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tikitime
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 1:56 pm    Post subject: Re: Vert Convert Reply with quote
Sorry for the delay. Took a bit of time off from the project.
Here's some updates though.

This is what I've spent a lot of time on, sanding and then painting and polishing the rear and doors.
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Bolted fenders, bumper, lights and trim on.
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I took some white fender bead and painted it to match.
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Added ko spinners to the wheels.
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Working on top parts. Created an escutchion plate for rear window panel latch.
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Started laying down my WW german square weave carpet. I did make several revisions to the supplied kits to fit my interior.
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Heater controls left & right side separately.
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Polished up steering wheel, unknown english made that I found at a swap. Upholstered dash inserts.
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Made up a bracket to mount rear view mirror.
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Fitted console in place. Slot at rear is fuel gauge.
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Bought the package tray kit with it to use for extra material.
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Played with the lathe and made door locks to match previous pieces I made.
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Gas tank is hinged and locks down using the spare.
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tikitime
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 15, 2020 2:52 pm    Post subject: Re: Vert Convert Reply with quote
Started finish panels for headliner. Rear window panel is latched to allow changing glass (clear or tinted or removing for sunny days).
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Recovering my custom arm rests I made from wood and wrapped a piece of aluminum around.
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Covered top with landau foam in preparation for covering with Sunbrella material.
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Sent off seats for upholstery! Waiting for them to arrive and then I will finish door cards etc.
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 16, 2020 3:08 am    Post subject: Re: Vert Convert Reply with quote
That's looking really nice Cool
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 16, 2020 9:11 am    Post subject: Re: Vert Convert Reply with quote
Very nice work.
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PostPosted: Sun May 26, 2024 11:48 pm    Post subject: Re: Vert Convert Reply with quote
Any updates??
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PostPosted: Mon May 27, 2024 9:26 am    Post subject: Re: Vert Convert Reply with quote
Yes! That is such an amazing car!
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