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Jump seat fitted

Last post by Roland « 07 Sep 2010, 08:26
Replies: 7
by _robin » 04 Sep 2010, 13:01

Hello, its been a little while since I did this but I wanted to post it up here anyway coz i'm well chuffed with the results.

The van had one of...

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Last post by Roland
07 Sep 2010, 08:26
Respray and window seals

Last post by CovKid « 06 Sep 2010, 23:07
Replies: 6
by Roffy » 04 Sep 2010, 21:03

Hi all
Planning on giving my 1980 Devon T25 a total respray over winter and may as well replace old leaky windown seals whilst they are out. Any one...

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Last post by CovKid
06 Sep 2010, 23:07
Flat bottomed seats.

Last post by slobbo « 05 Sep 2010, 06:42
Replies: 2
by Snag20 » 12 Jul 2010, 12:39

looking to change the seats in my LT35 from a single plus a bench to 2 singles inc a swivel for the passenger side. Already got the swivel mechanism...

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Last post by slobbo
05 Sep 2010, 06:42
Crew Cab Windows

Last post by xl426 « 04 Sep 2010, 23:19
Replies: 2
by xl426 » 04 Sep 2010, 21:19

I want to fit windows in the rear side sections of my crew cab (rear door and opposit wall) it looks like cut outs are already there but what windows...

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Last post by xl426
04 Sep 2010, 23:19
Van now ready for the road at last!

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 04 Sep 2010, 10:48
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by Bert2 » 04 Sep 2010, 09:58

I have been doing up a 1.6D 1983 van for 3 years, during this time I have replaced the gutters and most of the adjoining roof, full length rear...

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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
04 Sep 2010, 10:48
Colors, colors...

Last post by Blueconundrum « 04 Sep 2010, 03:40
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by Blueconundrum » 02 Sep 2010, 05:45

So, I have a 1986 Syncro on the way, and I know I'll be doing a Rustoleum roller paint job on it. Painting is a long way off, it has some engine and...

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Last post by Blueconundrum
04 Sep 2010, 03:40
PAINT advice

Last post by skdub « 03 Sep 2010, 11:20
Replies: 2
by skdub » 03 Sep 2010, 09:15

Hi there,

New to this forum as have not long purchased a 1990 T25 Westfalia Cali in white .... Overall very good condition but have a few areas of...

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Last post by skdub
03 Sep 2010, 11:20
Paint / primer / confused!

Last post by boatbuilder « 02 Sep 2010, 11:48
Replies: 5
by boatbuilder » 01 Sep 2010, 20:59

Well I've gone and really got confused about my paint choice for my van.

I'll be painting over some filler, some bare metal and some rubbed down...

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Last post by boatbuilder
02 Sep 2010, 11:48
Door Mirror

Last post by Trev Miles « 02 Sep 2010, 09:09
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by Trev Miles » 01 Sep 2010, 22:24

I know it sounds simple but...... Can I just undo the 2 philips screws that hold the mirror onto the door or do I have to take the door card off??

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Last post by Trev Miles
02 Sep 2010, 09:09
Body repair in torbay / teignbridge (devon) area

Last post by MattyG « 02 Sep 2010, 08:56

by MattyG » 02 Sep 2010, 08:56

Hi

Can anyone recommend a body shop in the area that doesnt charge the world!?

thanks

matt

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Last post by MattyG
02 Sep 2010, 08:56
bike rack

Last post by Epiphone « 02 Sep 2010, 07:11
Replies: 6
by melmelody » 01 Jun 2010, 16:11

hi all ,
just a quick one i dont suppose anyone has a photo of how a paulchen bike rack is supposed to mount to the bottom of the tailgate? i got...

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Last post by Epiphone
02 Sep 2010, 07:11
Safe box

Last post by Realize « 01 Sep 2010, 20:32
Replies: 10
by Bamba » 26 Aug 2010, 14:41

I have a safe box thing on my Joker but the guy i bought it off could not locate the keys for it, is there any way i can get a key number etc so i...

