1982 T25 aircooled holdsworth

Subject: 1982 T25 aircooled holdsworth Sat May 31, 2014 11:55 pm

This is my first VW, it is a 1982 T25 aircooled holdsworth tintop, here are some photos of when purchased after standing for 14 years in the last
https://i.servimg.com/u/f39/18/88/28/49/image11.jpg
https://i.servimg.com/u/f39/18/88/28/49/image12.jpg
https://i.servimg.com/u/f39/18/88/28/49/image13.jpg
https://i.servimg.com/u/f39/18/88/28/49/pwo510.jpg

Subject: Re: 1982 T25 aircooled holdsworth Sun Jun 01, 2014 5:53 am

Some more photos including strip down.
https://i.servimg.com/u/f39/18/88/28/49/110.jpg
https://i.servimg.com/u/f39/18/88/28/49/210.jpg
https://i.servimg.com/u/f39/18/88/28/49/310.jpg

Subject: Re: 1982 T25 aircooled holdsworth Sun Jun 01, 2014 5:55 am

https://i.servimg.com/u/f39/18/88/28/49/510.jpg
https://i.servimg.com/u/f39/18/88/28/49/610.jpg

and some more.

Subject: Re: 1982 T25 aircooled holdsworth Sun Jun 01, 2014 6:05 am

some photos of progress.
https://i.servimg.com/u/f39/18/88/28/49/810.jpg
front lower panel cut out
https://i.servimg.com/u/f39/18/88/28/49/1010.jpg
rotten steps cut out
https://i.servimg.com/u/f39/18/88/28/49/1910.jpg
new lower panel fitted
https://i.servimg.com/u/f39/18/88/28/49/2310.jpg
new step fitted

Subject: Re: 1982 T25 aircooled holdsworth Sun Jun 01, 2014 6:15 am

Next the front suspension was stripped and inside wheel arches painted.
https://i.servimg.com/u/f39/18/88/28/49/1310.jpg
https://i.servimg.com/u/f39/18/88/28/49/1410.jpg

Subject: Re: 1982 T25 aircooled holdsworth Sun Jun 01, 2014 6:23 am

Then the front suspension was painted and replaced
https://i.servimg.com/u/f39/18/88/28/49/3110.jpg
https://i.servimg.com/u/f39/18/88/28/49/3310.jpg
lowered slightly

Subject: Re: 1982 T25 aircooled holdsworth Sun Jun 01, 2014 6:26 am

Next brakes were refitted

caliper overhauled and painted with high temperature paint

Subject: Re: 1982 T25 aircooled holdsworth Sun Jun 01, 2014 6:29 am

Drivers side rear corner repaired

Subject: Re: 1982 T25 aircooled holdsworth Sun Jun 01, 2014 6:58 am

A few more of van during strip down

Subject: Re: 1982 T25 aircooled holdsworth Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:03 am

A few photos of interior before strip out

Subject: Re: 1982 T25 aircooled holdsworth Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:06 am

Roof before

and after

Subject: Re: 1982 T25 aircooled holdsworth Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:11 am

Had the wheels shot blasted and powder coated

Subject: Re: 1982 T25 aircooled holdsworth Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:16 am

Kind of taking shape

Subject: Re: 1982 T25 aircooled holdsworth Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:21 am

Finally put some paint on the outside
before

and after

Subject: Re: 1982 T25 aircooled holdsworth Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:47 am

some great work there. is that the current state? if so, not long now till its driving
if you work fast it will be ready for Bristol show on Friday Smile

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Subject: Re: 1982 T25 aircooled holdsworth Sun Jun 01, 2014 11:32 am

Yes that is the current state, but unfortunately still a long way to go, dreaming of the day when I can drive it !!!

Subject: Re: 1982 T25 aircooled holdsworth Mon Jun 02, 2014 2:00 pm

Make sure you take the powder coat off from the bolt seats on the wheels. Otherwise it can come off and the bolts work loose when you're driving.

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Subject: Re: 1982 T25 aircooled holdsworth Mon Jun 02, 2014 7:03 pm

Thanks for the advise will do that Very Happy