Traveller Restoration

[Neil MG]

Thanks Neil - any chance of a few more pictures of how the Xmember was welded on ??

Sure, but you will have to wait until it's back on the spit...

[davidmiles]

nice doorgaps on that passenger door, this is coming along just great, we're all learning loads from you, keep it up.

[Neil MG]

Now onto the lower B-post...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

Having already confirmed all the gaps the door could then be used as a guide for the repair...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

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]

[Neil MG]

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]

[Neil MG]

This took quite a lot of work, but I am very happy with the end result...[frame][/frame]

[DAVIDMCCULLOUGH]

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.

[loosewheels]

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 !

[jagnut66]

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.

[Neil MG]

Thanks guys, I would describe myself as a self taught "visual learner" too. I love looking at other restoration threads especially the pictures!

[irmscher]

Great work Neil I think your thread will give many inspiration it certainly has for me

[Neil MG]

Same story for the right hand side B-pillar...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

And all welded up...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

So I then temporarily refitted the rear pillars, roof, fuel tank, spare wheel and floor assembly...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

Why? All to locate the little brackets that will support the luggage floor...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

front and rear on both sides...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

They were tacked and spot (plug) welded as originally...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

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]

[Neil MG]

Time to go back on the spit...[frame][/frame]