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Hi Top windows

Last post by kentishvanman « 20 Jan 2011, 09:54

by kentishvanman » 20 Jan 2011, 09:54

Hi,
I am looking to replace/renew the sliding windows in my Autosleeper's high top.
I would rather keep an opening window of some sort as opposed to...

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Last post by kentishvanman
20 Jan 2011, 09:54
late sliding door onto older bus - help

Last post by Plasticman « 19 Jan 2011, 23:39
Replies: 7
by Sir Chad » 19 Jan 2011, 16:55

Hi I've got an '84 bus with a badly damaged sliding door and a good condition late sliding door.
what do i have to do to get the late slider to fit??...

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Last post by Plasticman
19 Jan 2011, 23:39
Towbar

Last post by twiggy « 19 Jan 2011, 20:20
Replies: 4
by foxley » 18 Jan 2011, 18:15

Has anyone fitted a towbar to their van or had one fitted?
I need to tow a small trailer and would like to know the rough cost.

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Last post by twiggy
19 Jan 2011, 20:20
sliding door and tailgate , differences

Last post by Sir Chad « 19 Jan 2011, 18:47
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by 16vmini » 17 Jan 2011, 12:55

Hi ,

my sliding door and tail gate are not worth repairing,

i see from adverts there are early and late types of doors and tail gates.

not quite...

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Last post by Sir Chad
19 Jan 2011, 18:47
more paint stripping pics

Last post by DJ RYVESY « 19 Jan 2011, 07:45
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by DJ RYVESY » 18 Jan 2011, 16:36

as you can see im still busy getting the paint off my van hoping to have it ready for the 1st coat of paint by saterday still got a fair bit to do...

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Last post by DJ RYVESY
19 Jan 2011, 07:45
Two tone paint job

Last post by Plasticman « 18 Jan 2011, 23:38
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by ninja.turtle007 » 18 Jan 2011, 21:02

Can some tell me please if on a two tone van the internal exposed areas are two tone or a single colour.

Thanks in advance.

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Last post by Plasticman
18 Jan 2011, 23:38
Sliding door jammed

Last post by Cruz « 18 Jan 2011, 23:10
Replies: 10
by samk » 15 Jan 2011, 12:06

Hi all.

I have an early slidingdoor and it's decided to stop opening. I've taken the cover off and had a look at rhe mechanism. The problem seems...

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Last post by Cruz
18 Jan 2011, 23:10
Seat Squabs????

Last post by stevehanx71 « 18 Jan 2011, 21:44

by stevehanx71 » 18 Jan 2011, 21:44

Help!!!
im having my interior done and im looking for a good place buy some seat squabs or foam to recusion my driver and passenger seats anyone know...

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Last post by stevehanx71
18 Jan 2011, 21:44
Wing Mirror

Last post by jamesc76 « 18 Jan 2011, 14:18
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by kevino » 18 Jan 2011, 14:08

Hi I have a T4 and the mirror part keeps moving every time I shut my door , how do I get between the glass and the plastic outer holder to stop it...

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Last post by jamesc76
18 Jan 2011, 14:18
Tidying up my disgaceful rear end.

Last post by sarran1955 « 17 Jan 2011, 20:08
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by sarran1955 » 17 Jan 2011, 19:32

Hello,

Weekend before last, to celebrate the new mot and so on, I decided to smarten generally round the bus.

As you can see from the 1st picture,...

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Last post by sarran1955
17 Jan 2011, 20:08
fitting rear seatbelts

Last post by R0B « 15 Jan 2011, 15:26
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by Millierman » 15 Jan 2011, 15:12

Just wondered if anyone knows someone who can fit rear seatbelts in the sheffield/chesterfield area. And also best place to buy them. thanks Andy

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Last post by R0B
15 Jan 2011, 15:26
Re-spray disappointment

Last post by Plasticman « 14 Jan 2011, 22:20
Replies: 43
by jiffies » 10 Nov 2010, 08:47
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Had a full respray done about 6 months ago by a local recommended workshop that had done several other campers. The guy talked a good show saying...
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Last post by Plasticman
14 Jan 2011, 22:20
back wheel arches

Last post by donnieg « 14 Jan 2011, 18:07
Replies: 6
by donnieg » 13 Jan 2011, 21:52

Hi i am thinking of fitting new back arches to my van and was wondering if i will have to take the back units out for welding the new arches on....

