Re: Advice Needed
Posted: 12 Jun 2023 21:18
and some more
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Re: Advice Needed
Posted: 12 Jun 2023 21:20
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Posted: 12 Jun 2023 21:21
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Re: Advice Needed
Posted: 12 Jun 2023 21:23
Try six in one go hopefully it works
Re: Advice Needed
Posted: 13 Jun 2023 08:36
All very saveable from what I can see.
Re: Advice Needed
Posted: 13 Jun 2023 14:35
One area of slight concern is the photo showing the top right-hand corner of the passenger door and its shut gap.
The top of the door looks a little low but such matters can be resolved at a later date.
So what's next? Well, if you're not a competent welder you will have to find a sympathetic one nearby. Whatever else you do, do NOT start tearing the shell to bits cos abandoned resto projects and basket cases are legion.
Only repair one side at a time so you've always got a reference point to study and measure.
Finally, can the A40 overwinter in a garage (best) or, failing that, beneath a car cover?
There will be times when you become despondent; just step away for a while until things look better. Most importantly, do keep in touch!
The top of the door looks a little low but such matters can be resolved at a later date.
So what's next? Well, if you're not a competent welder you will have to find a sympathetic one nearby. Whatever else you do, do NOT start tearing the shell to bits cos abandoned resto projects and basket cases are legion.
Only repair one side at a time so you've always got a reference point to study and measure.
Finally, can the A40 overwinter in a garage (best) or, failing that, beneath a car cover?
There will be times when you become despondent; just step away for a while until things look better. Most importantly, do keep in touch!
Re: Advice Needed
Posted: 13 Jun 2023 18:34
Is mikeg a club member yet ? He’ll need to be to avail himself of the club spares scheme.
Re: Advice Needed
Posted: 13 Jun 2023 19:02
Fingers crossed Scotty
Hey Keith,Keith Bennett wrote: ↑13 Jun 2023 14:35One area of slight concern is the photo showing the top right-hand corner of the passenger door and its shut gap.
The top of the door looks a little low but such matters can be resolved at a later date.
So what's next? Well, if you're not a competent welder you will have to find a sympathetic one nearby. Whatever else you do, do NOT start tearing the shell to bits cos abandoned resto projects and basket cases are legion.
Only repair one side at a time so you've always got a reference point to study and measure.
Finally, can the A40 overwinter in a garage (best) or, failing that, beneath a car cover?
There will be times when you become despondent; just step away for a while until things look better. Most importantly, do keep in touch!
Well fortunately welding is the one thing I can do so that's a plus
She's got her own garage not a great deal of space to work in but it will keep her out of the weather
Great advice
I will be asking questions as I go along I'm sure
I got told to try using a scissor jack and some cushioning wood (maybe shape the wood) to try pushing the body back out using the drivers side as referencing, sound like a good idea?
cheers all!!!
Re: Advice Needed
Posted: 13 Jun 2023 19:04
Hey Dave,Dave the rave wrote: ↑13 Jun 2023 18:34Is mikeg a club member yet ? He’ll need to be to avail himself of the club spares scheme.
I am just filling out the form now
Re: Advice Needed
Posted: 13 Jun 2023 19:18
Good on ya Mike 