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Last post by Realize
01 Sep 2010, 20:32
seat belts

Last post by VERAT25 « 01 Sep 2010, 15:33
Replies: 2
by VERAT25 » 01 Sep 2010, 12:13

hi.

looking into fitting rear inertia seat belts to replace lap belt on rear seats(rock and roll bed)

has anyone fitted any inertia seat belts to...

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Last post by VERAT25
01 Sep 2010, 15:33
Rust, initial thoughts??

Last post by kevtherev « 31 Aug 2010, 21:16
Replies: 13
by dansimpson » 31 Aug 2010, 20:09

Hi all,
looking at a potential buy, van generally looks good.
Rust on one door step, and bottom of o/s sill
onclick= window.open(this.href);return...

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Last post by kevtherev
31 Aug 2010, 21:16
Gap between front seats?

Last post by slobbo « 31 Aug 2010, 10:36
Replies: 19
by hixsy » 04 Jun 2010, 09:38
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Hey, since I've removed me bench seat out of The front, I now have a nice gap to fill with something, was thinking storage box, with drinks holders...
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Last post by slobbo
31 Aug 2010, 10:36
how do you remove locks on passenger door

Last post by bitler1@gmail.com « 30 Aug 2010, 11:39
Replies: 1
by alpal15851 » 30 Aug 2010, 10:30

how do you remove locks on the passenger door

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Last post by bitler1@gmail.com
30 Aug 2010, 11:39
Cargo floor panels

Last post by Doogs « 29 Aug 2010, 00:07
Replies: 3
by Doogs » 28 Aug 2010, 09:12

Feeling chuffed after my van passing MOT last week i thought i'd clean and fresh waxoyl the arches and floor panels , sills etc and found after...

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Last post by Doogs
29 Aug 2010, 00:07
Install a rear side window

Last post by mackz « 27 Aug 2010, 15:40
Replies: 2
by mackz » 19 Aug 2010, 18:52

Can anyone recomend someone to install a rear window, North-west area

my t25 is Kombi style at the mo!
but I don't just want anyone cutting up my...

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Last post by mackz
27 Aug 2010, 15:40
welding .. front arch and rear arch up to belt line ..

Last post by xpress « 26 Aug 2010, 12:52
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by xpress » 25 Aug 2010, 18:38

hi there. i am having a look myself, but in case i miss something, can anyone direct me to any good posts to technique for welding the front arch and...

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Last post by xpress
26 Aug 2010, 12:52
inner front wheel arches

Last post by boab « 26 Aug 2010, 06:55
Replies: 2
by boab » 25 Aug 2010, 06:47

Hi
I was thinking of cleaning all the muck away and painting inside the front and rear wheel arches, any advice on the best kind of product to use,...

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Last post by boab
26 Aug 2010, 06:55
screwdriver+door lock=nightmare!

Last post by CovKid « 26 Aug 2010, 03:08
Replies: 3
by barsocial » 25 Aug 2010, 20:26

Help!! Some lower member of the species has attacked the locks on my van and ruined both front doors and the sliding door locks! I guess it was a...

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Last post by CovKid
26 Aug 2010, 03:08
rusty holes

Last post by batmangb « 25 Aug 2010, 04:11
Replies: 3
by batmangb » 24 Aug 2010, 20:58

I was out doing a few bits in the van today and stuck my finger in this!

Rain is running off the roof, down the vents and settling here in the...

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Last post by batmangb
25 Aug 2010, 04:11
scratch remover?

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Aug 2010, 21:50
Replies: 8
by barsocial » 17 Jun 2010, 21:27

just a quickie,

i have tinted perspex windows (the 2 skin type) on my van but over time they have accumulated alot of sctratches. Has anyone used...

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Last post by Plasticman
24 Aug 2010, 21:50
rust spotted!

Last post by slowcoach « 24 Aug 2010, 14:46
Replies: 19
by slowcoach » 27 Jul 2010, 09:20
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Hi,
ive just discovered the first bits of rust to be worried about on my van! a bit dis-heartening but obviously inevitable :)

directly above each...
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Last post by slowcoach
24 Aug 2010, 14:46
Bodywork advice needed please... *UPDATED*

Last post by jamesandtheopenroad « 23 Aug 2010, 19:30
Replies: 16
by daschmoo » 23 Apr 2010, 15:53
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Well, having had the van a couple of years or so now and having done nothing more to the bodywork other than wash it a few times I really think it's...
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Last post by jamesandtheopenroad
23 Aug 2010, 19:30
Caravelle 2 to 3 point seat belts

Last post by Aidan « 23 Aug 2010, 15:26
Replies: 3
by bradcab » 23 Aug 2010, 13:19

I'm flirting with the idea of buying a 7 seat Caravell and a concern is the 2 point lap straps fitted to all the rear seats as I have young shildren...

