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new panels

Last post by Plasticman « 16 Feb 2014, 21:31
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by jeffdub » 12 Feb 2014, 21:08

my vans in the bodyshop next month for its rebuild and im sourcing new panels , ive looked at schofields tall rear arch panels then looked at vw...

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Last post by Plasticman
16 Feb 2014, 21:31
Westfalia caravelle full width bed fitting

Last post by Twistedpro « 16 Feb 2014, 10:24
Replies: 3
by Twistedpro » 14 Feb 2014, 16:06

Hi, I am looking for some advice, when fitting a Westfalia caravelle full width bed the side pins need to be re-positioned about 4 further forward....

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Last post by Twistedpro
16 Feb 2014, 10:24
Prrdys Thread, Restoration of a slightly rusty '81 A/C

Last post by benlawlor85 « 15 Feb 2014, 09:58
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by benlawlor85 » 10 Mar 2013, 14:44
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Hi All,
Well the work has started,
Today i stripped out the interior, which tbh was crap. so no loss there. i have left the RnR in at the moment as...
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Last post by benlawlor85
15 Feb 2014, 09:58
window channel felt

Last post by Plasticman « 14 Feb 2014, 22:41
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by scottbott » 14 Feb 2014, 21:16

are they easy to fit?,cannot find much about fitting them,was wondering if they just push in or are clipped/screwed into the window aperture,do not...

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Last post by Plasticman
14 Feb 2014, 22:41
after market fuel caps

Last post by batesy44 « 14 Feb 2014, 22:32
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by batesy44 » 14 Feb 2014, 20:08

brought a hella fuel cap from gsf this afternoon only to find it didn't fit!
so i took the bracket off the filler neck and had a look and found that...

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Last post by batesy44
14 Feb 2014, 22:32
Water everywhere

Last post by itchyfeet « 14 Feb 2014, 20:42
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by Dave307 » 11 Feb 2014, 16:25

OMG. Just been to check my van having not used it for a few weeks.
The problem is it is soaked and I mean soaked in side.
Having checked the source...

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Last post by itchyfeet
14 Feb 2014, 20:42
Front seatbelts - tired retraction springs

Last post by slippy8v « 13 Feb 2014, 16:19
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by CJH » 05 Feb 2014, 12:09

Both the front inertia reel seatbelts in my van have very tired springs, and have to be 'helped' to retract. Even if they're not an MOT issue they...

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Last post by slippy8v
13 Feb 2014, 16:19
Oval pressing behind tank breathers

Last post by Whitevanman « 12 Feb 2014, 18:16
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by Whitevanman » 08 Feb 2014, 21:37

Its corroded. Can I replace it with flat plate or does it strengthen the panel?
Can buy a panel to cut if needed.

Thanks

Whiteman

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Last post by Whitevanman
12 Feb 2014, 18:16
just kamper sliding door repair panels

Last post by markysparky71 « 11 Feb 2014, 22:13
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by markysparky71 » 11 Feb 2014, 20:40

Hi folks have a few weeks this month to smarten the van up before we gonna be making the most of the longer days. I already have the two lower repair...

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Last post by markysparky71
11 Feb 2014, 22:13
my new curtains!! ex army

Last post by eiret25 « 10 Feb 2014, 22:48
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by eltee » 08 Feb 2014, 09:22

being ex bundeswehr, i found some tarnsatz (black out blinds) for my syncro, so i trial fitted them to see if they work,
it was pitch black inside,...

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Last post by eiret25
10 Feb 2014, 22:48
Offside lower outer sill replacement

Last post by orangebooboobearcrew « 10 Feb 2014, 21:54
Replies: 14
by orangebooboobearcrew » 09 Feb 2014, 11:10

Hello everyone,

After the van being off the road for the last 12 months due to various rot issues that need sorting for the MOT, I decided to have a...

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Last post by orangebooboobearcrew
10 Feb 2014, 21:54
Insulating glass film

Last post by Negativegravity « 10 Feb 2014, 20:40
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by Negativegravity » 10 Feb 2014, 20:39

Anyone used or considered this?

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We have thermo mats, but looking for extra insulation for Avimore...

