Traveller Restoration

[Neil MG]

Having it on the spit makes it so easy...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

I sealed all the seams, joints, gaps etc. with seam sealer and then went over the top of that with brush-able seam sealer...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

Then applied the anti stone chip paint...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

Again the spit is really useful, surprising how much you can miss if you try to do it all from one side![frame][/frame]

[John.n]

looks like I may have to embark on a similar rebuild. major problem is I only have a space 7ft high so a spit wont work.
how much did all the repair panels cost in the end or would you rather not add it all up?
Regards,
John

[Neil MG]

John, 7feet is plenty of room for the spit, total height at peak when rotating is about 6'5".

In the end spent over £1,000 on panels but could have saved quite a bit by making some myself or repairing existing panels. The question is cost vs time and as I wanted all new metal with no patches and no rust it meant that repairing panels would be even more time consuming. As a quick rule of thumb I worked on the principal that I would buy if I was saving considerably less than minimum wage by making.

These are most of the repair section templates that I used to make parts from sheet. As you can see, even though I bought a lot of panels, there are still a few to make.[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

Put the final coats on the underside. That will be kept in body colour.[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

I have been shotblasting some of the many parts that need to be refinished...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

They are blasted and etch primed the same as the shell. These are just a selection in process of being etched, there are still dozens more. It is a time (and space) consuming process, but well worth it I think...[frame][/frame]

[George Smathers]

Definitely worth it.

George

[Daddybear1984]

very thorough cleaning and well worth it in the end knowing that it has all been done properly

[DaisyMayFozz]

If the paint job is as good as all the other work done to the Traveller, then it will be mint! Reckon you can have it ready for the National in 3 weeks?

[Neil MG]

The painting takes a long time, well it takes me a long time! The shell is off the spit and the door aperture supports have been removed. The doors and wings were trial fitted and are removed again for painting.[frame][/frame]
I have applied a 2k primer filler[frame][/frame]
And started to do the same to the doors[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

Here is the guide coat applied to the primer prior to block sanding or "flatting" ready for the colour coat...[frame][/frame]

[davidpidge]

This is going to be one special moggie when finished. Wish I had this kind of time and patience. And space. and skill. Oh well....

[rogerowen]

Neil, This work seems to be carrying on very well indeed, and is an inspiration to many I'm sure. Thank you so much for the superb photos (and brevity of comment!). A picture is worth a thousand words!

[Neil MG]

Thanks David and Roger.
I put some colour coat on the back of the doors...[frame][/frame]
Engine bay...[frame][/frame]
and rear load area...[frame][/frame]

[Neil MG]

Primed and guide coated...[frame][/frame]
Then block sanded...[frame][/frame]
Over 3 1/2 hours of rubbing later...[frame][/frame]

[GBond]

That's thorough, it's going to look amazing once it's done!

[Daddybear1984]

great work looks lovely with all that shiny new paint