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Karmann Cheetah

No.29

Restoration

by

Clare and Marv Jennings

 

Page 14

 

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.

 

 




 

   

     

313. New edging trims (and rubbers).

314. The edging ali trim comes in straight lengths so it has to be formed.

315. Tight curves like this one are not

easy.

     

     

316. The tightest curve is at the front lower corner of the overhead cab.

317. The roof line.

318. The kitchen slant. The edging insert trim is put in (very fiddly job).

     

     

319. Done! Offside complete.

320. Nearside complete.

321. End of the insert trim are either stapled on the underside or screwed to prevent movement.

     

     

322. Another long day over.

323. The rear Karmann badge.

324. The Heki 2 is prepared to fitting. This is the Heki 2 plus with the built in LED lights.

 

   

     

325. Leds are testing before fitting the Heki.

326. Fitted and working.

327. View on the roof.

     

     

328. The other skylights are fitted. This is the bathroom one.

329. Overhead cab skylight (280mm x 280mm)

330. Solar panels fitted.

View of the roof layout.

     

     

331.  Work continues putting the insert trim in.

332. The awning is refitted.

333. Back bumper on.

     

     

334. Marker lights...

335. Out of sequence photo.  new tap was fitted before the side wall was mounted on the van.

336. Battery box.

     

 

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