I really like the GT- but if I had a rotter like yours to rebuild, I think I'd get a new shell for it. I rebuilt my first Alpine- and it took me two years to weld the thing. I did another later and used an old shell, but rust free from California. The result was much better. You are a hero though- and your GT will look great on its wires.
If I had a spare £14000 for a new shell I still wouldn’t have bought it 😂 it would be worth more than the final value of the car! I agree that it would have been easier but I like the challenge! Thank you for watching!!
These jobs are just like Q: How do you eat an elephant? A: One mouthful at a time. You've made good progress, I'm happy to watch these longer episodes, you get to wherever you get to, no sweat. I can't get my mind around the strange places these bodies rot in places where they're driven on salted winter roads. Keep on plugging away at it, you're doing a thorough job, that's worth doing. The drivers side seat belt and rear spring hanger mountings were a bit "past it". Cheers.
Lots of great progress there. I would of been inclined to have used heavier gauge steel than a but of the old wing but there you go. Happy to watch whatever length videos on your progress. It's coming along. 👍
Thank you for watching! It was a consideration but then I measured the thickness of the metal I removed and the old wings metal was in fact very slightly thicker. 👍🏻
Loving the series. I did worry when you welded near the fuel tank but you survived😅😁. Great to see a video but don’t pressure yourself to put one out if you’re not ready. 😊
Really enjoying this rebuild video, have just finished a refubish on a rubber bumper GT this year myself. Keep the good work up and happy to hear of any up dates each week, even if a section isn't finished entirely, cheers TF😊
11/10 for this video! Great determination to get it DONE. Did mine in the late 1980's but it was not as bad back then. Great cars, lovely to run. KEEP AT IT!
Make a new lip using the new outer arch as a template before fitting. You could joggle the top so the panel fits flush. Top tip don't weld the arch lip on the new outer panel. Use panel glue. Trying to grind the spot welds on the arch will mutilate it.
Great video 👍 The list idea is brilliant and the rust treatment you used is basically phosphoric acid but a lot more money 😢 a bigger repair panel takes no longer than a small repair panel in time 😊
One a week is best, if you make lots of progress, excellent but if not it’s real, and that’s fine too, many of us have been in your shoes and can empathise. You’re doing great with it by the way, a nice example, well worth saving 👍
Enjoying your vids... I noticed that you welded the top section of the rear panel behind the original panel (the edge where the chrome trim sits), so that the original overlaps the new panel, and didn't butt weld it.... was that recommended to you? did you follow any guide at all?... I have to do the same thing so would appreciate any advice.
A new rear spring hanger and closure plate is £147.50 from MBGHive. I would consider fitting in new considering that its an important load bearing area and it would probably save you a lot of time trying to re-manufacture this area. Just a thought, keep up the good work👍
Watched further into the video after you cleaned up the area and the spring hanger was in a pretty good state, I shall have to be more patient and not jump to the wrong conclusions lol
Brilliant series, just bought a rolling shell because of you… Got a couple of BMW Z3s but this is my first ‘classic’, don’t know how to weld but I’m looking forward to trying it out Where did you get your cap?
It's only the closing panel that's rotted. The spring hanger box is like that. Once welded in,it has a closing panel welded in the same as the panel your making.
In fairness to the panel fitment, etc. These cars were welded together by a person, so probably no 2 cars were panel fitted the same. Looking at yours, it could have been worse.
@@MGracer87 if money wasn’t an issue yes. But it is so the gasless will have to do for now! The cheap gas migs with limited settings are not very good either and with the small gas bottles they are inconvenient 👍🏻 it’s tricky to use the gasless but it does provide strong welds. The issue is the flux comes to the surface hence the pockets in the welds.
Wear a mask when removing underseal as most of that era contain asbestos, the fibers were added as a binder to prevent runs and sags when it was sprayed on. It was never intended to be removed.
🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈HMMMM🤔ITS REALLY NOT A GOOD IDEA TO BE GRINDING RIGHT NEXT TO THE PETROL TANK 💥💥💥💥💥 TAKE THE TANK OUT AND YOULL GET MUCH BETTER ACCESS TO THE REAR CHASSIS RAILS 😊
Just a weekly update is fine whatever is done is done, your doing well
I really like the GT- but if I had a rotter like yours to rebuild, I think I'd get a new shell for it. I rebuilt my first Alpine- and it took me two years to weld the thing. I did another later and used an old shell, but rust free from California. The result was much better. You are a hero though- and your GT will look great on its wires.
If I had a spare £14000 for a new shell I still wouldn’t have bought it 😂 it would be worth more than the final value of the car! I agree that it would have been easier but I like the challenge! Thank you for watching!!
These jobs are just like Q: How do you eat an elephant?
A: One mouthful at a time.
You've made good progress, I'm happy to watch these longer episodes, you get to wherever you get to, no sweat. I can't get my mind around the strange places these bodies rot in places where they're driven on salted winter roads. Keep on plugging away at it, you're doing a thorough job, that's worth doing. The drivers side seat belt and rear spring hanger mountings were a bit "past it". Cheers.
Exactly! Thanks for watching!
Keep at it. Small achievements make big progress
Thank you!
Updates, even small ones are most welcome!
Lots of great progress there.
I would of been inclined to have used heavier gauge steel than a but of the old wing but there you go.
Happy to watch whatever length videos on your progress.
It's coming along. 👍
Thank you for watching! It was a consideration but then I measured the thickness of the metal I removed and the old wings metal was in fact very slightly thicker. 👍🏻
Brilliant progress on the car looks a lot more solid now look forward to the next video
Thank you for watching!
