Paint Your Wagon - with a roller!
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by
CovKid »
12 Apr 2007, 21:32
Intro: (updated February 2017)
Welcome to the beginning of a VERY long thread I started over ten years ago. I have since had to come back and...
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Last post by shepster
07 Jul 2023, 07:02
Sliding door seals
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by
TheRealExile »
22 May 2024, 12:53
Both sliding door seals are missing from my 1980 2.0 CU.
Schofields stock some none genuine ones that fit left or right for 39.00. Anyone with...
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Last post by TheRealExile
24 May 2024, 08:30
Wiper blade size
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by
SamsBus2012 »
28 Feb 2015, 16:57
Quick question: what size for replacement wiper blades? Always thought it was 18 but looking on BW, they spec one 21 and one 20 ,do you think this is...
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Last post by TheRealExile
22 May 2024, 12:37
Replacement Headlights
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by
Funkychops »
21 May 2024, 14:07
Having had the headlight glass fall out a few years ago, the mirroring has now tarnished. I suspect some oily mess got onto the reflector and ruined...
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Last post by slowcoach
21 May 2024, 19:24
Water in tailgate
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by
triggermala »
08 Mar 2022, 04:51
I have water getting into my tailgate and sitting in the bott of it, it drains out of the drain holes in the corners when I lift it up. Apart from...
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Last post by Aidan
20 May 2024, 16:08
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Last post by TheRealExile
19 May 2024, 15:17
Rust in engine area
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by
aydinh »
11 Feb 2024, 12:18
Hey all!
I'm new to this forum so apologies if I'm posting this in the wrong location, feel free to correct/berate me. A little background first:...
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Last post by jrt
09 May 2024, 20:58
Tailgate lower seam construction
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by
chalkywoods »
02 May 2024, 11:36
The bottom couple of inches of my tailgate is rusted to death so I've chopped it.
eg:
I'm making the new panels myself. The outer skin is wrapped...
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Last post by chalkywoods
02 May 2024, 15:23
1982 T25 advice
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by
KashewNut »
28 Apr 2024, 18:39
Hi all 😁
Yesterday we bought a T25 1982 camper. I'm super happy with it and excited to get out and about.
The previous owners have kept on top of...
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Last post by Rosie n' Jim
30 Apr 2024, 19:18
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Last post by TheProf
26 Apr 2024, 16:29
Recommendations for new cushions
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by
Reggie1986 »
17 Apr 2024, 19:56
Hi there,
We want to replace the rock and roll and pop top cushions and upholstery in our van. Does anyone have any recommendations? Would prefer...
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Last post by Shinnster
22 Apr 2024, 00:38
Make a T25 safe for kids!
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by
Richardspain »
10 Apr 2019, 15:55
We've just bought a 1983 Westfalia T25. We have 2 girls 9 and 11 (they don't use car seats) and we're wondering how to make it as safe as possible...
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Last post by bessiebelle
20 Apr 2024, 08:50
Truck mirror attachments
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by
SurfT25 »
18 Apr 2024, 01:20
Bought a pair of new truck mirrors got them cheap as no fixtures(Busfest 23)
These are the style (bus sale at Busfest)
Mixed parts on these photos...
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Last post by therealchrisgray
18 Apr 2024, 09:45
Rear jacking points shot?
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Bryce »
05 Nov 2023, 15:09
Got van back from mot last week and was having poke about and found the below surprises.
It looks pretty bad to my untrained eye. I put in finger...
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Last post by Bryce
15 Apr 2024, 20:10
restoration query
by
peter carrington »
15 Apr 2024, 12:35
We have a 1990 T25 which works well but needs some substantial work doing in terms of rust along panel joins, petrol cap and the sliding door...
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Last post by peter carrington
15 Apr 2024, 12:35
T25 wetfalia gutter replacement
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by
Pip330? »
08 Apr 2024, 20:41
I have a T25 high top westfalia ( latest project ) however I am new to the T25 . I will be carrying out a full restoration having started by...
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Last post by R0B
09 Apr 2024, 19:26
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Last post by dazzerT251900td
07 Apr 2024, 19:09
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Last post by dugcati
02 Apr 2024, 22:31
1986 T25 Rear Seats - Seatbelts?
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LittleNik »
02 Apr 2024, 18:09
Hi, I'm the proud new owner of a beautiful 1986 Holdsworth Villa 3 T25 but new to the VW campervan scene. I have a question about the rear seats in...
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Last post by slowcoach
02 Apr 2024, 18:37
Welding in Yorkshire
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by
adsnape »
13 Nov 2018, 13:37
Hi
I need some welding done on the sills of my van, can anyone recommend a decent workshop with capacity and who will do a good job. There's a few...
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Last post by adsnape
02 Apr 2024, 10:05
Early sliding door cable
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by
axeman »
03 Nov 2023, 19:31
Recently my early sliding door cable snapped at the crimped end of the cable. This cable as a whole has been nla for a while. So Google to rescue and...
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Last post by Aidan
01 Apr 2024, 16:47
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Last post by ZsZ
23 Mar 2024, 20:45
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Last post by muttleypup
19 Mar 2024, 18:40
Best paint for respray?
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by
adrianbutter »
18 Mar 2024, 13:18
Hi! The old bus (1985) has been re-worked in the metal shop and is now ready for a full re-spray. When seeking quotes I am getting different...
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Last post by ZsZ
18 Mar 2024, 14:13
Body work needed
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Oddthomas »
07 Mar 2024, 18:41
Hi guys and gals
Lola our T25 is in need of some body work. We have rust in the normal places. We are based in the Rotherham area and would like to...
