Early Javelin Restoration

[Grumpy Northener]

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Quite a bit more cutting later and I was ready to commence rebuilding

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Leading edge of the A post was removed

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More laminated rust

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The front outrigger required some modification before a good fit to the chassis was achieved

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Leading edge of the A post was fabricated and let in along with the front outrigger being tacked into position

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Repair section for the inner wing / wheel arch fabricated / welded / cleaned up

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The sill could now be trial fitted

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With minor trimming the panel dropped into alignment

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Repairs for the floorpan and lower section of the A post are next on the list

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Floor pan patterned

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Rotten section removed & top of new outrigger welded in

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Repair section fabricated

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Welded in & cleaned up

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Front outrigger fully welded in & inner wing / wheelarch spot welded to new floor pan section

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Front sill tacked into place ready for trial fitting of doors

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Doors hung & sill alignment checked

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[Grumpy Northener]

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Lots of fettling required in order to achieve the correct gapping

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This requires quite a lot of brute force so first I need to get some strength into the sills at the
A & B posts

[Grumpy Northener]

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Looks simple but quite a complex repair to the lower A post completed - next is to get further strength into the B post by completing the sill repairs in that area

[Grumpy Northener]

More progress

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Rear sill & B post repairs in the making

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Front sill / B post repairs complete