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Roof Panels / Headlinging

Last post by mikec « 06 Nov 2010, 13:31
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by mikec » 16 Oct 2010, 13:20

Anybody have any wise words on putting in a new headlining? - We don't have the old one to use as a pattern.

Can / should we use 3mm / 6mm ply and...

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Last post by mikec
06 Nov 2010, 13:31
Fuel line problem (Irish Keet and Harry Man in WIKI)

Last post by ..lee.. « 05 Nov 2010, 19:08
Replies: 1
by Tatty Chap » 05 Nov 2010, 10:59

I have this very same issue

Could the pics be found ???

Its pretty tight under there and id like to have some idea what im looking for.

(Also,...

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Last post by ..lee..
05 Nov 2010, 19:08
Before starting your restoration, remove all paint...

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 04 Nov 2010, 20:54
Replies: 12
by silverbullet » 03 Nov 2010, 14:36

Looks interesting and could save you a lot of grief later, once you've made the initial investment to your investment

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Last post by ninja.turtle007
04 Nov 2010, 20:54
Fresh water tanks

Last post by duncanibbal « 04 Nov 2010, 15:25

by duncanibbal » 04 Nov 2010, 15:25

I found a new filler unit with cap to fit a 1987 Autosleeper at CAK tanks. They have most accessories and tanks for campers

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Last post by duncanibbal
04 Nov 2010, 15:25
Migmate T135 Turbo mig welder thoughts

Last post by sarran1955 « 03 Nov 2010, 21:22
Replies: 52
by PeteIOM » 23 Jul 2010, 11:58
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What with the renovations I'm looking to get done on my camper I'm slightly considering getting a mig welder and having a bash at it myself. I do a...
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Last post by sarran1955
03 Nov 2010, 21:22
Sliding Door

Last post by Cruz « 03 Nov 2010, 19:08
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by Devon81 » 02 Nov 2010, 20:00

Hi
Would a later sliding door with the short handle fit a early bus, as mine is totaly shot at the bottom and around the window.

Ian

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Last post by Cruz
03 Nov 2010, 19:08
Leaky Project Van

Last post by Richy_b1987 « 03 Nov 2010, 14:11
Replies: 5
by Richy_b1987 » 31 Aug 2010, 22:58

Hiya guys bought a 1981 2.0 Litre Air Cooled T25 to work on when I get the chance but it seems to have lived a bit of a hard life.

It's got a number...

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Last post by Richy_b1987
03 Nov 2010, 14:11
Battery tray question

Last post by Bert2 « 02 Nov 2010, 15:27
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by stevo1980 » 23 Sep 2010, 16:59

Hi does anyone know where i can get a battery tray in the engine compartment for a diesel 84 panel. I have a mad setup with vauxhall coolant bottle....

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Last post by Bert2
02 Nov 2010, 15:27
Soundproofing

Last post by slobbo « 01 Nov 2010, 20:04
Replies: 3
by slobbo » 31 Oct 2010, 21:41

Has anyone had any significant success with sound proofing their vans? I seem to get most of my noise from the nose and from the engine/exhaust. I...

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Last post by slobbo
01 Nov 2010, 20:04
t4 seats

Last post by kevtherev « 01 Nov 2010, 18:01
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by Bazw » 01 Nov 2010, 13:22

just picked up a couple of t4 captains seats resonabily cheap,not got them yet but thought i would spare myself the pain first,
they are to go in my...

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Last post by kevtherev
01 Nov 2010, 18:01
South East London Window Tinter

Last post by T25Convert « 01 Nov 2010, 17:16

by T25Convert » 01 Nov 2010, 17:16

Hi,

Can anyone reccommend a decent window tinter in SE London (Lewisham?)

The nearest seems to have mixed reviews on line (Advanced Vehciel Alarms...

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Last post by T25Convert
01 Nov 2010, 17:16
ah, the smell of turps

Last post by tinman « 01 Nov 2010, 13:56
Replies: 6
by jamesandtheopenroad » 18 Oct 2010, 19:01

I recently stuck some loose interior carpet down and insulated some panels and used turns substitute to clean/degrease beforehand. Now my van just...

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Last post by tinman
01 Nov 2010, 13:56
Vactan question

Last post by foxley « 31 Oct 2010, 17:35
Replies: 6
by sharpmz » 05 Oct 2010, 19:43

Soooo.....