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Last post by Negativegravity
10 Feb 2014, 20:40
square headlights

Last post by chapperss « 10 Feb 2014, 15:32
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by biker1981 » 12 Jan 2014, 20:29

Ive got a bit carried away on ebay and managed to buy some square headlights

Ive currently just got a grill with two round headlights.... i just...

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Last post by chapperss
10 Feb 2014, 15:32
Table ????

Last post by slippy8v « 09 Feb 2014, 23:07
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by Jimscerb » 09 Feb 2014, 21:51

Hi all
What I'm after is table mounts that fit on the corners
Of the box's under the driver & pass seats
I think they are about and have seen them...

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Last post by slippy8v
09 Feb 2014, 23:07
Roll n roll bed covers - having a set made

Last post by GFunked « 09 Feb 2014, 21:08

by GFunked » 09 Feb 2014, 21:08

Anyone out there know where I can go to get a real good set of cheap rock n roll seat covers made near Bristol?

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Last post by GFunked
09 Feb 2014, 21:08
Painting a fuel filler tube?

Last post by tforturton « 09 Feb 2014, 13:21
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by tforturton » 06 Feb 2014, 16:31

I finally managed to track down a replacement fuel filler tube for my Syncro. Mine had rusted through, resulting in a hole on the back face of the...

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Last post by tforturton
09 Feb 2014, 13:21
Rain leakages

Last post by Verlog « 08 Feb 2014, 21:58
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by woksta » 27 Nov 2013, 15:18
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Aight guys, i'm fairly new to T25 ownership and my 1.9l 1983 hi top seems to have a rather dire interior leaking problem. Whenever it rains, not only...
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Last post by Verlog
08 Feb 2014, 21:58
Recent mods to my Westy

Last post by Dave307 « 08 Feb 2014, 20:08
Replies: 13
by Rusty Dubnuts » 06 Sep 2011, 19:21

Took some fiddling but here are the mods:
Homebrew badgeless grill, nothing overly special, but home made. Wiper arms are early Passat so sit flatter...

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Last post by Dave307
08 Feb 2014, 20:08
Advice please

Last post by Rob Chance « 08 Feb 2014, 17:36
Replies: 9
by Rob Chance » 08 Feb 2014, 11:53

In the Spring I'm having my camper sprayed and tidied up. I need to get a new front step and some new window rubbers, nothing major, wanted to know...

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Last post by Rob Chance
08 Feb 2014, 17:36
Arbomast sealant

Last post by Juuls « 08 Feb 2014, 15:34
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by Juuls » 07 Feb 2014, 09:55

Rubber seals around the windows of the van cracking in places.To be expected on a van reaching 30! Normal silicone sealant simply peels off and looks...

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Last post by Juuls
08 Feb 2014, 15:34
A dipping rear view interior mirror..

Last post by sarran1955 « 07 Feb 2014, 18:57
Replies: 10
by sarran1955 » 23 Jan 2014, 19:26

Hello,

My humble basic 1980 CT has no dipping mirror.. :(

Suggestions please for a good one.. :)

Are there any (matt?) darkening plastic films...

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Last post by sarran1955
07 Feb 2014, 18:57
Westfalia colour chart

Last post by kevtherev « 07 Feb 2014, 17:41
Replies: 7
by chriscburgess » 06 Feb 2014, 20:08

Does anyone know where i can get hold of a Westie colour chart.

I have an Ivory westy which I am thinking of rollering. To be honest I have always...

7 Replies

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Last post by kevtherev
07 Feb 2014, 17:41
windscreen rubber ?

Last post by boboro « 06 Feb 2014, 20:50
Replies: 6
by rallye69 » 28 Jan 2014, 13:26

hi , looks like the windscreen is going to have to come out to get rid of some rust, after reading a few articles most people say Justkamper rubbers...

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Last post by boboro
06 Feb 2014, 20:50
Vintage Warehouse

Last post by AdrianC « 06 Feb 2014, 15:49
Replies: 3
by Fisch » 06 Feb 2014, 10:05

Looking for a set of red seat belts to replace the original fronts and put new ones in the back once the R&R is in.

Has anyone heard of Vintage...

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Last post by AdrianC
06 Feb 2014, 15:49
Gelcoat or fibreglass

Last post by Plasticman « 06 Feb 2014, 00:21
Replies: 1
by Sir Brixalot » 05 Feb 2014, 23:53

Just wondering whether to use Gelcoat or fibreglass to repair my hitop. It had a couple of cracks messily covered in brownish gelcoat which has...

