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[Potta]

Been a few holdups, I've been working on a seating solution and carpet but got sick as a dog for 4 or 5 days and couldn't drag myself off my chair to do anything.

 

Plus, anyone who has ever fitted carpet will know that it aint as easy as it looks.

 

I've got stuck on the gear stick area, tried about 4 different options and finally got one to work.

 

I can't say I'm 100% happy with it but it will do for now.

 

Going to need to get the heat gun onto the carpet cause its not quite right, but it is nearly done, I hope.

 

A few more holes to cut, some trimming and then put the car back together.

 

It is now a real race to have it ready and regoed for the cruise on 3rd November, but I'm not giving up yet.

[Ice]

what do you mean by a few more holes to cut craig

[Potta]

In the carpet for the seats and the high beam switch.

[N/A-PWR]

Welcome Back Craig,

The good ole High Beam switch hey, I like them.

As for the Carpet, I like the Rubber backed Bathroom fluffy fluro green carpet and is hard to fit.

 

 

Moulded is the go. Dave I

Edited by TORYPOWER, 23 October 2013 - 01:49 AM.

[Potta]

Still trying to get the fr0cking carpet sorted.

 

Main problem is a lack of time, too much to do and not enough time to do it in.

 

Plus I've been unwell and really tired so not easy to get into it.

 

We'll get there though, got a BIG weekend coming up.

[Ice]

Are you using a soldering iron for the holes craig

[Potta]

yeah but I am also cutting out squares so I can bolt the seat to the floor

 

I don't think the bolts will be long enough otherwise.

[Potta]

Oh yeah, btw, don't try to mould your carpet using a heat gun, I now have a nice crunchy bit near my tunnel 

[Potta]

Did I mention I hate doing carpet?

[Potta]

Professional con artist maybe 

 

But not a very good one.

 

Anyway, the carpet is under the edge of the runners so all good thanks Richo.

[madtoranajzedded]

great pickup craig,whats next on the menu?

[71xu1]

Bolts never went through carpet on LCs, you need to cut a flap out from the carpet that then folds back.

[Potta]

Bolts never went through carpet on LCs, you need to cut a flap out from the carpet that then folds back.

 

Cool Dave, I'll try that on the passenger side, at least it might look a bit neater, not that you can even see under the seats anyway, but you know.

 

 

Pottas little beast is far from Original i don't think a little bit of carpet would be his biggest problem

 

Please don't post in my thread any more Richo, your opinion is not required or appreciated. 

[Ice]

Pottas little beast is far from Original i don't think a little bit of carpet would be his biggest problem

There is no two ways about it richo you are a Cunning Stunt

At least craigs is not dodgy like yours

[71xu1]

Not sure if its any good to you Craig but if you do make it on the run, hope you do you can have a look at mine as its too hard to explain.

Cheers Dave

[Potta]

I think I get what you mean, I did something similar to get around my accelerator pedal.

 

However, I don't need any excuse to check out your car Dave, it is a favourite of mine 

[Potta]

Starting to think I might make it in time for Sunday.

 

There were a few bits that were worrying me but got them done fairly quickly and easily, although not perfectly, but this isn't a resto.

 

I had to repair an old repair in the beaver where a lump of bog had fallen off.

 

It isn't perfect but it is better than it was.

 

Whoever said to sand the bog as soon as you can, thank you so much, it made it so much easier.

 

The boss has said I can have Friday morning off if I make up the hours so fingers crossed I'll pass inspection and be regoed by the arvo and make it for the forum run.

 

If not, then at least I tried.

[sibhs]

Good going Craig, best of luck and lets hope the inspector is in a good mood.

 

Marty

[dattoman]

You could go see one of the accredited workshops

Or book in at Kelmscott and show up at your alotted time

[Ice]

Isnt welshpool closed now