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[sonikk4]

Started the flitch panel today and the rust on the A post.

 

So most of the old flitch cut out and the new flitch offered up

 

Some of the other bits lurking behind especially on the A post

and this around the door stay cutout

 

So off it came

and then the new metal welded in plus the door stay bracket

 

Some final trimming and grinding needed to finish it off, then the flitch can be welded in

[sonikk4]

Flitch installation time. As usual there was more rust above the replacement panel so i added a new section to the new panel that will cover that gnarly piece.

 

then it was onto the install, the crappy e coat was removed first and Zinc rich primer added to all of the covered areas,

then tacked in place and the plug welds done

Welded up and started the clean up

 

and just about ground flush

[Marco1972]

Top notch work as usual Neil

At the top of the flitch where you have made the extra bit is that meant to be welded to the windscreen frame ?
Only asking as we're doing this same bit this weekend.
Was it welded there originally ? Ours was toast so no idea how it was meant to look just interested as it will be 3 layers of metal when the scuttle goes on I hope this won't cause us issues when refitting the windscreen.

Mark.

[sonikk4]

It was welded in two places but did not look like this piece does. If you look to the right you can see two layers of metal where the bulkhead is joined to the top dash rail. I will be filling that gap as well and also attaching the left hand side of the top piece to the windscreen pillar. This will add a bit of extra strength.

 

This is a small amount of trimming left to do at the top.

[Marco1972]

Great stuff

It's like having my own full colour how to restoration manual.

Look forward to the next update

[Minidarren83]

Top work as always Neil speeding along now

[sonikk4]

I went back to the companion bin area today as i really wanted to fit it. So out came the brace as it was in the way and then onto trying to fit it.

That was not as easy as it looked either. Nice panel from M Machine but they had not curved the section where it fits on the B post so had to section that area first

The finished article

 

then it was on to fitting the seat belt mount

 

But before bin went in it was time to fit the close out and inner sill stiffener. I need the companion bin in place to position the closeout and it worked nicely

It got flashed over with Zinc rich primer as i will clean the plug welds up next week

 

I did revisit the flitch at the bottom but still got some bits to do at the top but no piccies. Enough of this been at it for 9 days now so back to work sat for a rest then back on to it next thurs.

[sonikk4]

Prepped the quarter panel and finished off welding the companion bin to the rear seat pan and splashed some more paint around as well

 and nearly ready ti fit

[Marco1972]

Nice to see you back at it Neil
Think the weather might scupper our efforts this weekend :-(

Is that a heritage quarter panel ?

Keep it up mate it's coming along nicely

[sonikk4]

Nice to see you back at it Neil
Think the weather might scupper our efforts this weekend :-(

Is that a heritage quarter panel ?

Keep it up mate it's coming along nicely

 

Only one day though bud and yes its a Heritage panel. Fits nicely in most places but i do have to move thing around a bit. The arch is pretty crap but this is down to the original panel.

 

Still nothing that a big hammer cannot sort out.   

[Wise Old Elf]

 

Still nothing that a big hammer cannot sort out.   

 

 

Yeah I say that regularly at work when referring to my colleagues lack of intelligence. :) 

[silver_toes]

Really enjoy reading this thread. I love the mini special and can't wait to see the finished product.

 

Neil, your work is amazing as usual.

[sonikk4]

Really enjoy reading this thread. I love the mini special and can't wait to see the finished product.

 

Neil, your work is amazing as usual.

 

Cheers, you will see the body resto complete but not the finished article. Once the metalwork is finished its going back in a big metal box for sometime.

[sonikk4]

Back to the grindstone and the rear quarter panel. So after much cursing hammering and drilling of holes it fits in the big gap. Just need to open up the plug weld holes and get busy with the welder.

 

 

Offered up the door to see how things look and apart from a couple of minor issues it fits as well. The only thing i have found is rust on the window frame which is going to be a P.T.A!!!!!!! 

[Marco1972]

Nice to see you back at it mate
How are you going to tackle the crusty bits on the door frame ?