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PostPosted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 4:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

One of the rear triggers was broken...


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I replace him with one of the LT handles...
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 4:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The other rear handle was the worst one... the trigger have the return spring missing and wasnt moving back...

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Both side pins are missing... But the part dont get out...
I started to remove the paint and discover a sly repair...

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The chrome handle that was on the car have a diferent trigger... and I also need a spring to the key system return...
Need to use my second hand parts of type 2...


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PostPosted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 4:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Need to remove him... will close the holes...

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I use a old chrome trigger and the return spring from an old handle, that have the same shape...

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... and now have all 4 handles ok. Just need to unmount all them to clean and paint.


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PostPosted: Thu Jun 19, 2014 3:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

And after the doorshandles, I turn to the motor one...

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This one I bought on the german Ebay... It's the original one for the military 181s... without key...

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Will need a god cleaning and paint...

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Will be painted with the other one, with key... One for the shows, the other for security... Laughing

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 19, 2014 3:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Testing the doors with the rubers, locks and handles...

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 19, 2014 3:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

And testing the back seats for the last time...

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 19, 2014 3:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

And testing some new extras for the car...


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Drool Drool
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 19, 2014 5:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

yes yes!

looking good.
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 20, 2014 3:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Laughing Will be better with the paint!
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 21, 2014 9:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'll bet it felt great hearing the doors thunk and latch! Awesome.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 22, 2014 3:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks! Wink
Have no time this weekend to work on the car... The World Beetle Day was this Sunday... Wink
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Some work on the car...

Checking the door gaps with the locks on... and the position of the B pilars...

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Some attention to the left C pilar...

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Right one is ok...

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The back rest on place the test the locking system...

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With the rubbers on the doors...

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The work on the C pilar...

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Body on the right side to weld the last holes...

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The new rear corners still have some work to do...

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The last patch done to the car... the rust again...

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Done...
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

And the final welding of the engine side panel patch...


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All the welding on the body is done now...
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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All the welding on the body is done now...

That must feel good, congatulations!
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A lot! Thanks!

Still to done some weldings on the fenders, front hood and front screen frame... the doors and engine lid are ready to remove the paint... as the body... Very Happy

I only have 4 or 5 days to paint all the body before the holidays... Rolling Eyes Let's get some sleep to work on the car early morning... Twisted Evil
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 05, 2014 1:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Admirāvel o meu amigo ! Cool
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