2017/04/10 20:50:16
spud15
Those expressed panels make it look so nice!
2017/04/10 20:59:18
Wiggy333
The A pillar is a bugger but that looks fantastic. The worst part of the car should be treated that way. Well done.
2017/04/15 21:42:03
BEE VEE
Looking good John.........what a lucky Capri !
Is the last pic the RHS that didnt need a new A pillar ?
2017/04/16 13:38:41
gtv6capri
No thats the rear of the left A pillar to show that you need to weld in brackets from your old one, and that we are going to the trouble of rustproofing both sides
2017/04/17 21:30:26
BEE VEE
Thanks John.................I see it now
Has each A pillar-mounted 1/2 door hinge got 3 nuts accessible via the kick panel trim ?
Are the other 2 half-hinges welded permanently to the door shell ?
2017/04/21 17:56:37
gtv6capri
Bit more progress, Elliott has fitted and welded the battery tray and bracket, New left front guard offered up and the attachment process begun.  Its close but no cigar, the rear edge to door gap will need metal adding to ensure good straight shut line, but these were not made like Rolls Royces were they so you need to expect a little fettling 

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2017/05/05 22:38:55
gtv6capri
Some more progress.  Tail light panel removed, fibreglass layer inside the boot revealed a few horrors, as did the painted over gaffer tape on the underside boot floor.....
 
New section made and fitted to the left rear, and a new strengthening plate for the upright will need to be made as the base was rusted away.  The replacement uncut panel will then be grafted in, plus the rear lower quarter repair sections.  Bit of work, but, it has not been smashed so its old straight rusty bits swapped for new straight non rusty bits 
 

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2017/05/06 07:42:18
spud15
Looking good - Going to love that colour
2017/05/06 16:23:29
in rod we trust
its getting there  bit by bit
2017/05/07 08:24:01
spud15
up on ebay uk today with a post cost

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