Project Bodge

[ferris]

Ok so my MOT ran out a couple of weeks ago. I new it was'nt going to pass, so iv decided to take the opportunity to give it a full overhall.

Nothing to extream planned mainly sorting out all the rust, new paint job, and new engine. Also i would'nt mind some bigger wheels so may do a body lift, or just chop a bit extra off the arches.

Any way enough talk......here are some pics.





So far im still stripping it all down, discovering all manner of rust.

[Jordi]

This is what SJ ownership is about. A constant battle with tin worm. If we all got together we cud buy a large bodyshop and a motor factors.

I would say you've a "good couple of hours" work there.

Nothing a grinder and welder wont repair tho.

Enough chit chat..... To the garage!

[Jordi]

Well, i would go my garage other than its 21:40, ive bn at work since 16:00 yesterday and am currently parked in a layby at york for the night and probably wont be home untill friday.

But thats by the by.

[chan]

looks like that will be a fun little project there mate! nice looking zook too!!

[ScottieJ]

if you ever need a hand just give me a shout mate! are you doing the work in Wick?

[4eye]

Hmmm...i'd fit rock sliders ferris...it'll save you future welding work and it wont take that long to do!

And likewise to scottie...anythin i can help you with give me a shout.

[ScottieJ]

yeah as 4eye says box section sills is the way to go with that!

[Henry]

Yeah same hear too, if i can do anything let me know..

And dont worrie, that rott isnt that much, ive seen a lot lot worse!

[ferris]

Cheers guys, all help is greatly appreciated. Im ok with the ripping apart and cutting up, its just the putting back together and welding i may need a hand with.

I think your right about the box section sills, there is not much left of the old ones. Does any one know the best place to buy box section and sheet metal?

I'l keep you posted on the progess.

[carnut]

theres plenty of steel stockholders in bristol,, Mccarthys, etc,, i would do the same,,
box section the sills,, cut -up the archs, and remake new, then once you have a solid base/floor,, your away..
By the way, were are thouse pics taken, that looks like some good lanes>??.
andy