Traveller Restoration

[rogerowen]

Taupe would be proud.

Think Henry Ford would also be impressed with the speed of this resoration!

[taupe]

Yes

I would be proud!!

But couldnt keep up with that speed

Taupe

[MGA]

See your at it again Neil
Just seen your link to this on the MGE site.
Great work as usual.

Peter d

[Neil MG]

Praise indeed gentlemen, thank you.

[Neil MG]

Next job is to remove that rusty inner wing and spring hanger panel...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

The bump stop support plate needs to be repaired, but just the bottom, side and lower flange rather than making a complete one as on the RHS. Fortunately, the inner chassis rail is in good condition again, which makes things easier...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

The original spring hanger lower panel was originally a continuation of the boot floor. It has been destroyed by corrosion and repair patches...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

With the inner wing cut either side of the flange I found a very quick way to break the old spot welds and remove the remains of the panel. Like opening a can of sardines, I started to peel the edge back with the pliers, but it takes quite a lot of effort to break the joint. by using the spanner on the pliers the extra leverage made it easy...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

The bump stop support was repaired...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

At this point the woodwork was not connected to anything apart from the cab and so was just in the way. I disconnected it from the the cab and used my "call a friend" option and we lifted it out of the way. On this side the boot floor was in good condition along the spring hanger and so I was able to fit that panel before the inner wing. That helped a lot with accurate location...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

The inner wing was then welded on...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

Followed by the outer flange...[frame][/frame]

[DAVIDMCCULLOUGH]

Hows the progress on the traveller? Are you having a well deserved rest

[Neil MG]

Yes Dave, I pretty much had a break over Easter and last week, but started again now. I continued repairing the floor under the LH rear spring hanger and rearward along the inner wing...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

This side was slightly better than the other side and I only needed to repair as far as the rear spring hanger panel...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

The boot floor had rotted away along the edge of the fuel tank...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

I started by building up the edges towards the corner...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

And then made two sections to complete...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

Job done![frame][/frame]

[jagnut66]

You really are making a great job of this, it's a shame she won't be ready in time for the Centenary / Natioanal in June.....
or will she.............