Back to fitting and repairing the right fender. I've gone about as far as I can with tacking in that replacement section...
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Right fender prep Continued.
Back to fitting and repairing the right fender. I've gone about as far as I can with tacking in that replacement section...Last edited by JTR70; 09-06-2024, 09:03 PM.
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Final pieces of the puzzle.
After a bit more preparation and fine trimming this original section was ready for its first tack weld. Had to add...Last edited by JTR70; 09-03-2024, 12:13 AM.
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The original profile shape in through here was much shallower than Trevor's interpretation. That new section was too deep and stretched and not to mention...
Last edited by JTR70; 08-30-2024, 08:22 AM.
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This right side upper corner shape has been problematic from the initial fitment. Its been low and tight from the start. I made some correction as it...
Last edited by JTR70; 08-28-2024, 09:39 PM.
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New section tacked in and just about ready to begin heeling the flanged edge over the wire.
Double checking the new edges contour and its continuation...Last edited by JTR70; 08-27-2024, 08:46 PM.
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Lower wired edge repair:
Marked out the graceful edge contour that is needed onto this new section of 20 gauge. The only clamp I have small enough...Last edited by JTR70; 08-25-2024, 09:12 PM.
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Jumping to the other side to finish up a loose end.
Weld finishing is extremely tedious and I'd been away from this side long enough to get motivated...Last edited by JTR70; 08-21-2024, 09:43 PM.
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Hey Roy, In the early days I didn't have the confidence or experience to question new parts and definitely shied away from altering them. I'm at the...Last edited by JTR70; 08-21-2024, 09:12 PM.
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Backfilled and fender remounted for another test fit. I thought I might have missed it in the final location of the new upper closing wall but the fender...
Last edited by JTR70; 08-20-2024, 06:39 PM.
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Right substructure mounting flange readjustment
With the fender now gapped against the edge of the hood and sheet metal screwed down tight against...Last edited by JTR70; 08-19-2024, 09:29 PM.
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What a mess. Sound like someone in control over there needs a contribution...
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Relocating the right fender.
Same deal, establish the gap first against the edge of the hood and work outward from there.
This missing panel...Last edited by JTR70; 08-15-2024, 09:11 PM.
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Left fender all but set:
Cowl fully tacked and the leading edge all stitched together.
Very rough and rudimentary lines and fitment but...Last edited by JTR70; 08-13-2024, 09:12 PM.
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The very top of the fender now carries the line on into the new nose with no hammering needed so far. Fully tack welded and in its best and final adjusted...
Last edited by JTR70; 08-13-2024, 09:19 PM.
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Those fresh components look great under there.
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