1987 3.2 Carrera Backdate project - Sladeys hotrod

[sladey]

Test fit before welding it into place (this is the view from underneath)



As there was quite a bit of play in this whole lower ledge I measured the gap all the way along and made sure it was consistent


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[sladey]

And welded in place. Not a lot to see after all that work but I know it’s really solid



EDIT - it looks messy in that corner - I went back and tidied that up but forgot to take another picture

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[sladey]

That’s it for now. Will post more updates when I’ve done some more work


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[Gary71]

Good stuff Mark.
It’s the fiddly bits that take ages.
Replace a sill and everyone thinks you are a repair god, but try making stuff!

[jtparr]

Good man...

[sladey]

Thanks chaps

[defianty]

Any progress Mark?

[sladey]

Yes - a fair bit but also a fair way to go....


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[sladey]

More CAD work




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[sladey]

Formed, and welded in place




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[sladey]

On to the corner itself - starting with a piece kindly donated by Gary - far from perfect but the actual corner piece itself was sound so I worked with that




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[sladey]

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[sladey]

Tacked




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[sladey]

And in place



Going to make breakfast now - will add more updates tonight


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[defianty]

Lots of time consuming fiddly bits. Nicely done Mark.