I’m no expert Howard, but I would weld two bar supports on the inside of the door (one lower and one higher) and then cut the old bar out after. I agree, patch weld the upper door jamb. The pan is a tough one but I think you’re on the right track! Good luck!
H your solution regards front bracing is good and the A pillar repair is the way to go just replace rotten sections , in my opinion. The other strengthening you discuss just use your engineering skills and FSE ingenuity I am sure you will get it right. No matter what you do there will be distortion but suitably braced it should be minimal and easily fixed with a porta power and heat.
Thanks Martin, yes I think I don't want to make more work than is needed on the A pillar, it looms sound at the top. As long as the doors shut and it drives straight I thank that's a result!
Weld your door brace on the inside of the pillars before cutting the old brace out ... Check the inner part of the lower a pillar .. mine is rotten there ..
Hi Chris, yes, as I was editing the video and talking, I realised that I should weld in new bracing before cutting out the old - senior moment there I think! The A pillar is in good condition on the inside except at the bottom and that small patch just below the top hinge mount, even where it meets the scuttle it's clean. I've seen some completely rotted out under the scuttle.
I did a similar repair to the common rot points on my Landy bulkhead near the vents as you suggested for your A pillar. I see no problem in doing that and will be a lot easier than trying to replace the entire A pillar. Good luck with the floor pan though as that is would be out my depth not to say I wouldn't have a go though.
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I’m no expert Howard, but I would weld two bar supports on the inside of the door (one lower and one higher) and then cut the old bar out after. I agree, patch weld the upper door jamb.
The pan is a tough one but I think you’re on the right track! Good luck!
Thanks Erik. I'm in the middle of considering the options,but it all looks fairly straightforward as long as I go steady 👌
H your solution regards front bracing is good and the A pillar repair is the way to go just replace rotten sections , in my opinion. The other strengthening you discuss just use your engineering skills and FSE ingenuity I am sure you will get it right. No matter what you do there will be distortion but suitably braced it should be minimal and easily fixed with a porta power and heat.
Thanks Martin, yes I think I don't want to make more work than is needed on the A pillar, it looms sound at the top. As long as the doors shut and it drives straight I thank that's a result!
Weld your door brace on the inside of the pillars before cutting the old brace out ... Check the inner part of the lower a pillar .. mine is rotten there ..
Hi Chris, yes, as I was editing the video and talking, I realised that I should weld in new bracing before cutting out the old - senior moment there I think! The A pillar is in good condition on the inside except at the bottom and that small patch just below the top hinge mount, even where it meets the scuttle it's clean. I've seen some completely rotted out under the scuttle.
I did a similar repair to the common rot points on my Landy bulkhead near the vents as you suggested for your A pillar. I see no problem in doing that and will be a lot easier than trying to replace the entire A pillar. Good luck with the floor pan though as that is would be out my depth not to say I wouldn't have a go though.
Yes, I think leave what's good; old original steel is still probably better than new modern steel!