1954 2dr Saloon

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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Got those holes dealt with as you said, great minds think alike!

Rear axle finished!
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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Can't upload a pic of it at the minute but I'll get on it.

Did get the inner wing in though!!!

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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Quick video summary of the latest work:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2jcrd5zCyc
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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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God progress James, keep it up and you will get there eventually! I must remember to get the torsion bars next time Im up at Berts.


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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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smashing job, keep at it! :D

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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Axle ready to fit when the welding's done![frame]Image[/frame]
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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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That's one good looking axle! 8)
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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Taking a break from the welding. Dishwasher cleaned the carb parts nicely then some elbow grease and polish on some visible and important parts.[frame]Image[/frame]
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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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looking good! Make sure you get those bits (all pistons and bores) oiled before they start to oxidise. Can happen very quickly once they are cleaned up (of old residual oils).
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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Back to the MIG and a decent afternoon's work done![frame]Image[/frame]
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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Bootlid aperture bottom section in and boit floor repaired. Who's that for panel gaps, chaps?[frame]Image[/frame]
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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Very good, you'll be painting before you know it! :D
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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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excellent job! that boot panel was a real pain to line up on mine! Those gaps are really good!

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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Thanks!

Here's a video update:

http://youtu.be/aMRKvbK-ltE
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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Turned the shell on its side to get at the floor, welding is really starting to bore me![frame]Image[/frame]
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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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Well done

Looks nice and solid under there now :D

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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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keep at it, trust me itll be worth it! :D

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Re: 1954 2dr Saloon

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On to the home straight regards the welding. Thought I'd do some mechanical buts to break it up so fitted the rear axle and suspension:[frame]Image[/frame]
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