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So tonight decided to remove rear wing as I knew there was welding needed never welded before stripped the wing off nuts snapped of course the wing isn't too bad I reckon it is savable so that bit of luck started clean up bit but over the next couple of days I'm thinking of removing the petrol tank and getting it out the way so I can clean up the surrounding metal and cut away the rot I am.not sure whether it can be fixed by cutting repair patch or would I be best to order repair panel anyway here's few pics so far

More pics any suggestion I have never welded before I have welder and sheet metal and prob will order repair.panel any advice thankfully accepted

This is the panel I was looking at would it be correct one thanks

Yes those look like the wheelarch flange repair panels

Take your time and tack weld the strips in place..then regularly trial fit the wing etc before fully welding and it will all be ok..

Taupe

Thats what I was thinking of doing hopefully.it be OK I'll update progress as it goes lol

Progress tonight rear boot boards up removed petrol tank undone removed stored safely next job rear bumper to remove then on to cleaning up around me then onto grinding cleaning area get on with prepping for welding long way to go yet but at least getting there tonight was first chance I had to get to it been busy lately any way here is some pictures of work today

More said pictures

Wasn't as bad as it looked with plenty reading material on here helps alot

Also.noticed.that the filler.hose orange in colour had morris.printed on it found it thought would.that be old hose or newer one having morris printed on it I'll upload photo soon

Rear bumper.removed better access now to get on

Disconnect battery ( and Alternator if applicable ) before welding.
Take plenty of measurements before you start cutting out ,if you are doing patch repairs make a cardboard template and cut the metal sheet generously.You can always trim later. You must weld to clean and solid metal so spend time thinking beforehand , in what order.
If you hack everything away , in one go , you lose all reference points. Metal must be very clean , otherwise you'll end up with rubbish welds.
Keep all glass and Paintwork well protected. Weld and angle grinder sparks wreak havoc. Always a fire extinguisher to hand.
Do some practice on scrap metal first.Good luck Bob

Wee update.managed get the rear arch all welded.up filled.undercoated wing trial fitted looking.ok I think still have to sand down primer paint get it taped up for.painting still have the bootlid repair to do then once all.painted I have new rear brakes new rear lights original 59 ones with separate new indicators front and back new bonnet badges to be put on new mirrors new number plate.light boot carpet all from esm.anyway here couple pics

Looking good, excellent progress

I'll echo " the looking good " comment. You can be proud of your work , knowing the time and effort you put into the project.
There is immense satisfaction in DIY. You are now fully entitled to wear the official " silly grin " ( when asked by people who did
the bodywork for you ? ) when you respond " I did myself.
It's the gift that keeps on giving. Bob

Amazing what the human race can do when they put there minds yo it.Great job only wish I could have learned such skills as a young un.

Thanks guys took me while but got there in the end git loads still to do but I'll keep u posted on how it goes

Yes, well done for taking it on, the Morris Minor design lends itself to the DIY owner/restorer, the consequence being satisfaction and financial saving. My projects wouldn’t have happened if I had to pay someone.

Thanks for all ure great replies been to screwfix bought my self.cheap compressor have the paint and hardener thinners never painted before but again going to give it a bash tomorrow or next day I'll upload pictures fingers crossed it turn out OK thanks again

Just a thought, The car looks Clarendon Grey. Do not be tempted to chuck out the rear wing piping, no matter how squashed or compressed it might be. It is no longer available and although only a total nerd (me) would notice, the other greys or even black, simply do not look as good. If anyone knows of a source of CG piping......

Here picture of it painted my.firstime spraying got couple of runs first ime using my new compressor I'll.dry.sand runs when it dry and worst case scenario just give it another coat paint