The amazing Restoration of... Ethel the T25 Karmann Gypsy!

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  1. Geordie

    Geordie

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    Geordie, Jul 12, 2018
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  2. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    I know, I worked on the design and structural aspect of a new build one in 1982/3, when I was studying.

    I passed by it today, it is still standing I am glad to say.
     
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  3. Kkkaty

    Kkkaty

    You made that massive frame? Wow. Beautiful.
    At school I asked why I had to do cookery or needlework when I wanted to do woodwork. No one really had an answer and no girl had asked before so I was the first gal to be let loose in the tech dept at the boys’ end of the school. It seems unimaginable now.
    I made a rabbit hutch which was Gabriel the bun’s winter quarters all his long life. V satisfying if a tad wonky.
     
    Kkkaty, Jul 12, 2018
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  4. Geordie

    Geordie

    Green oak when dried out has the same structural properties as steel
    @Kkkaty i did carpentry after leaving school because I was rubbish and I mean rubbish at school. fortunately I was offered YTS £29.50 a week in
    Carpentry and Joinery also do Cabinet making.

    I’m still learning thanks for the compliment.

    Do you have a picture on the Rabbit hutch?
     
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    Geordie, Jul 12, 2018
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  5. Geordie

    Geordie

    If you like oak structures this is another one [​IMG]




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    Geordie, Jul 12, 2018
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  6. Robo

    Robo

    Come on fella you not finished this yet! The ferry sails in 3 days
     
    Robo, Jul 12, 2018
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  7. Poptop2

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    Not quite, but it’s a comforting belief.

    How it is normally put is, steel is stronger but heavier in building. Seasoned oak is lighter making the strength/ weight ratio superior. Steel is still stronger.
     
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  8. crossy2112

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    He did say he was still learning :)
     
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  9. Geordie

    Geordie

    @Poptop2.
    I didn’t say that did I.
    I was meaning loading’s
    Agreed steel is stronger.
     
    Geordie, Jul 13, 2018
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  10. Geordie

    Geordie

    @Robo
    Have a good trip lots of pictures please.
     
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  11. Kkkaty

    Kkkaty

    Sadly no. It was back in the seventies...
    Here’s a pic of my last house-rabbit (of four) though, Splodge, in his fave place - riding to the shops on the back seat of my car.
    We got some funny looks at Tesco.
    BC3622E1-5FE9-4C43-A753-1A83A75C9F62.jpeg
     
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  12. S1mon

    S1mon

    Was he Tasty?
     
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  13. Poptop2

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    Sorry Geord. I sounded a bit know all there, didn't mean to, I shall go back to knowing nothing :oops:
     
    Poptop2, Jul 13, 2018
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  14. Geordie

    Geordie

    @Poptop2 you weren’t :cool:
     
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  15. Kkkaty

    Kkkaty

    Nooooo! *sobs*
     
    Kkkaty, Jul 13, 2018
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  16. crossy2112

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    Malc, Pikey is still learning :thumbsup:
    I am sure any advice will be appreciated.

    Do you think Ethel will ever get finished :rolleyes:
     
    crossy2112, Jul 13, 2018
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  17. Jack Tatty

    Jack Tatty Supporter and teachers pet

    I thought that was just @Terrordales ....... and @bernjb56 on weekends and feast days :thinking:
     
    Jack Tatty, Jul 13, 2018
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  18. Geordie

    Geordie

    More pics
     
    Geordie, Jul 19, 2018
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  19. Geordie

    Geordie

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    Just another 20 plus more pieces of wood and I’m done the framing on the off side


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    Geordie, Jul 19, 2018
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  20. Ermintrude

    Ermintrude

    i think you've created a bus that reflects the real you. well done :thumbsup:


    :eek::eek:
     
    Ermintrude, Jul 19, 2018
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