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Last post by Plasticman
06 Feb 2014, 00:21
Time for a repaint and new colour

Last post by MattBW « 05 Feb 2014, 10:07
Replies: 41
by fairwynds » 16 Jan 2014, 19:28
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Well, I can't put it off any longer! Over the last few years I've invested much time (and money!) in getting my van as sorted as I can before some...
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Last post by MattBW
05 Feb 2014, 10:07
A safe passenger carrying R&R bed

Last post by CovKid « 04 Feb 2014, 23:53
Replies: 18
by mbcamper » 19 Jan 2014, 21:10
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I'm now the proud owner of a 1986 Autosleeper which is going to need a moderate amount of restoration in order to preserve it. Rust attacking is...
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Last post by CovKid
04 Feb 2014, 23:53
big dilema

Last post by JJJackson « 04 Feb 2014, 19:05
Replies: 2
by rallye69 » 04 Feb 2014, 18:31

:?: :?: :?:
well the simple blower removal took another twist today, planned to take window out to clean rust out .....all went well

seen worse...

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Last post by JJJackson
04 Feb 2014, 19:05
Water tank filler elbow

Last post by mbcamper « 04 Feb 2014, 12:53
Replies: 2
by mbcamper » 03 Feb 2014, 22:49

I was experiencing a curious wheel noise on my van and found there was a tube in the passenger wheel arch rubbing against the tyre. This is it at the...

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Last post by mbcamper
04 Feb 2014, 12:53
Recommendations for respray/bodywork nr Brighton

Last post by Drucifer « 04 Feb 2014, 11:32
Replies: 11
by Wardy66 » 19 Jan 2014, 19:10

Hi all
Anyone got any good experiences of respray work and bodywork in the Sussex area, near Brighton?
I went to VW Heritage but didn't get a lot of...

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Last post by Drucifer
04 Feb 2014, 11:32
Bluebird/volkswares rock n roll bed

Last post by Fisch « 04 Feb 2014, 10:54
Replies: 5
by Cableguy » 30 Aug 2013, 13:57

Hi all, whilst my van's having surgery :lol: and I've had to strip it out,
I've noticed how flimsy the rock n roll brackets are. I think they're...

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Last post by Fisch
04 Feb 2014, 10:54
Body Work Repair in Kent

Last post by robber_roo « 03 Feb 2014, 21:48
Replies: 2
by dalester » 24 Jan 2014, 12:03

Hi Guys

Can anyone recommend a decent place to repair a big dent in the tail gate, in Kent - specifically Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Orpington,...

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Last post by robber_roo
03 Feb 2014, 21:48
VW big bumpers and side panels

Last post by Vdub89 « 03 Feb 2014, 13:12
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by Vdub89 » 03 Feb 2014, 11:17

Hi Guys,

I was just wondering if anyone had some advice on the big bumper kits and side panels and how easy they are to fit to a van that is...

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Last post by Vdub89
03 Feb 2014, 13:12
paint bubbling

Last post by mark.bilsborough « 02 Feb 2014, 16:40
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by mark.bilsborough » 30 Jan 2014, 21:20

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Last post by mark.bilsborough
02 Feb 2014, 16:40
Paint!

Last post by NicBeeee « 02 Feb 2014, 08:17
Replies: 3
by mf11 » 01 Feb 2014, 23:27

Guys, my hightop camper is currently under the knife and I think it's an opportune moment for a change of colour. Thinking of going for two-tone...

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Last post by NicBeeee
02 Feb 2014, 08:17
help how do I identify the colour of my van?

Last post by Plasticman « 01 Feb 2014, 14:01
Replies: 5
by martymart » 30 Jan 2014, 23:28

Can anyone help?
I'm a newbie to this game! got my van last year its converted 1987 transporter van and am loving it. I'm having it resprayed in two...

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Last post by Plasticman
01 Feb 2014, 14:01
REPLACEMENT T25 FRONT SEATS

Last post by PetenAli « 01 Feb 2014, 08:31
Replies: 8
by Bowton Lad » 29 Jan 2014, 15:21

A mate of mine is looking to replace the front seats in his 1981 T25 tin top. Apart from the Saab 900 & Rover 216 seats mentioned in the wiki, has...

