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What a dilemma ,should I change to a pop top

Last post by nutbox « 07 Jul 2013, 21:02
Replies: 7
by nutbox » 07 Jul 2013, 17:26

Hi there,
I have a high top van at the mo with a emc roof on it,but there is rust under the front and back corners and the roof is going to have to...

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Last post by nutbox
07 Jul 2013, 21:02
another rear belt question?

Last post by edoh « 07 Jul 2013, 15:55
Replies: 3
by dbz864 » 06 Jul 2013, 20:49

Hi,Im just fitting a rear 3 point belt frrom brickwerks,looked on the wiki,im not sure where to mount the upper mount as i thought there was a dimple...

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Last post by edoh
07 Jul 2013, 15:55
front door seals

Last post by Dazco « 06 Jul 2013, 07:30
Replies: 1
by Dynamite-dindin » 04 Jul 2013, 18:49

I have some new front door seals to fit I see most of the door the push in but part of it it don't do you have to glue this part if so what glue...

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Last post by Dazco
06 Jul 2013, 07:30
window fitment.

Last post by 1_eyed_jim « 05 Jul 2013, 21:29
Replies: 10
by rob1927 » 31 May 2013, 08:21

Hello all new seals arrived today from Metal Micky, could anyone give any advice on fitting seals with inserts for the side windows?

Tailgate window...

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Last post by 1_eyed_jim
05 Jul 2013, 21:29
Pannel Van Pannell replacement

Last post by RedGus « 05 Jul 2013, 15:23
Replies: 15
by Charlie Pancake » 04 Jul 2013, 14:53
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Afternoon all,

In the middle of getting my van back up and running we need to replace the whole Pannel behind the driver(opposite to the sliding...
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Last post by RedGus
05 Jul 2013, 15:23
Rusty Westy - My Diary

Last post by DavidPallister « 05 Jul 2013, 14:43
Replies: 202
by 16vmini » 21 Nov 2010, 16:16
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ok , sort of a log of my rust repairs , i have not started yet , just listing what panels i will need to get, he's the state of play so far :

WHEN...
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Last post by DavidPallister
05 Jul 2013, 14:43
Another sliding door cry for help...

Last post by StuM « 03 Jul 2013, 21:19
Replies: 2
by StuM » 03 Jul 2013, 14:13

Hi All,

I finally got around to putting the window in my painted sliding door. Once I got the door back on, I remember now that I'd never had any...

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Last post by StuM
03 Jul 2013, 21:19
sliding door handle n lock - who sells them?

Last post by edoh « 03 Jul 2013, 20:19

by edoh » 03 Jul 2013, 20:19

in need of a sliding door handle + lock for a
r/h drive l/h sliding door g reg 1990 van -
cant seem to locate one?
any ideas?

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Last post by edoh
03 Jul 2013, 20:19
New window seals leaking - help

Last post by CovKid « 03 Jul 2013, 20:10
Replies: 16
by hardwick53 » 18 Mar 2013, 22:11
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On my 1990 Westy Cali, I had the two rear side window seals and the middle side window seal (fridge side) recently changed as they were the cause of...
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Last post by CovKid
03 Jul 2013, 20:10
Repairing a Fibreglass Pop Top Split

Last post by Dazco « 03 Jul 2013, 12:52
Replies: 29
by bmouthboyo » 13 Apr 2013, 11:12
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Hi Guys,

Unfortunately a low garage has meant a little incident with my loose poptop roof. I had it loose to allow access to the front upper window...
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Last post by Dazco
03 Jul 2013, 12:52
Panel work in Deal/Dover, Kent

Last post by stowiethechamp « 03 Jul 2013, 11:54
Replies: 4
by stowiethechamp » 01 Jul 2013, 18:17

Hi all
The time has come to address the rust and shockingly bad drivers side of the van. Can anybody recommend a bodywork / vw specialist in Kent?...

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Last post by stowiethechamp
03 Jul 2013, 11:54
Is it a DOKA - Help please

Last post by stuartieboy « 03 Jul 2013, 09:56
Replies: 4
by Ian T » 03 Jul 2012, 07:35

Hi to everyone

The dreaming is finally over (means she has finally said I can have one), after many months, probably years of pestering since a bay...

