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Last post by AirCool
08 Mar 2021, 13:00
Cobra Le Mans Sport Seat fitting
by
Schnippzle »
08 Mar 2021, 09:09
Hi,
I've had a look across the forum but couldn't find these referenced, so hoping someone can help.
I'm thinking of getting a set of these for my...
0 Replies
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Last post by Schnippzle
08 Mar 2021, 09:09
Recognise the paint colour?
Replies: 4
by
mariner »
03 Mar 2021, 20:17
So, we are very close to the painting stage of our resto and I need to provide a paint code or colour to the bodyshop.
This a picture of a T2 we...
4 Replies
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Last post by davidoft1
04 Mar 2021, 18:14
5th Seat with Three Point Seat Belt
Replies: 12
by
Basilakios »
22 Feb 2021, 21:46
Hi,
First time poster here. I know this topic has been done before in a way but I'm coming at it from a slightly different tack if anyone is able to...
12 Replies
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Last post by mariner
03 Mar 2021, 20:06
Bodywork Recommendation
Replies: 2
by
tickover »
02 Mar 2021, 14:54
Hi All
Been a while, van been sat there and i'm think of getting someone to do the bodywork on my 83 T25. i'm ok with everything else just not a very...
2 Replies
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Last post by tickover
03 Mar 2021, 09:43
Best material for seat covers
Replies: 7
by
mariner »
09 Feb 2021, 15:22
Anyone have any advice/experience on the best material for new seat covers?
I've got early T4 seats and I've managed to find someone who will make...
7 Replies
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Last post by SurfT25
25 Feb 2021, 17:49
Centre rear seatbelt fitting
Replies: 5
by
Bigface »
04 Jan 2021, 20:30
Hi all -
Anyone know of anyone who could supply and fit a seatbelt for the centre seat of my R&R bed in my area (North Yorks/North East)? I’d be...
5 Replies
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Last post by Basilakios
25 Feb 2021, 16:59
Washer jets - taller stem for clearance
Replies: 4
by
Jim San »
23 Feb 2021, 20:53
I want to replace my washer jets - I did them years ago and got hold of some with taller stem so the jets of water cleared the wiper arms.
Anyway,...
4 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
25 Feb 2021, 08:41
6 Replies
986 Views
Last post by 300CE
24 Feb 2021, 16:51
Wanted Holdsworth louvred side window
by
Oufx81 »
24 Feb 2021, 11:45
Hi, been looking to get a louvred side windindow for my 81 holdswoth conversion, it was an optional extra when new so thought I’d try a get hold of...
0 Replies
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Last post by Oufx81
24 Feb 2021, 11:45
Passenger Seat Swel
Replies: 2
by
NickHH »
23 Feb 2021, 21:09
Hi
Have 1984 Autohomes Caravelle with Leisure Battery behind passengers seat.
Is there a brand or make of swivel which still allows access to...
2 Replies
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Last post by NickHH
23 Feb 2021, 22:29
4 Replies
716 Views
Last post by Buginabox
23 Feb 2021, 11:59
jammed/stiff sliding door
Replies: 5
by
Mona »
20 Feb 2021, 17:51
Hi All,
I've recently bought a 1983 air cooled van with an EMC high top and need to free up the sliding door. It will just about open, with some...
5 Replies
502 Views
Last post by Mona
21 Feb 2021, 11:33
Sliding door middle hinge seal
Replies: 5
by
vialde »
01 Jul 2020, 13:57
Hello,
I'm doing some maintenance on my sliding door, the middle hinge was actually popping out because of a worn guide _and_30 some odd years of...
5 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
19 Feb 2021, 09:55
Pickup side locker lock removal
Replies: 2
by
Marcsnapon »
18 Feb 2021, 19:23
Hi folks
im trying to workout removal of the lock barrel on my side locker doors, any ideas
ive looked in wiki but can’t see any advice
marc
2 Replies
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Last post by Marcsnapon
18 Feb 2021, 22:46
wanted tailgate u channel
Replies: 1
by
Johny B »
18 Feb 2021, 15:33
How do
does anyone know if any companies are reproducing the tailgate seal steel u channel? I'm not having much luck in finding one
cheers
John
VW...
