Bodywork, Seats & Glass

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

New Topic

5345 topics

Page 57 of 107
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
55
56
57
58
59
…
107
Next

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

Recommendations for body work tidy up near Chester ?

Last post by ghost123uk « 01 Apr 2011, 10:20

by ghost123uk » 01 Apr 2011, 10:20

Hi all :)

Decided it is time to get some bodywork tidying up done now the weather is warming up.

Just the usual seam rust stains, a bit around the...

0 Replies

469 Views

Last post by ghost123uk
01 Apr 2011, 10:20
Friends rusty bus

Last post by jimpainter « 31 Mar 2011, 21:09
Replies: 6
by jimpainter » 11 Mar 2011, 23:54

I had a mate ask me if i could take a look at his camper as its due mot soon and the outer sill is very crusty, of course i said i would inbetween...

6 Replies

1463 Views

Last post by jimpainter
31 Mar 2011, 21:09
Leak into cab

Last post by CovKid « 31 Mar 2011, 20:58
Replies: 4
by davidharvey » 31 Mar 2011, 12:04

:evil: :evil: :evil:
Fixed the leaking clutch cylinder a few months ago, now I have another leak, this time water. There are no sunroof, roof ariels...

4 Replies

904 Views

Last post by CovKid
31 Mar 2011, 20:58
slideing door

Last post by Cruz « 31 Mar 2011, 12:25
Replies: 1
by stevie and sammy » 31 Mar 2011, 11:53

hi guys can anyone tell me how much i would expect to pay for a good condition early sliding door for my 1980 t25 cheers stevie

1 Replies

422 Views

Last post by Cruz
31 Mar 2011, 12:25
Light grey furniture board

Last post by gypo « 31 Mar 2011, 05:42
Replies: 3
by Cruz » 30 Mar 2011, 20:54

I've got a replica buddy seat in the van

And a 3/4 length bluebird rock and roll bed.

Ideally I want to have a similar colour kick panel for...

3 Replies

1196 Views

Last post by gypo
31 Mar 2011, 05:42
how to take out rear badges from boot door

Last post by Mocki « 30 Mar 2011, 16:12
Replies: 4
by xpress » 27 Mar 2011, 17:24

hi, i have an early van, easy way to take out rear badges from the boot door? it seems to be pushed right through on little poles that go right...

4 Replies

555 Views

Last post by Mocki
30 Mar 2011, 16:12
Factory Side Window Repair

Last post by pierce « 29 Mar 2011, 21:25
Replies: 18
by pierce » 28 Feb 2011, 14:40
1

2
I have a few bits of rust around the side windows of my westy.

Can anyone point me to some posts or pictures or tips for a repair to a factory...
18 Replies

2611 Views

Last post by pierce
29 Mar 2011, 21:25
Swivel seats in the back?

Last post by fodtommo « 29 Mar 2011, 15:20
Replies: 5
by jonzy » 28 Mar 2011, 16:30

Hi, I would like to put 2 seats in behind the driver seat. can anyone tell me if I can bolt swivel bases straight onto the floor in the back of the...

5 Replies

759 Views

Last post by fodtommo
29 Mar 2011, 15:20
Fitting an early a/c blown air heater matrix??

Last post by CovKid « 28 Mar 2011, 22:29
Replies: 9
by toolsntat » 25 Mar 2011, 00:02

Well I seem to be embarking on a restoration and upgrade of our Holdsworth which means getting on with fitting all them bits I have stashed in the...

9 Replies

1656 Views

Last post by CovKid
28 Mar 2011, 22:29
front valance behind bumper, cut out and replace with ..

Last post by Plasticman « 28 Mar 2011, 20:21
Replies: 9
by xpress » 13 Mar 2011, 17:26

hi there. i have often looked at this area with scorn and wondered if anyone has cut it out entirely. i am talking the horizontal bit that fills up...

9 Replies

1054 Views

Last post by Plasticman
28 Mar 2011, 20:21
Geno de campo's face lift

Last post by dingdangdoo « 28 Mar 2011, 20:07
Replies: 3
by dingdangdoo » 20 Feb 2011, 22:41

Hi guys and girls.I have only posted a few times a relative newbie here,mainly asking questions etc.I bought Geno from wales just before new year and...

3 Replies

923 Views

Last post by dingdangdoo
28 Mar 2011, 20:07
how to revitalise a mop disc when gummed with seam sealer?

Last post by boatbuilder « 28 Mar 2011, 17:21
Replies: 1
by xpress » 28 Mar 2011, 14:30

how to revitalise a mop disc after it's gummed up with seam sealer?

there's plenty of pad on the overlapping sandpapers, but it's gummed up on the...

1 Replies

719 Views

Last post by boatbuilder
28 Mar 2011, 17:21
brushable seam sealer befote or after primer/paint?