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Last post by stuartieboy
03 Jul 2013, 09:56
T25 seats

Last post by goodie « 02 Jul 2013, 15:15
Replies: 4
by goodie » 01 Jul 2013, 16:28

Hi all,I have a1989 bus and I wondered what other car seats bolt straight in .One of the seats is a captain .Thanks

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Last post by goodie
02 Jul 2013, 15:15
Rear Seats

Last post by Kemlo « 02 Jul 2013, 15:11

by Kemlo » 02 Jul 2013, 15:11

Hi,
I have a Westfalia 'Mosaik' Joker. My wife finds the rear seat uncomfortable on longer trips as the back rest is quite short.

The seat is...

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Last post by Kemlo
02 Jul 2013, 15:11
MIG welding advice

Last post by fazzer « 01 Jul 2013, 21:54
Replies: 4
by rustbucket » 01 Jul 2013, 17:20

Hellllo,

I recently purchased a MIG welder... a Clarke 105en (I know it's not great, but can't afford anything better)

I got some 1mm steel, and...

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Last post by fazzer
01 Jul 2013, 21:54
Window rust

Last post by Plasticman « 01 Jul 2013, 21:52
Replies: 4
by Kelvin Gibbs » 30 Jun 2013, 17:59

Hi guys

I've got a severe issue with rust around the side windows, basically where they cut the window holes I'm assuming they didn't treat the...

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Last post by Plasticman
01 Jul 2013, 21:52
Rhd Doka 4 door conversion.

Last post by xriss « 30 Jun 2013, 15:08
Replies: 1
by Lagger » 29 Jun 2013, 21:47

Looking at putting the second rear door in my rhd Doka i've managed to get a lhd door but not the frame, do i need all the fram? depending on who you...

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Last post by xriss
30 Jun 2013, 15:08
Rear Bumper Fitting

Last post by anythingsdr « 29 Jun 2013, 19:46
Replies: 9
by anythingsdr » 29 Jun 2013, 07:22

Hello there!

I went out on a Spending spree at GSF Last night and came back with a Rear Bumper for my '86 Panel Van which was missing its rear...

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Last post by anythingsdr
29 Jun 2013, 19:46
T25 bodywork - (north) London - anyone good?

Last post by edoh « 28 Jun 2013, 21:39
Replies: 8
by clift_d » 01 Feb 2013, 16:06

We've got some corrosion on the offside front wheel-arch by the seat-belt mount on our Westy Club Joker, which we probably need to get fixed before...

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Last post by edoh
28 Jun 2013, 21:39
Air vents on the top runs

Last post by Smcknighty « 28 Jun 2013, 10:37
Replies: 3
by Smcknighty » 27 Jun 2013, 19:08

Gaah - having brain fade, I'm sure these are available somewhere but looked on vw heritage and JK and brickwerks no joy. I'm looking for the vents...

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Last post by Smcknighty
28 Jun 2013, 10:37
sliding door roller

Last post by Cruz « 27 Jun 2013, 19:37
Replies: 10
by what2do » 26 Jun 2013, 19:47

Evening, I'd like to remove the bracket/bearing at the bottom of the sliding door so that I can get in there with the sand blaster before painting....

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Last post by Cruz
27 Jun 2013, 19:37
channel needed.

Last post by what2do « 26 Jun 2013, 20:14
Replies: 2
by what2do » 26 Jun 2013, 19:43

Evening all. When I bought the van, I knew there was a monster welding job to be done on the floirpan/sill where the sliding door opens. As it turns...

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Last post by what2do
26 Jun 2013, 20:14
weld thru primer

Last post by Plasticman « 26 Jun 2013, 19:58
Replies: 1
by what2do » 26 Jun 2013, 19:33

Evening all. Just a quickie. Just blasted an are of the van and then treated it with vactan. Do I need to anything before priming over the top if...

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Last post by Plasticman
26 Jun 2013, 19:58
Where to buy rustoleum spray cans...

Last post by sternal « 26 Jun 2013, 19:48
Replies: 5
by rustbucket » 25 Jun 2013, 16:30

Sorry if this is talked about elsewhere, I looked through the thread at the top but couldn't find many links to suppliers.

A few months ago I...

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Last post by sternal
26 Jun 2013, 19:48
weld thru primer

Last post by what2do « 26 Jun 2013, 19:32

by what2do » 26 Jun 2013, 19:32

Evening all. Just a quickie. Just blasted an are of the van and then treated it with vactan. Do I need to anything before priming over the top if...

