Close to abandoning my project :( (pics)

[TEDJordan]

I had a look round local scrapyards, I've asked members on here and I've searched online shops. I'm in desperate need of either 2 repair panels for traveller B posts, or good condition posts. I cant fabricate these pieces myself as I dont have the time nor the strength in my main wrist. Pics help





I Know they're pretty much shot. But at the time I thought the panels were available for both sides.

Can anyone help in any way?

Jordan

[taupe]

Hi

These panels are readily available from most suppliers - Dont quite understand your problem??

You have one repair panel already?

http://www.morrisminorspares.net/shop_item.php?ID=2850

[billlobban]

Taupe BM links never work (dont know why)
Part Nos RP163R and RP163L are whats needed

[taupe]

Does this image show?



If you cant do any fabrication you will have to use a left and right on each side and cut and weld them together. Its rather an expensive way to do it though.

[DAVIDMCCULLOUGH]

This isnt an easy repair, as its very visible where the wood joins. I found the repair sections to be a very poor fit and made mine up with a combination of 2 door saloon sections and the traveller one u have pictured. I found it a big help to make a template of the wood from from plywood and screw it into the post to make it easier to keep things lined up.[frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame]

Above all take your time when doing this, you will get there eventually!!

[ASL642]

We've done the same repair as David on my Traveller. It is fiddly, but the wood guide is a help - we used a spare piece of metal, but same technique.

[TEDJordan]

The repair panels suggested are the panels I have already. They only do the 'front' of the pillar as the back is a pretty different shape. I weighed up using two welded together but it still wouldnt look right I thought. I'll take some more pics tomorrow evening. Cost isnt an issue at the minute. I just need this sorted out before I can move forward.

Your repair looks good david. I may end up doing the same then.

Jordan

[bmcecosse]

Very neat David! The plywood former is ideal - very clever.

[Ratbag]

I had much the same issue - used the old (rotten) wood as a guide for the new steel. I used the repair section on the offside, but had to cut & reshape so much that I made my own on the nearside (easier than you'd think if you reduce it to it's smallest component parts) - just time consuming.

Phil.