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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Oct 11 at 19:59
And yet another problem to overcome. Note how the rubber have separated from the trim in this old photo after the restoration? We don’t want this to happen again so we had to investigate as to the cause.



Somewhile later… found it. See how the side panels have been stapled to the frame? This has caused the ali to be pressed in too far and is kicking out the top over-lapping panel. We’ll never get the rubbers to sit properly whilst it’s like that. So the staples were removed from the oanels on both sides.



With the panels now sitting right, it’s time to put the new rubbers on.



That’s better. Note the 2 metre sash clamp in the top left corner. That is used to press the ali trim in as far as we dare for a snug fit.



Before:



After:



A tight fit all around and no gaps this time.


 


Finally we are getting there...............
     
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Oct 11 at 20:30
With side rubbers and ali edge fitted, it’s time for a bit of Bluebays bling




 


Right enough of that malarky, let’s get back to the serious stuff.

The skylight over the kitchen area is cut-out and fitted







Then the big one… the Heki









And that is where we are at the moment. 10 days work so far and counting. Work continues tomorrow….
     
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Oct 11 at 20:41
Hats off to you guys! If they had done it properly first time round
I bet you'd of had a hefty bill.mind you the spas would still be doing it now
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Oct 11 at 21:20
hi, intresting stuff but i seem to of missed the start..who was it who bodgerized it for you? and what was the engine bodgery?
 
tell me more!
 
i kinda like these coachbuilts but i would never want to own one i think...do like all the extra space to put stuff behind the engine bay tho...god i hope i dont get offererd a fucked one coz i know i will end up owning it!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Oct 11 at 21:20
Originally posted by rowlesy rowlesy wrote:

Hats off to you guys! If they had done it properly first time round
I bet you'd of had a hefty bill.mind you the spas would still be doing it now


Cheers much appreciated....Hopefully the next pics will be as near as damn finished Wink And yes im out of pocket.....But my bus should now outlast me LOL If i didnt laugh,I would cry
     
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Oct 11 at 06:07
Great work, and such an improvement, but my question is, who badged this in the first place?  No Karman?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03 Oct 11 at 09:01
Originally posted by Mickyfin Mickyfin wrote:

Great work, and such an improvement, but my question is, who badged this in the first place?  No Karman?


The work was originally carried out by Mazz on here( See signature below ),After openly admiting on the Karmann forum he had made mistakes,He said he would take it back and put it right.... instead He fucked it a bit more..The pics tell thier own story Dead




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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Oct 11 at 05:38
Shocking!  I'm originally from Shropshire btw, well, Wolverhampton, then Shropshire.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Oct 11 at 07:07
Originally posted by Mickyfin Mickyfin wrote:

Shocking!  I'm originally from Shropshire btw, well, Wolverhampton, then Shropshire.


Cool as Wink Progress on the van is coming on leaps and bounds,Will update again toward end of the week when time permits,Only minor work to finish now then onto some engine work and......the last pics will be of her finished Smile
BTW.Its been pointed out that im a tosser for publishing these pictures on a forum,In my defence,These pictures are of a restoration project on a T3 Karmann Cheetah,,,Nothing more,Nothing less and the pictures are to simply show the work being carried out...The pictures are not doctored,Photoshopped or messed with in any way....Draw your own conclusions Wink
     
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Oct 11 at 07:13
Fair do's, take no notice fella, you have done yourself proud imo, and at least your thread, and photos serve as great reference pointers for other members!
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Cheers bud Thumbs Up
     
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Oct 11 at 16:58
fuck em mate! if they dont want people to see there shit workmanship they shouldn'd do it in the first place! cunts trick that is!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Oct 11 at 19:19
Cheers Rowlesy Wink
Todays update to follow shortly too
     
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04 Oct 11 at 19:25
Update for today.....

The edge of the bunk bed base is made from scratch. The wooden edges are rounded by using a router and sanded down for a smooth finish.



The trim fits well and looks just like the original.



The edge trim and bunk bed base is then varnished.





Just the electrical covering to be fitted when the varnish is dry. This area willthen be completed.




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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Oct 11 at 05:19
Top work mate, looking super!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Oct 11 at 10:00
Just  read through all of this , What a horror Cry , really feel for you guys here , glad too see its in safe hands now !!! Smile  cant wait too see the final completed pictures .
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Oct 11 at 13:08
Cheers Wink The work they are doing is without a doubt...Awesome Smile
     
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Oct 11 at 19:44
Almost there now.

Back end completed.



Cable cover in the over-head cab fixed into place.





Kitchen window removed to reseal that.



When the red ali trim arrives, that will be fitted to the nearside and the roof bars mounted ontop of the roof.

Then it's job done.

The Cheetah should get a real test tonight and heavy rain is predicted overnight where it is - 4 to 6 hours worth.

     
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Oct 11 at 09:07

nice work you have done a grand job.....

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Oct 11 at 13:19
I shall pass that on Tim Wink Cheers 
     
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