My new Doka.

Post by **KarlT** » 07 Aug 2008, 20:13

Hi All.

Thought I'd share alittle of my latest affliction..........

But does come with the latest in energy saving technology..........

Bought some replacement panels from A Scholfield today. Steps, Wheel arch & so on. Should be fun!

Website · Post by **syncrosimon** » 08 Aug 2008, 03:15

Very nice, is that going to be a workhorse, or an off road plaything.

Post by **KarlT** » 08 Aug 2008, 06:46

I think its going to be my daily drive + driveable project. Always wanted a big old Russian truck & I think this is about as close as I'll every get.

I'm looking for a good rust-free locker door & Blue captains chair & double square headlights/grill.

Post by **KarlT** » 09 Aug 2008, 09:25

Ahhhh, the joy.............

Hope I'm doing this right. Never fitted a panel before.

& now its pouring. Rusting before my very eyes!

Website · Post by **syncrosimon** » 09 Aug 2008, 09:39

Karl, rent, buy, borrow or steal a gazebo/marquee to put it in.

I admire your courage.

Keep taking the photo's.

It's not a bad idea to use poundland spray paint to cover any bare metal, or wash straight over with kurust or vactan, just to give it a surface.

Post by **KarlT** » 09 Aug 2008, 10:17

Yeah should of done that, having just seen the weather forecast!!

Does anyone know what product VW put on the inside of their wheel arches? Its about 3mm thick, grey & rubbery. Bloody good stuff until it cracks & you need to get it off!

Post by **KarlT** » 09 Aug 2008, 10:49

Summertime & the living is easy....................

Post by **KarlT** » 14 Aug 2008, 19:30

Well, its been very busy the last week.

Fairly happy with the results. Good to know that there's alittle more metal & abit less rust in the old girl..........

Its hard bloody yakker that's for sure! No wonder most garages don't want to know.

Yet more to do though..............

Website · Post by **syncrosimon** » 15 Aug 2008, 18:44

Are you doing the welding? Looking good so far. Which colour are you gonna go for, the green, or the red?? Or something different.??

Post by **KarlT** » 16 Aug 2008, 11:52

No, just me, learning & burning (me & waxoyl!)

Post by **KarlT** » 16 Aug 2008, 11:53

Oh, NATO Green & Matt black.

Post by **KarlT** » 21 Aug 2008, 17:00

Been even busier!!

Three arches done now. Forth will have to wait until I've driven it a bit more, fed-up with the dirty, rusty, welding stuff.............

.....so decided to have ago at some pretty new shiny welding. Borrowed a pipe bender. Lots of sweat, toil & trial later.........

I've got a new, roll-bar/roof-rack/wheel-carrier

Drilled the roof above box section so nice & strong.

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Very happy with the end result. Gives the doka a totally different look. But alot of hard work....................

Post by **syncroandy** » 21 Aug 2008, 17:18

Good stuff Karl !

Seeing all that makes me feel better about the scale of my own obsession..

I've been thinking about a cab brush-guard, along the lines of the one CJ had on his orange pickup. Where did you get yours made ?

Post by **KarlT** » 22 Aug 2008, 09:03

I know, Been pushing it abit lately, wife says I've got to spend more time with her & the kids.

All my work (with alot of help from my brother).

Post by **syncropaddy** » 22 Aug 2008, 16:07

I hope they are not Rivinuts I see in the picture .......