Work continues. Although superficially, it looked in great shape needing minimal repairs, it has thrown up a few issues. The bulkhead is not the original and whoever replaced it, either repaired the replacement or bought an already repaired replacement. Either way, I've inherited some pretty poor patchwork. So, I find myself trying to correct the earlier work.
Not having an untouched original to compare with, I am redoing what I have in front of me, so originality has been sacrificed. I think that is evident from the first of my repairs as having replaced like for like, I don't think it looks correct compared to some photos I've seen. However, I'm not that concerned that it needs to be exactly as factory anyway since it already has changed chassis and engine.
Cut out corrosion perforated section...
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...and tacked in flush patch piece (don't ask about the gap!)
Stitch welded and rough dressed.
I need to get some extra tools for grinding and surface finishing and make a better job; I'll have to tidy up later.
This is a previous owner patch repair. It's just sat on top of rot and seem welded all around...
...so I cut out the patch and the rot surrounding it...
...and put a new piece in. Forgot to take a picture.
Next up, I discovered that the new footwell was not fitting as it should. The side section that sits alongside the gearbox/bell-housing had been got at with earlier footwell replacement and was slightly out of position; more spot welds to drill out. Got it out and cleaned up ready to refit...
The YRM replacement footwell is a standard series 3 version I believe, so I have got to modify for 109 V8
Made a template for the strengthening plate...
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...and used it to cut out the steel sheet...
...and then made the folds to fit...
And that's enough for today. Time for a beer.