1 Replies
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Last post by multisi
18 Feb 2021, 21:52
Spot Weld question
Replies: 13
by
neil1967 »
04 Feb 2021, 20:42
Hello , have recently got a Clarke mig welder and
want to have a go at spot welding.
I’ve seen that you can get a spot welding adapter to fit on the...
13 Replies
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Last post by neil1967
17 Feb 2021, 18:56
T3 Lock repair kit
Replies: 9
by
JustSharon »
27 Sep 2020, 10:54
Just rebuilt the glove box lock so it is fully operational on a key.
In readiness for the campers lock overhaul, looking at my stash of wafers etc, ...
9 Replies
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Last post by Aidan
17 Feb 2021, 17:53
Sliding door won’t open
Replies: 15
by
Oufx81 »
12 Feb 2021, 16:58
Hi,
First time user of the forum. Wondered if anyone can give some advice?
I own a 1981 T25 2.0 litre Aircooled. My sliding door has refused to...
15 Replies
1619 Views
Last post by Oufx81
15 Feb 2021, 18:52
Radius rod Bush problem
Replies: 36
by
Davegrohl99 »
14 Apr 2020, 18:51
Hi I have a 1981 Westfalia.
Have had a look under the van today to see what bushes I need. Had a look at the radius rod bush and I'm thinking it...
36 Replies
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Last post by Phil D
15 Feb 2021, 13:12
3 Replies
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Last post by paul1432
15 Feb 2021, 09:28
9 Replies
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Last post by randamonia
13 Feb 2021, 11:02
15 Replies
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Last post by davidoft1
07 Feb 2021, 13:28
Rusty Cab Floor
Replies: 3
by
NathanW »
21 Oct 2020, 16:17
Hi all,
I’ve got some rust on my cab floor I’m trying to sort out, I’m guessing it was caused by the leaking window seal which I’ve now replaced....
3 Replies
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Last post by Paul Southworth
07 Feb 2021, 12:57
5 Replies
499 Views
Last post by maxstu
05 Feb 2021, 00:07
Window rot panel van - solution?
Replies: 6
by
nathan136 »
20 Jan 2021, 21:28
My first post!
I’ve taken one windows out of my panel conversion and they are rotten in patches at the bottom. I can’t get it in to my chosen...
6 Replies
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Last post by nathan136
04 Feb 2021, 23:19
4 Replies
731 Views
Last post by Autosleeper_rich
26 Jan 2021, 14:00
0 Replies
1963 Views
Last post by Autosleeper_rich
26 Jan 2021, 11:15
Bearmach land-rover wing mirrors
Replies: 9
by
pauljvw »
18 Dec 2020, 11:07
1984 t3 westy pop
Hi, thinking of changing the original wing mirrors as there is now an adapter plate to fit to original fixing points. Can anyone...
9 Replies
1715 Views
Last post by DoubleOSeven
24 Jan 2021, 14:28
6 Replies
982 Views
Last post by ZsZ
14 Jan 2021, 07:50
Various locks and keys question
Replies: 24
by
Robsey »
28 Jul 2020, 20:08
Hi all,
I am looking at getting the keys sorted as part of my overall van restoration.
I want proper VW keys for originality rather than the single...
24 Replies
5537 Views
Last post by what2do
12 Jan 2021, 17:39
Rust bubbles under paint
Replies: 12
by
Goyen88 »
08 Jan 2021, 18:28
Hello,
I am new to the T25 world and have tried to do as much research as possible before purchasing. I’ve recently viewed a T25 Caravelle (1987)...
12 Replies
1650 Views
Last post by Splurt
12 Jan 2021, 13:44
Gap at top of tailgate
Replies: 8
by
meggles »
07 Mar 2017, 10:16
Just wondering if my memory is playing tricks, but I don't remember a roof to tailgate top gap this large on any of my previous vans. Is it normal?
8 Replies
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Last post by davidoft1
08 Jan 2021, 16:16
6 Replies
1254 Views
Last post by josephcarey1
06 Jan 2021, 10:30
Cab door repair sections
Replies: 2
by
mbcamper »
22 Dec 2020, 13:13
The front of my van is about to have some much needed attention with replacement front wings. Whilst I'm doing this, I also want to address the...
