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Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Sunroof / Westy Roof Mess!
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mattwilde66 »
24 Oct 2014, 12:21
Hello all,
The more I look at the bodged Westy roof on my Sycro, the more I want shot. Its been put on but never finished. The middle sunroof...
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Last post by mattwilde66
29 Oct 2014, 12:43
Stopping Rust
Replies: 12
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Smosh »
27 Oct 2014, 22:13
Okay so my van is getting rustier. Im gonna rake all the seals out using a curved wire brush, But i am wandering what I should use, RC900? Vatcan?...
12 Replies
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Last post by Smosh
28 Oct 2014, 21:38
T25 body repairs
Replies: 2
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griggo »
28 Oct 2014, 14:22
Hi can anyone recommend a decent body repairer that has T25 experience in Northamptonshire. My Westfalia has some seam rash and a hole in the o/s...
2 Replies
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Last post by Smosh
28 Oct 2014, 21:20
headlining question
Replies: 8
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mid england retrims »
26 Oct 2014, 23:33
Hi all, my panel van came to me without any headling in the cab or boards in the back. Once the rebuold has been completed i want to fit a full...
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Last post by sages
28 Oct 2014, 17:44
rock n roll bed - 1" thick MDF!!
Replies: 9
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CovKid »
19 Oct 2014, 09:12
Honestly, some people.
For ages now I've had a full width DIY metal rock n roll bed which I'm about to remove (up for any offers) and replace with a...
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Last post by CovKid
27 Oct 2014, 19:37
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Last post by Wedgiebaby
26 Oct 2014, 20:49
Gutter trim end piece
Replies: 4
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Billleivers »
26 Oct 2014, 11:36
Anyone know where I can source one of the small gutter end trims that curve around the rear end of the gutter?
Took it off and it split while trying...
4 Replies
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Last post by scottbott
26 Oct 2014, 13:51
Tailgate alignment
Replies: 5
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Hash brown »
25 Oct 2014, 17:20
Hello people
Have just joined the club and have purchased a holdsworth villa3. Whilst giving it a proper looking over I noticed there seems to be a...
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Last post by Hash brown
25 Oct 2014, 22:06
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Last post by Plasticman
23 Oct 2014, 21:41
Respray and prep
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Hash brown »
23 Oct 2014, 19:01
Hi All
New to the forum after getting my self a T25 holdsworth villa 3.
My first task is for a respray and a bit of prep work, so does any1 have...
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Last post by Hash brown
23 Oct 2014, 19:01
Opening quarter light kits
Replies: 5
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Big Bear »
09 Oct 2014, 19:04
Hi all, has anybody used these kits to convert from fixed to opening quarter lights?
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Thanks all.
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Last post by bootie3367
23 Oct 2014, 15:53
Primer
Replies: 5
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mrbodly »
11 Oct 2014, 12:18
Hi all
I've just welded a repair panel to the van, imediately above rear jacking point. I cut away all traces of rust first and once complete,...
5 Replies
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Last post by mrbodly
21 Oct 2014, 22:21
sunroof felt seal
Replies: 2
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Lollypop »
20 Oct 2014, 21:46
hi folks will be fitting a new felt seal to my sliding sunroof shortly, any suggestions on the best glue/adhesive for the job, thanks laurence.
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Last post by Lollypop
21 Oct 2014, 11:38
Porsche tombstones on t3 rails
Replies: 1
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Chiefy »
30 Sep 2014, 08:42
Hi, I have a set of T25 upper seat rails and a pair of tombstones, has anyone fitted the rails to the seats before? I'm guessing it is a case of...
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Last post by Cyberdennis
21 Oct 2014, 11:13
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Last post by Plasticman
20 Oct 2014, 22:48
Advice on new locks please?
Replies: 1
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kookychick »
20 Oct 2014, 11:37
My 1981 1.9 Caravelle is a bit funny when it comes to keys and locks. None of them work very well, and even now I have learned the knack, sometimes...
