My 181 - Kubel - Trekker - Thing

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Thanks for the heads-up, much appreciated.


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Look what peeped its head out of my workshop today under its own power.

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There is still lots to do. Tomorrow I want to get its wheel alignment done. Then is of to the Crankhandel Natter on Sunday morning.

The last time the Kubel ran, was to a Natter last year so I really wanted to let its first run be to a natter.
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Just Checked.

1 year and 3 month.

That Driving through my Shop doors, Being stripped down to the bones and further, Being rebuilt and driving out the same Doors.

At home I have a good 2003 Pinotage Waiting.
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Well done, Tom! :hangloose:

...now ENJOY that Pinotage :wink:
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Stunning Tom!

The last time I saw it,it was on the back of a trailer.
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Hey MAN, well done. Now GET THE SCUBBIE FINISHED! :twisted:
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just gone thru the thread, bloody well done, hats off to u
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Tom, you forgot the number plates! Or is that why you were driving on the pavement?? :twisted: :twisted:
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Congratulations Tom...it looks amazing and a very unique vehicle. You should be very proud of all your hard work! :hangloose:
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Congrats Tom and well done. It's beautiful. :hangloose:
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Thanks for the good words guys.

This morning I got to my shop early. The rear castle nuts got tightened, front drum grease cap fitted and the speedo cable attached. The number plates got put in the window and I were off to Speedy in Paarden Eiland for wheel alignment. Driving the back streets I got to Speedy and they were closed.

So it was off to Hi-Q in Milnerton. On the way to milnerton I had a Metro Cop on my tail. I Expected him to pull me of for not numberplates but he gave me the thumbs up as he passed.

The guys at Hi-Q set my alignment and told to come back again in a few 100KM's and they would check it again after everything had settled.

Then it was back to my shop. The number plates got fitted and a few odd and sods. In the afternoon The fuel tank got fitted and the timing set.

The bad news is that I have a serious oil leak on the right tappet cover but that is next weeks problems. For tommorows natter I am simply taking a 5L oil can for a ride.

At the end of the day I have driven 26.7KM. My project is mobile.
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I have only had it up to 60KM/h and for the next 100 odd I dont plan on going much faster. Just want to make sure I tighted all the nuts and bolts but I am sure that I have.

It is good to ride a Covert again

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Tom.. Your ride came out perfect :D All the best with your travel today
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Looks great Tom. WEll done :hangloose:
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Thanks again guys.

Yesterday I got to my shop at 9:30 swopped cars and were on the road to Plumstead by 9:45.

A mist/ low cloud made it a bit cold and then I remembered this Kubel had heaters. Man, This is life. Traveling on a cool morning with warm air wafting around and nothing above your head. You feel free and comfortable. At one time I said to my wife that weather seems to be warming until I stuck my hand above the windscreen. The air was cold.

Here are some of the pics I took at the Natter.

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If you look above my windscreen You will see another 181 in the parking lot.
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At one time I thought HR had joined us.
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BTW: I assume you guys know that you can click on the thumbnails for a LARGER Picture. :oops: :oops:
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Not bad for a kit car.... :twisted: :twisted: :drunks: :drunks: :hangloose: :hangloose: :finger4u: :mrgreen: :hangloose:
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