... And so it begins.
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Re: ... And so it begins.
OK the Photos from this weekend
How to restore your split and cracked original steering wheel for $25.50.
Tools:
Bastard File $10
Sand paper $2
Material:
Epoxy putty $10
Black enamel rattle can $3.50
1. File out all the cracks opening them up as much as possible.
2. Need the putty in small amounts.
3. Work deep into each opening repeat until all openings are filled..
4. Allow to set.
5. Roughly file into shape.
6. Fine sand.
7. Paint.
Done.
How to restore your split and cracked original steering wheel for $25.50.
Tools:
Bastard File $10
Sand paper $2
Material:
Epoxy putty $10
Black enamel rattle can $3.50
1. File out all the cracks opening them up as much as possible.
2. Need the putty in small amounts.
3. Work deep into each opening repeat until all openings are filled..
4. Allow to set.
5. Roughly file into shape.
6. Fine sand.
7. Paint.
Done.
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58 Kombi
69 Soft top beetle
65 Izh Jupiter with side car
2006 Ducati 999 Xerox
58 Kombi
69 Soft top beetle
65 Izh Jupiter with side car
2006 Ducati 999 Xerox
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Re: ... And so it begins.
So that's what kitchen benches are designed for
Nice work though
Nice work though
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So here's the story so far.
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58 Kombi
69 Soft top beetle
65 Izh Jupiter with side car
2006 Ducati 999 Xerox
58 Kombi
69 Soft top beetle
65 Izh Jupiter with side car
2006 Ducati 999 Xerox
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Re: ... And so it begins.
63 left hooker wrote:So that's what kitchen benches are designed for
Nice work though
Yeah!... That's right I agree with you but guess what the long haired accountant likes to voice an alternative view.
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58 Kombi
69 Soft top beetle
65 Izh Jupiter with side car
2006 Ducati 999 Xerox
58 Kombi
69 Soft top beetle
65 Izh Jupiter with side car
2006 Ducati 999 Xerox
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Re: ... And so it begins.
Nice work on the wheel Marc
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Re: ... And so it begins.
Cam Arnott wrote:Nice work on the wheel Marc
Thanks Cam... Hows you little build coming along?
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58 Kombi
69 Soft top beetle
65 Izh Jupiter with side car
2006 Ducati 999 Xerox
58 Kombi
69 Soft top beetle
65 Izh Jupiter with side car
2006 Ducati 999 Xerox
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Re: ... And so it begins.
Well I'm about to swap ends for a while to break the routine!
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Re: ... And so it begins.
I know that feeling... Keep soldering on, every little triumph is a step closer to the end result.Cam Arnott wrote:Well I'm about to swap ends for a while to break the routine!
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58 Kombi
69 Soft top beetle
65 Izh Jupiter with side car
2006 Ducati 999 Xerox
58 Kombi
69 Soft top beetle
65 Izh Jupiter with side car
2006 Ducati 999 Xerox
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Re: ... And so it begins.
140601-Resto
Today I had a quiet day. I decided to strip the red aftermarket paint from the cockpit. I have wanted to take it back to the original Dove blue since I bought the Kombi last year. I used Mr Muscle oven cleaner. I was a little concerned that because it was Caustic free that it would have little or no effect but actually it worked really well. I did have to leave it on long time well.. OK I sprayed it on last Sunday before covering the kombi up. The paint peeled off in large sheets in most places and had no effect on the OG paint underneath. I took my time and worked all round the ins and outs but worth every minute. After the stripping I fitted the restored steering wheel for the photo shoot and I believe that the Kombi is beginning to take shape.
Images tell a better story...
Today I had a quiet day. I decided to strip the red aftermarket paint from the cockpit. I have wanted to take it back to the original Dove blue since I bought the Kombi last year. I used Mr Muscle oven cleaner. I was a little concerned that because it was Caustic free that it would have little or no effect but actually it worked really well. I did have to leave it on long time well.. OK I sprayed it on last Sunday before covering the kombi up. The paint peeled off in large sheets in most places and had no effect on the OG paint underneath. I took my time and worked all round the ins and outs but worth every minute. After the stripping I fitted the restored steering wheel for the photo shoot and I believe that the Kombi is beginning to take shape.
Images tell a better story...
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58 Kombi
69 Soft top beetle
65 Izh Jupiter with side car
2006 Ducati 999 Xerox
58 Kombi
69 Soft top beetle
65 Izh Jupiter with side car
2006 Ducati 999 Xerox
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Re: ... And so it begins.
OK Some more
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69 Soft top beetle
65 Izh Jupiter with side car
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65 Izh Jupiter with side car
2006 Ducati 999 Xerox
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Re: ... And so it begins.
Nice man! go hard
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Re: ... And so it begins.
Cheers Dub... Been following your build also. You're going great with that bus of yours, it's looking and sounding great.
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58 Kombi
69 Soft top beetle
65 Izh Jupiter with side car
2006 Ducati 999 Xerox
58 Kombi
69 Soft top beetle
65 Izh Jupiter with side car
2006 Ducati 999 Xerox
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Re: ... And so it begins.
140609_Resto
Right it's been a great few days on the Kombi. I just wish I had another week off work. WORK SUCKS!.. Why is there always something that stand in the way of a Kombi project.
I've attache a few photos so you can see what I've been getting up to.
A quick synopsis:
1. Filed and tapped the font into shape.
2. Cleaned up both German Helmets and installed both.
3. Stripped out the controls and enameled them black.
4. Prepared the floor, filled and a quick blow over.
5. Stripped out more of the interior red paint. It's only now that I realize how much red suck (even more than work!)
6. Rust converted the Engine Compartment.
...OK now for a extensive collection of images. ENJOY!
Right it's been a great few days on the Kombi. I just wish I had another week off work. WORK SUCKS!.. Why is there always something that stand in the way of a Kombi project.
I've attache a few photos so you can see what I've been getting up to.
A quick synopsis:
1. Filed and tapped the font into shape.
2. Cleaned up both German Helmets and installed both.
3. Stripped out the controls and enameled them black.
4. Prepared the floor, filled and a quick blow over.
5. Stripped out more of the interior red paint. It's only now that I realize how much red suck (even more than work!)
6. Rust converted the Engine Compartment.
...OK now for a extensive collection of images. ENJOY!
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58 Kombi
69 Soft top beetle
65 Izh Jupiter with side car
2006 Ducati 999 Xerox
58 Kombi
69 Soft top beetle
65 Izh Jupiter with side car
2006 Ducati 999 Xerox
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Re: ... And so it begins.
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58 Kombi
69 Soft top beetle
65 Izh Jupiter with side car
2006 Ducati 999 Xerox
58 Kombi
69 Soft top beetle
65 Izh Jupiter with side car
2006 Ducati 999 Xerox