Back from Blasters

A bit less than 24 hours after dropping off the PAV 40 at the blasters I got the call it was ready. Well she has a few more issues than I thought, but all in all in very good shape. I forgot to take photos of it without any paint but shot these after a quick coat of primer to prevent flash rusting.

Getting work done

Well, my knee issue is keeping me from trying to start the Tessy. It is also limiting what I can do while home on workman's comp. I really need to stay off my feet as much as possible. So I am working on things that I can do while seated. I finished disassembling the PAV and brought it to the media blaster.





I discussed my concern over possible warping of the lid with him he assured me he could do it without warping it, but due to using a different media and the slow speed he would have to work on the lid, the cost was prohibitive. In the end I left the body with him, and decided to strip the lid by hand. It will be ready to pickup in a few days.

Germany 1957

Well today was sunny and fairly warm, though very windy. I decided to take the Tessy out for another try. Well I have not solved the issue with the carb. I will tear it down one more time and try to fix the issue. If that does not work I will have to send it out to Bing and see if they can figgure it out.

After that frustration I put my 1957 Tessy away, and then decided to wake my other 1957 toy from its long winters nap. I went down to the storage garage where she spent the winter slipped the key in the ignition, advanced the choke, turned the key, bang she fired right up. Out I went for a ride.





this is my unrestored 1957 VW Beetle with factory sunroof. The car was repainted in a non stock color about 30 years ago, and will soon need a repaint. She has 47,000 original miles and I am the third owner. Forgive the fact that I did not clean her before the photos were taken. I drove down to the gas station for some fresh gas. Just as I finished filling her up a little old lady came up to me and said in a suprised tone "You have to fill it from under the hood?" "Yes" I said "that's is how they made them back in '57" "That car is a 1957?" She asked unbeleivingly. "Yes, that is a 52 year old car" I answered. She was flabbergasted "Well it does not look old at all" she replied. I had to laugh I often get comments on the car but this one really put a smile on my face. Hopefully soon both my '57 Tessy will run as well as the '57 Beetle.





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Temptation

I spotted this beauty a 1963 IWL Berlin for sale on EBAY. I want it so badly!!!! Sadly my budget won't allow me to bid on her.

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Tearing in to it

Well my knee injury was not healing, so the Doctor has sent me home from work, giving me lots of spare time, but I must stay off my feet as much as possible.

I have rebuilt the Tessy carb yet again. I will try to start it again when the weather permits.

Yesterday I decided to start in on the PAV 40. I pulled off the wheel and fender. The wheel is in good shape, however the fender has had some welding done to repair damage. Some of the welds look very professional, others were horrible. I ground them down as best I could and rewelded them as best I could. I may eventully have to order a new fender from europe, but will try to make this one work for now.


The aluminum hub caps seem to be polishing up nicley.

No I need to decide what method of paint removal to use, Chem strip or sandblasting... I also need to decide on a paint scheme. I want to be able to tow it behind any scooter so I need something that will go with anything yet still look cool.