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Last post by PetenAli
01 Feb 2014, 08:31
Ideas

Last post by Titus A Duxass « 01 Feb 2014, 05:59
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by mf11 » 30 Jan 2014, 22:00
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Guys, any ideas what blue this is and how much this van is likely to have been lowered?
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Last post by Titus A Duxass
01 Feb 2014, 05:59
bad paint

Last post by dbz864 « 01 Feb 2014, 00:26
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by mark.bilsborough » 30 Jan 2014, 21:13

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Last post by dbz864
01 Feb 2014, 00:26
Got a Just Kampers rock n roll bed?

Last post by GMAN140 « 30 Jan 2014, 20:19
Replies: 5
by Bumblemum » 01 Jan 2014, 20:57

We have just bought a camper with one newly fitted (badly) and we need to see how it should be. We can't get it to lock in the upright position. Need...

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Last post by GMAN140
30 Jan 2014, 20:19
spraying wax oil

Last post by blacky « 28 Jan 2014, 23:44
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by biker1981 » 15 Jan 2014, 20:28

Just after some advice... i bought two 5litre cans of waxoyl and bout an underseal gun off ebay. unfortunately it doesny screw onto the tins but does...

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Last post by blacky
28 Jan 2014, 23:44
dashboard gaps.....

Last post by rallye69 « 28 Jan 2014, 23:11
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by rallye69 » 26 Jan 2014, 17:52

do all t25 dashboards have gaps at the ends like this?
think i might fill them up before painting

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Last post by rallye69
28 Jan 2014, 23:11
Removing overspay from newish paint

Last post by eiret25 « 28 Jan 2014, 21:55
Replies: 11
by ghost123uk » 28 Jan 2014, 09:24

Hi all,

Our recently restored TinTop has had a few issues relating to the poor organisation skills of the bodyshop that did it. Missing parts,...

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Last post by eiret25
28 Jan 2014, 21:55
Westfalia rock n roll backrest stuck up.

Last post by vandad « 28 Jan 2014, 20:34
Replies: 2
by vandad » 18 Aug 2013, 22:38

Hi All,
Can anyone help please? My backrest is stuck in the latched up position. The handle in the middle of the backrest won't release it. I can...

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Last post by vandad
28 Jan 2014, 20:34
Have a decko at my blog it might make you smile!

Last post by MattBW « 28 Jan 2014, 18:09
Replies: 39
by poptop2 » 14 Jun 2013, 11:30
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Last post by MattBW
28 Jan 2014, 18:09
Why am I getting streaks?

Last post by 1664 « 28 Jan 2014, 15:29
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by clinning » 24 Jan 2014, 20:56

After heavy rain, streaks are appearing on the panels? Is this just daily dirt and grime or is coming from the seals? Anyone else have this problem?

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Last post by 1664
28 Jan 2014, 15:29
Fitting a late sliding door to an early model t25

Last post by Plasticman « 27 Jan 2014, 22:38
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by Damo7 » 27 Jan 2014, 17:25

Hi Guys, just hit a huge problem when coming to fit my mint sliding door.
Just noticed that the hinge and catch to the C post are totally different....

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Last post by Plasticman
27 Jan 2014, 22:38
Best way to enlarge hole in sheet metal?

Last post by syncroandy « 27 Jan 2014, 09:11
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by syncropatrick » 26 Jan 2014, 16:42

Got a couple of circular 16mm holes in metal dash which need opening out to 20mm for new switches. What's best way to do this?
I've got an electric...

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Last post by syncroandy
27 Jan 2014, 09:11
Side Windows.

Last post by Dave307 « 26 Jan 2014, 21:58

by Dave307 » 26 Jan 2014, 21:58

Does anyone else have a problem with rain coming in through the run of holes in there side Windows.
It seems to p##s in through mine.

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Last post by Dave307
26 Jan 2014, 21:58
sealing caravelle windows

Last post by gtavalanche « 26 Jan 2014, 20:34
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by gtavalanche » 26 Jan 2014, 13:01

Hi, ive recently had my 1985 caravelle sprayed including replacing all seals with oem. It has the original genuine sliding windows.

While the...

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26 Jan 2014, 20:34

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