un'altra ape torna a vivere

[marcotad]

L'Ape 600Mp dell'amico Bertrand è tornata alla vita. La scorsa settimana è partita per il suo lungo viaggio che la porterà in Normandia, in una meravigliosa nuova casa in campagna.

Qualche foto di com'era e com'è. Lunga nuova vita a lei!

http://imageshack.us/g/718/0182w.jpg/

[kjjohnson]

Are these before and after restoration photos? Sure looks nice. Ken

[marcotad]

Yes, the pics are before and today, with ther upholstery in real leather, more similar to a Bentley...

[kjjohnson]

Well that's a thing of beauty. Did you get some upholstery done for yours at the same time? Ken

[marcotad]

Some others works from my own vehicles:

upholstery and dashboard for my VW T2 in leather
the canopy (structure and cover) of my DKW (you now him.....) in waxed canvas
canopy and doors panels for my Calessino in fake leather

[kjjohnson]

Very nice work I must say - Ken

[marcotad]

thanks Ken. I will keep you informed about the new works.

[kjjohnson]

The chap who does my upholstery did these light gray leatherette seat, backrest and door panels with pockets. Suits the blue interior. I had a seat frame that I'd rescued (springs were missing) so we mounted the seat on plywood which gives good support and a bit more headroom for a tall guy like me and lots of support for a big guy like 'Big John'. Not original but in this case suits the customers needs. - Ken