'71 ex Firebus resto

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New Autocraft rear wheel arch being clamped up for a trial fit to work out the cut lines

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New inner sill and sliding door track spot welded ready to fit

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Welded in place, fitted like a glove

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New rear and front cross members in place (originals had been plated over plating)

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Hot air ducts removed due to another plan.....

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Time for some Epoxy mastic 121

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1955cc removed

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Also removed this from a Forester

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Then got started on the loom - something I can get on with in the evenings without annoying the neighbours. My wife wasn't happy with me using the kitchen floor though.

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Adey
 
It should fit like a dream now, the amount of extra washers I had to use previously to pack out the runners to make it fit was ridiculous. Will it shut with one light push? That will be the test !!
 

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