Loving the series. I did worry when you welded near the fuel tank but you survived😅😁. Great to see a video but don’t pressure yourself to put one out if you’re not ready. 😊
Thank you! Yes, that was slightly sketchy!😂
Really enjoying this rebuild video, have just finished a refubish on a rubber bumper GT this year myself. Keep the good work up and happy to hear of any up dates each week, even if a section isn't finished entirely, cheers TF😊
Thank you! And well done! Another one back on the road!
Enjoyable episode, such a transformation with the progress of the MG between the start and end of the episode, well done you👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
11/10 for this video! Great determination to get it DONE. Did mine in the late 1980's but it was not as bad back then. Great cars, lovely to run. KEEP AT IT!
Thank you!! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Make a new lip using the new outer arch as a template before fitting. You could joggle the top so the panel fits flush. Top tip don't weld the arch lip on the new outer panel. Use panel glue. Trying to grind the spot welds on the arch will mutilate it.
@@malcolmchadwick4047 thanks, that’s a good idea 👍🏻
Great video 👍 The list idea is brilliant and the rust treatment you used is basically phosphoric acid but a lot more money 😢 a bigger repair panel takes no longer than a small repair panel in time 😊
Thanks for watching!
@@HJRgarage Just chill don't fret over length and type of video's you do because those of us will want to watch
That’s good to know! Thank you ☺️
Good job 👏 keep grinding. She is coming along 😊
Thank you!
Great work certainly turning into a serious journey😮 like the new tunes 🎉
@@Richard-v5s9b thank you! Thought the old ones would be getting on peoples nerves by now! 😂
Love your channel, you are doing awesome job, great work 👍
Thank you!
injoying the vids. wish i could do what your doing. show everything.
Thanks!
Some excellent progress , and apart from the odd bit of recording hicup, a really well presented video, keep up the good work
@@colinritchie1757 thank you very much Colin! I’m not a technology lover hence the classic cars 😂
One a week is best, if you make lots of progress, excellent but if not it’s real, and that’s fine too, many of us have been in your shoes and can empathise. You’re doing great with it by the way, a nice example, well worth saving 👍
Thank you!! I will keep that in mind!
But you’re making good progress. I have a 75 jubilee to do so your bids are helpful👍👍
That's great!
Enjoying your vids... I noticed that you welded the top section of the rear panel behind the original panel (the edge where the chrome trim sits), so that the original overlaps the new panel, and didn't butt weld it.... was that recommended to you? did you follow any guide at all?... I have to do the same thing so would appreciate any advice.
@@SafariLifestyles yes that was recommended by my local Classic MG specialist 👍🏻 it you butt weld it the new panel looses it’s strength. Thanks!
A new rear spring hanger and closure plate is £147.50 from MBGHive. I would consider fitting in new considering that its an important load bearing area and it would probably save you a lot of time trying to re-manufacture this area. Just a thought, keep up the good work👍
Watched further into the video after you cleaned up the area and the spring hanger was in a pretty good state, I shall have to be more patient and not jump to the wrong conclusions lol
Thanks for watching! It was a consideration but as you say once it was cleaned up it looked ok!
Brilliant series, just bought a rolling shell because of you…
Got a couple of BMW Z3s but this is my first ‘classic’, don’t know how to weld but I’m looking forward to trying it out
Where did you get your cap?
This makes me so happy! Hopefully another classic car saved!! Good luck!! It’s an @mightycarmods hat you can get it from there website 👍🏻
It's only the closing panel that's rotted. The spring hanger box is like that. Once welded in,it has a closing panel welded in the same as the panel your making.
Thanks for your comment 👍🏻
hi try paint stripper on underseal a lot quicker
That’s a good idea! I will have to give that a go!
What size wire are you using in the flux core welder?
It’s 0.9mm 👍🏻
@@HJRgarage Thanks!
In fairness to the panel fitment, etc. These cars were welded together by a person, so probably no 2 cars were panel fitted the same. Looking at yours, it could have been worse.
Hi , would you have in hindsight gone for a gas MIG ?
@@MGracer87 if money wasn’t an issue yes. But it is so the gasless will have to do for now! The cheap gas migs with limited settings are not very good either and with the small gas bottles they are inconvenient 👍🏻 it’s tricky to use the gasless but it does provide strong welds. The issue is the flux comes to the surface hence the pockets in the welds.
Wear a mask when removing underseal as most of that era contain asbestos, the fibers were added as a binder to prevent runs and sags when it was sprayed on. It was never intended to be removed.
@@spencereagle1118 never knew that!
I think I’d have gone for a new inner wheel arch??? Be a bit mindful of welding with the fuel tank in place even if it’s empty😮😮😮
@@steveclews6557 yes I agree, that is a huge job though so that’s why I opted to patch it! And yes I was rather living life on the edge 😂
I’m pretty sure from memory that the join on the rear wing should be hidden by the trim???
@@steveclews6557 yes correct 👍🏻 don’t know how far along the video you are but I figure that out! 😂
🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈HMMMM🤔ITS REALLY NOT A GOOD IDEA TO BE GRINDING RIGHT NEXT TO THE PETROL TANK 💥💥💥💥💥 TAKE THE TANK OUT AND YOULL GET MUCH BETTER ACCESS TO THE REAR CHASSIS RAILS 😊
@@KevinClifford-y2b you might be right but I’m still here 😂