July 51 Type 15A Karmann Kabriolet – it’s a bit of a project

bally · Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 1:44 pm Post subject:

The body is off at the blaster's awaiting its turn; it is in good company sitting between a 356 and an Aston Martin!

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I also took along the bonnet and NOS front quarters which are showing some surface rust:

The body should be blasted in about 3 weeks time, at which time we'll get to see the true extent of bodywork required...

bally · Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 1:49 pm Post subject:

Parts wise, the big parts I am missing are one front seat (I don't need covers), one rear side window (complete with frame) and the rear window. I also need a few small bits such as a couple of overriders...

That's it for now - don't expect fast and furious updates, but as I have something to add, I'll add it Smile

Cheers,

Dave

wcfvw69 · Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 1:59 pm Post subject:

Awesome project!

I hope your sand blast shop knows what they're doing. I had my vert sand blasted and they warped the crap out of the panels! Maybe they won't use sand or other media's that heat up and wrap the metal.

It might be worth a phone call if you haven't covered this subject with them already. Smile

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bally · Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 2:10 pm Post subject:

bally · Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 2:22 pm Post subject:

My friend's son, Louis, spent some time on the Selecta tools making images of all our cars - this is his interpretation of my car which is pretty much spot on! IT should be Browna nd Brown but the L72 has come oput a bit green...

wcfvw69 · Posted: Fri May 09, 2014 4:51 pm Post subject:

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the metal inside the pan is thick, i would give it a good hot pressure water cleaning, then use some rust preventive sprayed in there, then some cavity wax or similar products.

If there are no rust penetration issues and other things to address, don't open up the tunnel. you'll save a lot of time..
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bally · Posted: Sat May 10, 2014 12:32 am Post subject:

beetleseb · Posted: Sat May 10, 2014 2:29 pm Post subject:

Can't wait to see it blasted fella. Hope nothing too big falls off Laughing

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bally · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 12:07 am Post subject:

There has been some progress - update to follow shortly

bally · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 12:09 am Post subject:

Can anyone tell me please if the sill/heater panel reinforcement box section replaces the heater channel closing panel or is it in addition to the closing panel? I cannot make it out from this photo or sketch:

Cheers,

Dave

virtanen · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 1:01 am Post subject:

Can you see the "D" shape pressings where the closing panels should be?
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bally · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 3:30 am Post subject:

Hebster52 · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 3:49 am Post subject:

The reinforcement is as addition to the closingpanel. Quite obvious form the sketch too if you largen the picture.
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virtanen · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 4:05 am Post subject:

The stock closing panel doesn't have this continuing form.

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Davemccabrio · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 6:18 am Post subject:

bally · Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 6:31 am Post subject:

Thank you all,

if I understand correctly, the vertical reinforcement web within th eheater cchannel is welded to the closing panel (is it also welded to the heater channel?)

The box section underneath is then welded to the closing panel.

This is the best picture I have of the box section reinforcement/ sill strengthener panels:

Thanks, Dave

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