Opel Kadett K38 ( Moskvich 400 )

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Opel Kadett K38 ( Moskvich 400 )

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We are working for few months on our replica of military version of Opel Kadett K38. The car was produced in 1956 under the brand name Moskvich 400. Its excact copy of Opel Kadett K38 producet after the war in USSR ( russianc took wkole factory from Germany).

Car was hidden under the a ton of evercoat that we systematically took off.

Thats how it looked:

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Its condition for today , it still needs some work but we plan to finish it by the end of may.

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I've got one of these and need a few spares (like a dashboard!) - any ideas on where to get them from?
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Whole dashboard or just this ( got one for sale ) ?
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That's the bit I need. Mine has a 1970s plastic nightmare installed!!
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PM sent.
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Some updates from the workshop.
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Feldjager plz chceck your PM !
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Fantastic stuff! I say bravo to anyone who takes the time to restore any piece of history!
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crackingpics and even better job on the resto, well done.
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Recent changes.
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Really nice, thumbs up! :P
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We had some tie-ups but our work is comming to an end 8) . Today it will be painted with camouflage.
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Oh and Moskvitch speedometer and fuel/oil indicator are still for sale ( they match Opek Kadett K38 ). PM me for details.

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Wunderbar, would love to see this when all cammed up, thats what i need
a good work shop, iam impressed by the work that has gone on there, well
done lads :wink:
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Panited and ready for action :)

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