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Last post by CJH
20 Oct 2014, 12:04
paintshop near bristol
Replies: 1
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chippychappy »
19 Oct 2014, 19:17
Hi, can anyone recommend a paintshop near Bristol? It's for my doka who needs a full respray including prep.
Ta
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Last post by jack-d
20 Oct 2014, 08:50
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Last post by killerme
04 Nov 2014, 14:57
Autosleeper High top windows
Replies: 2
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HeloEngineer »
15 Oct 2014, 21:26
Hi all.
I'm having great difficulty trying to find the plastic inserts that fit into the hightop sliding windows that cover the screws etc. Some...
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Last post by HeloEngineer
17 Oct 2014, 19:14
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Last post by Plasticman
17 Oct 2014, 17:37
sealants and adhesives
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mbcamper »
16 Oct 2014, 21:28
Planning some van reassembly very soon and wanted to check I'm using the right products.
Firstly windscreen and window rubber sealant:
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Last post by boatbuilder
17 Oct 2014, 12:27
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Last post by boatbuilder
17 Oct 2014, 12:25
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Last post by SamsBus2012
15 Oct 2014, 22:33
body shop/welder wanted
Replies: 1
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workinprogress »
14 Oct 2014, 16:18
Hi
Does anyone know of a bodyshop that is actually willing and able to do some work on our bus? We are in Sheffield. We have sourced a complete...
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Last post by Plasticman
14 Oct 2014, 19:33
Window keeps dropping!!
Replies: 4
by
Al Housman »
12 Oct 2014, 07:48
A bit random I know, but infuriating. My drivers side (lhd) window keeps dropping . There must be a clip missing from the square shaped plate that...
4 Replies
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Last post by discipleofsketch
14 Oct 2014, 09:14
Fitting new wing mirror
Replies: 5
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tomsneade »
12 Oct 2014, 12:49
Hi folks. I need to fit new wing mirrors for convext type. Do these just screw into the existing holes or do I have to femove door panels and handles...
5 Replies
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Last post by tomsneade
13 Oct 2014, 04:41
4 Replies
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Last post by Sir Brixalot
11 Oct 2014, 22:15
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Last post by Woodyyellow
11 Oct 2014, 09:38
doka rear seat question
Replies: 4
by
commonone »
06 Jul 2014, 22:23
My question for the T3 doka owners.......I imagine doka rear seats are hard to come by, so does any one know if the middle set of seats from a...
4 Replies
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Last post by Gusbang
10 Oct 2014, 21:51
fitting glass
Replies: 5
by
evo12c »
09 Oct 2014, 14:51
Hi Guys, looking for some advice. I have a camper which is a converted panel van. I've attempted fitting the glass after a respray, I have bought new...
5 Replies
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Last post by Plasticman
09 Oct 2014, 19:29
Hi top Atlantic
Replies: 3
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klegnuts »
08 Oct 2014, 16:26
I've just been to look at an atlantic hightop. the seams are going,but nothing unusual there. The worst problem is the gutters are shot,does anyone...
3 Replies
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Last post by VirginAtlantic
09 Oct 2014, 19:02
windows
Replies: 4
by
dumbo »
07 Oct 2014, 17:31
hi all rear window in a caravell with black covers ? are they air vent and can you close them up ? and whats the size of them?? thanks
4 Replies
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Last post by dumbo
09 Oct 2014, 16:38
warm air system on 1.6 air cooled
Replies: 1
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westie 37 »
09 Oct 2014, 10:03
Hi guys looking for a diagram of the hot air system on this t25 1.6 air cooled as i suspect it aint all there especially the part that connects the...
1 Replies
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Last post by pat_cope
09 Oct 2014, 16:34
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Last post by The Bishop
09 Oct 2014, 09:50
Upholstery
Replies: 9
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Jax »
15 Aug 2014, 17:35
Our van has the original Autosleeper interior and we need the front seats recovered and the back seat repaired in two places. Does anyone know of a...
