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Quite a bit more cutting later and I was ready to commence rebuilding Leading edge of the A post was removed More laminated rust

The front outrigger required some modification before a good fit to the chassis was achieved Leading edge of the A post was fabricated and let in along with the front outrigger being tacked into position Repair section for the inner wing / wheel arch fabricated / welded / cleaned up

The sill could now be trial fitted With minor trimming the panel dropped into alignment Repairs for the floorpan and lower section of the A post are next on the list

Floor pan patterned Rotten section removed & top of new outrigger welded in

Repair section fabricated Welded in & cleaned up

Front outrigger fully welded in & inner wing / wheelarch spot welded to new floor pan section Front sill tacked into place ready for trial fitting of doors

Doors hung & sill alignment checked

Lots of fettling required in order to achieve the correct gapping This requires quite a lot of brute force so first I need to get some strength into the sills at the
A & B posts

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

More progress Rear sill & B post repairs in the making Front sill / B post repairs complete