13-06-2015, 11:19 AM
Well well well..
So it failed MOT on the rot i already knew about, the axle i already knew about and the missing headlight bulbs i forgot i had pinched for another car
So i get motivated.. got it straight in the workshop and ready for a beam swap and some major welding...
Failed epically at the first hurdle. whilst jacking the car the sill disintegrated around the jacking point and gave way, upon closer inspection the rust has severely spread throughout the inner sill
Definitely no pugfest for the old girl now! but i don't mind as it has now been decided for a proper strip down and refresh / repair of any and all rust on the car.
As she currently stands: (working forwards from the back end)
No bumper
No arch liners
No exhaust
No fuel tank
No spare wheel / cage
Unfortunately i am having to leave the axle on for now untill the sill has been repaired as its the only solid bit of the car to support it while im underneath!
Im taking loads of pics to show progress and shall hopefully get alot done now i have a proper man cave
Hopefully have it ready for some shows next year.. Wish me luck! Update with pics to come on monday when i can get to a pc
So it failed MOT on the rot i already knew about, the axle i already knew about and the missing headlight bulbs i forgot i had pinched for another car
So i get motivated.. got it straight in the workshop and ready for a beam swap and some major welding...
Failed epically at the first hurdle. whilst jacking the car the sill disintegrated around the jacking point and gave way, upon closer inspection the rust has severely spread throughout the inner sill
Definitely no pugfest for the old girl now! but i don't mind as it has now been decided for a proper strip down and refresh / repair of any and all rust on the car.As she currently stands: (working forwards from the back end)
No bumper
No arch liners
No exhaust
No fuel tank
No spare wheel / cage
Unfortunately i am having to leave the axle on for now untill the sill has been repaired as its the only solid bit of the car to support it while im underneath!
Im taking loads of pics to show progress and shall hopefully get alot done now i have a proper man cave
Hopefully have it ready for some shows next year.. Wish me luck! Update with pics to come on monday when i can get to a pc
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