9 Replies
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Last post by mid england retrims
08 Oct 2014, 22:53
Slide door
Replies: 2
by
M12kyb »
08 Oct 2014, 18:21
Hi guys quick question, will a 1983/4 long handle slide door fit my 1981 air cooled bus as I've found one for sale hat I'm looking to buy but want to...
2 Replies
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Last post by Plasticman
08 Oct 2014, 22:48
Rust question...
Replies: 2
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AndyFrenny »
06 Oct 2014, 12:31
A sure nobody has aksed this one before...lol
I have some rust on the seams of my T25 Autosleeper. Also rust around rear windows and elec hook up...
2 Replies
1259 Views
Last post by The Bishop
06 Oct 2014, 20:33
Gear knob thread size 12 / 14mm
Replies: 17
by
MF74 »
01 Oct 2014, 09:47
I'm trying to find out when the thread size for the gear knob went from 12mm to 14mm. I think it was vans built before August '85 had 12mm and after...
17 Replies
6689 Views
Last post by sciroccotune
04 Oct 2014, 00:04
Water tank bracket[s]
Replies: 2
by
Huyton_Blue »
01 Oct 2014, 16:15
One of mine has sheared off and I can see none from the usual places available.Any ideas where to source one?
thanks
2 Replies
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Last post by Huyton_Blue
01 Oct 2014, 21:16
Rear Saab seats
Replies: 1
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Trunkster »
30 Sep 2014, 20:36
I know that the topic of front saab seats have been done too death but I was looking on ebay earlier and there is a chap selling rear saab seats that...
1 Replies
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Last post by scottbott
30 Sep 2014, 21:28
Westy Hightop - Leak in Hightop Window
Replies: 5
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davesm »
30 Sep 2014, 08:19
Hi All,
I've just bought a T25 Westy California hightop and the plastic double glazed window of the high top (front facing) has a rather noticeable...
5 Replies
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Last post by AdrianC
30 Sep 2014, 15:26
windscreen rubber
Replies: 5
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123-jn »
25 Sep 2014, 22:24
Ive just read your suggestions to use a vw emporium screen rubber but have already ordered a brikwerks one. Does anyone have any experience of theirs?
5 Replies
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Last post by 123-jn
29 Sep 2014, 21:31
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Last post by Wedgiebaby
28 Sep 2014, 23:42
Sliding door bottom seal channel
Replies: 2
by
SamsBus2012 »
25 Sep 2014, 22:01
I only have a seal along the top and down the 2 sides of the sliding door opening. Previous owner (one of them) has cut the channel off which holds...
2 Replies
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Last post by Plasticman
26 Sep 2014, 08:38
which wax?
Replies: 7
by
Gavla80 »
24 Sep 2014, 15:24
I was going to buy a breathable cover for my van for this winter but having looked around the forum the general opinion seems to be that they do more...
7 Replies
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Last post by Moonrakers
25 Sep 2014, 22:05
Caravelle sound deadening removal?
Replies: 4
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silverbullet »
21 Sep 2014, 16:00
Whats the recognised best technique for getting that grey rubbery foamy crap out of the underbody corners so you can see just how bad the seam rust...
4 Replies
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Last post by silverbullet
21 Sep 2014, 22:11
vwheritage window seals.
Replies: 13
by
bleachie »
19 Sep 2014, 10:05
many thanks for the advice on kj kampers window seals.can any one advise me on vwheritage seals.
many thanks.
13 Replies
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Last post by CovKid
21 Sep 2014, 19:45
8 Replies
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Last post by CovKid
21 Sep 2014, 08:53
Under seat storage
Replies: 12
by
Jim San »
16 Sep 2014, 06:26
Whilst looking at the various options of leisure battery positions (behind seat) i discovered the sizable space under the seat (approx 15 x 12 x 4 )...
12 Replies
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Last post by kentishvanman
19 Sep 2014, 19:28
Some a*** stole my keys
Replies: 6
by
jokeruk »
15 Sep 2014, 17:18
Yep, a friends house was broken into a couple of weeks ago and part of what went was my van keys (because it's at the back of their house at the...
6 Replies
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Last post by jokeruk
19 Sep 2014, 02:26
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