Starting front arch

Wk 27 10/02/13

Moved onto the passenger front inner arch this week.  We started on the strut support. Thought this was going to be really complex but it turned out to be quite quick and turned out really well. We cut out the old metal of the strut and behind the strut.

Rusty strut part to replace

 First we replaced the metal behind the strut, welded it in and cleaned the welds back. Next we made up a replacement part for the strut and welded it in. Cleaned back the weld a bit but not to much as it will have seam sealer over it.

Next was a small whole at the top of the strut.

 Cut out a small square and welded in a replacement part, luckily the rust here hadn't really gone far. A coat of rust treatment and ready for a coat of paint next week.

Got to get a new front wing before next week so that I can start work on wing mounts and the front valence.