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No.29

Restoration

 

Marv and Clare Jennings

 

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This is the restoration of Cheetah No.29 expertly done by Marv and Clare. Although the Cheetah had been repaired in the past, these repairs did not last and a full restoration was required. The restoration started on the 8th December 2013.

 

 




 

   

     

145. The shelf above the side door.

146. Top of the cabinet next to the side door.

147. The shelves for charging is now clear to see.

     

     

148. View of the kitchen cupboard and charging units.

149. Rear offside cupboards.

150. Wiring is positioned for down-lighters and LED's

     

     

151. Fuses

152. New down lighters and LED strip.

153. Another view.

     

     

154. Amongst others, new seating panels

155. New wood runners

156. Back seating assembled and nearly complete.

 

   

     

157. A new step for the lounge area.

158. All done!

159. It's been a lot of work getting this far, so Marv takes a rest! ;-)

     

     

160. View of the furniture from the front of the Cheetah.

161. Now you can appreciate the down lighters.

162. Proudly showing off the

finished interior.

     

     

163. Before Calre and Marv can proceed further, the metal skirting on the Cheetah needs some repairs.

164. Rusty.

165. This is all quite normal for 30 year old vehicle which has been stood outside for most of it's life.

     

     

166. Dented and mangled metal removed.

167. A new panel will be welded in here.

168. New metal in.

     

 

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