2 Replies
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Last post by davidoft1
27 Dec 2020, 17:30
removing hi top
Replies: 21
by
weimarbus »
01 Mar 2020, 10:00
I need to remove my hi top which was fixed using 'sikaflex' 22 years ago, any suggestions on how to remove without scratching the paintwork? I seem...
21 Replies
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Last post by davidoft1
24 Dec 2020, 11:57
Front Jacking points
by
T25Convert »
21 Dec 2020, 10:09
The MOT man was underwhelmed by my front jacking points and the fist inch or so of the lower part of the outriggers and gave me a big fat fail.
The...
0 Replies
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Last post by T25Convert
21 Dec 2020, 10:09
Rear Trailing Arm refurbishment
Replies: 8
by
10to4 »
17 Dec 2020, 20:52
My OS Rear trailing arm is corroded near the end of the outer wishbone. The garage has said it could be welded.
Given the cost of new replacements,...
8 Replies
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Last post by 10to4
20 Dec 2020, 21:27
Dashboard screws
Replies: 6
by
TONYT25T25 »
16 Dec 2020, 21:18
At some time I need to remove the dashboard if I want to repair the heater blower, two screws near the windscreen refuse to move even with a lot of...
6 Replies
1036 Views
Last post by TONYT25T25
17 Dec 2020, 16:27
Sliding door advice... drooping
Replies: 8
by
crazyhorse »
15 Dec 2020, 22:40
Hi guys,
I am really confused on how to adjust this sliding door. the front seems ok but it drops at the back. Its a bit of a mindfield
Any ideas...
8 Replies
1403 Views
Last post by crazyhorse
16 Dec 2020, 22:05
door wind whistle
Replies: 3
by
NeilRN »
26 Nov 2020, 13:19
hello all. Ihave terrible wind whistle from my passenger door. I have added some foam to the top corner, and it has helped some. I'd like a little...
3 Replies
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Last post by weimarbus
13 Dec 2020, 11:12
More economical welding gas
Replies: 9
by
mbcamper »
08 Dec 2020, 19:27
Having done a partial restoration of my van 8 years ago it is going to need some additional panel work which didn't need attention at the time. The...
9 Replies
2315 Views
Last post by Stesaw
12 Dec 2020, 00:35
Cab Door Seal Replacement
Replies: 1
by
DM164 »
10 Dec 2020, 19:36
I've just bought a couple of cab door seals from Schofields as mine are torn at the bottom letting rain in which sits on the already rusty cab...
1 Replies
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Last post by maxstu
10 Dec 2020, 22:46
5 Replies
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Last post by Buckaroo
08 Dec 2020, 21:48
3 Replies
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Last post by dbz864
01 Dec 2020, 23:02
Online design tool for respray
Replies: 2
by
mariner »
26 Nov 2020, 11:52
Have found this online and it's been hugely helpful in making a final decision on our respray. Haven't seen it mentioned on here so thought I'd...
2 Replies
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Last post by Jeff J
27 Nov 2020, 06:43
Baby car seat in the van
Replies: 6
by
sarahandthebear »
10 Nov 2020, 20:04
Hi all
Sarah is pregnant and in 16 weeks there’s going to be a little explorer coming camping with us in the van. However we want to put the car...
6 Replies
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Last post by BambooBilly
23 Nov 2020, 20:29
Chips & scratches
Replies: 3
by
Jeff J »
19 Nov 2020, 05:26
Has anyone used this type of product & knows that it really works as well as they make out. I find it hard to understand or believe how they can do...
3 Replies
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Last post by TONYT25T25
19 Nov 2020, 09:24
Sliding Door Repairs
Replies: 8
by
Merrsh1 »
09 Nov 2020, 12:55
Afternoon
I've got the door off, got the panel (which I ordered 3 months ago from AH Schofield) and I think there is a problem. The image below has...
8 Replies
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Last post by davidoft1
17 Nov 2020, 14:57
Rust in Time
by
TONYT25T25 »
16 Nov 2020, 16:18
Always on the look out for rust, and spotted this area Just in Time. Noticed a bit of debris underneath the plastic covering near the off...
0 Replies
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Last post by TONYT25T25
16 Nov 2020, 16:18
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