During summer of 2010, I call a new body specialist recommended by a member of my classic car club. The goal is to review and repair everything.
I brought him the body in August and here is the progress as of today.
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Everything starts by installing the body on a rotating device
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The front beam shows some rust marks and must be straightened
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I’m told that the roof also needs to be straightened
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Work begins by the front beams
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The beam supporting the engine is ok
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More on front, this is not so nice
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This area has already be straightened with heat
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It has to be redone correctly…
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… and the first front beam needs reinforcement
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Then everything is closed
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I was worried about the area underneath the back seat, so let’s open it
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This is in good condition
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Now the roof section
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Beginning of the straightening work
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Removal of the front seat beams to straighten the floor
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Some holes to fill at the rear, I guess a hitch had been installed
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Rear fenders caused the biggest surprises
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After stripping, we discover bad quality work…
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… that was hidden behind a good quantity of filler
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A primer coat on the roof…
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… while waiting for a solution about the rear fenders