Let me introduce rusty, possibly the worst metro van in existence!
As you can see, not the most promising of project bases! Its been sat under a tree for 15 years which explains the rampaging rot running through the entire van
I had planned on a full resto as its one of 3 1992 registered vans left, however, a reality check with the cost of replacement panels, as well as the non availability of most, against the cost of a replacement shell means at the end of play on saturday, it looked like this....
Along the way I found a lot more rot which just served to confirm that i had made the right choice, most of the front bulkhead had rotted away, both inner wings were completely shot in numerous places, tops and bottoms of the a posts, complete floor and boot floor, rear panel,inner and outer quarters, both inner and outer sills, front inner wheel arches, door posts, it really had had it, there was nothing really to start welding to!
Also found a nice surprise lurking above the headlining, right above the drivers head
Looks like a field mouse has been getting very comfy!
by monday morning it was in emr - A sad end but nil desperandum! A plan has been formed.....
