Old Fords never die

In the next few pages you will see how all aspects of the bodywork are being tackled to end up with a solid and presentable body. The near side of the cars body work is getting the treatment now. The new inner sill, outer sill and repairs to the A and B-Post are in need of new sheet metal. This work is to be carried out very soon as to give me a solid base before the new floor can be fitted. I have just bought a 3' x 3' - 20 swg sheet so work can progress rapidly !!

Car on the left is starting to look rather naked. All the panels started to to be taken off. Inner wings also totally removed. One side was left on so I would remember what it looked and fitted like. It is always easy to say "I'll remember where that goes..." The point is, on a long build up it might be months or years before you get round to that part again and you never seem to remember then!! I find a few sketches and notes help. However, sometimes you can get carried away and totally forget.

Here we see that the inner sill has been removed and the A-Post in need of some new sheet metal. First more cutting out is needed prior to new metal.

A-post has had the grinder attack. All the bad metal has been removed ready for some new metal to be welded in. You can also see the new inner cill which has been clamped in place ready for spot welding.

Here we see that I have removed the rusty section at the bottom of the B-Post. It is now ready for a new section to be welded in.

B-post has had new metal welded in place and just needs a touch of filler to smooth things over.

The rear part of the sill / arch needs some attention.

Looking a bit better. Here you can see the new outer cill and rear arch panels do not meet up. A plan of action is required!!

The gap between the cill and rear arch has had some sheet metal welded in place and a thins layer of filler to shape and smooth things over.

Just a few more pictures below.