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Last post by donnieg
14 Jan 2011, 18:07
T25 Driver side Door Mirror

Last post by AdrianC « 14 Jan 2011, 13:41
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by nesty » 13 Jan 2011, 18:46

Someone broken off my drivers door mirror. GSF list 2 parts

882VG0110 DOOR MIRROR-RH(BQ) - £21

and

882VG0111 DOOR MIRROR-RH - £8

What does BQ...

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Last post by AdrianC
14 Jan 2011, 13:41
work on my vanbretta so far

Last post by Plasticman « 13 Jan 2011, 23:42
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by DJ RYVESY » 13 Jan 2011, 22:40

hi all been gettin busy on the old vanbretta,had some right crap weather so is taking a bit longer to get the paint off

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Last post by Plasticman
13 Jan 2011, 23:42
welding , help please

Last post by Plasticman « 13 Jan 2011, 22:31
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by elmo makaroy » 12 Jan 2011, 19:16

i need to get some welding done on my bus so i can crack on with painting,

both outer sills, 2 wheel arches, a cab step and the rear seatbelt mounts...

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Last post by Plasticman
13 Jan 2011, 22:31
Things to check when in the air

Last post by fullsunian « 13 Jan 2011, 00:49
Replies: 6
by tattoojohnny » 12 Jan 2011, 11:23

I've got a couple hours use of a friend of a friends lift on saturday. First time I've had to have a proper look at the underside and am wondering...

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Last post by fullsunian
13 Jan 2011, 00:49
glass and tilt

Last post by xl426 « 12 Jan 2011, 22:23

by xl426 » 12 Jan 2011, 22:23

Can anyone tell me if I have to get glass cut for the rear door and opposit panel for my crew cab or can you buy it ready to fit?

Also wheres the...

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Last post by xl426
12 Jan 2011, 22:23
What is the closest match to marsala red please?

Last post by R0B « 11 Jan 2011, 20:38
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by nevill3 » 11 Jan 2011, 19:04

I am planning on touching up my camper for the summer, I would like to use the Rustoleum paint and lots of rollers as described on here.

(E D I T just...

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Last post by R0B
11 Jan 2011, 20:38
Golf not van sillyness repairs

Last post by Plasticman « 11 Jan 2011, 17:55

by Plasticman » 11 Jan 2011, 17:55

Well I was going to scrap this golf but its a tdi that goes so bloody well that its worth keeping as a winter hack, its not bad really but a little...

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Last post by Plasticman
11 Jan 2011, 17:55
Headlight Grill Refurb

Last post by mm289 « 11 Jan 2011, 07:36
Replies: 5
by pocolow » 31 Dec 2010, 14:18

Since I had to take off the headlight grill to fix the dodgy heater fan,I decided to do a few repairs on the head light grill. Being a Taifun grill...

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Last post by mm289
11 Jan 2011, 07:36
Gast strut mounting tailgate

Last post by billy739 « 10 Jan 2011, 22:30
Replies: 3
by Sir Brixalot » 14 Dec 2010, 20:09

Have just got a couple of new struts for tailgate to save my neck muscles. Fitted one but the (push on) mount on the NS tailgate has rusted and...

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Last post by billy739
10 Jan 2011, 22:30
Jack Frost Crash

Last post by CovKid « 10 Jan 2011, 16:47
Replies: 6
by danstarstream » 30 Dec 2010, 17:06

Right I've had an accident and need to get a reputable garage to fix the damage. The front nearside around the indicator is smashed in and pinning...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Jan 2011, 16:47
Powder coating (Eastwood set up) vs paint

Last post by CovKid « 10 Jan 2011, 09:43
Replies: 4
by mm289 » 10 Jan 2011, 00:29

Hi,

I have been debating for a while whether to get one of the electrostatic Eastwood powder coating units for finishing off suspension parts, small...

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Last post by CovKid
10 Jan 2011, 09:43
Rear seatbelts

Last post by simple « 09 Jan 2011, 23:19
Replies: 6
by oilybitz » 04 Jan 2011, 00:08

Hi,has anyone fitted 3 point rear seatbelts into a camper conversion? I've read all the posts i can find and i'm going for the brickwerks kit on the...

