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19-06-2013, 11:41 AM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

Same procedure of burning paint on the other side .....

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19-06-2013, 11:39 AM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

cutting some old metal with welding torch....

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19-06-2013, 11:38 AM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

other side....chiseling some old metal....

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19-06-2013, 11:36 AM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

Paint removed revealing the exact situation ..... metal is quite healthy above rusted part...

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19-06-2013, 11:33 AM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

Removing the burnt paint....

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19-06-2013, 11:31 AM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

To inspect and make sure that how much is the rusted part and from where healthy metal starts...burning the paint / putty away....

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19-06-2013, 11:29 AM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

It was decided to cut and replace the rusted part of inner wheel arch ,which was about 4/5 inches ....

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19-06-2013, 11:26 AM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

some more detailed inspection....:)

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19-06-2013, 11:23 AM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

Hassan Inspecting the newly made panel ....which will be replaced soon...this panel fits vertically and joins the rear floors with the panel we are...

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19-06-2013, 12:06 AM

spitfire replied to a thread To Naltar, Hunza, and Minimarg with family (Jun 1-7, 2013) in Road Trips / Vacations

beautiful......

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18-06-2013, 11:43 PM

spitfire replied to a thread **Pajero 1st Gen. Engine Swap a.k.a (Project Pocket Rocket)** in D.I.Y Projects

Zabardast Imran Bhai....superb swap....I am also looking for a mitsu...to join your club...:)...second generation 3 doors v6 preferred....Your expert...

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18-06-2013, 10:19 PM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

OK Now....lets fit new panel here.... But wait....we'll take care of these rusty inner wheel arches first....

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18-06-2013, 10:17 PM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

Busy Ustaad Zahid...

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18-06-2013, 10:15 PM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

A closer look of the Body to chassis clamp...as you can see that it is intact and strong ...and at its original location...all the old and rusty...

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18-06-2013, 10:12 PM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

After a good and "FAIR" fight ....Ustaad wins.....:)

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18-06-2013, 10:10 PM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

Almost there.....

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18-06-2013, 10:09 PM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

Some chiseling....

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18-06-2013, 10:07 PM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

some more cutting and pulling....

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18-06-2013, 09:37 PM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

Both of them busy in their respective jobs.....;)...

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18-06-2013, 09:35 PM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

Everthing Being Done Under "STRICT SUPERVISION " of the owner....:)

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18-06-2013, 09:34 PM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

Almost there....

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18-06-2013, 09:32 PM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

Very strongly spot welded...so difficult to remove ....

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18-06-2013, 09:31 PM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

Same exercise on the other side .....

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18-06-2013, 09:28 PM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

another clear view of this clamp....The hole you see in it is used to bolt body with chassis having an insulation Material in between....exactlt like...

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18-06-2013, 09:24 PM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

Ultimately got rid of this old piece of metal....Now you can see BODY TO CHASSIS mounting clamp....made from 14 gauge steel ...still very...

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18-06-2013, 09:21 PM

spitfire replied to a thread Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire) in D.I.Y Projects

Pulling with pliers.....(DESI MADE)....but multipurpose....

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