Congrats on getting her back, Raimund. Are these photos before or after you took ownership back?

I remember reading about your build but do not recall the gate changes. Do you know anyone still making those gates? Fiberglass or steel?

Regards,

BenT

sent from my electronic leash 

On Apr 6, 2012, at 9:30 AM, Raimund Feussner <ray@V6BUS.DE> wrote:

> The mid-engined double cab I built way back (2002), I finally bought her
> back from my friend (the previous owner while building)
> After spending more than two years creating this beast with my friend, I
> never had the chance to drive her extended time.
> 
> After my friend lost motivation, she was standing more than three years
> in an open field (2008-2011). Wind, weather, Snow, Rain, open Sun etc.
> 
> Well, we made a deal and I finally got a hold of her 8 weeks ago:
> -starter overhaul
> -oil change
> -timing belt change
> -that´s about it.
> 
> Yesterday offical TUV inspection (Germany, you know):
> no problems, passed like a champ!
> 
> She was really dirty, like a T1 you would find in a barn.
> Today, after 4 hours of washing, scrubbing:
> -vacuuming, removing stains.
> -glass cleaner on the outside (2 bottles) and got rid of 90% of the old
> goo and green stuff.
> -enough Coke+Vodka to get me drunk.
> 
> Tomorrow, I´ll have my buddy clean the rest, with a high-pressure
> cleanser with hot water incl. shampooing.
> 
> My mom took my camera, so here´s the DoKa, shot with my mobile phone:
> http://www.v6bus.de/Bild052.jpg
> http://www.v6bus.de/Bild053.jpg
> http://www.v6bus.de/Bild054.jpg
> 
> Happy Raimund
> *5 seats + flatbed*