Assembly (Install Windows)
My wife helped me to install the windows. After we destroyed 2 of the old sealants, i purchased a full set from TrabantWelt. The corners are painted with seam sealer. Our friend gave us an advice: use vaseline while installing the windows. His father had 2 Trabant-s for a duration…
First Engine Start After the Restoration
I forgot to pull the choke in the beginning.
Assembly
The happiest part of all – the assembly.
Identity Plate, Tires, Upholstery
When i cleaned with the metal brush, i destroyed the identity plate, so i ordered a new one from TrabantWelt New summer tires. The car is never used in the winter. New upholstery from Rothmann.
The Body is Painted
The time when i can take a breath and say “i finished!”.
The Body is Primed
New bumpers. I use the same temporary improvised table to paint the hood. Starts to look like a car. The “nervous” parts. The way i work is my “signature”. Water proofing for the branding elements.
Doors and Inside Painted
It started to look good. I had a small fix at the top left corner, so the primer is colorful. The preparation of the roof section is important. Later i rustproof it. I don’t know how many layers of over-spray are on the floor.
Preparation for Painting the Doors
I created an improvised table and stands for the painting of the doors. Also hooked on where i can. Brake cylinders also primed.
The Engine Compartment is Painted
Yesterday i seam sealed the weldings and the places where the sheet metal joins and today i sprayed the first time with Gletscherblau. The light in the garage tells me that it is little dark, but when i look closer i like it. The paint is perfect, but my paint…
The Engine Compartment is Primed
Today i primed the engine compartment. Tomorrow i will flat a few spots with sand paper and seam seal all the weldings and cracks between the sheet steel.