DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

I called in this morning to see the car and things are progressing well. The doors have now been hung too and are lining up nicely.









Getting the paint right hasn't been the easiest and I've always been a bit concerned that the car may come out a bit creamy. Colours change in different lights and I'm sure owners of light Ivory cars would agree that in some light the paint looks very creamy and in others, brilliant white.

Making the final decision on the colour. Obviously the picture bears no resemblance to the actual colour but it turned out to be visually identical to how the car was previously.



I was hoping to see the car in colour before Christmas but I'm going to have to wait a little longer now. However looking at the quality of the work so far I know it's going to be worth the wait.

Exciting stuff

Ace!

Good to see Stephen
Mine is takng longer as well...but rushing the paint is not a good idea....

Today marked the last time I'll see the car in primer. Next week the interior, trunks and engine bay are going to be painted. So today was sign off day. The only thing outstanding now is to add the seam sealer as close to the factory look as possible. The painter has done a few test pieces and he's got it looking just right.













Really close now!

Next instalment we'll have some Light Ivory!

Looking great mate!

So pleased for you Stephen. Not sure the chap in the last picture is feeling the love
The choice of colour is spot on and after our discussion about wheels "It's a yes from me!"

With the imminent arrival of the car back from paint I really couldn't put off the job I've been dreading any longer. As it was the last thing to come out of the car it'll be the first thing to install. Now was the time to get on with it!

Let me introduce you to the rats nest that has been festering in the corner of my garage for the last 18 months.



Despite and dreaming of magical electrical elves breaking into the garage one night and fixing it all this is what I had. It had seen plenty of abuse over the years but I was convinced if I took it a bit at a time I could raise it from the dead

Closer inspection...









So plenty of dirt, grime, glue, overspray and previous dodgy repairs to deal with.

So out with the operating table



Slowly and wire by wire it started to come back to life and resemble something like a wiring loom. Sections were unwrapped, all connections and wires cleaned and all continuity tested.











It's been a few long days but I finally have a loom fitting of the car it's about to go in. I've still got a few bits to sort out mainly due to a few missing grommets that need replacing but I'll do that once I've fitted the loom to the car.

I can finally tick it off the to do list!

Wiring harness cleaning, yours looks lovely - I hated doing mine......

Nice job, also one I’ll be leaving until the last minute!

Impressive stuff Stephen

What a cracking job. Looks as good as new.

Top work