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#181
Posted 07 November 2009 - 08:17 PM
#182
Posted 07 November 2009 - 08:18 PM
#183
Posted 07 November 2009 - 08:28 PM
#184
Posted 10 November 2009 - 10:08 PM

#185
Posted 11 November 2009 - 08:28 PM
#186
Posted 11 November 2009 - 08:38 PM
I've got some carpet should you need it.
#187
Posted 11 November 2009 - 08:42 PM
#188
Posted 11 November 2009 - 09:01 PM
I'll get some more out tommorow, and some carpet samples.
#189
Posted 11 November 2009 - 09:04 PM

#190
Posted 06 December 2009 - 12:49 AM

Alex
#191
Posted 06 December 2009 - 05:45 PM
#192
Posted 08 December 2009 - 10:25 PM


I have also finished restoring the dash, and cleaned up all the dials and switches, and sorted out the wiring to them, alot of it had been bodged and simply wasn't working. I HATE electrics, so it was an.. ahem.. interesting experience. At least I can now read wiring diagrams, which is nice.


I also wired up a stereo and speakers, and fag lighter.

I have also started trimming up the interior, I decided not to use my old carpets, mainly due to them looking like this

But, a new set costs over Ā£100 and I'm quickly running out of funds.. so I made my own. It sounds dodgy, but it actually looks alright.
Arch underlayed

I sourced a small sheep and flattened it over the transmission tunnel

Arch carpeted, and window surround trim fitted prior to rear card and capping

The battery tray area under the rear seat has always been open, which seems a bit stupid, so I made an ally plate and trimmed it to cover the hole.



Finished off the headliner.. unfortunately the webasto liner is cream not black, but hey, better than a slap round the face with a wet fish.

I drove up to Birmingham to pick up my newly trimmed interior from Chris of Retro RetrimsĀ® fame, and have slowly started fitting bits,
so far the top dash rail

And door cards and cappings

The interior is now mainly finished, apart from the seats and a few bits of trim in the back. The picture is a bit rubbish but it actually looks quite good! haha I sound surprised..

I have also got all the glass fitted, had an issue with the front windscreen rubber, the issue being that it was an inch too long


I sent it back and got another one, that actually fitted! Miracle.
How on earth companies can get away with producing such a terribly fitting product, I have no idea.
Anyway that's about it for now, I'll be on it again this weekend, fitting the seats I hope, or the new fuel lines if they arrive in time.
Edited by panelbeaterpeter, 08 December 2009 - 10:29 PM.
#193
Posted 08 December 2009 - 10:32 PM
Thought it would take me down memory lane but the dash is very different from my '65 one.
#194
Posted 08 December 2009 - 11:44 PM
#195
Posted 09 December 2009 - 09:29 PM
Awesome work there Peter, I hope the sheep didn't mind being flattened.
I think it relished the experience.
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