issues, I have had a couple...

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Last post by waltraud
25 Apr 2011, 22:04
Westy Atlantic double glazed windows

Last post by kenkelso « 25 Apr 2011, 19:47

by kenkelso » 25 Apr 2011, 19:47

My van has double glazed windows, or I thought it did! Two of them have had the inner part removed! I suspect that when it was being re-sprayed...

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Last post by kenkelso
25 Apr 2011, 19:47
early sliding door on late bus

Last post by kevtherev « 25 Apr 2011, 16:00
Replies: 6
by miggs » 23 Apr 2011, 19:54

is it possible to fit a early sliding door on a late bus??

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Last post by kevtherev
25 Apr 2011, 16:00
rear door lock

Last post by MattyBigNose « 24 Apr 2011, 23:30
Replies: 2
by GAML » 28 Mar 2011, 22:20

Hello Everybody,
I've got my lovely bus back - 2.1dj auto. However the central locking has been playing up and now the rear door won't open.
Tried...

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Last post by MattyBigNose
24 Apr 2011, 23:30
Replacing panel under windscreen ££ ?

Last post by toolsntat « 24 Apr 2011, 20:25
Replies: 12
by toolsntat » 04 May 2009, 15:42

Is this a big job?
DIY or bodyshop ??

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Last post by toolsntat
24 Apr 2011, 20:25
Glue for roof?

Last post by MarkyBoyT25 « 23 Apr 2011, 21:35
Replies: 7
by 1_eyed_jim » 22 Apr 2011, 19:12

Hi, ive been trying the following products to stick some wooden battons to the ceiling on the fibre glass high top roof....Pink grip, no nails...

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Last post by MarkyBoyT25
23 Apr 2011, 21:35
bumper end caps

Last post by eatcustard « 23 Apr 2011, 08:08
Replies: 6
by dirtygertie » 22 Apr 2011, 13:47

Where is the best place to get them from? I know many places sell them but I'd rather pay extra & get better quality :ok

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Last post by eatcustard
23 Apr 2011, 08:08
fitting an alloy bullbar

Last post by scottbott « 21 Apr 2011, 20:23
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by scottbott » 21 Apr 2011, 20:06

just a query,is the 'beam' behind the front bumper deeper on big bumper vans than earlier vans,as I reckon I need bolts about 12 inches long to go...

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Last post by scottbott
21 Apr 2011, 20:23
hockey stick rubbers

Last post by moggymorgan « 21 Apr 2011, 07:08
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by moggymorgan » 19 Apr 2011, 21:29

hi al,
could any one please tell me how to remove my ols hockey stick shaped window rubbers ? i dont want to damage them as i want to put the inside...

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Last post by moggymorgan
21 Apr 2011, 07:08
Engine bay seal

Last post by Cruz « 20 Apr 2011, 20:18
Replies: 31
by albertramsbottom » 16 Jul 2010, 11:14
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Hi

101 quid for a CU engine bay seal from JK :shock: :shock:

Is there any reason why I could use one of these?

And sort of fashion it, with...
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Last post by Cruz
20 Apr 2011, 20:18
Paint Reacting/Filler Primer

Last post by onc onc « 20 Apr 2011, 17:35
Replies: 13
by onc onc » 17 Apr 2011, 13:09

Well i just started going over some rusted and blistered seams that need doing after last years Rustoleum job on me van ( i was well chuffed with the...

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Last post by onc onc
20 Apr 2011, 17:35
Rear badge removal

Last post by Plasticman « 20 Apr 2011, 12:16
Replies: 9
by Coops » 24 Aug 2009, 11:36

Hi Peeps

I'm in the process of trying to imporve the bodywork on the Cramper & I'm gonna need to remove the rear Transporter badge & the VW emblem...

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Last post by Plasticman
20 Apr 2011, 12:16
pimp my van ! calling fellow devon owners

Last post by matt brighton « 19 Apr 2011, 20:29
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by matt brighton » 08 Apr 2011, 11:56

Hi

Im just about to add some bling* to my van - new tailgate and door decals and just bought an original devon conversion badge - see below ....

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Last post by matt brighton
19 Apr 2011, 20:29
Early Sliding Door Closing Problem

Last post by Cruz « 18 Apr 2011, 18:53
Replies: 8
by Chilliphil » 18 Apr 2011, 08:44

Morning all. Been having a bit of a mare with my sliding door where first it wouldn't open. Now got it open (middle rear hinge had seized completely)...

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Last post by Cruz
18 Apr 2011, 18:53
Tips on blending in paint

Last post by waltraud « 17 Apr 2011, 20:50
Replies: 3
by waltraud » 17 Apr 2011, 11:41

I've successfully used Rustoleum method on some whole panels but also need to work out how to spray from touch up cans without leaving marks where...

