It’s taken 2.5 months but it’s finally done! I finished up the front panel today, unfortunately I cracked the windscreen trial fitting it; but at least it fits ok!
I got it lining up pretty well with the A pillars but it’ll need some filler to be perfect.
It looks much better now, and I’m really happy with how it’s turned out.
There’s very few like her. Helped me prep the front panel today and get it into position. Just needs welding. Carvery treat too!
And a spot of neptune blue today! My first go at spraying top coat. Really pleased with the outcome and it’s given me some more confidence to paint the whole van.
Deformation panel welded in tonight and applied some seam sealer to the seams which will be tricky to get to once the front is on.
Epoxy mastic’d everything this morning. Well chuffed.
Driver’s door re-hung and both A pillar lips repaired. I just need to make up some small repairs for the bulge section on both pillars and they’re done. Also zinc primed the inner windscreen panel, hoping to epoxy everything over the weekend ready for the front panel.
A pillars reattached to the inner valance, and deformation trial fitted to check it fits. N/S Cab door back on so I can repair the a pillar lip for the front panel (last repairs before I can get the front and def panels back on!)
The inner valance is now in! The kick panel gets plug welded to the top of it, and chassis legs seam welded to the back. Solid as a rock now.
Max and I finished prepping the inner valance ready to weld in tomorrow.
I’ve just about finished repairing the surrounding metal work, ready for the inner valance to go in. This was the only chassis leg that needed any repairs. Now just to get some paint inside them and prep the inner valance