I've started attacking the van with vactan, all seems to be going well but i've noticed that after it goes on and dries black, a day or...

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Last post by foxley
31 Oct 2010, 17:35
Big Bumper Fitting

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 31 Oct 2010, 12:26
Replies: 7
by Titus A Duxass » 19 Oct 2010, 07:11

I've got a set of original big bumper (and side planks) to fit but am confused with regard to the extra brackets are necessary.
Can anyone clarify...

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Last post by Titus A Duxass
31 Oct 2010, 12:26
bullbars????

Last post by gordy « 31 Oct 2010, 11:23
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by gordy » 30 Oct 2010, 22:14

hey the van i've been working on has a forever expanding list of wants and todo's lol he's now asked me to fit a shogun bullbar to it, nice fit bit...

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Last post by gordy
31 Oct 2010, 11:23
Mystery roof leak

Last post by foxley « 31 Oct 2010, 08:44
Replies: 6
by foxley » 16 Oct 2010, 15:37

Another long term problem.
My 1985 Autosleeper hightop roof deleloped a leak some years ago. I only discovered the problem when the wardobe at the...

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Last post by foxley
31 Oct 2010, 08:44
Front wheel arch - rubber plug??

Last post by folkers « 30 Oct 2010, 17:12
Replies: 6
by folkers » 17 Oct 2010, 21:20

Quick question,

Does anyone know if there is any purpose for the rubber plug right at the bottom of the front drivers side wheel arch directly under...

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Last post by folkers
30 Oct 2010, 17:12
ethanol in petrol

Last post by toomanytoys « 30 Oct 2010, 13:48
Replies: 4
by scottbott » 12 Oct 2010, 19:24

reading in the latest edition of Motor Caravan about fuel companies changing petrol by adding ethanol and that it can damage carbies by blocking jets...

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Last post by toomanytoys
30 Oct 2010, 13:48
time to get the meths out

Last post by edoh « 28 Oct 2010, 21:42

by edoh » 28 Oct 2010, 21:42

and give the pcb circuit a clean up - with cotton buds and meths -

whats the best way of disconnecting the 14 pin connector? (from white plastic...

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Last post by edoh
28 Oct 2010, 21:42
t25 rear arch panel

Last post by dplum « 27 Oct 2010, 07:51
Replies: 6
by dplum » 26 Oct 2010, 10:33

Just got a complete rear offside arch panel for my T25 to replace where some poor repairs have been done in the past.

I've done a lot of welding in...

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Last post by dplum
27 Oct 2010, 07:51
Grill refurb

Last post by New Kentish Campers « 27 Oct 2010, 05:26
Replies: 12
by harris121163 » 24 Oct 2010, 09:26

hi all what is the best way to get my front grills back to black as they are fading with the sun
cheers ed

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Last post by New Kentish Campers
27 Oct 2010, 05:26
New seats

Last post by bootscooter « 26 Oct 2010, 21:53
Replies: 8
by Fox McIntyre » 01 Apr 2010, 21:26

Got in from my mates workshop a few hours ago, thought I'd share this with you guys..

Toyota MR2 Mk2 seats :) Will get some nicer pics tomorrow but...

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Last post by bootscooter
26 Oct 2010, 21:53
O/S Sliding Door Track Cover

Last post by Cruz « 26 Oct 2010, 18:09
Replies: 12
by Cruz » 08 Oct 2010, 13:11

Not long after getting the van I had an argument with one of those big industrial dustbins, outside the flat we were living in, and put a big gouge...

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Last post by Cruz
26 Oct 2010, 18:09
Middle row seat catches

Last post by silverbullet « 25 Oct 2010, 20:11

by silverbullet » 25 Oct 2010, 20:11

I have a set of seats to re-instate the interior of the caravelle but one side of the (twin slider) middle rail will not latch in the upright...

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Last post by silverbullet
25 Oct 2010, 20:11
on the subject of waxoiling...

Last post by HarryMann « 24 Oct 2010, 11:17
Replies: 17
by jamesandtheopenroad » 21 Oct 2010, 14:52
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Just wondered how often it's recommended to be done? Every year, every few years...

