convertible body shell?

Post by **alfabob** » Wed May 27, 2009 4:43 pm

Hi all

I am about to send off my convertible shell for restoration and i am wondering if the shell has any different panels in the way of strengthing from the normal 2 & 4- door shells?

Post by **d_harris** » Wed May 27, 2009 8:34 pm

Totally different to the 4 door.

Largely the same as the 2 door, however there are strenghening pieces between the dash and the A panel (roughly triangular, but with a curved edge - if that makes sense!)

In terms of invisible stuff, theres an extra layer of steel along the inside of the inner sill. Theres also not likely to be a courtesy light switch in the A posts

Post by **bmcecosse** » Wed May 27, 2009 8:56 pm

Where are you sending it 'off' to??

Post by **IaininTenbury** » Wed May 27, 2009 11:23 pm

Dan_Harris wrote:Totally different to the 4 door.

Largely the same as the 2 door, however there are strenghening pieces between the dash and the A panel (roughly triangular, but with a curved edge - if that makes sense!)

In terms of invisible stuff, theres an extra layer of steel along the inside of the inner sill. Theres also not likely to be a courtesy light switch in the A posts

Theres also a tapered channel section from the top of the sill step up the B post. About 2" wide at the bottom tapering to nothing about 1/2 way up the b post.

Post by **d_harris** » Wed May 27, 2009 11:25 pm

Thank you Iain, I'd forgotten about that one.....

Post by **IaininTenbury** » Wed May 27, 2009 11:36 pm

No probs. Its a shame no one makes the channel section that goes in the sill any more. Henric used to do these, and even spot weld them onto the floor/sill step ready to go. The L shaped version sold for the conversion kits does the job pretty well, but thats intended for going on the inside of the sill step (assuming you're converting an already sound car and dont need to do sill surgery).

Post by **britab1967** » Thu May 28, 2009 1:04 pm

No probs. Its a shame no one makes the channel section that goes in the sill any more.

Isn't this is the same section that is fitted in early traveller sill sections? If it is then Morris Minor Centre (Birmingham) sell it.

Brian

Post by **alfabob** » Thu May 28, 2009 4:29 pm

thanks one and all, appreaicted

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:16 pm

You haven't said where you are 'sending' it!!!

Post by **alfabob** » Fri May 29, 2009 6:53 pm

still thinking, got one price from CW's, been deep in discussion with Riche legg.

at present its looks like young Rich

Post by **IaininTenbury** » Fri May 29, 2009 11:59 pm

britab1967 wrote:
No probs. Its a shame no one makes the channel section that goes in the sill any more.
Isn't this is the same section that is fitted in early traveller sill sections? If it is then Morris Minor Centre (Birmingham) sell it.

Brian

Yes it is the same as the traveller sill stiffeners, I didn't know that Birmingham Minor Centre hed them, presumably its a Sri Lankan panel as Hadrian dont acknowledge the existance of these. Thnaks for that, it may save me making them next time I need some....

Post by **britab1967** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 12:52 pm

Hi ian

Yes, they are Sri-Lankan.
I had a problem on the off-side, in that the floor section had a different curve to the sill strengthener which caused a few hours of extra fitting and grinding. But all going together now.

Brian

Post by **rich-legg** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 2:31 pm

bmcecosse wrote:You haven't said where you are 'sending' it!!!

Rich's Resto Shop

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 4:58 pm

Well done ! Let's see some pictures as you do the job - please ?

Post by **rich-legg** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:05 pm

bmcecosse wrote:Well done ! Let's see some pictures as you do the job - please ?

I'll email them all to Bob, and he'll post them up if he likes

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:08 pm

Sounds like a good plan.

Post by **alfabob** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 5:49 pm

young Rich took the shell away last Friday (17th) he has sent me some photos of it in the bodyshop where i teach and on its way east.

Could someone let me know how you post photos as i would be delighted to keep members up to date.

I think Rich will be getting stuck in, in a few weeks time, then its get the credit card out for the many, many parts!!

Post by **LouiseM** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:07 pm

To post photos, when posting a message just click on the 'browse' button to the right of the 'upload picture' box, underneath the text box. You will then be able to select a photo directly from your pc. If uploading more than one photo just press the 'preview' button each time you post a photo. Then press 'submit' to post your message. Easy when you know how

Post by **alfabob** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:22 pm

many thanks