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Last post by simple
09 Jan 2011, 23:19
please help

Last post by Cazz « 09 Jan 2011, 23:15
Replies: 3
by darkangel1975 » 03 Jan 2011, 20:12

hi,

i'm about to remove the hightop on my t25 before i make a mess, any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I have some serious rust issues on the...

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Last post by Cazz
09 Jan 2011, 23:15
Front Jacking Point advice needed

Last post by billy739 « 09 Jan 2011, 22:24
Replies: 1
by BigStu » 09 Jan 2011, 21:47

Hi there, just wondered if anyone could advise me, my front drivers side (RHD) jacking point is quite rusty, to the point where I put a jack in it to...

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Last post by billy739
09 Jan 2011, 22:24
Glass too big!

Last post by gypo « 09 Jan 2011, 20:36
Replies: 12
by gypo » 08 Jan 2011, 16:50

Having received a sliding window for my bus a few weeks ago i attempted to fit it only to find that it is too big! I need to cut the opening a bit to...

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Last post by gypo
09 Jan 2011, 20:36
fitting quarter lights & glass

Last post by jon71 « 09 Jan 2011, 20:22
Replies: 3
by jon71 » 08 Jan 2011, 21:27

What a pig!
Any advice? I have tried putting the glass in first. Problem is I can't get the quarter lights in now the windows are in! Am I doing it...

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Last post by jon71
09 Jan 2011, 20:22
Rock & Roll Bed

Last post by Ian Hulley « 09 Jan 2011, 16:31
Replies: 9
by Wavehead » 05 Jan 2011, 20:14

I am looking at replacing my bed to a metal framed ROCK N ROLL bed and I have seen this at Volkswares who are knocking 25 quid off plus giving free...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
09 Jan 2011, 16:31
Someone slip-slided into my wee bus and crunched it a bit!

Last post by kevtherev « 09 Jan 2011, 00:01
Replies: 3
by Handi » 08 Jan 2011, 16:00

Hello all out there! Happy new year!!
Can anyone help, my van's been pranged and needs repairing.
Does anyone know what has happened to Simon at...

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Last post by kevtherev
09 Jan 2011, 00:01
Carpet Lining Companies

Last post by gypo « 08 Jan 2011, 10:36
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by bigmanandy » 22 Nov 2010, 19:28

Hi Everyone,

We are looking for a company local to Northampton (or in a 50 mile radius), who would carpet line all of our T25, ours is really tacky...

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Last post by gypo
08 Jan 2011, 10:36
single piece cab glass?

Last post by dugcati « 07 Jan 2011, 23:31
Replies: 4
by wolfsbitz » 01 Jan 2011, 21:41

Hi, i have been thinking about binning the quarter lights on my van and was wondering if sanyone has modified their van to having single piece cab...

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Last post by dugcati
07 Jan 2011, 23:31
Will a R&R bed fit into an Autosleeper?

Last post by Johnawhiskey « 06 Jan 2011, 18:40
Replies: 6
by trebormint » 02 Jan 2011, 17:33

Hello all,
One drawback with, what is otherwise a great conversion by Autosleeper, is the bed...it's a little cumbersome to set it up! So I was...

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Last post by Johnawhiskey
06 Jan 2011, 18:40
Sliding Door Middle Track

Last post by Plasticman « 06 Jan 2011, 17:17
Replies: 13
by Devon81 » 22 Oct 2010, 19:25

Hi Couldnt close the sliding door today, it was jammed half way, managed to get the side cover off and get it closed, the track has rotted through in...

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Last post by Plasticman
06 Jan 2011, 17:17
T3 Rust n Paint Doctors....

Last post by centro « 06 Jan 2011, 12:14
Replies: 5
by Rusty-Bretta » 23 Dec 2010, 17:24

How do? I am looking for a bodyshop that understands our machines and will do a good job. My westy has some rust coming through and really needs...

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Last post by centro
06 Jan 2011, 12:14
Sliding door rear hinge mech workings

Last post by Plasticman « 05 Jan 2011, 22:24
Replies: 7
by waltraud » 12 Dec 2010, 20:42

Hmm, not sure if this is just me or my hinge...the 83 LHD joker, when opening the sliding door the rear hinge tends to 'fold up' for want of a better...

