Diary report - Bodywork activity on June 2009
Mouth before
Front surround frame as in its basic arrangement: several metal works and welding, the correct profile was obtained with heavy lead/tin application
The lower part of the nose structure is widely deformed and need to be re-shaped
Front fender and wheel house (RH) before
The wheel arches are badly corroded and were cured by extensive application of filler paste
Here shown the wheelhouse rear wall with extended metal damage from rust
Front fender and wheel house (RH) after
Front fender and wheel house (LH) before
The upper part of the wheel arch edge is deeply pitted from old rust. The inner part of the sheet metal flanges are weakened and partly crumbled, as for the rear wall panel
Front fender and wheel house (LH) after
Both outer and inner side rocker panels are compromised with rust and crumbling. They were partly replaced (outer sill panels) in old repairs or restoration works
The inner rocker diaphragms must be replaced
Both outer and inner side rocker panels are compromised with rust and crumbling. They were partly replaced (outer sill panels) in old repairs or restoration works
The inner rocker diaphragms must be replaced
Rear fender and wheel house (LH) before
Outer and inner rear side panel are compromised with rust and crumbling: must to be replaced.
Wheel house front panel must to be replaced
Rear fender and wheel house (LH) after
Trunk lid and rear fender (RH) before
Central support of plate lights received several metal works and welding, the correct profile was obtained with heavy lead/tin application
A lot of hole on the side outer panel must to be closed
Both side fins received several metal works and welding, the correct profile was obtained with heavy lead/tin application
Trunk lid and rear fender (RH) after
Rear fender and wheel house (RH) before
Outer and inner rear side panel are compromised with rust and crumbling: must to be replaced.
Wheel house front panel must to be replaced
Rear fender and wheel house (RH) after
Body side and floor panel before
Rear floor and reinforcement of rear trim are compromised with rust and crumbling: must be replaced
Body side and floor panel after
Doors before
Door outer panel and inner reinforcement are compromised with rust and crumbling: must be replaced