Here we go again Derricks 260z restoration

[candy red]

trail fit of arch panel pretty good need to make a few adjustments so it fits tighter too whats left of existing arch so to get a good solid weld

 

[uk66fastback]

Great work, mate! Keep going ...

 

[jonbills]

Thats great stuff Derrick - how does the outer arch attach to the inner?

 

[candy red]

Thanks for your comments guys

Thats great stuff Derrick - how does the outer arch attach to the inner?

Im going to joggle the outer panel where its going to join the rear quarter and panel then seam weld it, then panel bond the outer lip too the inner arch lip this will be filled then when clamped together it will squeeze out to seal the join to stop any water ingress in later life this will be cut off once set

 

[Jake RAH]

An amazing job you're doing Derrick

 

[candy red]

Another small repair done perforated section from shot blasting cut out and new section welded in

 

[candy red]

Now epoxy primed

 

[candy red]

Inner arch panel fitted and welded in.

 

[candy red]

 

[candy red]

Quite pleased with the result seeing as I've never done one before

Now to sort the outer panel and much more

 

[jonbills]

Coming on then. Soon be fitting those Webers.

 

[candy red]

I wish Jon not even half way yet

 

[Huw]

One hell of a job that, getting that all lined up must be a nightmare. Very tidy

 

[candy red]

Yes Huw its not an easy task needs a lot of thought before you start cutting out old metal unless you've done a few before , need to get outer panel sorted now

Thanks for your comments

 

[Rob Gaskin]

I like the inner-arch job Candy.

Shame you can't get rear quarters - even secondhand ones. We need to import some crashed S30s from California.

 

[candy red]

Yes would be nice if i could get new rear quarters would make life so much easier

Thanks for your input Rob

Derrick

 

[candy red]

Decided to cut this rear lower quarter repair of :

 

[candy red]

The top part will need some attention

 

[candy red]

Epoxy primed all inside the inner arch and inner body of shell before Outer arch repair panel tack welded in place and bonded around arch and clamped once bonding has set i will weld the rest.

 

[candy red]

Now welded in