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[ToM 2012]

hi all got the fuel pipe hole welded up with both little plates from floor to arches are welded in and both rear companion boxes are welded in just needs to clean it up and put some seam sealer around the joins. and etch primer. going to give it a good clean up next and then make a start on the rear bulkhead and parcel shelf. here is some pictures thanks tom

 

[ToM 2012]

Edited by ToM 2012, 27 May 2014 - 06:57 PM.

[jpw1275]

Fantastic tom...... Makes me want to carry on with mine , but I've not got too much time at the mo with my wedding coming up in 6 months.....eeeeeek

Cheers james

[ToM 2012]

well congratulations on getting married any invites for us lot to turn up on the nighttime to get drunk?  and cheers welding is almost over thanks tom 

[jpw1275]

I've been warned and not aloud to drink on the big day lol.... Anyone near Shrewsbury is most welcome to rowton castle on the evening...:0)

Cheers James

[jpw1275]

And thanks tom....:0)..... I may sneak a few hours in at the weekend if she goes out lol...... But as for your project...jeez you come along quick.... It's as tho over nite some fairy's have snook in and put a floor in....hehe

Cheers James

[ToM 2012]

shrewsbury? not far from me... ile have a pint of lager please! and a pack of flakeys!  its getting there slowly mate cheers tom 

[rally515]

Keep craking Tom :)

 

One thing else you might want to do id the bulge at th rear seat to the left that is different to the other side is originaly on the mk1 not there, if you look at the crayford convertible project thread you'll see what i mean

 

Cliff

[ToM 2012]

hi mate which one is it? dont suppose you have a picture on how a mk1 should be? thanks tom 

[rally515]

hi mate which one is it? dont suppose you have a picture on how a mk1 should be? thanks tom 

 

 

I'l get you a picture tomorrow night Tom ;)

[Daz1968]

Here's a pic of mine before painting, the seat base is defo different to panel you have fitted, but no one will see it though so depends how fussy you are

[ToM 2012]

thanks lads im not fussed about that part its not going to be a showcar aslong as its solid again and can be driven on the roads again. 

 

not much of an update on the shell but seam sealed rear arches and around any joins in the boot area grinded back to bare metal around the roof rail and red oxide rust zinc painted around the edges and then etch primed the inside and out. thanks tom 

 

[Minilegs]

Looking good tom !
I wish my roof was as good as yours. I've got loads of work to do on mine, infact I think I will have to put a new roof on mine 😔 want to swap

[Daz1968]

Well it's looking superb, and I must agree about the boot floor panel, not really worth the trouble as it will never be seen once trim is in and as it's a new panel not worth cutting. Won't be long before you have nothing left to weld.

[ToM 2012]

Looking good tom !
I wish my roof was as good as yours. I've got loads of work to do on mine, infact I think I will have to put a new roof on mine want to swap

thanks mate ino its amazing the roof panel is in excellent condition for this age of car but everything else rusted? is it not the roof that takes all the water snow ice etc lol it had surface rust on corners but with a grinder it come up like new metal again.. cheers tom