Yup Peter, I was thinking about a leather hinge. I have a huge supply of full thickness scraps ( don't ask how I got them) but very little skill with leather. Maybe rivets instead of stitching. Wish there was a leather working van owner nearby and I would trade metalwork for leatherwork :-) Alistair
> Apr 11, 2016, at 4:29 PM, Peter Kraiker <turbowesty@gmail.com> wrote: > > Your right that I have the engine battery in the engine compartment. The PO put the house battery in the driver side box and took out the metal cover to make room for a deep cycle battery. The passenger side compartment has been used as storage. Both of the vinyl hinges are still in good condition though so I haven't had to address that problem. You can see them in this photo: > http://nextchapter.kraiker.ca/#jp-carousel-1833 > It shows most of the passenger side and you can see the battery cover rubber sheet on the other side as it's folded back. > > If I had to repair it I'd be inclined to either fashion something from a nice leather (on the outside, glued & stitched) or some rubber glued in from underneath. > > I can check with Volker to see if he's done that repair before. > > Alistair Bel wrote: >> Yeah, you're right. >> >> Hey, you mention the pedestal carpets being in fair shape. But do you have the problem of the vinyl section on the carpet hinge (battery access lids, even though I think your battery is in stock diesel location) being ripped? >> >> If so, you got any clever tips on repair? >> >> Alistair >> >> >>> On Apr 11, 2016, at 8:13 AM, turbowesty <turbowesty@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Then you'll enjoy Week 7 too ;) >>> http://nextchapter.kraiker.ca/thoughts/westfalia-restoration-week-7/ >>> >>> Regards, Peter >>> NextChapter.Kraiker.ca >>> 1982 Vanagon L Westy 1.9 TD >>> >>>> On Apr 11, 2016, at 11:03, Alistair Bel <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: >>>> >>>> Boy, following your van resto progress brings out the worst on me.... >>>> >>>> Jealousy :-) >>>> >>>> Great stuff Peter, thanks for documenting it. >>>> >>>> Alistair >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Apr 10, 2016, at 11:31 AM, Peter Kraiker <turbowesty@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> So volks, what's your remedy for sealing up the air intake for the >>>>> heater to keep mice out? >>>>> http://nextchapter.kraiker.ca/restoration/the-mouses-tale/ >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> Regards, Peter Kraiker >>>>> Website: Kraiker.Photography >>>>> <http://kraiker.photography><http://kraiker.photography> >>>>> Blog: NextChapter.Kraiker.ca <http://Nextchapter.kraiker.ca> >>>>> 1982 Vanagon L Westy 1.9TD >>>>> <http://www.getpostbox.com> > > -- > Regards, Peter Kraiker > Website: Kraiker.Photography > Blog: NextChapter.Kraiker.ca > 1982 Vanagon L Westy 1.9TD |
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