Ruby Resto

As Gladys is near completion i have been busy trying to set my self up with my own work so I have undertaken some resto work of a mates 72 bay called Ruby
The driver side rear roof corner was rotten to nothing so i have chopped it out and hand fabricated a repair section
Before


After


Both rear wheel tubs had been repaired (badly so this was all cut out and repaired as it should be


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The front of the cargo floor and seat backs all had to be re worked



So whats next the passenger cab door will be replaced and he has had someone weld up holes in the front panel and its a mess - so i will re due this - fit his westy louvered window - and set about a mild lowering task - easy rider front and horseshoes on the back -
I will keep you posted and the next stage - I hope its the 1st of many

 

Thanks again for all your efforts mate. Ruby is looking better already!

 

Once you have built or restored one vehicle you cant stop it becomes part of who you are
Im worried what hunk of junk ill buy once the paravan is finished

Being paid to work on them for other people seems a fair tradeoff between keeping money balanced and still carrying on doing the things you like

Is there going to be any trick touches on this build dale?

 

On..?

 

Oh for sure i will keep you posted

 

I would love to work part time and do this sort of work day in day out makes me smile being able to make someone else s dream come true is very pleasing

 

I would love to set up and do it properly
Id need someone to manage me though and keep on top of the office type stuff otherwise id never make any money

 

My wife would do that for sure - she would run the diary of work as well kick me up the bum when the jobs arnt done on time

 

Sounds like your first step into it is a good one

 

I'd love to do this type of work too. Just need to win the lottery and set up shop!

Nice repairs on the roof and rear arches....Ruby's in good hands.

 

Thank you may ask him if he wants a subtle frenched number plate in the front panel !!!!!

 

That would look cool!

 

I think it would look better recessed into the front bumper
Especially if the drop into the recess was curved

 

Ruby is back for a bit more welding

 

The other half is liking the idea of a Frenched number plate into the front panel!! She really does surprise me sometimes! Lol!

 

a bit more done today i had a little laugh as i had to re do a very poor repair done by a local resto shop
Repaired a couple of little bits in the floor - totally rework the lash up - welded up the holes in the bumper and moved the number plate up

 

Looking so much better on the front now! Thanks Dale!