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JPSH120
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 17 May 2013 : 09:30:43
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Nearly there now with the welding, a small piece to finish off. Quite happy with the results considering this is my first attempt, not quite as neat as I would have like but the area was very bad and I had to keep going further to find something solid to weld to. I didn’t have access to sheet metal tools so ended up welding a small piece to the front of the floor section which acted as a joggle allowing the main repair section to fit nicely into the hole. Then I added a second piece at the back to overlap and add extra strength, welding to the sill piece, the small right angle piece is also there for strength to join floor & sill.
Once I’ve done some more grinding back and seam sealed it should look much neater!
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Jon
United Kingdom
221 Posts |
Posted - 19 May 2013 : 14:11:35
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Looking good for first go, make sure you seam weld all the joints on the plates else it will be a mot fail unless you cake it with seam sealer but bit naughty I would seam weld it then use a flap wheel, then seam sealer it Cant wait to see this out on the road keep up the good work
Hillman Avenger MK1 GT,
Commer PB Pick-Up,
Commer PB Panel Van,
Commer Auto sleeper,
Triumph Stag MK1,
Chevette HS x2,
Lancia Delta Integrale,
Fiat Mk1 Uno Turbo,
Rapier Fastback,
MGZS 180kit TD MK2,
MK5 Transit Hallmark 1965-95 celebration,
MK5 Transit 2.5td 150,
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JPSH120
United Kingdom
1180 Posts |
Posted - 20 May 2013 : 16:11:56
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Cheers Jon, I am happy with the results. It is all seam welded apart from 1 very small area. I've given it all a coat of rust protector, tonight I will be seam sealing then it can have a coat of metal paint followed by waxoyl.
Got to finish off the paint now 
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JPSH120
United Kingdom
1180 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jun 2013 : 11:32:05
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All finished now, coat of rust proof, then seam sealed then painted. Underside will be wax-oyled to complete the job
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janmarine3
South Africa
286 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jun 2013 : 08:58:24
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| Good work ! You must have a great feeling having killed all that rust. |
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JPSH120
United Kingdom
1180 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jun 2013 : 15:09:14
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Bit more progress to report;
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Fastback Thomas
Belgium
423 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jun 2013 : 18:52:15
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Very nice! I'm jealous!!! keep up the good work!
'68 sunbeam rapier fastback {B341006846 OD/LHO}
I like a car that looks normal but really knocks your socks off!!
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bigt80
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11 Jun 2013 : 20:29:45
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Yes, continuing to look good and what's more you've solved my problem with your last photo in which way round the heater pipes go to the pump/thermostat. I've abandoned the water heated manifold on my kack-hander and gone for the H120/Alpine pipework, but could not remember which way round they went  . Cheers. G |
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janmarine3
South Africa
286 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jun 2013 : 22:28:07
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JPSH120
United Kingdom
1180 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jun 2013 : 09:37:19
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Originally posted by janmarine3
NEAT ! Bet you can't wait to hear those Webers roar
No, but not looking forward to paying for all the fuel, they like a drink!
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arrocuda
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12 Jun 2013 : 10:10:37
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Originally posted by janmarine3
NEAT ! Bet you can't wait to hear those Webers roar
No, but not looking forward to paying for all the fuel, they like a drink!
So you won't be using this car as a 'daily driver' then Jason!
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JPSH120
United Kingdom
1180 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jun 2013 : 11:41:12
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Originally posted by JPSH120
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NEAT ! Bet you can't wait to hear those Webers roar
No, but not looking forward to paying for all the fuel, they like a drink!
So you won't be using this car as a 'daily driver' then Jason!
Building the 'Mark II' fastback Rapier ('Arrocuda').
Hell no! Unless you mean 1 day a month?
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JPSH120
United Kingdom
1180 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jun 2013 : 20:38:48
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Few more bits added. I've also replaced all the manifold bolts for stainless steel;
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andyb
United Kingdom
367 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jun 2013 : 21:52:32
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That's looking good
What paint did you use on the airbox ?
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JPSH120
United Kingdom
1180 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jun 2013 : 22:39:16
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That's looking good
What paint did you use on the airbox ?
The airbox is original. I did think about taking it to the place that mixed the green to get them to colour match it so I could give it a spruce up but that can wait. I guess base coat then lacquer would be the way to go.
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Bringing BJU back to life - FINISHED :)
