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

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spitfire (spitfire) 2013-07-01 15:33:02 +0500 #741

A little more rectification.....

spitfire (spitfire) 2013-07-01 15:34:29 +0500 #742

Another view from Inner side......

spitfire (spitfire) 2013-07-01 15:37:00 +0500 #743

Another view ...through the BIG hole ....Under the rear seat area....

spitfire (spitfire) 2013-07-01 15:38:56 +0500 #744

And nicely fitted in place ......Spotted along with the outer piece....

spitfire (spitfire) 2013-07-01 15:42:29 +0500 #745

Another more clear view.....

spitfire (spitfire) 2013-07-01 15:47:24 +0500 #746

A view from another angle of replaced panel....

spitfire (spitfire) 2013-07-01 15:49:46 +0500 #747

Nicely repaired ......by replacing all rusted metal from rear left inner wheel arch....

spitfire (spitfire) 2013-07-01 15:52:08 +0500 #748

Another view ....Notice that the big clamp (body to chassis) is still there and its position undisturbed.....

spitfire (spitfire) 2013-07-01 15:54:22 +0500 #749

Another view of the same area .....we are dealing with left rear wheel arch and left B POST pillar base here...

spitfire (spitfire) 2013-07-01 15:56:58 +0500 #750

Now we come to the right rear side....the story is similar.....

spitfire (spitfire) 2013-07-01 15:59:26 +0500 #751

Right rear wing....Previous poor repair...a lot of putty all round ....Actually it was putty which was holding everythinh together...

spitfire (spitfire) 2013-07-01 16:21:56 +0500 #752

"Interesting" repair by some previous owner.....Al least 1/2 inches of putty was here...

spitfire (spitfire) 2013-07-01 16:24:07 +0500 #753

Ustaad Ji getting ready for this side.....

spitfire (spitfire) 2013-07-01 16:26:20 +0500 #754

New Panel.....Under construction....18 gauge steel sheet....

spitfire (spitfire) 2013-07-01 16:27:38 +0500 #755

Some fine arts......

spitfire (spitfire) 2013-07-01 16:30:15 +0500 #756

New Panel Being Detailed.....

spitfire (spitfire) 2013-07-01 16:32:48 +0500 #757

Some uneven metal being melted ....so that new panel may seat evenly and nicely...before cutting...

taurusman (taurusman) 2013-07-03 09:37:28 +0500 #758

That is a brilliant project. I am writing to request permission to assist you with this restoration. I have no experience in restoring cars but would really appreciate if I could learn from your experience. I am based in Karachi and can dedicate weekends for learning from your project.

spitfire (spitfire) 2013-07-03 09:58:33 +0500 #759

Thanks dear for appreciation....But this project is going on in Lahore....I am trying to take detailed pics of this project and share ...like my previous ones...
As I am also A learner in this old car scene however you can get some benefit "ONLINE"....The only option in this scenario...

najmulhaq01 (najmulhaq01) 2013-07-03 13:49:40 +0500 #760

Ustad Zahid the finest denter of all times for classic cars...