Which comes first

Post by **andrewsxt** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 10:12 am

I`ve got the entire back end stripped from my trav and need to weld in repair panels on both wheelarches, obviously access is easier like this but i`m not entirely sure exactly where to weld them, would it be advisable to put the wood and side panels on first to get some reference, whaddya think.

Post by **chickenjohn** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 10:31 am

I would fit the wheel arch/flange panel (I assume thats the one you mean, that the wood screws into) as best as you can and just tack weld it in place (3 tacks) to hold it, then test fit the wood- including bolting it to the B post and ensuring the rear post fits properly under the roof.

Take your time over this and be prepared to re-fit the panel and wood a few times! Then when happy with wood and panel, you can weld it in permanently.

Do all welding with the wood off.

Post by **rayofleamington** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 12:23 pm

You need good asembled sides - then you can use them as a reference. You may have to take them on and off a few times when welding and aligning. If you want to know what happens when you don't - then read the practical classics 'morris minor traveller restoration' book showing how even the proffessionals can completely ruin a car

(my experience on travellers is pretty limited and am basing my comments mainly on the book)

Post by **andrewsxt** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 12:23 pm

Cheers John

Couldn`t you just measure all yours out and i`ll copy it.

Post by **andrewsxt** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 12:26 pm

read the practical classics 'morris minor traveller restoration' book

I`m actually waiting for that to be delivered from someone on ebay so looking forward to finding out.

Post by **chickenjohn** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 2:17 pm

That reminds me, I had to change the rear inner wing and rear chassis extension and the sill pieces at the back! all to rotten to patch.

Before cutting it all away, I took lots of measurements of the spring hanger and damper mounting points and supported the body at the rear in 3 or 4 places with big pieces of wood on axle stands to spread the load.

After doing all this work, the doors and rear wing and the glass fit and the new side fitted under the roof ok.

Unlike the "professionals" who did the work for Practical classics- I was told that they managed to get the rear end of the Traveller totally distorted, so nothing fit...