Last post by xpress « 28 Mar 2011, 14:28
Replies: 2
by xpress » 28 Mar 2011, 11:25

What do you do. brushable seam sealer befote or after primer/paint?

Did they weld, seam seal, then paint at the factory or paint after welding then...

2 Replies

610 Views

Last post by xpress
28 Mar 2011, 14:28
3 point seat belts.

Last post by leeroy « 27 Mar 2011, 20:54
Replies: 10
by Bonfireboy » 14 Mar 2011, 20:54

Hi.
I note there's been a few posts in the past about members wanting 3 point seat belts fitted to their rock and roll beds without cutting holes in...

10 Replies

2670 Views

Last post by leeroy
27 Mar 2011, 20:54
Welders in Southampton Area

Last post by smithyz « 27 Mar 2011, 20:24
Replies: 3
by smithyz » 21 Mar 2011, 23:43

Hi
Any one on here with welding skills in the Southampton area? Or can anyone recommend anyone. I will need in the nearish future both rear...

3 Replies

835 Views

Last post by smithyz
27 Mar 2011, 20:24
seat locking mech and accelrator help needed

Last post by Plasticman « 26 Mar 2011, 10:22
Replies: 5
by davidharvey » 01 Mar 2011, 21:16

Only 2 more problems to fix and we are ready to hit the road.

Firstly, neither seat locks in place. I think they are standard seats which have been...

5 Replies

799 Views

Last post by Plasticman
26 Mar 2011, 10:22
Fitting a window to a sliding door

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 26 Mar 2011, 00:46
Replies: 13
by cherl889 » 15 Mar 2011, 21:02

Hi just need some advive re my sliding door window, I have new sliding door but it came off of T25 van so no window..I want to fit my window to my...

13 Replies

1879 Views

Last post by Oldiebut goodie
26 Mar 2011, 00:46
Good Panel beaters in bradford?

Last post by Plasticman « 26 Mar 2011, 00:16
Replies: 1
by thecherryB » 24 Mar 2011, 22:28

Anyone know of a good panel beater in Bradford? Ive just ripped off then run over my crewcab locker door. Not sure if it will beat out or if its...

1 Replies

650 Views

Last post by Plasticman
26 Mar 2011, 00:16
Mirrors; can't adjust to see

Last post by Allanw « 25 Mar 2011, 22:05
Replies: 11
by Ian and Lins » 20 Mar 2011, 13:08

Bit of a strange one. Had extensive body work done on the van (and very pleased with it) the mirrors had to come off and now can't adjust them to see...

11 Replies

1911 Views

Last post by Allanw
25 Mar 2011, 22:05
87 Westfalia underlay cleaning

Last post by Timwhy « 25 Mar 2011, 09:55
Replies: 1
by cmorris2104 » 23 Mar 2011, 09:09

Hi,

I am in the process of cleaning the carpet in my '87 Westfalia Joker and have removed the carpet from the van to do this. I've found that there...

1 Replies

670 Views

Last post by Timwhy
25 Mar 2011, 09:55
Cheap sprayer Hampshire

Last post by ja9allen « 25 Mar 2011, 00:10
Replies: 4
by sassy » 04 Feb 2011, 14:24

Hi sorry if this is in wrong section I'm after a cheap respray for our t25 as old owner done a home job but colour come off when you wash it lol
We...

4 Replies

1665 Views

Last post by ja9allen
25 Mar 2011, 00:10
Door mirrors

Last post by Huyton_Blue « 24 Mar 2011, 22:32
Replies: 3
by Huyton_Blue » 23 Mar 2011, 23:10

I always start my journeys with them perfectly positioned but they end up at weird angles in the wind.Is there any obvious solution to resolve this...

3 Replies

732 Views

Last post by Huyton_Blue
24 Mar 2011, 22:32
Sliding door help please

Last post by Novice in need « 24 Mar 2011, 19:29
Replies: 6
by Novice in need » 19 Mar 2011, 19:07

Hi im in need (again ) iv just popped out to take some measurements and the sliding door has jammed solid when fully opened...panick stations

well...

6 Replies

1056 Views

Last post by Novice in need
24 Mar 2011, 19:29
What Roof?

Last post by Cyrus « 24 Mar 2011, 19:14
Replies: 5
by Cyrus » 24 Mar 2011, 11:16

Can anyone tell me what roof / conversion this is?
Yes I know its in a sad state!

5 Replies

769 Views

Last post by Cyrus
24 Mar 2011, 19:14
Aerial fitting

Last post by R0B « 24 Mar 2011, 14:35
Replies: 1
by Joju » 24 Mar 2011, 13:41

Has anyone fitted an FM radio aerial on a t3? Any advice?

