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by grey111
Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:31 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Nearside inner wing/hinge panel
Replies: 21
Views: 6562

Re: Nearside inner wing/hinge panel

There is a seam weld, be it rather thin, around most of the edge, the filler is covering it up. Oh it's well and truly off the road. I bought it a while ago for a good price and took it apart straight away. There have been a couple of minor, shall we say bodge repairs, but I kinda expected that. It ...
by grey111
Tue Aug 14, 2012 3:31 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Nearside inner wing/hinge panel
Replies: 21
Views: 6562

Re: Nearside inner wing/hinge panel

I have only gone over it with a brass wire brush on the drill so far. Thanks for advice though :D
by grey111
Mon Aug 13, 2012 7:21 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Nearside inner wing/hinge panel
Replies: 21
Views: 6562

Re: Nearside inner wing/hinge panel

Found this interesting patch today. O/s/r by back wheel. It has been welded MOST of the way round except the side nearest the petrol tank. From there on its all filler ha![frame]Image[/frame]
by grey111
Mon Aug 13, 2012 5:45 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rollover jig/frame - How much space needed to roll a car?
Replies: 12
Views: 5875

Re: Rollover jig/frame - How much space needed to roll a car?

If this is of any use for reference. My 4 dr saloon on a 360 spit jig under a 3m x 3m gazebo with about a foot either side.[frame]Image[/frame]
by grey111
Wed Jul 25, 2012 12:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which Socket?
Replies: 17
Views: 2606

Re: Which Socket?

I use the 'woolworth' normally :lol:
by grey111
Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:09 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Nearside inner wing/hinge panel
Replies: 21
Views: 6562

Re: Nearside inner wing/hinge panel

How right you are Trickydicky!
Gary :D
by grey111
Sun Jul 22, 2012 11:18 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Nearside inner wing/hinge panel
Replies: 21
Views: 6562

Re: Nearside inner wing/hinge panel

:cry:[frame]Image[/frame]
by grey111
Sun Jul 22, 2012 11:17 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Nearside inner wing/hinge panel
Replies: 21
Views: 6562

Re: Nearside inner wing/hinge panel

Cheers Pete. Started removing sill cover and got the rear, spanner slipped and went straight through the sill! Looking further in found the nearby section of floor pan rotten too. That'll teach me for not poking about properly with a screwdriver when buying this car :oops: All stopped now until I ge...
by grey111
Sat Jul 21, 2012 8:57 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Nearside inner wing/hinge panel
Replies: 21
Views: 6562

Re: Nearside inner wing/hinge panel

What would be the best stuff to treat this with apart from a bazooka :o
by grey111
Sat Jul 21, 2012 8:15 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Nearside inner wing/hinge panel
Replies: 21
Views: 6562

Re: Nearside inner wing/hinge panel

The clean up begins.
Thanks guys, it seems sound in and under wheel arch, and all adjacent areas[frame]Image[/frame]
by grey111
Sat Jul 21, 2012 8:06 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Nearside inner wing/hinge panel
Replies: 21
Views: 6562

Re: Nearside inner wing/hinge panel

The rot within[frame]Image[/frame]
by grey111
Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:00 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Nearside inner wing/hinge panel
Replies: 21
Views: 6562

Re: Nearside inner wing/hinge panel

Thanks you and thank you Darren :)
by grey111
Fri Jul 20, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Nearside inner wing/hinge panel
Replies: 21
Views: 6562

Re: Nearside inner wing/hinge panel

Try again with a picture :-?[frame]Image[/frame]
by grey111
Fri Jul 20, 2012 8:25 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Nearside inner wing/hinge panel
Replies: 21
Views: 6562

Nearside inner wing/hinge panel

Hi, I have a job to sort and would like some advice on best way to sort this if poss. Do you think I can cut this rot out and just put in plates? or does it need more?[frame]Image[/frame]
by grey111
Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Taylor 1963 2 door
Replies: 20
Views: 4219

Re: Taylor's Finished

What a beauty!! :D
I have to agree with beero... mine too!!
by grey111
Mon Apr 02, 2012 6:34 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: The Agatha Project
Replies: 9
Views: 2031

Re: The Agatha Project

That alexandermclaren is a work of art! Thanks for sharing that. When I learn to weld I may just have a go at one of these. :D
by grey111
Sun Apr 01, 2012 1:33 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: The Agatha Project
Replies: 9
Views: 2031

Re: The Agatha Project

I sooo want a roll over jig :o
by grey111
Sun Apr 01, 2012 1:29 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Bertie my '64 Pick up.
Replies: 7
Views: 2657

Re: Bertie my '64 Pick up.

Looking good! :D
by grey111
Sun Apr 01, 2012 1:23 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: The Agatha Project
Replies: 9
Views: 2031

Re: The Agatha Project

Oh heck! No shots yet... am kinda hoping there won't be too many :lol: Of course I will keep posting as I go. Only had the car two weeks now and my next inspection will be lifting all the carpets for a proper look. 'BRING IT ON RUST!'
by grey111
Sun Apr 01, 2012 1:02 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Pickup restoration part three
Replies: 2055
Views: 684101

Re: Pickup restoration part three

inspirational work! Thanks... you have helped a lot for a total beginner like me :D Brillaint job!!