TR4A sills

I helped my dad put on his sills today, taught him the basics of MIG welding and making rusty metal weldable.

I found the easiest way to work on the chassis was with the front wheels attached and resting it on its side, this was particularly stable and without any weight on the chassis no damage would be caused.

New rear section with a pipe I had to bend to shape myself!

Both sections in place

Hole filling

For any holes I had to fill I would cut away all the rust possible, and then once I have a hole, to strengthen the curved pieces I inserted (through much twisting and cursing) some galvanised channel section specially made to fit inside, on both the inside and outside of the curve.

Once I had those welded in place I made a plate to cover the gap between them and plug welded it into place, then sealed the pieces all round by welding it into the chassis.

The new trailing arm sections went in along with some outer parts of the chassis. My welding greatly improved on these parts and I am quite proud of the work on the chassis trailing arm sections (below)

Below is one half of the new segments in place. The trailing arm section (the matt looking piece) and the new outer section (the one glaring due to lighting) are in place and I will begin work on the next side soon.

Work begins on TR6

Up on the lift

Body is off

And the rear suspension

Some fatigued parts of the chassis get new metal

TR4 Engine starting

My Dad sent me this today, seems he has been working on his 4A whilst I have been away.

Another TR6 part 2

Here is the other TR6 in question, should hopefully start restoring this winter however there is a decision to be made first regarding a TR4A.

Another TR6

Came across another TR6 in the ads the other day, long and short I now have another restoration project. I will be keeping detailed logs of progress and plenty of photos.