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Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
Re: Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by vwdave » Thu Apr 02, 2015 5:36 pm
Cheers Neil. Daisy is looking fantastic. (Well jealous)
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Re: Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by 8 8US » Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:20 am
Knock, knock. Anyone there?
What you been up to Jim, post some pics please!
What you been up to Jim, post some pics please!
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Re: Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by vwdave » Fri Apr 24, 2015 9:12 am
Hi Richards. Yeah, sorry, it's been a funny couple of months, a New Grandson, 50th Birthday, Trips to Paris, another bout of Pneumonia, Weddings etc.. Anyway, enough excuses.. I'm back on track slowly...
Started on doors..............
Started on doors..............
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Re: Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by vwdave » Fri Apr 24, 2015 9:25 am
Can't believe how solid they are after 50 Years.............
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Re: Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by vwdave » Fri Apr 24, 2015 9:28 am
Roof prepped, primed and given Top Coat...........
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Re: Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by vwdave » Fri Apr 24, 2015 9:32 am
Started cleaning the wheels up..............
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Re: Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by vwdave » Fri Apr 24, 2015 9:36 am
Front arch prepped and primed...........
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Re: Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by vwdave » Fri Apr 24, 2015 9:37 am
Started on Cab Frames.............
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Re: Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by 8 8US » Fri Apr 24, 2015 9:53 am
You definately should have clearcoated everything and gone for the bling bling!
oh and Happy belated Birthday! and congratulations on another stunning update, cannot wait to see this on the road.
oh and Happy belated Birthday! and congratulations on another stunning update, cannot wait to see this on the road.
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Re: Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by vwdave » Fri Apr 24, 2015 10:19 am
Thought I'd make some Belly Panels with under body storage
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Re: Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by vwdave » Fri Apr 24, 2015 10:23 am
Thanks, yeah, maybe should have (haha) Once it's finished I won't have time to look underneath
Hope to get it fully primed this weekend and then get all the running gear on ...............
Hope to get it fully primed this weekend and then get all the running gear on ...............
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Re: Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by vwdave » Fri Apr 24, 2015 10:49 am
Oh yeah, and applied the top coat of blue/white...... (well my variation of blue/white).................
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Re: Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by Reggie » Fri Apr 24, 2015 12:21 pm
Just found this Thread and i have to say you are doing a fantastic job , did you spray that roof in the garage ? if so hats off to you pal its great..
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Re: Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by vwdave » Fri Apr 24, 2015 2:37 pm
Thanks, really appreciate it. Never done anything like this before, so it mean a lot. Just about enough space when it's rolled over. A bit awkward, but manageable. All good fun?
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Re: Finally Started 13 Window Restoration
by 8 8US » Fri Apr 24, 2015 3:46 pm
Jim, looks like you're getting some good practice in for when you do mine next.
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