Trabant Fueltank Repair Part 1: Rustremoval, Welding, Sealing

[@esslemonty4588]

Another interesting video. I admire your skills. Looking forward to part 2 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sztruce]

Lara you are an excelent serviceman. Sorry - servicewoman!

[@hypnolobster]

I love this, the world needs more videos of Trabants being taken care of.

[@Laracrafttrabant]

There are more in the making!

[@iana6713]

One advantage of a Trabant - you don't need to go under the car to remove the tank. Much less messy. "CAD - cardboard aided design!" I like that.

[@richfixes4708]

Brilliant, welding better than most car repair shops, job well done, try and get some gloves when welding tho, as the UV can basically give your hands sun burn, I learnt the hard way!

[@Laracrafttrabant]

Thanks so much for the complement! and yeah i noticed that burn ^^". I make sure to get some welding-gloves!

[@richfixes4708]

@@Laracrafttrabant I use tig welding gloves as I find them easier to work with, looking forward to next video 👍

[@sneakyseeker2326]

Is it difficult to acquire replacement parts since its been out of production for thirty years?

[@Laracrafttrabant]

Don't forget that it also was in production in a Communist state for 26 Years and 2.818.547 of the 601 where made. So combine the hording of some poor commies with modern aftermarket production, there is quite a bunch. I know a girl that can get me parts if i need something bigger, she works in a Workshop in east Germany, so she is right at the Source. The de facto online-shop (sometimes a bit pricey) is Trabantwelt.de Robert over at Aging Wheels being stuck in the USA uses it a lot as far as i am aware. i always love getting old parts and restoring them it is more work but cheaper. my engine was like 90€ for the crankshaft and 100€ for the lower housing :D lets see how long she lasts ^^" kind regards Lara Craft