Stevie the '65 Split

Discussion in 'Restorations' started by JamesLey, Aug 1, 2023.

  1. JamesLey

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    A little more trial fitting and fiddling around with the cargo doors to make sure I’m happy with the fit of the door skin. With the skin dry fitted I could then cut away the bottom of the inner frame which was in dire need of replacement.

    I’ll get the cargo door frames repaired and will revisit the door skins at a later stage, at this point I’m just making sure I’m happy with the cargo door aperture.
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  2. JamesLey

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    I couldn’t resist getting a picture of the bulkhead very loosely fitted to the split project over the weekend! We’re fortunate that panels like this are so readily available and the fit looks really good.
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    I’ve also got the 2nd cargo door inner all ready to weld in so next weekend I can get both door inners fully welded in.
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    My current plan is to get the bulkhead prepped and then get some epoxy on it and all the chassis/cargo floor repairs that I’ve done.
     
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  3. JamesLey

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    After a lot of trial fitting and adjustment I’ve now welded in both cargo door inner frame lower repairs.

    Prior to welding I got the short panel pinned into position to give me a good reference for the cargo doors and clamped the outer sill on so I know I’ll be happy enough with the door gaps.
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  4. Enjoying reading this thread - that's going to be a very nice splitty w hen done, top notch work well done ! :thumbsup:
     
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  5. JamesLey

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    Thanks! Lots to keep me busy but it’s been enjoyable thus far


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  6. JamesLey

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    I’m just about ready to weld in the first of the big panels on the split project and fill this big empty space (next weekend hopefully).

    I’ve made a few small repairs to the B pillars and have prepped the bulkhead ready for plug welding. After many trial fits I now have it fitting where it should be so this will be a nice panel to get out the way and add some strength back into the shell.
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  7. Faust

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    Sure as hell it's going to look like a brand new splitty when you are done James ...well done good work .
     
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