... And so it begins.

Fathermarc · Post by **Fathermarc** » Mon May 26, 2014 7:40 pm

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.

63 left hooker · Post by **63 left hooker** » Mon May 26, 2014 7:43 pm

So that's what kitchen benches are designed for

Nice work though

Fathermarc · Post by **Fathermarc** » Mon May 26, 2014 7:55 pm

So here's the story so far.

Fathermarc · Post by **Fathermarc** » Mon May 26, 2014 8:00 pm

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.

Cam Biscuit · Post by **Cam Biscuit** » Mon May 26, 2014 9:10 pm

Nice work on the wheel Marc

Fathermarc · Post by **Fathermarc** » Mon May 26, 2014 10:06 pm

Cam Arnott wrote:Nice work on the wheel Marc

Thanks Cam... Hows you little build coming along?

Cam Biscuit · Post by **Cam Biscuit** » Tue May 27, 2014 9:33 pm

Well I'm about to swap ends for a while to break the routine!

Fathermarc · Post by **Fathermarc** » Tue May 27, 2014 10:46 pm

Cam Arnott wrote:Well I'm about to swap ends for a while to break the routine!

I know that feeling... Keep soldering on, every little triumph is a step closer to the end result.

Fathermarc · Post by **Fathermarc** » Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:47 pm

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...

Fathermarc · Post by **Fathermarc** » Sun Jun 01, 2014 8:06 pm

OK Some more

067DUB · Post by **067DUB** » Sun Jun 01, 2014 8:17 pm

Nice man! go hard

Fathermarc · Post by **Fathermarc** » Sun Jun 01, 2014 9:03 pm

Cheers Dub... Been following your build also. You're going great with that bus of yours, it's looking and sounding great.

63 left hooker · Post by **63 left hooker** » Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:40 am

That OG paint looks great!!! Love your work

Fathermarc · Post by **Fathermarc** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:21 pm

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!