What starts out as a seemingly easy task can quickly build into a VERY large job.

Take our humble VW Kombi - 72 Lowlight Camper for instance. This was one of the very good condition vehicles that was acquired from Steve Muller earlier this year. Our client had a definite requirement for the lowlight model, with a relaxed two tone palete of cream and turquoise.

On first examination, the body looked to be in great condition, but as you start peeling back the layers, you find all sorts of history buried beneath 40 years of paint and previous repairs. The insert for the gas bottle had to go, in addition to the water tank below. We knew about the floor, but the worst thing is when you find INCHES THICK bog that has started to crack and let the rust get in - why oh why - the humanity!! Thankfully Trevor made short work of it - beating some sections out and welding where there was no going back, but let me explain that there is over 70 hours work + external contractors just getting to this stage!!

The next hurdle was the mechanics - a collapsed rear bearing, new brakes, CV joint, ball joints, and some serious work to get our 1600 drive train looking healthy. And its now getting verrry close to Christmas....

Our seats have been at the upholstery getting broken springs repaired, and new foam, underlays and covers - Again the theme runs through, with the 2 tone cream and turquoise piping and GT stripes. Add to this a fully ADR compliant rock n roll bed in the back with matching cushions. Finished in the nick of time!

But here the story sours as we simply cannot get the 2 Pack paint applied with time to spare for the final upholstery work on the headlining. We have left you with the following photos as a teaser to show the blank canvas before we commence the final refit in mid January. Lots of shiny stainless parts are getting ready to meet their dad!

Stay tuned for the next instalment!

Merry Christmas & I hope Santa brings what you want.

Rohan@righteouskombis.com.au