11th January 2013
246 Dino Restoration - December 2012
During December Steve has cut the rear panel and fitted both new lower corner bowls and welded into place; grinding and shaping the panels to achieve accurate body lines.
We have also cut out both rear wheel arch sections and cut in new panels. With the rear body now starting to take shape we have fabricated and welded into place the bulk head and door rear closing panels and new door sills have been fabricated and welded into place.
The temporary locating rods used to hold the body in place have been removed as the body is now securely located.
The door striker plates and catches have been fitted to enable door closing lines to be completed. Steve has removed an excessive amount of lead filler from the air duct areas and cut and reshaped the panel to achieve better panel alignment without filler.
The front sub chassis had been poorly repaired previously so we have cut out and replaced box sections where required. The coolant radiator mountings have also been replaced and the radiator is now located correctly.
Work is on-going with rear wheel arches and door panel fitments. The suspension components are being assembled to enable correct wheel arch alignment.
Work has also started on fitting and aligning the fibreglass floors and bulkheads as welding is completed in relevant areas.