Having a few hours over the weekend, set about the car with the angle grinder. You may remember I started this as an MOT failure with a small hole in ther front sill, after lots of advise from you guys Ive decided to let some new metal in on the inner sill, however after finding a few patches on the floor pans at the front though might as well go the whole hog and put in a new floor as well(front section).At the moment its all going fairly well, few tricky moments with the grinder ,sparks and the interior but apart from that I can now see through the rot to some good metal.
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Hi
Looks an extensive repair:shock:. Are you going to replace the out riggers at the same time? Whats the other side of the car like?
Keep up the good work.
Bruce
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Hi there
Ouch set yourself a lot of work there just as every body else is using there cars you must be pretty gutted your not :X the rate your going hope to see it back on the road soon.
Peter
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Yes going to replace both outriggers, I must admit I am gutted it has happend, however the thought of getting her back on the road will keep me going,
Does anyone know of a good paint shop around Bedfordshire for when she's ready?
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Hi trstag
I believe there is a good sprayer at Clophill that does custom work as well as warranty work for some car dealers.
if Clophill is not too far away reply back and I'll get you more details
Roger
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TRStag,
This is my favourite type of thread - I know it's grief for you but the work you're undertaking, along with the images, is so informative for the rest of us that have never done this level of repair.
Hope all goes well - and keep posting those images! This forum really has some invaluable information in it!!
Good Luck
RogerC
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I will keep posting ,as I know it has been difficult to find images of the bodywork structure and to familiarise myself with the panels. However one unlikely source which was discovered by accident is a book called "How to restore Classic Car Bodywork" by Martin Thaddeus.
I appreciate you might think wellthe book isabout bodywork, but the key is the examples inside, The books in the most part is based on the STAG and common repairs such as sills, door, etc a fantastic resource. I have enclosed some images.
Thanks Roger, Im in Cotton End so not far away from Clophill, is the paint shop opposite the woods?
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Looks a really useful book. Its available on amazon.co.uk for £13.99
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Restore-Clas...940&sr=1-1
Thanks
Roger
Now Stagless but have numerous car projects
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Don't give RogerC ideas, he might get carried away with his new MIG welding kit:P.
Dave
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Hi
yes the paint shop is opposite the woods but a few new houses have now been built opposite.
If you use him say that Nick from Billingtons recommended you to him
Nicks my son and it might be worth a little
Roger
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Thanks Roger will do, I think I may have used them many years ago when I need work doing to an old Cavalier. I will definatly give them a go.Comment
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