72 CSi rotisserie restoration

[paul]

Thanks guys..........little over 1 mm sheet metal in that area same as the surrounding metal. Likewise any other areas worked on identical thickness material to suit. No skimping
MIG welded in that particular area.....too hard to get TIG welder in there. TIG welded everywhere else especially panels as you can panel beat TIG welding. Hope to have engine photos next week as engine being assembled as we speak.

 

[paul]

Week 18 Fabricators upper inner front fender area .............cut out rust effected areas.......cut and fit new metal. .......... I hope not too many weeks to go ( why do we do this )
Engine.......pistons fitted....more engine pics tomorrow I hope, as visiting engine builder tomorrow.

 

[paul]

Gentlemen...I am back week 20 (19 was a bit pathetic sickness in the camp) So much work on this car.........are they all this rusty? (I thought mine wasn't really bad) or am I being too thorough?
Anyway almost out of the inner front guard and shock tower area. About to start the front fenders in the next day. Indicator light holes filled in (not required in Australia) and I like the Euro look better. (LHD car) Speaker holes filled and cutouts for new speakers.
The engine rebuild has halted awaiting Schrick 282 cam arrival. I think 3 weeks and will be out of fabricators and then to spray painters.

 

[paul]

Gentlemen...I am back week 20 (19 was a bit pathetic sickness in the camp) So much work on this car.........are they all this rusty? (I thought mine wasn't really bad) or am I being too thorough?
Anyway almost out of the inner front guard and shock tower area. About to start the front fenders in the next day. Indicator light holes filled in (not required in Australia) and I like the Euro look better. (LHD car) Speaker holes filled and cutouts for new speakers.
The engine rebuild has halted awaiting Schrick 282 cam arrival. I think 3 weeks and will be out of fabricators and then to spray painters.

thanks Wladek

 

[autokunst]

"Are they all this rusty?"
- I believe yes. Some are even worse.

"Am I being too thorough?"
- Absolutely not. The work looks great! I envy the pace.

Can't wait to see it in paint (as I am sure you are as well).

 

[Wladek]

I'm kind of admire you Paul, in short period of time you made such a big progress in addition with good quality.
I think, if all of us (mainly me) had such tempo like you, instead of just thinking a lot - no e9's where in renovation any more

 

[Gazz]

You are coming up behind me real fast. At our relative rates of progress I can see yours finished before mine, even though you are at 40% and I'm at 90%. I do suspect however that the very last bits may be the slowest.

 

[paul]

Gazz. I am out cracking the whip tomorrow. Must be your shout for coffee.

 

[Gazz]

Gazz. I am out cracking the whip tomorrow. Must be your shout for coffee.

Your recollection is slipping in your dotage Paul, it's your shout..........I think. Madhouse here at present with house renovations under way so it would be good to get out for an hour or so.

 

[paul]

Week 21 ........and the wallets getting thinner So.......little holes revealed from Sand blasting cut out and filled. Some bad pitting cut out and new metal at front of doors. Speaker holes all finished. Exhaust cutout in Valance will be filled in (twin pipes each side behind rear wheels will be the final look ) lower part of front fenders replaced. Top of front fenders will be cut and shaped next week along with top gutter of engine bay. Then we fit the front spoiler and panel beat any dents around the body and perhaps ring the spraypainter in 3 weeks

 

[Wladek]

Love to watch at your work Paul (you already know that).
One dumb question, because you guys are definitely much bigger experts in that, than me (really want to understand this) - why you always bolt new repair panels first (as it is on a fender)? Is it just to take a measure for cutting? Or do you weld on the tab? Or it is kind of fixing for welding?

 

[autokunst]

I love seeing each little nibble you take at the damaged areas. The before, during, and after shots are awesome. Looking great, as always.

 

[paul]

Thanks guys........ the reason screw only first is when you fit say the front fender back onto car there may be minor misalignment and with screws you have that bit of adjustment before welding the lot.....also to hold while welding. Hey Wladek are you collecting air boxes??????
Gazz I rang you for a coffee you did not answer...............so you missed out

 

[Wladek]

Hey Wladek are you collecting air boxes??????

Yes & No
Actually one of that boxes already belong to CharlesJ.
The other two belong to my D-jet engines.

 

[paul]

Week 22 the old girl is starting to look like something now. A lot of work in the top of front fenders rain gutter. Also all the little fiddly things........and filling in little holes.

 

[Wladek]

Paul, what kind of pads & what diameter are you using for welds grinding?

 

[paul]

Wladek...............3" Roll Lock sanding pads 36 grit with right angle Roll Lock sander.

 

[paul]

Week 24 .........trunk lid had some pin holes at rear end (where badges attach) cut away revealing rust on inside so new outer and inner pieces cut and welded in. LH front fender had some lead repairs (dodgy work) so cut out and new piece fabricated. Unpick inner panels front guards.......cut and repair....refit. Has been a lot of work in these front fenders. Pity you can't buy them new. In 2 weeks time all welding /cutting /patching should be finished. then on to hammering ready to go to Spray shop. (2 months there probably) I looked into the tunnel today and saw a very dim light at the end Engine is coming along ok....Cam in and timed....( all good Don) had to get extra parts ceramic coated. I don't think I will get this machine on the road until Feb next year...............oh well.

 

[paul]

More Pics

 

[Wladek]

Wladek...............3" Roll Lock sanding pads 36 grit with right angle Roll Lock sander.

Yesterday received my new 3" wireless grinder, didn't tested it yet, but hope to make it as soon as possible.
Thank's for advice of grinder diameter Paul

p.s. NICE WORK SIR!!!
The question is - what type of bolts on cylinder head & what kind of engine mount bracket you used & why (because of headers)?