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Friday, 18 March 2011

The right fender

My father in law have put some hours to fabricate new metal pices to replace the rusty parts and welded them in place, lots of credit to him.

I'm not suprised founding rust in these places since the drainage is really poor, I would recommend other SL owners, at least here in Sweden to drill new drainage holes in the frames/panels I have repaired.  

It feels ok to have all major rust fixed... There are some surface rust which will be removed and painted before the fender are putted in place The next step will be to leave the car to a firm who sprays rust stop and rust-protection everywhere outside and inside the car.

Some metal fabrication. hard to drill square holes, isn't it...
New piece in place
Rebuiling frame

Starting to weld it together

Almost ready, my father i law inspecting the rocker panel behind the lower chrome trim.

Painted some "body-sealing" on the welded pieces.

Next step is to spray some protective coating before putting the fender in place.

Can't resist showing the authentic Excalibur my father in law has rebuilt from scrap... It's one of the first Excaliburs ever made.
I really want this, looks like an old MB...

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