Well, thats one thing done! oh, and HELP!

Post by **youngun** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 5:18 pm

Finished the O/S rear inner wing today, im still debating as to whether to weld on a new lip or not, what do you lot rekkon? Also, do i need to weld on another piece to the wing, i think its called the Shipping panel or something, is this critical?
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Also, I've tacked the Front floor edge panel in place, is this in the correct place before i weld it all up?? It lines up nicely with the outer undersill.........
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Thanks,
YG

Post by **chickenjohn** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 6:09 pm

I would move the floor edge panel intowards the floor by about 1", It should meet the outer sill piece at the boxing plate, not beyond it. You may have problems getting the door to fit because the sill cover panel will be sticking out too far as it bolts onto the outer sill piece. Try tacking the outer sill on, re-fit the door temporarily, and see if the door closes with the sill cover panel bolted on.

As for the shipping panel- it may add some strength, but its not essential to pass the MOT. As for the lip in the inner wing- really nice looking repair BTW! its up to you. It will help with locating the outer rear wings and may add some strength if seam welded to the inner wing.

If you're going for concourse, then yes, weld a new lip on and a shipping panel. If not it will be fine without. The lip and shipping panel can both act as rust traps, IMHO!

Post by **youngun** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 10:30 pm

Thanks for the advice john, i think ill weld a lip on at some point.....

Thanks for the advice on the floor edge panel, ill move it in so that its flush with the boxing plate.
Would it be an idea to temporarily tack the outer under sill in place to act as a guide?

Post by **chickenjohn** » Mon Aug 13, 2007 10:59 pm

youngun wrote:-snip-.
Would it be an idea to temporarily tack the outer under sill in place to act as a guide?

Yes! Yes and yes! You need to make sure the door fits and opens and closes, so this is essential to tack the outer sill in place, fit the sill covers and try the door. If the floor edge panel is in the wrong place then nothing will line up with the doors.

Its really good to see someone taking a lot of care with their Minor resto, keep up the good work and it'll be a great car in the end.

Post by **youngun** » Tue Aug 14, 2007 4:38 pm

thanks John......

If your interested, heres a few pics of my previous restoration.....a 1979 Yamaha FS1-E. Everything you see was done by myself, from spraying the tin work, to re-spoking the wheels!

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