Sure, but you will have to wait until it's back on the spit...bmcecosse wrote:Thanks Neil - any chance of a few more pictures of how the Xmember was welded on ??
Traveller Restoration
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Re: Traveller Restoration
1956 Morris Minor Series II
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
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Re: Traveller Restoration
nice doorgaps on that passenger door, this is coming along just great, we're all learning loads from you, keep it up.
smile, you never know, you might be winning.[IMG]http://i67.tinypic.com/2ro3j37.jpg[/IMG]
Re: Traveller Restoration
Now onto the lower B-post...[frame][/frame]
1956 Morris Minor Series II
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
Re: Traveller Restoration
Having already confirmed all the gaps the door could then be used as a guide for the repair...[frame][/frame]
1956 Morris Minor Series II
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
Re: Traveller Restoration
I think the repair section is supposed to be used as a quick fix for the front of the pillar, but it fits the back much better! Not a lot of work cutting and bending to fit...[frame][/frame]
1956 Morris Minor Series II
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
Re: Traveller Restoration
The front is a different story and took considerable work with hammer and dolly to match the original profile. After welding the front and back sections I added a metal plate to the front flange to replicate the original spot welded flange...[frame][/frame]
1956 Morris Minor Series II
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
Re: Traveller Restoration
This took quite a lot of work, but I am very happy with the end result...[frame][/frame]
1956 Morris Minor Series II
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
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Re: Traveller Restoration
The b post was the area I had the most bother with when I did mine, I even made a template of the wood to screw into the holes when I was doing it. I bought the repair sections but had to modify them a lot and when I came to do the opposite side I thought it was easier to make it from scratch rather than mess about with the panel.
Too many Minors so little time.....
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Re: Traveller Restoration
What you are doing and have done is really good, especially the pictures, they show how to do it, rather than read and have a go,as a visual learner this is very useful to me,
good luck and keep welding !
good luck and keep welding !
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Re: Traveller Restoration
I agree, seeing what is being done and how it is being done is the next best thing to being there and witnessing it for yourself.
Visually informative!
Some of the written descriptions on how to do things by the experts (whilst I bow to their superior knowledge) can get a bit wordy and long winded at times.
I look forward to seeing more of this and of course the finished article at an event in the future.
Best wishes,
Mike.
Visually informative!
Some of the written descriptions on how to do things by the experts (whilst I bow to their superior knowledge) can get a bit wordy and long winded at times.
I look forward to seeing more of this and of course the finished article at an event in the future.
Best wishes,
Mike.
1954 Series 2: 4 door: "Sally" -- Back on the ground with (slave) wheels and waiting to be resprayed......
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
1970 Triumph Herald 1200: "Hetty" -- Driven back from Llangollen in Wales (twice.....)
Re: Traveller Restoration
Thanks guys, I would describe myself as a self taught "visual learner" too. I love looking at other restoration threads especially the pictures!
1956 Morris Minor Series II
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
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Re: Traveller Restoration
Great work Neil I think your thread will give many inspiration it certainly has for me
Re: Traveller Restoration
Same story for the right hand side B-pillar...[frame][/frame]
1956 Morris Minor Series II
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
Re: Traveller Restoration
And all welded up...[frame][/frame]
1956 Morris Minor Series II
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
Re: Traveller Restoration
So I then temporarily refitted the rear pillars, roof, fuel tank, spare wheel and floor assembly...[frame][/frame]
1956 Morris Minor Series II
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
Re: Traveller Restoration
Why? All to locate the little brackets that will support the luggage floor...[frame][/frame]
1956 Morris Minor Series II
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
Re: Traveller Restoration
front and rear on both sides...[frame][/frame]
1956 Morris Minor Series II
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
Re: Traveller Restoration
They were tacked and spot (plug) welded as originally...[frame][/frame]
1956 Morris Minor Series II
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
Re: Traveller Restoration
The temporary parts were removed and by means of lots of bits of wood and a jack, a small home made trolley was inserted under the shell. That enabled me to push it outside ready for blasting...[frame][/frame]
1956 Morris Minor Series II
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
Re: Traveller Restoration
Time to go back on the spit...[frame][/frame]
1956 Morris Minor Series II
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD
1959 MGA 1600 Roadster
1966 Jaguar Mk2 3.8 MOD