My 1980 T25 - Camper Project
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OK, been pretty busy again today I managed to find two of the rust spots the van failed the MOT on. One of which is on the O/S/R wheel arch area, and the other on the N/S sill at the rear which is near to the suspension pivot bit (don't know the correct name). I have welded them up, and painted and undersealed them.
I have yet to find the third rust hole but will try again tomorrow!!! (update) - Have just re-checked panel and looked at MOT fail certificate. The corrosion on the N/S inner wheel arch is in exactly the same place as the one I have just repaired. Happy days, should be an easy fix
Only other bits before the re-test are replacement of two bulbs.....and adjustment of headlamp aim
Thanks again RAINMAN for the loan of your welder
I have yet to find the third rust hole but will try again tomorrow!!! (update) - Have just re-checked panel and looked at MOT fail certificate. The corrosion on the N/S inner wheel arch is in exactly the same place as the one I have just repaired. Happy days, should be an easy fix
Only other bits before the re-test are replacement of two bulbs.....and adjustment of headlamp aim
Thanks again RAINMAN for the loan of your welder
Last edited by folkers on 29 May 2011, 20:05, edited 2 times in total.
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Hi Folkers,
What type of underseal are you using. I got this thick rubbery textured stuff (not sure what it is) on mine and wondering what underseal to use which will be compatible?
What type of underseal are you using. I got this thick rubbery textured stuff (not sure what it is) on mine and wondering what underseal to use which will be compatible?
1990 Volkswagen Type 2 (T3). Campervan conversion by Luna.
1.7 L (1,715 cc) (54 bhp) (Serial # KY)
Resoration photos http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=85759
LUNA-FREIZEITMOBILE GMBH: http://tinyurl.com/6mjerz8
1.7 L (1,715 cc) (54 bhp) (Serial # KY)
Resoration photos http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=85759
LUNA-FREIZEITMOBILE GMBH: http://tinyurl.com/6mjerz8
Re: My 1981 T25 - Camper Project
I'm using Carplan Tetroseal - quite good stuff and easy to use and paint on.
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Despite the rain today....see pic of my home-made shelter I managed to weld up the other side ready for the MOT re-test
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Van is now with Derek from Volswerke: http://www.volkswerke.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Having MOT work done, carb tuning, and MOT re-testing. Going to be with them for about a week, but should have an MOT by then
Having MOT work done, carb tuning, and MOT re-testing. Going to be with them for about a week, but should have an MOT by then
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VAN PASSED MOT TODAY
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folkers wrote:VAN PASSED MOT TODAY
Great news
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Well done sir
See the resto of Frank, my bug, here: http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=666711" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
See My Caravelle to Camper self build here: http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=85063" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
See My Caravelle to Camper self build here: http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=85063" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Thanks mate
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Finished the paint today Wet and dry with 1000 grit before final coat, made quite a difference
Just needs polishing now
Just needs polishing now
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Shows the contrast between the last coat and the prepared coat prior to last coat!!
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folkers wrote:
Shows the contrast between the last coat and the prepared coat prior to last coat!!
that looks awsume dude like glass ! so 4 coats of rustolium ? and flatted between the coats leaving it a month to go hard ? and flatted back with 700 ? then a final coat flated with 1000 ? the tcut and polish ?
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Thanks Rattybird, yeah what you said....thats pretty much it, although only left about 2 wks between coats, and it hasn't been finished with any t-cut or anything yet. Im etheir going to use Autoglym bodyshop finishing compound or meguiars ultimate compound (I have both)