Hello again chaps. Finally have an update for you.
Progress is slow at the moment as im also trying to sort out my divorce so funds are slightly short
plus workin 12 hour shifts 5 days a week is also hindering time to work on it.
Anyway on with what i have been up to when i get a chance.
The V8 chassis is now black.
had a day off this week and the weather was gorgeous so got on and painted it.
Has now had 2 coats so is now ready to start putting bits back on.
The plan is take off the axles from the other chassis and temporarily fit them to this one until the other axles are rebuilt.
Then plonk the body on top once the other sill is finished.
Speaking off sills whilst waiting for paint to dry I made a start on the o/s sill.
It was definitely easier second time round once i knew what i was doing
You can see in the first pic this side has been bodged up at some point with a piece of bodywork from another coloured car just like the other side.
And i also had to cut out a fair chunk of the floor.
Also cut out the bit in the last pic under the rachet handle as that bit had rotted anorl.
New sill has been plug welded in place just needs seam welding and then painting and its done.
Once the sill is sorted it will be time to lift off the body as i know the will be strong enough then to take the weight. As im putting straps through the tunnel round the sills and lifting it off with my engine crane.
Another thing i managed to get done at long last was this.
Will be looking at getting a smaller heater unit to fit as that one is huge!
will make fitting new switches wiring in etc easier.
Oh and then i painted it as ive always hated the grey interior.
I reckon it looks quite smart. And now the rest of the grey interior will be done to match
And finally just for those who dont venture into the v8 section heres a few pictures of the engine.
Cheers
