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Tony Swinney

@restokab

The blog of the restoration of a UK RHD 1960 Karmann Kabriolett Beetle, by Tony Swinney

 London
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Joined April 2011
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Phat'n'Skinny Fuchs - 4.5" & 11" #fuchs #aircooled #earlies #laties #porsche #veedub
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Photoset: We got WOOD !!! This lot just arrived from the ever helpful Chucks Convertibles in the States.... tmblr.co/ZCXYdx1DzUgUv
Photo: @restokab in the Cornwall sunshine, being prepped for Phase 2 - replacement of the boot floor, rear... tmblr.co/ZCXYdxyDzXqx
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@restokab in the Cornwall sunshine, being prepped for Phase 2 - replacement of the boot floor, rear ¼’s and heater channels - all with original rust free German metal of course 8)

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Could this be the first snowy #volksworldshow ???
Nice ! RT @Trailerqueenres: Colour test of og Alabaster for Tonys 60 vert too, lovely colour ;) fb.me/MalZEfVS
Photo: The first view of the original L473 Alabaster paint colour! tmblr.co/ZCXYdxgsChm-
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The first view of the original L473 Alabaster paint colour!

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Photoset: Collected a few more parts for the kabrio recently, including this NOS MotoMeter 40mm fuel gauge... tmblr.co/ZCXYdxgiMlPS
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Collected a few more parts for the kabrio recently, including this NOS MotoMeter 40mm fuel gauge with sender - specifically for 1960 volkswagens. The 40mm guage will be column mounted so no need to...

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Photo: We’ve had a looooooonnnngggg delay waiting for original metal to arrive from the US, but its here now... tmblr.co/ZCXYdxgiKUNl
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We’ve had a looooooonnnngggg delay waiting for original metal to arrive from the US, but its here now so on we go :) Gav @trailerqueenres managed to get a paint code for the kab’s original colour...

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Our first edition of @FuelMagazine just arrived and very nice it is too - great features and photography. Might not get much done today!
MASSIVE drugs scandal hits the final day of the Olympics
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Photo: BP for George Logan Our recent work for George Logan and Ogilvy is now up on the UK’s largest poster... tmblr.co/ZSIsaxO-KuhS
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Photoset: A happy day in the workshops of @trailerqueenres as the new channels from KlassicFab in Columbia... tmblr.co/ZCXYdxJ4H80R
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Photo: A parcel from KlassicFab in Columbia has arrived :) The awesome new ( and correct ) heater channels... tmblr.co/ZCXYdxIx3o2O
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A parcel from KlassicFab in Columbia has arrived :) The awesome new ( and correct ) heater channels from Gerson !

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Best engine of VoWo2012 for me - the old speed 56 vert. Got a well deserved Top20 too :)
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Another piece of the @restokab puzzle arrived at #volksworld, thanks to Denz
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Just heard the new heater channels from KlassicFab for @restokab will be here on Friday :)
Well deserved. Congrats. “@Trailerqueenres: Very happy with Sam and Waynes top 20 awards at volksworld”
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My OG'58 channels and luggage floor have finally reached the Jacksonville docks - only taken 9 months ! Should be reaching these shores soon
“@erokCom: I own a '67, and run a site dedicated to stock restoration. 1967beetle.com #VintageVW” Nice site :)
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