So, been a while since I updated this, boot floor is now almost done, just needs a plate putting in place, but the hole is useful for access currently.
Chopped the rust out and welded fresh steel in (the laser cut plates):
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Then once I'd done that half a dozen times, it was looking a little better:
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The towing eye to chassis leg was all replaced, rather than re-make the steel U-clamp I opted for a JDM/racecar strap, so made a mount:
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Then a lick of etch prime, and welded the remainder of the rear panel back on:
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After that I needed to set the rotisserie bob on level:
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Decided a while back I wanted to put some pukka sill stands in, makes working on the underside much easier. Something like this:
So, some CDS ordered for the female recievers mounted in the sills, I can also make the stands out of this, will order some bar at some point to make the pins from.
Decided to use the roll cage feet. Not FIA/MSA approved I know, but this is by far the strongest/neatest solution. It's a pain to drill straight, but taking time (about 3 hours) and lots of measurements gave a good result:
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Outside (small hole is from the side skirt):
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Poking through:
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I've left them a little long, as I'm going to make a side skirt incorporating the arches/floor. I'll take 0.5' as a result!
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Have to make some 3mm plates, plate the tube, then weld it all up. Oh and do it another 3 times...
Cheers
Pete