Traveller Restoration

[Neil MG]

Welded in along the inside edge and tacked inside along the back, now I have something to weld to at the front.[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

Butt welding and grinding flush should prevent any future water traps. I will replace the whole crossmember as I think that will be a lot quicker and easier than welding smaller sections.[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

Now on to the front...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

The inner wings are shot and need replacing so with the inner wing cut out...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

There are some repairs necessary to the bulkhead before the panel can be replaced.[frame][/frame]

[perkinsp3]

[quote="Neil MG"]The rear had another couple of pieces of rack welded to it to get the right height and then the pole is supported on a couple of A-frames made from the same racking. I already had these but they were too short and so I put some wood underneath.

A very productives days work! Thanks for sparing some time to take those pics of the spit.
I agree with you about overlaps, they can just become water traps
Pete

[Neil MG]

Some small repair sections required here so it's out with the card and scissors...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

And that's the most fiddly bit. If they fit well the rest should be easy[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

Scribe round, jigsaw and a few minutes with vice and hammer...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

First bit fitted. Hopefully will get some hours in this weekend and finish the front A-post area including sill and inner wing.[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

And complete ready for the inner wing. The inner surfaces will be treated with rust converter and chassis black paint.[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

Similar repairs to the bottom and edge of the kidney panel and a the edge of the driver foot plate and it's almost ready for the inner wing[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

And welded in place, a bit more rust converter and chassis black and I can fit the rest of the inner wing assembly[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

With a bit of paint on the inside face[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

And that's welded on too. I left the front part just in case I need to do a bit of tweaking when I trial fit the front panel.[frame][/frame]

[jagnut66]

Very impressive.
Judging by the amount you've had to cut away and remove, by the time you're finished you really will have brought this car back from the dead!
Best wishes,
Mike.

[DAVIDMCCULLOUGH]

Excellent work!! Your making it look easy, if you keep up this sort of progress you will have it ready for the National!

[Neil MG]

Thanks Mike, I suspect that there are lots about in similar condition under all the patches! And thanks David, there's still a lot to do though...oh and we have been told not to call it "the National" this year! Has to do with some other Morris or something...

[horologiumwatches]

I'll watch this one with interest. Thats some very impressive pannel fabrication in the engine bay, looks very factory fresh. I like your confidence, I'm not sure I would have cut that quantity out in one hit, just in case I lost the fundimental dimentions of the car. There is a way of checking at a later date using plum lines and chalk on the floor.
I agree with you, I'm not a fan of patches. When I eventually get my lowlight back up and running, I will be striving to discuise any evidence of welding on the shell.
Keep up the good work.
Tommy

[jagnut66]

Don't forget plenty of wax-oil in those cavities when you're done, to preserve her for the future.
Best wishes,
Mike.