It's begun...'87 635 (Now With Pics!)
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It's begun...'87 635 (Now With Pics!)
Well, yesterday afternoon, I tore into my 6er's sill section on the right hand side. Looks pretty grim in there, which I knew it would but it'll all be fine again with a little time, patience and a fair bit of panel fabrication.
Tonight, I have repaired the front of the floorpan and the inner sill just behind the front jacking point. Once I can upload pictures onto my PC, I'll put them on here for all to see
Tonight, I have repaired the front of the floorpan and the inner sill just behind the front jacking point. Once I can upload pictures onto my PC, I'll put them on here for all to see
Last edited by 86C on Sun Dec 10, 2006 12:54 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Still ongoing...
It's just taken a bit of a backseat over the last 6 weeks due to a holiday and a bit of bodywork that needed doing to the other half's Passat along with a full leather interior install in that car too. At least someone's car is coming along nicely, just not mine!
The camera is in the back of the 6, 18 miles away from here. Must remember to bring it home at some point
It's just taken a bit of a backseat over the last 6 weeks due to a holiday and a bit of bodywork that needed doing to the other half's Passat along with a full leather interior install in that car too. At least someone's car is coming along nicely, just not mine!
The camera is in the back of the 6, 18 miles away from here. Must remember to bring it home at some point
And there's more...
Repair to the floorpan
Repair to the rear inner sill. Someone has already been there before me!
Viewed from the other side. Bottom edge to be levelled up when the outer sill goes on.
New outer sill section from Germany
Repair to the floorpan
Repair to the rear inner sill. Someone has already been there before me!
Viewed from the other side. Bottom edge to be levelled up when the outer sill goes on.
New outer sill section from Germany
Last edited by 86C on Sun Dec 10, 2006 8:04 pm, edited 1 time in total.
yeah, a lot of work needed there alright.
I don't mean to add to your woes or anything, but is the shed roof OK? In the picture there it looks like the timber joist holding the roof up is kind of sagging....
Keep it up (roof and all)
cheers
I don't mean to add to your woes or anything, but is the shed roof OK? In the picture there it looks like the timber joist holding the roof up is kind of sagging....
Keep it up (roof and all)
cheers
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Went upto the farm tonight after work and had 3 hours on the car.
Welded up the inner parts of the jacking points and re-attached the B post to the rest of the car. Outer sill/rocker section is now back in place and just needs the welds finishing off along the top. The bottom edge I spot welded as per factory specs.
Forgot to take my camera though...
Welded up the inner parts of the jacking points and re-attached the B post to the rest of the car. Outer sill/rocker section is now back in place and just needs the welds finishing off along the top. The bottom edge I spot welded as per factory specs.
Forgot to take my camera though...
The sill section is now fully welded in place as is the repair to the drivers front footwell. It's worthy of note that the replacement sill sections don't have the wheel arch ends finished off so I've had to fabricate these.
Shouldn't rust now for a few years once paint and waxoyl have been applied, and also that the sills are galvanised too
Shouldn't rust now for a few years once paint and waxoyl have been applied, and also that the sills are galvanised too
Very slow progress I'm not happy to say on this...
Currently filling over the welds on the sill section right now but I have very little time these days to trek upto the farm after a 12 hour shift at work.
Also, I'm currently in the process of getting back on two wheels again after a 16 year absence(due to a bad accident) so this doesn't help either.
I want to see the job through, but time is precious right now. However, if someone made me the right offer for the car fully welded...
Currently filling over the welds on the sill section right now but I have very little time these days to trek upto the farm after a 12 hour shift at work.
Also, I'm currently in the process of getting back on two wheels again after a 16 year absence(due to a bad accident) so this doesn't help either.
I want to see the job through, but time is precious right now. However, if someone made me the right offer for the car fully welded...
bin der, dun dat.
I've enjoyed following your progress in the battle against tinworm. You seem to be doing a proper job and I'd hate to see you quit after the worst is over.
Keep your tetanus shots up to date.
Dick
I've enjoyed following your progress in the battle against tinworm. You seem to be doing a proper job and I'd hate to see you quit after the worst is over.
Keep your tetanus shots up to date.
Dick
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91 850 - modified
13 Volkswagen R -daily driver
ANY engine will fit into ANY car if dropped from a sufficient height and the landing is cushioned with sufficient money.