THE KOMBI KONNECTION

BigBear · Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 3:30 pm Post subject:

Some more work done.

Inside is now white

Rock n Roll Bed is next..

Lucky we have these extra few days at Chrstmas.

Bear
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The Dream is alive
1978 DC - all done -- by someone else
1976 Microbus - work to do
1967 Split Panel - New kid on the block

BigBear · Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2008 3:36 pm Post subject:

Rock n Roll bed is 90% done..

Those hinges can be a pain when they are new...

I think I may have a few measurements a little out... chair back not quite right.. still need to add brackets and fix top with bolts not screws...

Bear
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The Dream is alive
1978 DC - all done -- by someone else
1976 Microbus - work to do
1967 Split Panel - New kid on the block

Brookie · Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 7:39 am Post subject:

Bigbears post has been moved to here as it shows how refurb/resto can be done very effectively.

Keep those posts coming Very Happy

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73 Sopru Poptop-under resto

BigBear · Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:25 am Post subject:

Things have slowed right down with work on this .. it is a little frustrating.
Christmas was a big problem with nothing getting done.. After christmas everyone is busy again.

Had "Georgie" down at VW Auto Europe for the once over, CV joints need work, Engine leak.. may have to take the engine out.. a couple of other minor things to get adjusted.. No time to do it..

Sent her off to Jeff Mac's for some body work done.. rust in the roof, and floor all fixed, still need to get a new battery tray and fit it.

Back to VW Auto.. could be a couple more weeks as they are busy.

In the meantime I have picked up a 1978 Dual Cab.. everything is done on this and is now my daily drive.. I love cruising around in her, get a few curious looks.

Getting a new workshop built for "Georgie" and have decided to do as much of the restore myself. Then the only delays will be mine and I can beat myself up.

Off to night school, starting this week.. Automotive body repairs(welding), Shocked

then automotive painting followed by an upholstery course.

It may take a little longer but I can then say I did it myself. Wink

Further posts when available

Bear
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The Dream is alive
1978 DC - all done -- by someone else
1976 Microbus - work to do
1967 Split Panel - New kid on the block

kimba · Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:57 am Post subject:

I think it's awesome you're taking night school classes to learn these skills.