Restoration update

DaveF

DaveF

I must be MAD!!!
Well its been a while since I last posted, a lot has happened in this time although I still have a long way to go.

These pictures below show some of the areas that required major work, I've bunched them all together to save scrolling to much...I'll let the pictures tell the story.






Some areas with repair work.:)






So all the major work was completed, and I decided to have the shell taken away and stripped of its paint, acid dipped and epoxy coated.

Being prepared for collection.


Returned from the strip and dip.





After a great deal of time spent seam sealing, two coats of base paint were applied then a coat of stone chip protection.



One can guess by now what colour I've chosen for the end product.





Engine firewall, not quite finished yet note: the clutch and brake pipes .


Reconstruction of the clutch and brake setup.


Replacing the wiring loom took some time, a lot of old wires were replaced which required a complete break down of the wiring diagram and a trip to a specialist firm.




I've now got to the stage where i'm able to start putting back some of the interior.:)


More later.
 
Bravo!

Your welding skill is amazing and also your perseverance.
I drink to that! :drink::clap:
 
Thanks for the positive replies.
Yes, outer Fenders or both Front wings were removed using a spot weld drill bit. But here's the neat trick I remeasured them to only be bolted back on, because it was a right pain removing them in the first place.:hammer:
 
Welding equipment and settings

What did you use to do all this sheetmetal welding? It appears to be a MIG. What about the gas and filler material? What speeds and voltages?

I am debating on whether to get a MIG or TIG when the time arrives. I love TIG welding but the heat effected zone is excessive when doing sheetmetal. Plus the cost is much more!

Love the complete restoration though! Nice job!

Andrew
 
Hi Andrew,

I used a Mig welder, I find a Tig welder is best used for detailed work as you need to generate a weld puddle and gradually work your way around or along the piece. I only use gas when welding don't bother using gas less wire unless your working outside in windy conditions. The voltage and speeds depends on the thickness of steel your using, with most welding kits comes a guide on how to set your volts/amps/speed. You will get metal warping with the Mig but when using thin metal I never do continuos welds. I tack weld first then gradually build in various spots over time to reduce warping...it generally works.

I still have a way to go, I'll add more pictures later...I would say I'm very happy with the progress so far.

Dave
 
Coming on fast

Looks like your catching me up Dave, I still keep getting bogged down by work, hopefully will have enough done on mine to update my thread soon.
 
Hi Gunna,
Good to hear from you, yes I've made good progress I think having it processed by pro-stip seemed to spur me on a bit. I've started prepping the body work to take its new colour, still a way to go though. I'll add more pictures later.

It will be good to see more of your progress soon.
 
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