Gear selector top cover

Some clean gearbox parts

Time to leave

Clarification on parts

I think it would be appropriate to share why some of my parts do not look like they were purchased or even made to original spec.

Due to budgeting reasons I have decided that purchasing parts that can be manufactured for less is not in my best interests. This has lead me to create detailed drawings of the chassis and various components so that I can get them made to size for a lot less than if I were to purchase it outright.

The two sections on the sides of my chassis were made from a CAD template by Falbar near where I live. These parts fitted perfectly in place and I would like to say thank you to Falbar for these excellent parts.

I also had lots of box section channels made to the sizes related to the TR chassis, so that if any bits needed replacing I had pieces of metal ready to put in place, as well as some to fit inside for reinforcement.

All the parts were galvanised too, so to prevent further rust. I only had to remove it for welding and make sure to treat the bare steel at a later date

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