Monday 29 December 2014

I found the easiest way to work on the chassis was with the front wheels attached and resting it on its side, this was particularly stable and without any weight on the chassis no damage would be caused.

New rear section with a pipe I had to bend to shape myself!


Both sections in place


Wednesday 24 December 2014

Hole filling

For any holes I had to fill I would cut away all the rust possible, and then once I have a hole, to strengthen the curved pieces I inserted (through much twisting and cursing) some galvanised channel section specially made to fit inside, on both the inside and outside of the curve.
Once I had those welded in place I made a plate to cover the gap between them and plug welded it into place, then sealed the pieces all round by welding it into the chassis.

The new trailing arm sections went in along with some outer parts of the chassis. My welding greatly improved on these parts and I am quite proud of the work on the chassis trailing arm sections (below)


Below is one half of the new segments in place. The trailing arm section (the matt looking piece) and the new outer section (the one glaring due to lighting) are in place and I will begin work on the next side soon.


Monday 22 December 2014

Work begins on TR6

Up on the lift

Body is off

And the rear suspension

Some fatigued parts of the chassis get new metal

Thursday 4 December 2014

TR4 Engine starting

My Dad sent me this today, seems he has been working on his 4A whilst I have been away.