THE KOMBI KONNECTION

samblers · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 9:18 pm Post subject: Sam and Kellys Kombi resto

About time we got a proper restoration thread going on KK for our kombi, show you what we're all up to whilst everyone is out cruising without us! Rolling Eyes

Needless to say we'd planned to take our kombi off the road a couple of years ago, and the time recently came to strip it down and build it back up again (properly), take a look:

This is what we love doing (sitting around in fields!):

and this...

Stripped bare, and leaving home:

Blow some dust off:

Floor rot:

A previous 'quality' repair:

Dust...anyone:

More quality:

Drivers floor in the bin:

samblers · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 9:27 pm Post subject:

From here, I feel the only way is up! Lucky I have a young fella named Dave on my side.

To all of those who say there is no-one in Perth who can do work on Splits anymore, read on Cool

The Dash-hacker:

Da Naaa:

Rust repaired properly... and hand-made panels Wink

New A-posts go on:

Daves da man:

Aaaaand the new nose is on, yay!

samblers · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:01 pm Post subject:

Been busy back at Chateau Carter whilst the body is gone.

One engine...

Tinwear held-together with WA pindan:

Oily Cylinder No. 2:

Hmmm, to split the case or not....?

Engine guts:

Crack on Cyl 2 spark plug = head is going in the bin:

Tinwear cleaned and painted:

Gearbox:

VLKSWGN · Kombi Kommander Joined: 02 Oct 2007 Posts: 500

Sam, she's gonna be sweet as once finished! Smile

Dave, your work is amazing! Cool

Kinga · Moderator Joined: 20 Sep 2007 Posts: 487 Location: Perth

Top work again Dave.

The work is coming along fast Samblers.

So what are the plans for motor now you have had to split it?

Will she stay stock or get a bit of extra lovin' too?
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samblers · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:59 pm Post subject:

Motor will be a bone stocker as hitler intended... but that doesnt mean its not getting any lovin' (its getting plenty of that... and plenty of $$$ as well Confused

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Its a full time job this restoration lark!

WAY2COOL · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 8:14 am Post subject:

Yeah gotta agree ,top work Dave .Lookin' good Sam.Should work out a treat..Kim
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Roadcow · Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:16 am Post subject:

Very nice work! Looks sweet. Can't wait to see more inspirational pics! Cool

samblers · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:39 am Post subject:

Some more progress pics from this week... mainly chassis stuff and then up on the rotisserie:

In the kombi hospital:

All those bullet holes:

More chassis repairs, more hand-made panels, all good:

Front floor still breezy:

Hup-laaa, up on the rotisserie:

Dust, rust, still work to do:

Onya Dave

Roadcow · Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 8:52 am Post subject:

Nice meat cooker! The progress is amazing.