Restoration on AUL 769H ''bean''

[patricklambert]

iv been checking the rear wing alot whilst welding and have made sure its going to fit well, reguarding buying new panels i have litterally no money coming in so this is the only way as i know a friend who gets me metal from a yard for free. unless someone would like to donate some panels this is my only option and my welder isnt working very well hence the sh*twelds

[ptitterington]

Sorry I did not plan to take a dig at you or your circumstances. Just dont bodge something for the sake of the money as the repucussions could be far worse than you imagined.

[patricklambert]

nono i understand! id love to fit all new pannels on the old girl if i had the money to do so! iv got a mate who banger races who has 2 that i may be able to ask for some parts if i need them like wings etc
patricklambert

[stephenpolhill]

Looks like an interesting restoration. Bit by bit is the best way. How is it going at the moment? Do you have any plans after making it structurally OK (welds etc.)?
Steve

[patricklambert]

progress is a bit slow atm college work and rubbish weather doesnt go well with fixing cars! i did manage to give the floor a good paint today so that parts almost finished now! im planning to repaint it once all the welding is done in matte black again or maybe gloss im not sure yet may go for an engine change in a few years or just restore it back to police form and rover v8 power a different mog

[patricklambert]

few pics of the little progress iv done, mig welders been playing up so finished arch with me ar welder bit powerfull but it does the job![frame][/frame][frame][/frame]

[patricklambert]

got passenger front wing of today and found some more rot. this is the time where i really wish i had the money to buy new pannels! il do my best to make it all pukka again with some thicker sheet metal. i also fitted a new passenger door which im going to line up before i weld this up[frame][/frame]

[patricklambert]

been busy![frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame]

[mogbob]

Patrick
Are you planning to use big washers and large self tappers for your wing fixings rather than captive nuts ?

Bob

[Alex'n'Ane]

Just like to say i like your determination with this project and they way your doing it, if you have the time, you can save alot of money. Sure he(?) will look good when finished

[patricklambert]

Im planning on just using big washers as the captive nuts broke when i tried to undo the bolts! And thanks for the comment!Alex an ane! Its a she even though i named it bean! ( love ur new project car!)
pat

[aupickup]

good luck , make the welds strong and keep the minor on the road thats the idea

[patricklambert]

Thanks! iv been using arc welder more and more as i find it stronger

[patricklambert]

been a while so time for an update! lots of metal work has been going on even in the hot weather! [frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame]

[marcusthemoose]

patrick, do you do the work out on the road? that takes some balls! does it not become a little inconvienient?

[patricklambert]

ah theres not much traffic down where the car is! iv also fine tuned the neigbours over the years so they dont mind!

[marcusthemoose]

lucky you! not like my grumpy neighbours who moan about half pushbike in my back garden! car is coming along now. keep up the good work.

[patricklambert]

we do have 1 grumpy couple but there being moved on! im also a bike collector! me and my bro have around 20 bikes! thanks for the comment makes it all worth the effort

[marcusthemoose]

kool. i haven't got as many as you, i noticed a few in the background of one of the pics. is that a raleigh twenty? they are good for nicking chopper parts off anyway, i will give you your thread back now.

[patricklambert]

i think its a copy of the twenty! il start a off topic thread tommorow to show you some of my creations!