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Top dash removed.
Top dash removed.
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The back on the jig as well I disconnected the subframe, removed the exhaust except for the over axle pipes then wound it onto the rotisserie. I have removed the tanks as well one actually had rusted through severely and been bodged with filler.
The back on the jig as well I disconnected the subframe, removed the exhaust except for the over axle pipes then wound it onto the rotisserie. I have removed the tanks as well one actually had rusted through severely and been bodged with filler.
0 2016/12/02 13:45:34
Finally on the rotisserie!!!!! The bumper bracket were also for the donor XJ6 as the ones from the xjc were very rotten. The ones from the xj6 need a plate welding into each. rust removed by soaking in citric acid for a few days, cleaning, epoxy priming inside and out. I put some seam sealer around all the edges and the bolt holes to avoid them damaging the epoxy inside the box section, although I will abrade the epoxy primer there again apply more and then some Raptor.
Finally on the rotisserie!!!!! The bumper bracket were also for the donor XJ6 as the ones from the xjc were very rotten. The ones from the xj6 need a plate welding into each. rust removed by soaking in citric acid for a few days, cleaning, epoxy priming inside and out. I put some seam sealer around all the edges and the bolt holes to avoid them damaging the epoxy inside the box section, although I will abrade the epoxy primer there again apply more and then some Raptor.
0 2016/12/02 13:45:13
Top cross member from donor xj6 fitted to brace.
Top cross member from donor xj6 fitted to brace.
0 2016/12/02 13:44:47
welds ground down a bit (only had the angle grinder ) seam sealed polyurethane and epoxy primed again.
welds ground down a bit (only had the angle grinder ) seam sealed polyurethane and epoxy primed again.
0 2016/12/02 13:44:21
Epoxy primer inside and outside bottom cross member.
Epoxy primer inside and outside bottom cross member.
0 2016/12/02 13:43:54
welds ground down a bit (only had the angle grinder ) seam sealed polyurethane and epoxy primed again.
welds ground down a bit (only had the angle grinder ) seam sealed polyurethane and epoxy primed again.
0 2016/12/02 13:43:25
Front crossmember welded in, at last took some effort to get it into position. The suspension mount area has also been welded with 2mm sheet and seamed/ filled with weld at the top to stop water ingress. I will seam weld the suspension reinforcement plate as well as this is one one of the other areas prone to trapping water and rusting from between the layers.
Front crossmember welded in, at last took some effort to get it into position. The suspension mount area has also been welded with 2mm sheet and seamed/ filled with weld at the top to stop water ingress. I will seam weld the suspension reinforcement plate as well as this is one one of the other areas prone to trapping water and rusting from between the layers.
0 2016/12/02 13:19:38
The inner wing and reinforcement panels welded in
The inner wing and reinforcement panels welded in
0 2016/12/02 13:15:18
Pic of the view from the wheel arch you can see the reinforcement plates, I decided to beef these up by running some welds down the edges (looks a bit messy but hey it's deep inside the channel. The bottom crossmember is clamped in position and the front subframe is in position to help align everything. Took measurements from various points as well.
Pic of the view from the wheel arch you can see the reinforcement plates, I decided to beef these up by running some welds down the edges (looks a bit messy but hey it's deep inside the channel. The bottom crossmember is clamped in position and the front subframe is in position to help align everything. Took measurements from various points as well.
0 2016/12/02 13:14:51
Because it was so hard to form the u-shaped channel on the other side, I boxed clever and just welded in the side and bottom. THe top side was unrusted. The brown stuff is weld through primer.
Because it was so hard to form the u-shaped channel on the other side, I boxed clever and just welded in the side and bottom. THe top side was unrusted. The brown stuff is weld through primer.
0 2016/12/02 13:01:32
A view from the other side.
A view from the other side.
0 2016/12/02 13:00:00
Front upright channel welded in, note the top is open to allow epoxy primer to be sprayed in. I put in a cross brace after refitting the front subframe to help it stay aligned. The mounting for the subframe has been fully seam welded at the sides , I will seam weld it underneath once I can rotate it on the jig for now it is stiched and spot welded. ditto the anti-roll bar mount.
Front upright channel welded in, note the top is open to allow epoxy primer to be sprayed in. I put in a cross brace after refitting the front subframe to help it stay aligned. The mounting for the subframe has been fully seam welded at the sides , I will seam weld it underneath once I can rotate it on the jig for now it is stiched and spot welded. ditto the anti-roll bar mount.
0 2016/12/02 12:47:03
Outer reinforcing plate welded in. Spot welded and seam welded to seal it from water ingress and rust.
Outer reinforcing plate welded in. Spot welded and seam welded to seal it from water ingress and rust.
0 2016/12/02 12:40:21
Inner box section welded in. Took a couple of attempts and corrections to get it to line up due to distortion from the welding. The top edge is spot welded on the flange and stitched on the top edge. I will fully seam weld later.
Inner box section welded in. Took a couple of attempts and corrections to get it to line up due to distortion from the welding. The top edge is spot welded on the flange and stitched on the top edge. I will fully seam weld later.
0 2016/12/02 12:39:45
Inner box section formed from 2mm steel, hard work to get the shape right and the inner reinforcing plates made and welded in.
Inner box section formed from 2mm steel, hard work to get the shape right and the inner reinforcing plates made and welded in.
0 2016/12/02 12:36:06
Inner wing repairs using bits of sheet from donor jag as I didn't have the right thickness of new steel.
Inner wing repairs using bits of sheet from donor jag as I didn't have the right thickness of new steel.
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More dissection...
More dissection...
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