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Last post by Plasticman
05 Jan 2011, 22:24
Exterior sliding door handel 83 Devon

Last post by faggie « 04 Jan 2011, 17:10
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by karl40 » 03 Jan 2011, 21:38

Has anyone changed one of these ? Mine has developed some cracks on the part that sits inside the door and connects to the internal handle. This has...

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Last post by faggie
04 Jan 2011, 17:10
Help with installing rear wiper

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 02 Jan 2011, 15:45
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by nickster72 » 02 Jan 2011, 15:16

Hi all, can you help me ?

My father-in-law has a T25 Transporter that he wants to install a rer wiper into the tailgate.

We have the wiper motor...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
02 Jan 2011, 15:45
sliding door woes... now fixed

Last post by dugcati « 01 Jan 2011, 21:17
Replies: 11
by pionte » 14 Aug 2010, 20:54

After giving the van a service today I took her for a run to check all was ok, For the first time ever the sliding door popped open when I went over...

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Last post by dugcati
01 Jan 2011, 21:17
rear corners inside engine bay

Last post by dugcati « 24 Dec 2010, 11:28
Replies: 5
by pugwash » 21 Dec 2010, 14:23

Hi
82, 2L a/c , anyone know the measurements of the so called battery type trays( T2 areas), need to fabricate new ones, any help b4 lying on a snow...

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Last post by dugcati
24 Dec 2010, 11:28
seat belts

Last post by kevtherev « 22 Dec 2010, 18:30
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by miss wolf 2 » 14 Dec 2010, 19:24

Hi new to this we need to put a three point seat belt in our van 1990 autohomes convert can this be done man at local garage says big job.

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Last post by kevtherev
22 Dec 2010, 18:30
Sliding Door Step Trim

Last post by folkers « 21 Dec 2010, 21:06
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by centro » 21 Dec 2010, 18:13

Apart from Van werks, who makes/supplies this sort of thing?

... t=53&cat=3

Cheers

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Last post by folkers
21 Dec 2010, 21:06
Windscreen warranty?

Last post by Plasticman « 21 Dec 2010, 14:23
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by jake1953 » 15 Dec 2010, 12:30

Had a new windscreen fitted May this year and I've only gone about 500 miles since. I supplied a J.K. new rubber to the fitting firm. Today, I've...

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Last post by Plasticman
21 Dec 2010, 14:23
will mk2 golf front seats fit into my t25???

Last post by silverbullet « 20 Dec 2010, 20:00
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by elmo makaroy » 19 Dec 2010, 18:19

the lastowner of my camper has fitted (poorly) a pair of ford escourt seats in the front of my van, so i need to replace them with somthig vw,

i...

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Last post by silverbullet
20 Dec 2010, 20:00
Pick up locker doors mod

Last post by Fin « 20 Dec 2010, 17:26
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by Fin » 17 Nov 2010, 22:56
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I'm fed up with banging my head on my locker doors when I'm out and about.
I use the locker quite a bit for keeping my riding kit in when I'm at...
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Last post by Fin
20 Dec 2010, 17:26
sliding doors

Last post by rik10 « 20 Dec 2010, 17:09
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by rik10 » 17 Dec 2010, 09:44

does any one know if a late model sliding door will fit on an early model?
cheers rik

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Last post by rik10
20 Dec 2010, 17:09
lower front panel

Last post by rik10 « 20 Dec 2010, 17:07

by rik10 » 20 Dec 2010, 17:07

does any one know where i might obtain a front lower panel for an Aircooled 25 tried all the usuals, jk, heritage, schofields but to no avail.might...

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Last post by rik10
20 Dec 2010, 17:07
Welded Seams

Last post by StuM « 17 Dec 2010, 17:08
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by StuM » 17 Dec 2010, 14:16

Hi folks,

Please don't flame me too much as this is a genuine question.. why can't the seams on these vans be welded shut? Is it because changing...

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Last post by StuM
17 Dec 2010, 17:08
roof rack

Last post by andisnewsyncro « 16 Dec 2010, 10:47
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by stephen t25 » 15 Dec 2010, 23:58

Hi all, which when where how... really like the aluminum ones you get on jap 4x4s . what fits ?

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16 Dec 2010, 10:47

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