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Darcy
Jan 2, 2014 13:20:24 GMT 1
Post by mk1andy on Jan 2, 2014 13:20:24 GMT 1
Top work there mate Keep the updates coming
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Darcy
Jan 4, 2014 18:44:26 GMT 1
Post by mrtransit on Jan 4, 2014 18:44:26 GMT 1
Thanks for the comments!
Getting the step in was a major morale boost,things started looking a bit more do-able.
I used 1mm steel for the panel work, 1.6mm for the door frame,inner sill supports and inner wheelarch repair plates. i used 2mm sheet to make up any chassis sections and outriggers.
The major deciding factor to keep going with saving this wreck was that the chassis from the cab back was good. I opened up the end of the top hat supports in the cab and was able to see back into the chassis with a lamp, apart from light surface rust and peeling paint it was sound. the front right had some localised pitting and some small holes behind the rear front spring hanger. Anything questionable was cut out and replaced/ reinforced and soaked with paint and then waxoiled.Good access was key. The left hand chassis was in better condition, but both sides needed new sections from the engine mounts forward.
At this stage i was happier with my welding, after practising plug welding and seam welding on various bits of scrap and torturing the test pieces in a vice i was confident enough to carry on. The welds wouldnt win any awards for beauty but they were strong!
Still though, there was plenty tea drank while staring at it wondering am I completely mad!
Back to the photos...
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Darcy
Jan 4, 2014 18:52:09 GMT 1
Post by mrtransit on Jan 4, 2014 18:52:09 GMT 1
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Darcy
Jan 4, 2014 19:01:08 GMT 1
Post by irishtransit on Jan 4, 2014 19:01:08 GMT 1
looking good and solid.
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Darcy
Jan 4, 2014 20:56:06 GMT 1
Post by mrtransit on Jan 4, 2014 20:56:06 GMT 1
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Darcy
Jan 4, 2014 20:57:46 GMT 1
Post by mrtransit on Jan 4, 2014 20:57:46 GMT 1
patches needed on the pillar [attachment id="521" thumbnail="1" ] Attachments:
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Darcy
Jan 4, 2014 20:59:56 GMT 1
Post by mrtransit on Jan 4, 2014 20:59:56 GMT 1
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Darcy
Jan 4, 2014 21:01:57 GMT 1
Post by mrtransit on Jan 4, 2014 21:01:57 GMT 1
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Darcy
Jan 4, 2014 21:03:08 GMT 1
Post by mrtransit on Jan 4, 2014 21:03:08 GMT 1
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Darcy
Jan 4, 2014 21:04:32 GMT 1
Post by mrtransit on Jan 4, 2014 21:04:32 GMT 1
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Darcy
Jan 4, 2014 21:07:25 GMT 1
Post by mrtransit on Jan 4, 2014 21:07:25 GMT 1
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Darcy
Jan 4, 2014 21:08:45 GMT 1
Post by mrtransit on Jan 4, 2014 21:08:45 GMT 1
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Darcy
Jan 4, 2014 21:10:53 GMT 1
Post by mrtransit on Jan 4, 2014 21:10:53 GMT 1
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Darcy
Jan 4, 2014 21:14:32 GMT 1
Post by mrtransit on Jan 4, 2014 21:14:32 GMT 1
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Darcy
Jan 4, 2014 21:15:45 GMT 1
Post by mrtransit on Jan 4, 2014 21:15:45 GMT 1
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