stanley sweet
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« Reply #15 on: 17 January, 2018, 09:37:49 AM » |
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I'm always in awe of this type of craftmanship. I mean how many curves are there just on those rear wing edges alone? I find these kind of people tend to work alone but imagine being young and being taught by someone like this.
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lancianut666
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« Reply #16 on: 17 January, 2018, 04:28:58 PM » |
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If only we could all weld like your man....
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nthomas1
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« Reply #17 on: 24 January, 2018, 04:55:30 PM » |
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Some more progress. Top edges of the rear wings now complete and primed. Both lower rear corners reconstructed - with much new metal. A large portion of the rear of the rear wheel arches also rebuilt with new metal. Just a little more fettling and then the rear panel and valance will be fitted. Some before and after shots below.
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Norm Thomas
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Previous Lancias: S2 Coupe and S3 Coupe in late 1970s
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simonandjuliet
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« Reply #18 on: 24 January, 2018, 05:21:20 PM » |
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Looking great !
What is the rear cross member like - they get tatty behind the rear spring mounts and so easy to do when you are at this stage
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nthomas1
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« Reply #19 on: 24 January, 2018, 05:45:23 PM » |
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Looking great !
What is the rear cross member like - they get tatty behind the rear spring mounts and so easy to do when you are at this stage
Not sure of the terminology Simon. Are you referring to the box section that runs across the car under the boot floor, between the fuel tank opening and the rear of the car? If so, that is in remarkably sound condition. |
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Norm Thomas
Ormskirk, Lancashire
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Previous Lancias: S2 Coupe and S3 Coupe in late 1970s
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nthomas1
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« Reply #20 on: 26 January, 2018, 04:32:18 PM » |
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I'm pleased with the way the boot floor is looking. I had de-rusted and then primed/painted the interior except for the corners which were in poor condition. The following three pictures show the right rear corner: 1) as it went to the welder; 2) the template I made to help in fabricating a new section; 3) the new section made by my welder and fitted into place. Onwards and upwards!
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Norm Thomas
Ormskirk, Lancashire
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Previous Lancias: S2 Coupe and S3 Coupe in late 1970s
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nthomas1
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« Reply #21 on: 29 January, 2018, 06:49:38 PM » |
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Big milestone today. The new rear panel and lower valance have been welded into place - following much corrective surgery to the weld flanges on the wings, and the edges of the wings themselves. Just some tidying up of the welds left to do before starting on the sills. Very encouraging to have reached this point, and great to have found such a capable welder!
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Norm Thomas
Ormskirk, Lancashire
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Previous Lancias: S2 Coupe and S3 Coupe in late 1970s
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Jaydub
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« Reply #22 on: 29 January, 2018, 08:40:43 PM » |
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Looking good Norm, he certainly knows his craft. I like the temporary clips holding the panels together prior to welding.
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stanley sweet
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« Reply #23 on: 30 January, 2018, 10:54:17 AM » |
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This is going to be a very nice Fulvia. Makes a big difference when you find someone you can trust.
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« Reply #24 on: 30 January, 2018, 11:29:17 AM » |
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Is that rear panel plug welded or a seam along the edge?
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nthomas1
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« Reply #25 on: 30 January, 2018, 02:47:14 PM » |
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Is that rear panel plug welded or a seam along the edge?
They are plug welds David. Done with a mig welder and ground off flush. I figured that would keep me closest to the original spot welds. |
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Norm Thomas
Ormskirk, Lancashire
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simonandjuliet
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« Reply #26 on: 30 January, 2018, 05:52:41 PM » |
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The plug welds look to work well
Slight aside - is the new rear panel "dished" at all , top to bottom and L to R , or is it flat ?
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« Reply #27 on: 30 January, 2018, 06:30:58 PM » |
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The plug welds look to work well
Slight aside - is the new rear panel "dished" at all , top to bottom and L to R , or is it flat ?
It is dished Simon, in both directions, just like the original. |
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Norm Thomas
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nthomas1
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« Reply #28 on: 09 March, 2018, 06:46:14 PM » |
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The first metal was cut away from the driver-side outer sill today. There's plenty of evidence of poor prior repair work, but it's good to see that the inner sills are quite sound. The outer sills will be replaced, as will a large section of the driver-side floorpan and the rear subframe mounting box. The right door has been put back on in order to get the shut lines correct when the new sill and quarter panels are fitted. It's good to be working on the sills, having spent so much time on the rear end of the car!
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Norm Thomas
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Previous Lancias: S2 Coupe and S3 Coupe in late 1970s
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« Reply #29 on: 09 March, 2018, 09:55:54 PM » |
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Perceived wisdom is to insert a central steel membrane twixt inner and outer sills. Adds a bit of weight but adds a lot of strength.....
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Its not the winning but taking part! or is it taking apart?
Lancias:
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1967 Fulvia 1.3HFR
1972 Fulvia 1600HF
1972 Fulvia Sport 1600
1983 HPE VX
1988 Delta 1.6GTie
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