That's a damn good idea tony, but it would be a bit suspicious if I started it!!

Anyone is welcome to!

Lots of progress again!!!

I had a little tuition session from Matt (Pietaster) on welding, he's a close friend of mine originally met him at the Tro Fests. Anyway just a little guidance and advise and my welding has improved ten fold!!!

Very happy with todays welding. There is lots of photos in here so ill just shout out now what action I've done.

Removed the front crossmember as it was rotten, got the spare whole front of the 1.1L donor car I've yet to weld this on, I basically patched a few holes in a subframe mount removed the original and used the patched up one. I have also redone a section of the nearside inner sill/floor as it was not 190mm to the door seal ~(new outer sill panels wouldn't tolerate)~ begun the drivers side inner sill, and got on really well with my welding today. Very impressed!

couple other bonus pictures of me flooding the unit with my own sweat, and rust documentation really.

ENJOY:

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rest of the inner sill completed.

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Front driver floor now finished! just need to amend/repair the jacking points and strengthening bars on either side as they have a few holes!

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repairing/refurbing the drivers jacking area support rail that meets the subframe mounting area!

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New panels arriving, front valance/cross member completed and my god what a laborious task that was!

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Havent posted here for flaming ages, but progress hasn't suffered!

Concentrated on getting my sorry aching ass off the floor grovelling whilst working on the underneath, so I bit the bullet and went for the spit/rotisserie idea. 2 engine stands heightened then literally some 40x40 3mm box section attached to the front crash bar bolt holes and rear bumper bar holes.

Rather simply, it has made my life a lot easier, wish I had done it sooner. Lots of bits and bobs done, tidied up the underneath a little now I can get access easy. This is where progress will slow up as im attacking very complex areas of rust, such as the valance, wheel well boot floor and corners, subframe mounts and reinforcement box sections.

Bought a new welding mask, Auto darkening, also a powerfile which I might add is a welding dream tool! perfect for tight areas and grinding welds back!


lets start with a panorama lol!

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The weldathon continues and i can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel.

I am a bit vague as to where i want to go with this car, do i try something new and refreshing like a original engine conversion... Go VVC, or stay standard.

I feel like it deserves something special, but I'm a bit wary of what will be another many hours work or enjoy what i've got.

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prepare to be bombarded by my progress, lots and lots done. Im almost finished. Only 1 arch and rear valance to do!

Im so glad its almost over and reassembly can begin! Hopefully i will actually finish the weldathon in january!

pictures will tell the story!

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2nd to last welding job complete, the arch went on alot better than the other side, but will still need filler!

The last thing i need to do is weld on a rear valance, which should be a doddle, if the panel would just turn up!

1 last weld, then i can put the torch down for good and get the thing seam sealered, painted and undersealed!

A year this month this Rusty bucket has had my slavery, all those hours gone into it!

It has taught me so much about welding and fabrication i owe it that much!

Enough talk, lets illustrate the progress!

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Long time no update, so here we go!

Weldathon was completed a year ago, not much has happened since, but rust prevention, epoxy paint, stone chip and dynax cavity wax.
It's also had a couple jobs done like loom repairs and interior floor paint.
(I am doing things on a budget, but from this still ensuring a decent car)

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A commemorative photo to signify the end of the welding:
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Lets not drain the sunroof into the sills anymore yes?

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The car is now back on its wheels!!!!

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I like your opening speech

impressive amount of welding gone into this car. I hope you end up with many hours enjoying driving it. Its easy to see that your welding skills have improved greatly during this project.