Also, I wondered if anyone has ever painted their arches with...
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Last post by HarryMann
24 Oct 2010, 11:17
seat question

Last post by boatbuilder « 20 Oct 2010, 21:19
Replies: 1
by gordy » 20 Oct 2010, 18:32

hi sorry if this has already been asked do t4 captain chairs fit straight in ?? seen some on ebay in one and wondered if they're modded

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Last post by boatbuilder
20 Oct 2010, 21:19
Dent Pulling Kits - are they any good

Last post by horizontal kipper « 20 Oct 2010, 20:55
Replies: 7
by roj62 » 20 Oct 2010, 15:00

I have to tackle a nasty dent some yobbos put on the side of the van.

The dent is on the side door and its about 3 diameter and quite deep (hit with...

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Last post by horizontal kipper
20 Oct 2010, 20:55
I spy with my little eye..

Last post by HarryMann « 19 Oct 2010, 22:50
Replies: 6
by HarryMann » 19 Oct 2010, 20:39

something beginning with.. ??

So what Tt25 chassis section is this ( ?

Using this digicam inspection technique)

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Last post by HarryMann
19 Oct 2010, 22:50
Waxoyl (or similar) in Bristol

Last post by Simon Baxter « 19 Oct 2010, 20:58
Replies: 9
by Bobass » 19 Oct 2010, 12:50

Hey all.

Does anyone know a good place to get the van waxoyld in Bristol or Gloucester?

I don't want to open up a Waxoyl vs 'other' treatment...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
19 Oct 2010, 20:58
Rear Bumper irons

Last post by Aidan « 19 Oct 2010, 15:25
Replies: 1
by 66KG » 19 Oct 2010, 11:44

Is there a difference in rear bumper iron for Big bumpers Vs Steel blade type bumpers?

Mine came with steel bumpers and a tow bar which I'm changing...

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Last post by Aidan
19 Oct 2010, 15:25
Dent/Scrape of bodywork on T25

Last post by Plasticman « 19 Oct 2010, 00:11
Replies: 36
by Robin_Scouser » 15 Oct 2010, 21:31
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Hey Guys n gals,
Had MOT today which sailed through as smooth as the bodywork...

the previous bodywork that is, before I drove out of the garage...
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Last post by Plasticman
19 Oct 2010, 00:11
Another body (with a bit lacking)

Last post by Plasticman « 18 Oct 2010, 23:41
Replies: 13
by Plasticman » 09 Oct 2010, 20:28

Well it seems Im a magnet for missing bits and am proud to announce that another body has found its way to me,
Not too severe, a few minor items is...

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Last post by Plasticman
18 Oct 2010, 23:41
Double glazing

Last post by armyphil « 18 Oct 2010, 20:45
Replies: 2
by armyphil » 18 Oct 2010, 19:36

Just confirm is it the same window seal for double glazing as it is for a plain glass window.

Cheers all

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Last post by armyphil
18 Oct 2010, 20:45
painting fibre glass pop top

Last post by bitler1@gmail.com « 18 Oct 2010, 19:38
Replies: 8
by samk » 17 Oct 2010, 16:08

hey all,

been super bus with work over the last few months but I think I ma finally have time to paint my replacement pop top before it gets too...

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Last post by bitler1@gmail.com
18 Oct 2010, 19:38
Interior panels\cards\boards and fabrics

Last post by clifford coates « 18 Oct 2010, 17:12
Replies: 4
by daveye » 17 Oct 2010, 20:14

Further to the great answer to my How to get things working thread, I have another question that I hope you can help me with.

The inside of the van...

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Last post by clifford coates
18 Oct 2010, 17:12
Door vents

Last post by Simon Baxter « 16 Oct 2010, 22:21
Replies: 2
by dansimpson » 16 Oct 2010, 21:51

Are the vents in the door supposed to be for warm air?
There appears to be a vent on either side of the door, feeding from the dash area to the rear...

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Last post by Simon Baxter
16 Oct 2010, 22:21
Tailgate question

Last post by Plasticman « 16 Oct 2010, 22:19
Replies: 13
by dansimpson » 15 Oct 2010, 20:18

Is the tailgate supposed to have a handle to open it from the inside?
Mine just has the door card covering it, so can only be opened from outside.

