Sill and B post repair

[Jonnyb416]

Started repairing the B post and jacking point today, also inner and outer sill. (password = jonnyb)

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... G_0547.jpg

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... NY0293.jpg

Then discovered this inside the front wheel arch:

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ... NY0294.jpg

More to follow.

Jon.

[Jonnyb416]

Repaired the hole in the wheel arch:
password = jonnyb
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa4 ... NY0296.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Jonnyb416]

Fitted B post repair panel:

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa4 ... G_0549.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Ground down

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa4 ... NY0297.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Jon.

[Jonnyb416]

Should have posted this bit first

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa4 ... NY0023.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Jonnyb416]

View from underside/inner sill:

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa4 ... NY0024.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

and after repair:

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa4 ... NY0309.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Over half the inner sill was rusted and/or missing so Guy made a new inner sill.

Jon.

[Jonnyb416]

Cleaning/prepping for outer sill to be fitted.

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa4 ... NY0298.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Jon.

[Jonnyb416]

Clamped in place to check fit, just needs a little piece making where horizontal and vertical seal gap meet.

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa4 ... NY0303.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Piece made and started to spot in place

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa4 ... NY0302.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Jon.

[weldore]

looks like you got your work cut out for you boss ...but get some goggles to go with them ear defenders

[Jonnyb416]

All finished and primed using red oxide.

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa4 ... NY0307.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Next job is to re-do the rear quarter panel that the previous owner made a right hash of:

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa4 ... NY0273.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa4 ... NY0271.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Hope this has been enjoyable viewing for those that read.
Please take into account this isn't my own work, I had the pleasure of watching and learning.

Could anybody provide me with a picture of how the rear quarer panel should fit/sit alongside the sliding door and the door runner?
Any help appreciated.

Thanks, Jon.

[bennwedge]

well i take my hat off to you john. youve certainly got your work cut out there. ive had a good look through my pics but havent got anything close up of what you want. if you tell me exactly what pics you need ill take some tomorrow after work for you . ben

[Jonnyb416]

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa4 ... NY0307.jpg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

When you look at this picture its the vetical just to the right (out of shot) that I need to know what it looks like. You know where the seal runs down the right side and the rear quarter panel starts?

But I have just thought my door is off and yours will most probably be on.

It seems that this job done today was the biggest and hardest to tackle. There are a lot of other areas that need attention but the welder is used to classic car restoration so should be OK

Any ideas?

Cheers, Jon.

[Jonnyb416]

This bit Ben where the red square is.

http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa4 ... titled.png" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks, Jon.

[bennwedge]

i put my door back on earlier lol but it only take a second to take it off. will do it after work and post pics up for you. ben

[Jonnyb416]

Your an gud un Ben. Cheers for that. Your van looks ace. Bet you can't wait get it all back together.

Thanks again mate, Jon.

[Jonnyb416]

looks like you got your work cut out for you boss ...but get some goggles to go with them ear defenders

I thought that too but apparently gloves and ear muffs were fine.
He did a lot of the welding tacks without a mask too.
Jon.