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Last post by what2do
26 Jun 2013, 19:32
Setting-up Headlamps

Last post by what2do « 25 Jun 2013, 19:21
Replies: 3
by what2do » 22 Jun 2013, 22:26

Evening, about to change my lights from round to square. I'd quite like 1, not to hack off all the on-coming traffic, 2, avoid spotting Zeppelins, 3,...

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Last post by what2do
25 Jun 2013, 19:21
Recomendations for a welder please.

Last post by shepster « 25 Jun 2013, 17:49
Replies: 4
by VW Leon » 22 Jun 2013, 08:52

I am in need of a recomendation for a top quality body shop to restore my beetle i have had since 1971. It is part of the family and I want a show...

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Last post by shepster
25 Jun 2013, 17:49
Before And After Rollered Van Gallery Only

Last post by MattBW « 25 Jun 2013, 16:43
Replies: 22
by CovKid » 09 Nov 2011, 14:41
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This thread is for before and after photos of rollered vans ONLY . For technical discussion please see:

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Last post by MattBW
25 Jun 2013, 16:43
Removing panel adhesive from fiberglass

Last post by Oldiebut goodie « 25 Jun 2013, 10:11
Replies: 8
by RCN » 24 Jun 2013, 15:41

Can anyone reccommend how to remove panel adhesive from fiberglass?
I have a biggish ammount stuck onto the back of the hi-top.
Is there some sort...

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Last post by Oldiebut goodie
25 Jun 2013, 10:11
colour of my 89 t25

Last post by beiget25campervan « 24 Jun 2013, 21:46
Replies: 10
by beiget25campervan » 24 May 2013, 18:57

hi,just wanted to know.i have a 1989 t25 beige colour van.i have just been repairing the inner steps.does any body have an idea what the correct...

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Last post by beiget25campervan
24 Jun 2013, 21:46
How to dismantle Westy California driver's seat?

Last post by kevtherev « 24 Jun 2013, 21:29
Replies: 2
by sweetaswesty » 24 Jun 2013, 13:03

I'm new to the Forum - spent ages searching but can't find an answer.
The fabric is splitting on the driver's seat squab of our Westy California...

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Last post by kevtherev
24 Jun 2013, 21:29
whitestar front decal

Last post by T3luestar « 24 Jun 2013, 20:53
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by stephen t25 » 24 Jun 2013, 20:25

Hi all, does anyone know where i can get one from, are they still made ? :ok :ok

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Last post by T3luestar
24 Jun 2013, 20:53
rust, epoxy, cracking seam

Last post by Plasticman « 24 Jun 2013, 07:33
Replies: 5
by mek » 23 Jun 2013, 21:45

What do i have to do

The best way to solve the problem with cracking seam?

1. Sand blasting to bare metal

2. Rust Converter

3. Epoxy primer

4....

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Last post by Plasticman
24 Jun 2013, 07:33
seat belts for family of 5

Last post by pocolow « 23 Jun 2013, 21:39
Replies: 1
by ianclare » 23 Jun 2013, 21:26

Hi
We are new to this forum, and are looking to trade in our Ford Galaxy for a T25 camper. We have a 10 year old, 7 year old and 2 year old, and are...

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Last post by pocolow
23 Jun 2013, 21:39
What can I do about sloppy locks

Last post by skippymoss « 22 Jun 2013, 20:49
Replies: 3
by badgerfax » 07 Jun 2013, 22:48

My drivers door lock is pretty sloppy, the passenger lock isn't too bad. The slider lock does not work at all and has to be operated from inside &...

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Last post by skippymoss
22 Jun 2013, 20:49
Another inner sill replacement

Last post by fidget « 22 Jun 2013, 20:40
Replies: 23
by silver surfer » 03 Jul 2011, 18:30
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I have started to restore my 89 panel van and knew that I had an outer driver's side sill to replace. I read Fidget's post from start to finish and...
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Last post by fidget
22 Jun 2013, 20:40
Grill Spoiler

Last post by colynmac « 22 Jun 2013, 20:38

by colynmac » 22 Jun 2013, 20:38

looking at the grill spoliers you can get now I was wondering how they are fitted.

Looking at the grill if I put a spoiler on I cannot get to the...

