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[sonikk4]

On with the toeboard and out with the old section

New section tacked in place

Welded up and ground flush

 

Then onto the lower bulkhead section thats badly pitted

The new section will be welded in tomorrow.

[sonikk4]

New section of metal inserted

and welded in place

Steering rack mount clamped in place ready for welding

[sonikk4]

Steering rack mount now welded in and dressed

Onto the inner wing, so first thing was to make a quick jig for location

The new inner wing section which is OE

Then off it came

Mmm rusty bits which was not unexpected

so bits had to be removed

 

Now for the process of repairing it all

[Daz1968]

Nice repairs, did you get that inner wing from bingley as I saw one there, it was on a stand with a full mk1 side panel.

[sonikk4]

Nice repairs, did you get that inner wing from bingley as I saw one there, it was on a stand with a full mk1 side panel.

Nope bought this from Minispares. The repairs are a pain but better to catch it all now.

[SAL 821X]

Cracking detail as ever Neil. 

[sonikk4]

Cracking detail as ever Neil. 

 

Cheers Sal

[sonikk4]

Todays effort. First was the crossmember end as it was badly pitted, so cutout damage

Not too bad inside so some localised cleaning up followed by Deox and then it was onto fabbing repair plates. The inner wing gusset / stiffener was badly pitted behind so this was replaced along with a new shock mount internal stiffener and of course the repair insert for the crossmember

Crossmember completed

and the shock mount internal stiffener 

then it was onto the old radiator cowl which i wanted to reuse so off it came and not happy days

Its toast so need to order one monday from Somerford Mini. None in stock with Minispares. And a quick trial fit of the replacement inner wing

That will get welded in tomorrow.

[WPD]

fantastic job on the welding

[sonikk4]

fantastic job on the welding

 

Thanks WPD   bit of a weldathon today so the inner wing is now on along with the strengthener

Very happy with that so now to finish the l/h side of the car. Time for the jacking point and then the sill

Sill will go on tomorrow and then i will be using some of Project Erms old floor for some repairs

[Marco1972]

Looking great mate

Nice to see your recycling some of your lads car

What's the process you use to get the welds dressed down ... the repairs look seamless mate

Hats off to you bud

[sonikk4]

Looking great mate

Nice to see your recycling some of your lads car

What's the process you use to get the welds dressed down ... the repairs look seamless mate

Hats off to you bud

 

Cheers Marco, I knock the welds down with a slitting disc edge on then flush off and polish with a 2" and 3" roloc disc. The heavier welds i use a flapper disc but have to be careful as they will take more off than you need. 

[sonikk4]

Busy day today, outer sill prepped and now welded in place

Next thing on the list is the clips on the underside of the floor. I know there will be quite a bit of work to do here

[Daz1968]

Superb work, your standard and explanations is an inspiration to many on here, me included. I have my front end to tackle soon and hopefully can get to a similar standard

[sonikk4]

Superb work, your standard and explanations is an inspiration to many on here, me included. I have my front end to tackle soon and hopefully can get to a similar standard

 

Cheers Daz