I started work on the second side knowing what I was going to do. Which is more than I did when I started the cutting into the first side a few months previously!
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Here is the right-hand side of the car before being attacked. I have moved it over to create some working room in the barn. |
| And here it is after taking the air-saw to it! This is the result of my first cut – I didn’t dare to be this bold the first time around. |
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And again after some more trimming. Note that the vestigal stump of the B-post visible above has now gone. You can also see the stiffener which supports the rear seat. |
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On the right, a view of the rear wheel arch and the dreaded foam, which is in remarkably good condition! That is what it should look like everywhere but . . . ! I had to strip this away and cut the box section away to provide clearance for the back of the door frame. |
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And here we are with the frame installed and the doors hung for a final check for correct fit before welding all round. |
| And finally all welded up the following week. |
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