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Last post by colynmac
22 Jun 2013, 20:38
Cutting curves in metal

Last post by zedd « 22 Jun 2013, 10:46
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by jamesandtheopenroad » 19 Jun 2013, 23:00

Purely out of interest, how do you cut the corners for windows in a panel van?

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Last post by zedd
22 Jun 2013, 10:46
help seat clips

Last post by Bigjcc55 « 21 Jun 2013, 22:07
Replies: 2
by T25Berty » 21 Jun 2013, 20:31

having problems finding upholstery clips / things to reattach seating fabric to frame for a t25 holdsworth variety can anyone help with advice please

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Last post by Bigjcc55
21 Jun 2013, 22:07
Front seat conversion advice... XxX

Last post by Evil Elvis « 21 Jun 2013, 13:01

by Evil Elvis » 21 Jun 2013, 13:01

Hi Guys,

I'm looking to update the front seats in my van and I was wondering what people have adapted to fit into their rides...? I've done the...

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Last post by Evil Elvis
21 Jun 2013, 13:01
bumper restorer/opinion

Last post by chriscburgess « 21 Jun 2013, 12:47
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by ladybird » 18 Jun 2013, 19:34

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good evening lads and ladies
have any of you used this stuff before
is it any good does it give gloss...

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Last post by chriscburgess
21 Jun 2013, 12:47
Saab seat tracks, alternate seat swivel

Last post by Flyingchunk « 20 Jun 2013, 22:45
Replies: 3
by Flyingchunk » 19 Jun 2013, 22:28

Hi all

Got some nice Saab 93 seats from eBay.

After taking out what look like some old Rover seats from my van, I discover that the Saab seats I...

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Last post by Flyingchunk
20 Jun 2013, 22:45
Painting bumpers (1984 T25 Holdsworth petrol)

Last post by gutmeg « 20 Jun 2013, 20:03
Replies: 2
by gutmeg » 19 Jun 2013, 12:33

Hi, and a good day to all the Ladies & Gents
Have posted a few times on here, and there is a always an answer which is great.
Can anybody suggest the...

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Last post by gutmeg
20 Jun 2013, 20:03
What colour beige is my van?

Last post by jrt « 20 Jun 2013, 18:33
Replies: 5
by Pullafacial » 20 Jun 2013, 12:32

Hi, I'm looking for an aerosol to match the colour of my van for a couple of scans I want to repair.
Anyone know what this colour is called and where...

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Last post by jrt
20 Jun 2013, 18:33
Sliding window lock solution?

Last post by Aberdeenbus « 19 Jun 2013, 09:40
Replies: 4
by Cruz » 18 Jun 2013, 07:13

I have a leisuredrive sliding window where the lock isn't really much cop and noticed these wedges on ebay. It would make it harder to force the...

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Last post by Aberdeenbus
19 Jun 2013, 09:40
Removing captains seat covers

Last post by Cruz « 18 Jun 2013, 05:22

by Cruz » 18 Jun 2013, 05:22

One of the wires on my early captains seats seems to come away and is in danger of eventually poking through the material. Is there a way of removing...

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Last post by Cruz
18 Jun 2013, 05:22
Which rust cure would you recomend?

Last post by CovKid « 17 Jun 2013, 23:38
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by mrnickmuss » 15 Jun 2013, 22:30

I have tried twice to sort the seam rash and a couple ot other patches on my Doka I have taken it back to bare metal and it is still coming through....

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Last post by CovKid
17 Jun 2013, 23:38
Sound Proofing

Last post by eiret25 « 17 Jun 2013, 22:25
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by Cableguy » 11 Jun 2013, 17:27
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Hey chaps,
Am I right in thinking that diesel vans had better soundproofing fitted at the factory??
My van was petrol, but now has a tdi.
I would...
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Last post by eiret25
17 Jun 2013, 22:25
flame spraying

Last post by Plasticman « 17 Jun 2013, 21:49
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by scottbott » 17 Jun 2013, 20:29

just been looking at the vanshack website and have been looking at flame spraying,filling in holes in panels,anyone had it done?,of so what was it...

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Last post by Plasticman
17 Jun 2013, 21:49
angled plastic flaps above bumper?

Last post by ZsZ « 17 Jun 2013, 18:30
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by 123-jn » 16 Jun 2013, 17:47

Does anyone know the purpose of the two angles plastic flaps level with the back of my rear fibreglass bumper just below the light clusters? Do they...

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17 Jun 2013, 18:30

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