Daisy 1973 full resto "5 years on"

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  1. Camperboy40

    Camperboy40

    Amazing thread, gives all of us some hope lol
     
    Camperboy40, May 15, 2016
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  2. 1973daisey

    1973daisey

    Looks like Uv already seen it
     
    1973daisey, Mar 7, 2017
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  3. Camperboy40

    Camperboy40

    Lol, it's weird cos I completely forgot I had!!
     
    Camperboy40, Mar 7, 2017
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  4. Camperboy40

    Camperboy40

    I can't remember it so I'm going to re-read it now
     
    Camperboy40, Mar 7, 2017
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  5. Camperboy40

    Camperboy40

    Like I said before, gives me hope!!
     
    Camperboy40, Mar 7, 2017
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  6. 1973daisey

    1973daisey

    5 years on its starts again started today by collecting and rust free engine lid and few sills and rear valence and front archs ect also cleaned out the beetle tent ready for the camper to go in next weekend after the last wedding
     
    1973daisey, Nov 5, 2017
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  7. 1973daisey

    1973daisey

    [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
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    Can't wait to be able to close my front doors


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    1973daisey, Nov 5, 2017
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  8. 1973daisey

    1973daisey

    [​IMG][​IMG]
    Early rust free lid £50


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    1973daisey, Nov 5, 2017
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  9. Dazza

    Dazza Eyebrow not high brow

    Full respray Simon?
     
    Dazza, Nov 5, 2017
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  10. 1973daisey

    1973daisey

    Gutter down mate I'll do it myself again


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    1973daisey, Nov 5, 2017
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  11. Valveandy

    Valveandy

    Good luck Simon, I'll be waiting for each update:)
     
    Valveandy, Nov 5, 2017
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  12. 1973daisey

    1973daisey

    I will soon get into it doing the smaller bits 1st as starting to get materials now and pannels


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    1973daisey, Nov 6, 2017
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  13. JamesLey

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    I've still got that b pillar repair if you still need it?


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    JamesLey, Nov 6, 2017
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  14. 1973daisey

    1973daisey

    Some one else gave me the lower few inches mate tar


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    1973daisey, Nov 6, 2017
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  15. nicktuft

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    Go for it Si shall be watching with avid interest. All the best.:)
     
    nicktuft, Nov 6, 2017
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  16. lhu1281

    lhu1281

    whats the issue with the doors ?
     
    lhu1281, Nov 6, 2017
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  17. 1973daisey

    1973daisey

    The chap I payed to fit the gsf archs 5 years ago don't have the recess for the seals to go into to close flush


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    1973daisey, Nov 6, 2017
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  18. T2_Owl

    T2_Owl

    WOW!! What a journey. I have just spent the last hour or so going through each and every thread. I am just about to start on a similar path and if mine looks half as good as yours I will be truly over the moon. It really is inspiring and in the dark days to come I will use this as a reminder of what can be achieved. Well done!!!
     
    T2_Owl, Nov 8, 2017
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  19. 1973daisey

    1973daisey

    Indeed Iv done 7 countries 33,000 miles 70+ weddings slept in it for over 8 months in total time for a jazz up starts after last wedding on Sunday !!


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    1973daisey, Nov 8, 2017
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  20. 1973daisey

    1973daisey

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    Rights that's the beetle moved out the way and materials arrived !! Now gonna order some panels and start stripping down the bright work ready for Daisy's little resto


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    1973daisey, Nov 20, 2017
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