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[Daz1968]

Thanks,
They don't fit them unfortunately but if cut out circular as per my second attempt they are pretty easy to do, just a little thing but make a difference to finished project. It's the roof drip rails I am worried about now as the replacements are straight whereas the originals are curved in at the ends, not worth buying a shrinker though to be only used the once. Will find a way to do them though.
Without m machine these projects would be really hard as not much heritage stuff is correct for early cars. Magnum offer a lot of panels but the full floor from m machine makes the project much easier.
It's about time someone made upper side frame repair panels though as the top corners are common rot points and awkward to fabricate repair pieces.

[Daz1968]

Doesn't look much different but now have front end fully welded in position



Also plug welded from underside and stitch welded inside to attach inner wings to floor and toe board





Next job is to remove front subframe and finish welding inner wings to the bulkhead and cross member ends, just haven't got clear access with subframe on.
Also have a small repair to do on bulkhead corner on drivers side

[Jared Mk3]

Looking good!

[minimissions]

This is really coming together. Nice work!

[Daz1968]

Thanks,

Have put another few hours in but looks exactly the same, fitted upper corners in roof rail inside, then just been stripping paint from inside car and lower bulkhead now the subframe is off,

[Daz1968]

Finally got a bit of an update

Got car on the spit so can finalise underside

Then fitted the valance as much easier with car upside down,









Then finished welding inner wings to crossmember ends and cleaned up the welds



Also fitted small plates to wing joints






Am quite happy with it now and hopefully welding coming to an end, only panels left now are the drip rails, then need to finalise door fit

Edited by Daz1968, 17 September 2016 - 05:37 PM.

[gadget555]

WOW what an epic re-build and a credit to your skills.

[MasterD78]

This looks amazing!  Keep up the great work and keep posting pics.  I look forward to seeing more.  Two thumbs up!

[Daz1968]

Thanks for comments,

Not much to update as mainly been grinding and sanding, but I have the main welding finished now as have fitted drip rails to both sides, was lucky really as although my original drip rails where corroded the actual gutter was still ok after a clean up. This was part I had left till last as I was dreading the repair to be honest, but at least it's behind me now





And a picture of shell as it stands, just need to finish grinding welds down and get a coat of epoxy on then I need to finish off door repairs and get them fitting properly.

[Daz1968]

Spent some time sanding and wire brushing underside and today have applied a couple of coats of epoxy mastic, once dry will do a little filling and seam sealing,
Used a 2.0 tip to spray it unthinned, wanted to get a good coat for protection, have only heard good things about the stuff though.
Hopefully going to use tintable raptor for finish coat underside.

[Daz1968]

Spent the day sanding inside the shell today and got a coat of epoxy on,
Hopefully do engine bay tomorrow,

[ToM 2012]

Hi daz looking good mate quality work as allways.

[Daz1968]

Thanks,

Have you had yours out on road yet, sorry not been in touch just been manic for a while now.
I really need to get mine all in epoxy primer now before winter sets in will ensure no surface rust to contend with next year then.

[ToM 2012]

Yes mate been out in it what a gear leaver? Lol its currently stripped down and in paint shop as I am redoing it all as there was things I didn't like and are making better. Yours is looking great tho mate and yeah keep that rust away cheers Tom.

[Daz1968]

Will have to meet up