Dave3066
Well-Known Member
Bit more progress on the old girl this weekend. I'm getting some regular time in the garage at least every other weekend now. Still slow progress but getting there 
Next bit to do was replace this bit here
Quite a complex shape as it has the bottom of the wing rubber seal channel and a curved bulge. So we start with a flat sheet and make a channel
Then start to shape it to create the bulge
A bit of trimming and we end up with this
Once all the new panels are welded in the last bit is the bottom bracket for the rear wing. I could have simply welding it on but I was worried that I'd get it in the wrong place so I bolted it to the wing and trial fitted the wing and valance to make sure it all lined up. Once I was satisfied I clamped the bracket in place and unbolted the wing leaving the bracket where it was. Now I know when I come to finally fit the wing it should all line up
The back corner is now all done and has gone from this
to this
It's a bit untidy in places but it will all get a coat of epoxy mastic and be hidden away behind shiny panels. Next job is to do the wheel arch before repairing the battery mount tray.
Dave
Next bit to do was replace this bit here
Quite a complex shape as it has the bottom of the wing rubber seal channel and a curved bulge. So we start with a flat sheet and make a channel
Then start to shape it to create the bulge
A bit of trimming and we end up with this
Once all the new panels are welded in the last bit is the bottom bracket for the rear wing. I could have simply welding it on but I was worried that I'd get it in the wrong place so I bolted it to the wing and trial fitted the wing and valance to make sure it all lined up. Once I was satisfied I clamped the bracket in place and unbolted the wing leaving the bracket where it was. Now I know when I come to finally fit the wing it should all line up
The back corner is now all done and has gone from this
to this
It's a bit untidy in places but it will all get a coat of epoxy mastic and be hidden away behind shiny panels. Next job is to do the wheel arch before repairing the battery mount tray.
Dave