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Last post by Aidan
23 Aug 2010, 15:26
Westy lean - but only at rear!

Last post by rhm « 23 Aug 2010, 10:13
Replies: 6
by rhm » 22 Aug 2010, 18:24

Hi Guys, aiming to lower the van over the coming months. As its a camper, and guided by the info Si Baxter has posted on the subject, Im sure that...

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Last post by rhm
23 Aug 2010, 10:13
Rusty seams

Last post by CovKid « 22 Aug 2010, 21:46
Replies: 2
by centro » 22 Aug 2010, 19:33

The seam need some attention due to rust - what sort of cost (Roughly) am I looking at to treat these: Pics below. Cheers

onclick=...

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Last post by CovKid
22 Aug 2010, 21:46
hammerite paint???

Last post by AngeloEvs « 20 Aug 2010, 00:08
Replies: 12
by chilipig66 » 18 Aug 2010, 21:19

hi folks
ive got what i think is a mad idea but its probably been done before,im always a little late being origanal
,ive been looking at painting...

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Last post by AngeloEvs
20 Aug 2010, 00:08
Opening rear window

Last post by el sketcho « 19 Aug 2010, 19:19

by el sketcho » 19 Aug 2010, 19:19

Just remembered, when I was at the big chill a couple of weeks ago I saw a t25 with an openning rear window. It was hinged at the top and opened a...

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Last post by el sketcho
19 Aug 2010, 19:19
Sliding door mechanisms... how many types??

Last post by Cruz « 19 Aug 2010, 18:21
Replies: 3
by Parts » 10 Jun 2009, 09:40

I thought there were just early and late... left and right... am i wrong? :?

(I'm talking the mechanism in the front of the door with the handle in...

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Last post by Cruz
19 Aug 2010, 18:21
whitestar paint code

Last post by stephen t25 « 17 Aug 2010, 19:07
Replies: 3
by stephen t25 » 14 Aug 2010, 11:45

Hi all, does anyone know it, trying to get some touch up paint. :ok

Thanks....

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Last post by stephen t25
17 Aug 2010, 19:07
middle step

Last post by CovKid « 17 Aug 2010, 17:00
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by craiglamb » 17 Aug 2010, 16:39

the center door step leaks when it rains there is no rubber on it or inbetween the door can some one tell me if they should be and if so were can i...

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Last post by CovKid
17 Aug 2010, 17:00
westy california white paint

Last post by Big Boris « 16 Aug 2010, 19:46
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by Big Boris » 15 Aug 2010, 12:53

hi all,
does anyone know where i can get some paint for my westy california in white 1989 ,im looking on doing some local rust repairs and was...

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Last post by Big Boris
16 Aug 2010, 19:46
did i buy a lemon?

Last post by mark1967 « 16 Aug 2010, 18:18
Replies: 61
by Grifter » 22 Sep 2009, 20:23
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whilst fixing my brakes i noticed when i looked up there was quite a lot of rust under the removable side caps that run just under the rear windows,...
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Last post by mark1967
16 Aug 2010, 18:18
Zinc Fume Fever

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 16 Aug 2010, 11:06
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by boatbuilder » 15 Aug 2010, 21:24

Well I reckon I've just experienced Zinc Fever. Trust me, don't go there fellas. Get a welding respirator.

Contant headache for 26 hours, high...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
16 Aug 2010, 11:06
Sliding door window differences

Last post by Plasticman « 15 Aug 2010, 21:51
Replies: 15
by fix » 17 Nov 2009, 14:06
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Ive had a search on here but i havent found the answer i need, so i was wondering if anyone can help.