Our ex-bundeswehr never had an aerial. its about time ...

j

1 Replies

650 Views

Last post by R0B
24 Mar 2011, 14:35
Two Tone colour choice

Last post by boatbuilder « 24 Mar 2011, 01:38
Replies: 10
by zipjames » 19 Mar 2011, 19:52

Iv decided to take the plunge and get the van resprayed. Does anyone have any examples of good colour choices for a two tone paint job?

I was...

10 Replies

5791 Views

Last post by boatbuilder
24 Mar 2011, 01:38
Underneath - what's the best thing to use?

Last post by riffboy « 23 Mar 2011, 19:06
Replies: 9
by mattydubster » 21 Mar 2011, 13:02

Hi people

Well, the 1st of May sees me bringing out the old Westy from her long hibernation in the container for a 'glorious' spring & summer, and...

9 Replies

2517 Views

Last post by riffboy
23 Mar 2011, 19:06
replacement tailgate dampers

Last post by DancingBear « 23 Mar 2011, 11:06
Replies: 2
by DancingBear » 23 Mar 2011, 10:30

The dampers on the back door of my T25 wouldn't hold up a feather.

Any ideas where I can get replacements?

Thanks.

2 Replies

652 Views

Last post by DancingBear
23 Mar 2011, 11:06
which seats?

Last post by Cruz « 23 Mar 2011, 00:14
Replies: 4
by kingdalg » 22 Mar 2011, 22:22

hi, i need to replace my front kacky seats. just wondering which is the easiest to fit? saab, golf etc. any info would be cool. cheers

4 Replies

949 Views

Last post by Cruz
23 Mar 2011, 00:14
wheel arch trims

Last post by dickturpin1 « 22 Mar 2011, 21:36
Replies: 3
by dickturpin1 » 22 Mar 2011, 20:16

Does anybody know if its possible to buy the black wheel-arch trims, which Ive seen in a couple of magazine articles,fitted on synchro models?They...

3 Replies

751 Views

Last post by dickturpin1
22 Mar 2011, 21:36
rear bumper

Last post by Smudger38 « 22 Mar 2011, 19:34
Replies: 4
by NickJus38 » 22 Mar 2011, 17:54

Hi all, im new to this so hope im in the right bit,
id like to get a new or used rear bumper, can anyone advise please.
thanks

4 Replies

819 Views

Last post by Smudger38
22 Mar 2011, 19:34
Jacking question

Last post by CovKid « 22 Mar 2011, 17:05
Replies: 3
by Jonnyb416 » 21 Mar 2011, 19:39

Got a question for anyone who has jacked up their T25 and put it on axel stands.

Could I lift my T25 hightop with 2 x 2 tonne trolley jacks and then...

3 Replies

910 Views

Last post by CovKid
22 Mar 2011, 17:05
Heavy duty seat covers

Last post by Cruz « 22 Mar 2011, 13:46

by Cruz » 22 Mar 2011, 13:46

I'm thinking or keeping the captains seats pristine, especially from my work pants, by fitting some heavy duty seat covers. Anyone had any experience...

0 Replies

598 Views

Last post by Cruz
22 Mar 2011, 13:46
C & D Refinishers

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Mar 2011, 00:12
Replies: 9
by bodsbus » 19 Mar 2011, 11:29

Does anyone know if C&D Refinishers in Willenhall are still in business? They are still listed in Yellow Pages but the number comes up unobtainable....

9 Replies

1458 Views

Last post by kevtherev
22 Mar 2011, 00:12
Saab Seats for taller/bigger people

Last post by peasant « 21 Mar 2011, 19:45
Replies: 20
by Iceworx » 15 Mar 2011, 11:44
1

2
Afternoon all!

I recently bought some Saab 9-3 seats as they were a bargain, but after offering them upto the van, seems they will be a bit too tall...
20 Replies

5253 Views

Last post by peasant
21 Mar 2011, 19:45
Driver's side mirror

Last post by Cruz « 21 Mar 2011, 14:11
Replies: 6
by morzov » 17 Mar 2011, 20:38

Busted my driver's mirror glass with a bit of over enthusiastic reversing into the drive!

I've got a spare passenger side mirror and wondered if...

6 Replies

1061 Views

Last post by Cruz
21 Mar 2011, 14:11
Door heater vents

Last post by Allanw « 20 Mar 2011, 23:31
Replies: 10
by darkangel1975 » 19 Jan 2011, 19:55

Hi all, can anyone help me with the door heater vents. Are they designed to blow heat from the heater through to the back, if so how, as i have no...

10 Replies

1827 Views

Last post by Allanw
20 Mar 2011, 23:31
westy high top roof rust...

Last post by kervinmervin « 20 Mar 2011, 11:30
Replies: 10
by kervinmervin » 13 Mar 2011, 16:23

i dont want to give anyone nightmares but ...started a strip out of the westy high top, the roof had been damaged in the top corners before I bought,...

