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Karmann Cheetah 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. |
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49. This wall is now complete. |
50. Start of the framing for the nearside |
51. Kitchen wall under construction. |
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52. View of the offside. |
53. As with all restorations, Clare and Marv copy the original framing. |
54. With some exceptions such as the extra bracing in the lounge wall. |
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55. Lockers, door frame etc offered up to get the framing dead right. |
56. View looking forward toward the front of the van |
57. Marc shows the near completed offside wall. |
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58. As with the nearside the new framing is laid out on tressles and the ali panels laid on top. |
59. Any small adjustments are then made. |
60. Offside overhead cab. |
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61. Every edge and opening is examined. |
62. The completed wall framing. |
63. Door offered up. |
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64. Both walls are given several coats of a wood preservative. |
65. Next job is to tackle the roof. This job starts by removing the backbumper. |
66. Then the bumper rail is removed. |
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67. Not looking pretty but it looks original. |
68. Upper bike rack/ladder rail being removed. |
69. Rear badge and back window are taken out. |
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70. Roof Skylights are vents are removed. |
71. The ali roof is rolled up and over the Cheetah. |
72. Another view. |
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