Archive for posts in 2008

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Here is (what remains of) the original driver side floor. Somewhat lacking in metal.

 

The replacement pan to be cut on the black line. And positioned in situ. The panel doesn’t fit too well; the recesses do not line up …

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Was just going to do a small patch job to the side of the support plate (it’s the plate that the traction arm bolts to from underneath). But thought I had better remove the plate and see the extent of the …

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There were too many little rust holes to patch up, so the whole floor is to be replaced. First was to decide and mark out how much of the old floor to cut out.

 

Then, the cut out section is …

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Welded the rear end section a bit more, but have decided I’m going to go round and do all the welds in one go (a few will be done when installing the panels to hold them in position and for body …

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Sunday 21st

Haven’t had much too much time for the car in the last couple of months… But a fair bit has been done. The trunk pan is in, the right hand shock mount, trunk extension and trunk filler panels have all been …

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Thursday 23rd
Tagged: Body

The car was delivered back to me early this evening, looking decidedly better.

 

So, after sandblasting and priming, this is what the body now looks like:

 

Inside:

 

Dash, roof and the see-through rear end:

 

The underside:…

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