10 Replies

3151 Views

Last post by kervinmervin
20 Mar 2011, 11:30
rust behind kitchen unit

Last post by CovKid « 19 Mar 2011, 16:34
Replies: 9
by Westy End » 13 Mar 2011, 20:04

Here is what i have been up to today:

not too bad for 26 years. Drilled it with a wire brush and added hammerite (old skool I know but it was...

9 Replies

1923 Views

Last post by CovKid
19 Mar 2011, 16:34
Rear bench seat/ bed

Last post by supergalaxy « 19 Mar 2011, 15:39
Replies: 6
by Wavehead » 16 Mar 2011, 21:51

Sad day for me ... just sold my bus to my best mate

He has a yound child and I have advised them that they will need to replace the ageing wooded...

6 Replies

1208 Views

Last post by supergalaxy
19 Mar 2011, 15:39
Bodywork In Sheffield-ish

Last post by Rafa77 « 18 Mar 2011, 20:12
Replies: 3
by LewB » 31 Jan 2011, 09:20

Hi

I've currently got my Van stripped out and in need of some body work (mainly just new sills) and then a respray but the friend who was going to...

3 Replies

1105 Views

Last post by Rafa77
18 Mar 2011, 20:12
Platic/Acrylic windows

Last post by 1664 « 17 Mar 2011, 23:17
Replies: 2
by yodster » 17 Mar 2011, 19:30

Really need to know the best way to make/get a new pair of side windows for the high top on my komet. They are the rounded type that can either slide...

2 Replies

769 Views

Last post by 1664
17 Mar 2011, 23:17
Sliding door outside handle

Last post by DevonAid « 17 Mar 2011, 19:08
Replies: 4
by DevonAid » 16 Mar 2011, 22:51

The inevitable has happened and our outside sliding door handle has broken. Aren't they jolly expensive?!

A question. Do the later outside door...

4 Replies

829 Views

Last post by DevonAid
17 Mar 2011, 19:08
Flashband tape on the engine lid?

Last post by Zebedee « 17 Mar 2011, 18:42

by Zebedee » 17 Mar 2011, 18:42

I've read all the threads/wiki on fitting flashband tape to the inside of panels to cut down on noise and vibration but is it worth adding it to the...

0 Replies

620 Views

Last post by Zebedee
17 Mar 2011, 18:42
b panel rubber grommet type thingy

Last post by simple « 17 Mar 2011, 17:03
Replies: 2
by simple » 17 Mar 2011, 12:31

Posted in wanted but does anyone no where I can get a rubber plug from, the one at the bottom of B pillar just by the front jacking post, you know...

2 Replies

826 Views

Last post by simple
17 Mar 2011, 17:03
Possible daft question?!

Last post by supergalaxy « 16 Mar 2011, 21:38
Replies: 3
by simonp » 15 Mar 2011, 15:06

This is possibly a daft question but does anyone know of any other bumpers that would fit on the rear of a T25? I have a chrome front bumper but...

3 Replies

690 Views

Last post by supergalaxy
16 Mar 2011, 21:38
Van roof lining guide

Last post by Novice in need « 16 Mar 2011, 16:40
Replies: 4
by Novice in need » 01 Mar 2011, 17:03

Hi all i have recently had interest on how i went about lining my vans roof after a reply on a post i made and just thought that others may like it...

4 Replies

1960 Views

Last post by Novice in need
16 Mar 2011, 16:40
Front Carat (Big) Bumper fitting.

Last post by lamb125 « 16 Mar 2011, 10:43
Replies: 9
by Titus A Duxass » 28 Feb 2011, 14:20

Hi all,
I need a photo or sketch showing how the big bumper side brackets (255 807 115) are secured/attached to the body/chassis.

Murkybuckets n...

9 Replies

1214 Views

Last post by lamb125
16 Mar 2011, 10:43
Restore or break

Last post by Jonnyb416 « 15 Mar 2011, 22:22
Replies: 20
by Jonnyb416 » 14 Mar 2011, 19:12
1

2
Ok here goes, here are some pics of the van I have bought..... 1983 Diesel hightop. Only paid a few hundred punds for a very rusty bus!!

Thought...
20 Replies

3343 Views

Last post by Jonnyb416
15 Mar 2011, 22:22
Sliding Door Trim

Last post by mrsgoo « 15 Mar 2011, 20:22
Replies: 5
by mrsgoo » 07 Mar 2011, 22:29

Can anyone share their experience of replacing theirs?

Been looking but can only seem to find them on VANNWURKS and there are two kinds. One that is...

5 Replies

1098 Views

Last post by mrsgoo
15 Mar 2011, 20:22

New Topic

5345 topics

Page 57 of 107
- Jump to page:
Previous
1
…
55
56
57
58
59
…
107
Next

Return to Board Index

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum