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Sep 7th, 2021, 11:29 | #101 |
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Haha. That would have been the sensible option..
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Sep 7th, 2021, 15:25 | #102 |
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Was the small lawn inside the sill an optional extra back in the day ! Grasmatta
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Sep 7th, 2021, 15:28 | #103 |
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It was probably planted by Gertcha Thornybum or her ancestors as an act of rebellion......
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Sep 7th, 2021, 17:20 | #104 |
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Fantastic work! I'm afraid with the amount of rust I would of scrapped it, as haven't the welding skills or location where I could try. Looking forward to the end result.
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Sep 7th, 2021, 20:32 | #105 |
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The small green carpet didn't just appear there, there's definitely been a cosy habitat built there!
A big chunk more today. Outrigger fully welded on. Floor repaired. And all the way back. Inner sill complete. Next job will be the sill at the jacking point, welding the outer sill on, then fixing the rear arch. And that will be the welding done! |
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Sep 13th, 2021, 12:05 | #106 |
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Well folks, the welding has finally come to a close.
Inner sill tidied up and painted. Trimming outer to fit. Some filler is required, but I'll do the cosmetics after I've had quite a few of these. Slainte! |
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Sep 13th, 2021, 20:41 | #108 |
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What Alan said ^^^^^
Saw this last night but was so shocked that yould actually got to the end of the welding equivalent of painting the Forth Bridge i was lost for words! Definitely well done, hope that bottle is the first of several by way of celebration!
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Sep 14th, 2021, 08:37 | #109 |
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Thank you! It is a good feeling. Lots still to do though!
And the welding isn't over because this just arrived.. And this.. I think the blue one may be beyond a bit of MIG wire.. |
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Sep 27th, 2021, 14:10 | #110 |
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It's nice having a non rusty car. Still a few jobs to get this back on the road.
First a clearout. Hired a skip and got rids of lots of junk. Cleaning under the volvo was enjoyable. A tin of dynax was emptied into every cavity. Floors painted. Repairs painted then undersealed. Suspension cleanup. Bushes removed. Stripping. I'm having a bit of trouble sourcing a front windscreen. Local companies don't do one, a new one from Skandix is in the region of £600 delivered. Becoming an issue now. |
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