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Just caught sight of a South African doka on FB ,take it they were still built in Germany ? Till the end .rather than the big window variations of the other models

Pop rivets try also try sourcing S/s hinge from sheet metal workers suppliers or fish chip shop range makers for all the length required

If you are thinking of unorthodox methods of hinging you would be better of using Piano or continuous length hinge , not the type you get from the local ironmongers it's not suitable for external use , but coach builders stockholders will stock or get, undrilled and perhaps brass or stainless as l h...

Some good information on these threads my project doka has only a few holes on the deck unlike when l had single cabs which were working vehicles all had ash timber slats and were riddled with holes allowing water into transverse lockers l have had chequer plate made to cover full bed up to the engi...

Doka ready for painting sprayer mentioned doing it in base and lacquer but others say 2 pack read up on differences but would like advice from u knowledgable guys out there cheers Doug

Are u perhaps suggesting l can cover the elongated hole this would help sound suppression thanks for that Andre

Making sound deadening panels and wonder if the original panels cover (a) the elongated hole ns RHD And.(b) the round hole ns. RHD on the box section that carries the cargo deck the holes could b part of the cooling air system but not sure failing this exploded view of parts ALSO w hat tinware shoul...

Thanks for that ,total ignorance been 25 years since having petrol T25 s

Are petrol sumps suitable ,compatible , with donor Diesel engines as in EG 1 y engines etc

Hi spray painter suggested l take out wiper spindles for better finish ?? Can l do this and renew washer tubes without actually taking dash out by slackening or perhaps beneficial to do other well documented jobs by removing completely heater bearings ok but is it only a matter of time !!

Ta for replies. heated , and got old ones out ,cleaned up and reused cheers

Fitting new turbo is it imperative to use Torx type bolts as per original

Thanks for that lads

Anyone here used fibreglass doka treasure chest door skins from Brickwerks ,not doubting quality ,they say they are bonded on, do they replace existing skin ie ,removal of original and bonded to frame ,or over clad ,how s the finish around hinge area ? And generally how good are GRP panels etc when ...

Just watching Ed China fettling a Messerschmitt micro car and a very skilled guy making new hub caps .For you purists out there it surely can't be that hard to make decent replicas with VW logo has. Anyone tried?Just thought I would pose the question