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Last post by waltraud
17 Apr 2011, 20:50
sliding door paint cost

Last post by StuM « 17 Apr 2011, 14:13
Replies: 7
by StuM » 13 Apr 2011, 17:17

Hi All,

Has anyone had a sliding door sprayed? Any idea of cost?

Thanks in advance.
Stu

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Last post by StuM
17 Apr 2011, 14:13
Arc welding

Last post by boatbuilder « 17 Apr 2011, 09:44
Replies: 5
by mearnsy » 16 Apr 2011, 22:11

The high top is gonna need some welding and lidl are selling an arc welder for £35, is arc welding easy enough for a beginner to go some bodywork?

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Last post by boatbuilder
17 Apr 2011, 09:44
what to do with the seams

Last post by bennwedge « 16 Apr 2011, 21:56
Replies: 5
by garethnadin » 15 Apr 2011, 20:44

Hi everyone.
I've just started the bodywork on my 81 leisure drive poptop. I looks like the previous owners have done some body work in the past....

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Last post by bennwedge
16 Apr 2011, 21:56
Started

Last post by tommin « 16 Apr 2011, 14:12
Replies: 14
by tommin » 14 Mar 2011, 15:27

Well my beast is a 1983 T25 Bus with a 1.6D engine (non turbo). Yeah okay I know slow as a slug, but hey, what's the rush!

I am just starting to...

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Last post by tommin
16 Apr 2011, 14:12
Passenger window stuck down! 1981 t25 westfalia

Last post by Fozzie « 16 Apr 2011, 09:10
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by Joninlondon » 23 Mar 2011, 08:33

Hi there, just bought my t25 yesterday. Just got to work and the passenger window won't wind up, the handle just free spins and clicks... But it...

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Last post by Fozzie
16 Apr 2011, 09:10
what panel carpet do you use and where from?

Last post by Smudger38 « 15 Apr 2011, 21:36
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by xpress » 12 Apr 2011, 19:51

hiya, what panel carpet do you use and where from?

also how many m2 would be needed to panel out the van sides and top, and how much would it be?...

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Last post by Smudger38
15 Apr 2011, 21:36
pop top hinge fix

Last post by Devon81 « 15 Apr 2011, 19:44

by Devon81 » 15 Apr 2011, 19:44

Hi

I have had my devon pop top ayer now, so i decided to see why the front roof strutt was not attached to the rrof, i could hardley move the...

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Last post by Devon81
15 Apr 2011, 19:44
Panel adhesive

Last post by smithyz « 15 Apr 2011, 16:53
Replies: 14
by smithyz » 14 Apr 2011, 20:16

Has anyone used Panel adhesive as an alternative to welding? What were the results ? Is it a good enough permanent fix eliminating the need for...

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Last post by smithyz
15 Apr 2011, 16:53
Children's Car seats in a T25

Last post by ringo « 15 Apr 2011, 06:50
Replies: 7
by tally9040 » 14 Apr 2011, 19:17

Do parents out there feel that a lap belt is sufficient strength to secure a child seat on the rear seat of a T25 ?
I have 3 year old twins that are...

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Last post by ringo
15 Apr 2011, 06:50
replacement rear bodywork behind bumper

Last post by Plasticman « 14 Apr 2011, 20:42
Replies: 6
by Tezreddevil » 13 Apr 2011, 12:20

All

I need to replace the bodywork directly behind the rear bumper all along the width as well as the lower under sills attached both sides. What is...

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Last post by Plasticman
14 Apr 2011, 20:42
How much paint/lacquer for a T25

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 14 Apr 2011, 10:29
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by jaymo » 06 Apr 2011, 13:48

Hi folks,

I'm in the process of prepping my wedge for a new paint job which I'm doing myself.

Just wondered if anybody could help on how much...

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
14 Apr 2011, 10:29
Fitting Rear Lap Belts

Last post by discostu117 « 14 Apr 2011, 08:59
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by discostu117 » 13 Apr 2011, 12:48

Hi,

I'm looking to get lap belts fitted in the back of my van just to stop passengers getting thrown around on bendy roads.

I've purchased a set...

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Last post by discostu117
14 Apr 2011, 08:59
Today I made a 3/4 width bluebird bed rear base

Last post by Cruz « 14 Apr 2011, 04:49
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by Cruz » 13 Apr 2011, 21:02

Here's what I cobbled together in a few minutes :wink:

Height was perfect for 100mm wood with 12mm ply on top

It's bolted firm to the van except...

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Last post by Cruz
14 Apr 2011, 04:49

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