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Last post by Plasticman
16 Oct 2010, 22:19
Cab Door Seals

Last post by Iceworx « 16 Oct 2010, 15:25
Replies: 4
by Iceworx » 15 Oct 2010, 17:27

Anyone ordered these from Schofields?

if so are they the ones that go all the way around the door?

Looked at some on JK, but the pic only shows...

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Last post by Iceworx
16 Oct 2010, 15:25
Retro Decals/Stripes

Last post by Iceworx « 15 Oct 2010, 12:14
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by zipjames » 04 Oct 2010, 10:43

Im looking to get some classic 80's decals/stripes for my plain white Holdsworth.
There dont seem to be any on ebay, does anyone know where I can...

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Last post by Iceworx
15 Oct 2010, 12:14
Making door cards

Last post by uniB « 14 Oct 2010, 17:43
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by uniB » 12 Oct 2010, 16:15

I've seen a few posts in the past about door cards and where to get them so maybe someone out there might be interested in how I made mine – it's not...

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Last post by uniB
14 Oct 2010, 17:43
Next question, what are these parts?

Last post by kevtherev « 14 Oct 2010, 15:48
Replies: 8
by davidharvey » 12 Oct 2010, 17:49

The silver can , centre left. It has two terminals on top, and only one wire
The wire coming from a sender top right of picnad going nowhere (kind of...

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Last post by kevtherev
14 Oct 2010, 15:48
what plastic bumpers fit a T25

Last post by big mick « 13 Oct 2010, 17:59
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by g8lfer » 06 Oct 2010, 22:29

Hi Guys any ideas what plastic bumpers would fit a T25 or where i can buy custom built ones ?

cheers

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Last post by big mick
13 Oct 2010, 17:59
things to fix for mot

Last post by armyphil « 12 Oct 2010, 14:01
Replies: 2
by cascais » 12 Oct 2010, 13:46

ive got to get my van through english mot as ive just brought her back from portugal.ive looked her over and spotted a few probs,first being the...

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Last post by armyphil
12 Oct 2010, 14:01
Big bumpers from Busworx

Last post by faggie « 12 Oct 2010, 11:26
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by yellowbus » 10 Oct 2010, 19:29

The big bumpers from busworx on ebay, they any good fitment wise and quality wise?

Will the rear one need some cutting to accomodate a towbar?...

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Last post by faggie
12 Oct 2010, 11:26
sliding door handle

Last post by karl40 « 11 Oct 2010, 19:43

by karl40 » 11 Oct 2010, 19:43

My A reg Devon pop top sliding door handle has carved a chunk out of my door. I didn't know this at first thinking the lock was sticking then the...

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Last post by karl40
11 Oct 2010, 19:43
Help - Is Rust Round The Sills Costly To Repair

Last post by weldore « 10 Oct 2010, 14:37
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by darkangel1975 » 07 Oct 2010, 19:44
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I really need some advice. The hubby and me have fell in love with the idea of owning a T25. We have seen and viewed this T25 on Ebay. We...
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Last post by weldore
10 Oct 2010, 14:37
Window removal

Last post by Cruz « 10 Oct 2010, 11:52
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by armyphil » 08 Oct 2010, 12:15
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What's the easiest way to remove the glass and seal intact, I want to smash them or cut the seal but the seals are good and windows well can be sold...
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Last post by Cruz
10 Oct 2010, 11:52
Rusty seams - easy fix

Last post by hairyuk « 08 Oct 2010, 21:56
Replies: 11
by Bond007 » 03 Oct 2010, 20:18

Hi

Photo's of some typical rust showing on my van

So do you reckon these would be an easy fix with some vactan, or is going to need more...

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Last post by hairyuk
08 Oct 2010, 21:56
Recommended rust cure products please

Last post by xpress « 07 Oct 2010, 20:49
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by pompeyskin » 12 Aug 2010, 10:23
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Hi peeps hope ur all happy campers. Could u please leave me some recommended rust cure products, as looking on fleebay it's a bit of a mine field!...
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Last post by xpress
07 Oct 2010, 20:49
"TREVOR`S" got new clothes

Last post by Rafa77 « 07 Oct 2010, 15:28
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by Rafa77 » 05 Oct 2010, 20:23

Ive been meaning to post this update for a while now, this is my (1981) 2000 litre Aircooled viking camper called TREVOR .

He was riddled with the...

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07 Oct 2010, 15:28

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