Ive got a panel van (twin slider) and have...
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Last post by Plasticman
15 Aug 2010, 21:51
Quick paint Q

Last post by CovKid « 15 Aug 2010, 10:29
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by wee bugger » 14 Aug 2010, 13:04

planning on painting the roof of my van (tintop). its solid, gutters all rust free, and was thinking of normal gloss? Plan to clean, key surface and...

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Last post by CovKid
15 Aug 2010, 10:29
Glue for Seals

Last post by weimarbus « 14 Aug 2010, 14:18
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by Ivybvus » 14 Aug 2010, 13:45

I ordered two new door seals from Alan Schofield - very prompt service - with me the following day :D
What I neglected to do was ask what...

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Last post by weimarbus
14 Aug 2010, 14:18
Custom paint job

Last post by lloyd « 13 Aug 2010, 16:26
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by silverbullet » 13 Aug 2010, 12:39

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Last post by lloyd
13 Aug 2010, 16:26
quick vactan question

Last post by Doogs « 13 Aug 2010, 15:32
Replies: 3
by steveo3002 » 13 Aug 2010, 14:11

ive bought some vactan in the hopes of slowing up a nasty patch of rust

the site doesnt seem to mention how long to wait before further coats of...

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Last post by Doogs
13 Aug 2010, 15:32
Front Door Stuck!

Last post by jamesc76 « 13 Aug 2010, 09:59
Replies: 3
by bitler1@gmail.com » 13 Aug 2010, 07:15

Hi Everyone,

Having spent ages re-installing the Interior of my Westy.... the front Left (drivers) door is now stuck closed and locked.

Both...

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Last post by jamesc76
13 Aug 2010, 09:59
Rust on seams

Last post by 1664 « 12 Aug 2010, 18:45
Replies: 2
by centro » 12 Aug 2010, 11:26

I have a bit of rust in the seams and wondered what the options are for treating it. Cheers

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Last post by 1664
12 Aug 2010, 18:45
Fitting a winch?

Last post by Martin & Lynn « 11 Aug 2010, 20:57
Replies: 2
by Martin & Lynn » 11 Aug 2010, 20:45

has anyone ever toyed with the idea or actually fitted a winch to their bus? during our recent holiday we found a fantastic spot at the bottom of a...

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Last post by Martin & Lynn
11 Aug 2010, 20:57
repair panel

Last post by Plasticman « 10 Aug 2010, 07:35
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by jimpainter » 08 Aug 2010, 18:41

Is there anybody that does a repair panel for the sliding door cover. Im actually after the small ridge panel that the sliding door cover and seal...

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Last post by Plasticman
10 Aug 2010, 07:35
Droopy wing mirror

Last post by tetleysid « 10 Aug 2010, 07:27
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by chrubble » 23 Apr 2009, 13:25
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Hi - My '83 T25's driver side wing mirror needs viagra for motorways and speed bumps. Is there any way to stop it from drooping down so that I have...
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Last post by tetleysid
10 Aug 2010, 07:27
sliding door woes....

Last post by smokeyjon « 09 Aug 2010, 22:04
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by pionte » 04 Aug 2010, 21:13

Advice required regarding sliding door problems....

My sliding door has been gradually getting worse over the last year, when I bought the van it...

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Last post by smokeyjon
09 Aug 2010, 22:04
Headlining

Last post by PEET « 09 Aug 2010, 07:42
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by mikec » 05 Aug 2010, 08:55

It seemed like a good idea about a year ago to rip out the manky sagging old headlining. Of course we were going to completely re-do the entire van...

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Last post by PEET
09 Aug 2010, 07:42
Front Grille

Last post by Cruz « 08 Aug 2010, 22:33
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by ruscalator » 08 Aug 2010, 19:48

Hi all
I am about to purchase a t25 atlanic pop top and i after a new headlamp grille with a chrome surround i ve looked on various web sites but...

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Last post by Cruz
08 Aug 2010, 22:33
floppy passenger door mirror

Last post by ambibus « 08 Aug 2010, 20:24
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by ambibus » 08 Aug 2010, 20:02

Hi every one,
just bought a 1990 Devon conversion minibus, the passenger door mirror chrome 'ball & socket' joint is very sloppy and won't support...

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08 Aug 2010, 20:24

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