Rebuilding TRIUMPH HERALD 63 "ORIGINAL CONVERTIBLE" for my son (Spitfire)

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spitfire (spitfire) 2012-09-15 01:31:47 +0500 #181

This is the joint between front and rear halves ...bolted together with 3 bolts on each side.....bolts being removed....

spitfire (spitfire) 2012-09-15 01:34:55 +0500 #182

bolts on left side in the boot removed successfully.....Actually these sites are prone to rust ,and after so many years .....its very difficult to remove them...

spitfire (spitfire) 2012-09-15 01:36:28 +0500 #183

Two bolts here.......one on each side.....

spitfire (spitfire) 2012-09-15 01:38:13 +0500 #184

Proper inch size socket in place.....

spitfire (spitfire) 2012-09-15 01:40:52 +0500 #185

opening bolt on left side.....

spitfire (spitfire) 2012-09-15 01:42:34 +0500 #186

two on each side here......

spitfire (spitfire) 2012-09-15 01:45:28 +0500 #187

These small bolts have to be removed too.....

spitfire (spitfire) 2012-09-15 01:57:58 +0500 #188

The lower panels (sills) are not strengthening panels on these cars and are bolted with the upper body....but during previous "restoration" some one welded them together ....joint was also hidden under the layers and layers of filler.....we are digging to find the joint.....

spitfire (spitfire) 2012-09-15 01:59:55 +0500 #189

Just see the amount of filler applied .....

spitfire (spitfire) 2012-09-15 03:09:43 +0500 #190

Did not reach the metal yet...more digging.....

spitfire (spitfire) 2012-09-15 03:12:14 +0500 #191

At least 1/4 inch thick filler was applied ....as you can see....

spitfire (spitfire) 2012-09-15 03:14:59 +0500 #192

More digging required....so burning filler....

spitfire (spitfire) 2012-09-15 03:16:46 +0500 #193

Reached the joint.....breaking welding spots.....

spitfire (spitfire) 2012-09-15 03:19:56 +0500 #194

few more spots to break.....

spitfire (spitfire) 2012-09-15 03:22:17 +0500 #195

breaking spots with welding torch.....

spitfire (spitfire) 2012-09-15 03:24:46 +0500 #196

Separated....

spitfire (spitfire) 2012-09-15 03:26:33 +0500 #197

Same exercise on other side.....

spitfire (spitfire) 2012-09-15 03:30:04 +0500 #198

Like this both sills were separated from the rear body...you can see the rusted frame inside.......obviously ...it is almost 50 years old car....

hsumbal1 (hsumbal1) 2012-09-15 04:55:33 +0500 #199

Fantastic.
I wish you had not gone into trouble with the PTCL internet. We would have seen some more pics and more detail I am sure. But the details is amazing.

On the internet thing. My experience with PTCL suggests that you need to close this connection and get a new line(number) and get a new connection.
The PTCL is by far the best internet conection in Pakistan till the time it runs smooth. Ones it starts misbehaving you need to do what I have mentioned above.

Keep the pics rolling sir. Kindly let me know where is the workshop of this ustad Zahid as I also own a rust bucket that I will like to bring back to original glory.

emmaar (emmaar) 2012-09-15 06:27:43 +0500 #200

Nice going sir,
We are staying tuned with the restoration process!
Every pic with relevant narration. Just excellent!