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Last post by Oddthomas
07 Mar 2024, 18:41
Front Deformation Panel
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by
freckvan1 »
04 Mar 2024, 21:18
Evening All,
Was hoping to have Lower Front Panel W/C fitted tomorrow , but as usual the job’s got bigger !
Lower Panel removed ok , however the...
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Last post by freckvan1
04 Mar 2024, 22:17
Rear window rubber for T3
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Raido »
01 Mar 2024, 08:11
Me again!
My 1987 Auto Sleeper high top leaks like a sieve from the tailgate window so I want to replace the window rubber. From what I’ve read...
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Last post by ZsZ
01 Mar 2024, 08:40
Paint colour
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by
Raido »
28 Feb 2024, 09:56
Good morning all.
I have a T3 1987 Auto-sleeper which is a cream colour and I think the original colour the converters used. Can anyone tell me the...
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Last post by Raido
29 Feb 2024, 08:01
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Last post by Robsey
27 Feb 2024, 21:40
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Last post by The Ark
20 Feb 2024, 09:10
Paint for aluminium
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by
kentishvanman »
28 Jan 2024, 15:00
Looking for a paint for aluminium, preferably aerosol. Any suggestions please?
Alternatively can one use a paint for aluminium and then put an oil or...
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Last post by cobblers
18 Feb 2024, 10:16
Stretch type front seat covers
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by
Raido »
15 Feb 2024, 10:24
Good morning all.
Can anyone recommend a supplier of stretch type front seat covers that will actually fit? The seats in my 1987 T3 are looking a bit...
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Last post by keynsham1
15 Feb 2024, 13:24
Sliding door trim
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by
FarWare12 »
13 Feb 2024, 16:49
What does the trim/threshold on your sliding door look like? I just put a new floor in and am a bit stuck for ideas on how to trim the end near the...
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Last post by lefty67
13 Feb 2024, 18:00
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Last post by callyspoy
11 Feb 2024, 21:32
new to the club
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by
Pip330? »
08 Dec 2023, 21:24
Hi , Ive just bought a 1984 hardtop ( Right word ) westfalia , body rusty , interior and chasis good neesds a total overhaul . Major problem is the...
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Last post by ZsZ
10 Feb 2024, 06:57
VW T25 hightop Window search
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by
Number9sT25 »
08 Feb 2024, 20:21
Hi Guys,
I am new to this renovation malarkey only being 28, I have purchased a T25 for me and the partner and our dogs. The build has been on hold...
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Last post by RogerT
09 Feb 2024, 00:26
Round Glass Headlight Fixing for VW T25
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by
Doyle »
02 Feb 2024, 20:58
Hello,
Our headlight round glass has fallen out. we can not figure out how they are secured into the fixture to prevent them falling out in the...
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Last post by Mocki
04 Feb 2024, 22:25
Sheffield Bodywork
by
Rubbersoul71 »
04 Feb 2024, 15:07
So...
Coming up to MOT time and the camper definitely needs welding.
Kitchen panel (lower) is definitely needing cutting out and the sill it's...
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Last post by Rubbersoul71
04 Feb 2024, 15:07
Are these rock 'n roll hinges?
Replies: 8
by
FarWare12 »
29 Jan 2024, 09:19
Hi. I just bought a T3/T25 and I'm looking to do some work on it.
The former owner seems to have put the bed forwards quite a bit with regards to...
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Last post by FarWare12
31 Jan 2024, 14:31
Rear heater duct
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by
RichK213 »
13 Jan 2024, 20:48
Evening all, not sure where this topic actually belongs!
I have just bought a second hand rear heater vent/duct (one that connects up to the main van...
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Last post by RichK213
14 Jan 2024, 17:48
Rear Wiper Install
Replies: 6
by
J P »
10 Jan 2024, 15:29
Hi All
I'm fitting a rear wiper and washer to a late tailgate. I have scoured all 28 pages of search results for Rear Wiper and the really promising...
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Last post by Aidan
11 Jan 2024, 19:16
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Last post by multisi
09 Jan 2024, 10:12
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Last post by ManicGTI
06 Jan 2024, 20:16
Isri seats
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by
dcworm57 »
03 Jan 2024, 18:46
I’ve got a pair of ISRI seats that need to be recovered .
Anyone had this done , any idea of cost please ?
Recommendations of where to get it done...
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Last post by davidoft1
06 Jan 2024, 19:36
Window dimensions
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Auto »
03 Jan 2024, 14:20
Hi folks I'm looking in to getting a set of those stretch curtains that go in the window frames of factory fitted windows
from heratage but on their...
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Last post by Auto
03 Jan 2024, 21:45
New flooring
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by
freckvan1 »
27 Nov 2023, 12:08
Morning All,
Replacing plywood flooring in the van .
Everything cleaned up and painted .
Put down 12,- mm marine ply , thinking of securing using...
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Last post by mrhutch
28 Nov 2023, 10:33
Water ingress in cab
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by
RichmondSyncro »
16 Jul 2023, 18:31
Hello all,
I had my windscreen replaced recently and with that a brand new quality seal. 1990 Syncro Caravelle right hand drive.
I now have water...
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Last post by multisi
14 Nov 2023, 16:08
New owner
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by
Rowan »
02 Nov 2023, 10:00
Hi guys I’m now the new owner of a t25 1988 multivan so have a few newbie questions. I’m based in Bury St Edmunds Suffolk so would like to know who...
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Last post by bobr43
07 Nov 2023, 12:06
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Last post by multisi
05 Nov 2023, 16:42
t25 front seats
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by
leftywesty »
03 Nov 2023, 10:34
does anyone know if its posssible to fit t4 front seats in my t25 please?
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03 Nov 2023, 18:04
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