KFO 702 Saloon Rally Make-over

[Trog]

I,ve got some time and cash to get my 56 saloon back on the road. I'd like to make-over the car in the 60/70's rally car trim If anyone has any period pictures a moggy in competition I'd luv to see them and get some ideas I'm thinking of the clubman racing around the local farm/airfield at the weekend then running it to work on Monday.

First couple of points for thought: When did the rubber bonnet hooks come into fashion, will they look odd on a Mog? Anyone got the RAC regs of a 60's clubman car?[frame][/frame]

[Trog]

Need some tips from the experts at body repair I've chopped out most of the rot back too good steel but wonder if I need to chop out the whole inners and rebuild I've done some stick welding on bike frames in the past but this is a first on car panels

Any tips or advice on how to approach this repair gratefully recieved [frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame][frame][/frame]

[chrisd87]

Arc welding isn't really suitable for this type of work - the metal is a bit too thin. You could do it, no doubt, but it'll be very much easier with a good MIG welder.

[Trog]

I thought as much and on the look out for a "gas less" set, I'm also going too email the pics to a panel supplier to see what they suggest, can't make head nor tail of what I'd need by looking on the BM website

[Trickydicky]

I have a Vat free voucher for Machine Mart valid for 10 days if you want it? I dont need anything at this moment.

Richard

[ian.mcdougall]

Before you do anything else take out the tank

[Trog]

Thanx TD but I don't think I can do it justice that quick I've put this months moggy budget against the repair panels. I'm guessing at 150-£200 from web research keep them crossed. I'm confident I can cope with the chop and fit and get things tacked/self tapped together but the final weld up might need an expert?

[Trog]

I did drain the tank before letting go with the grinder you still reckon it's a risk having the tank in? can't smell any fuel

[DaisyMayFozz]

You may not be able to smell the vapours, they are the things you need to worry about. Remove it to be on the safe side!

[chrisryder]

a full tank burns.

an empty tank explodes.

[Trog]

eeeeeek I'll take your advice chaps on the tank. It's snowing in Dorset

[irmscher]

Trog keep a fire extinguisher handy when doing any welding better save than sorry its snowing in the Peak district 2 inches