PANEL KRAFT - SOME WORK

Some of our work @ Panel Kraft VW Restoration Services

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We are always busy restoring bodywork on old Volkswagens... We have cared for many Bays, Splits, Beetles, Karmann ghias, T25s and a few T3s. Anything from a small hole to repair to a full blown restoration or accident damage repairs... we are also happy to take on your MOT work or other general maintenance or repairs...

Some of our previous work -

End of March 2010 - We are nearing the end of a full nut and bolt restoration of a very standard 1965 beetle. The car will be on Show at the 2010 Volksworld Show and photos will follow after its first showing.

march 2010 - This Splitty ambulance has just arrived for major welding and restoration-

We are presently Preparing this T25 for a repaint

This T25 Syncro is driven hard and often turns up for a tweak or a cup of tea.

Late march 2010 - This Oval Race car project is now painted -

Here is another Oval, a '54 that has been stripped and blasted and is now awaiting more TLC.

Yet another oval in for welding repairs

Early March 2010 - The Oval project race car shell is in Primer

January 2010 - We are still busy! We will update these photos soon.

May 2009

This USA import Splitty came in for a new side panel, battery tray and rear corner repairs.

This t25 came in with some front end accident damage. The driver door has been replaced and the dent in the front has been repaired. The entire front panel was then prepped and painted along with the door.

This bay came into use for a small amount of welding an MOT and a new engine.

One of the cars in for resto has had a lot of chassis work done including an IRS conversion, Porsche suspension/brake conversion and new pans – awaiting a 5 speed Porsche gearbox

March 2009

We have been saving the "un-saveable" .. this 1953 Irish Built RHD CKD Beetle Had been in a Barn for the last 39 years. The owner had been told it was fit for scrap. We did all the Body repairs, the owner did the Mechanicals and electricals. After a month of Hard Work... it was on display at the Volksworld Show 2009.

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Feb 2009 - This lovely example of a late beetle came into us with some front end damage. A genuine year correct bonnet was sourced along with the correct genuine fuel tank, bumper and fitted along with a NOS front valance. The front quarters were creased in the accident but this were massaged back into shape and it looks good as new again.

Feb 2009 - This Bay Window Camper came into us for a full resto. Its basically had everything. Outriggers etc, rear arches, front arches, rear corners, sills, front panel and deformation panel, floor repairs. It now needs repairs to the roof then it will be prepped for paint.

Jan 2009 - This 1971 bay window came in for lowering – it was probably one of the highest vans we’ve seen. We always remove the front axle to lower a vehicle to check it properly for rust. We discovered that front suspension axle beam was rotten so a good second hand replacement was found – height adjusters welded in – it was then blasted and powder coated. The Van also received a new engine, late bay front brake conversion and some new wheels

We have been preparing this customers car for an MOT

Jan 2009 -We’ve made some progress on the Oval Race car. Both heater channels, A post repairs and another associated repairs have been done. This enabled us to take the body off. The chassis has now been IRS’d, Frame horns reshaped, front gearbox mount changed, mid mount brackets welded on, trapeze bar fitted, new pans and a trick hydraulic clutch. The hydraulic clutch system used is positioned inside the tunnel – allowing the original oval pedal cluster to be retained.

Jan 2009 - This Van came into us to be stripped and sandblasting to see what needed to be done for a full resto. Keep your eyes peeled for progress

December 2008 - The chassis for the Irish oval is nearing completion with both pans now welded in place. In most cases the entire pans would have been replaced but to keep originality the rear pressings were kept as they are unavailable new. This has taken a lot more time and effort to do – but well worth it. Chassis will be blasted and powder coated shortly.

December 2008 This Type 25 came into us looking rather tatty and ‘well used’. The owner uses the van throughout the year for holidays and wanted it spruced up. The van had a few localised rust repairs, was then prepped and painted. It’s now looking great and ready for the new holiday seasons!

This T25 Sycro crew cab pick up belongs to Alex from ABS Blasting who blasts all of our body shells and chassis along with other misc items.

November 2008 - This beetle had its chassis repaired, powder coated and replaced, along with new heater channels etc on the shell...

November 2008 - This stunning Samba has had a new CE beam fitted, been lowered, had a disc brake kit fitted front and rear and been IRS’d.

September 2008 -

We replaced lots of body panels on this 71 Bay, including genuine front Arches etc, the customer has fitted new doors, removed the original pop top, fitted his own interior and had the bus painted...