Carmad Juniors Chavalier 😂

[carmad.]

so we are welding

now the view from underneath

ahh chassis leg that explains the jacking point falling out when we cut the rotten floor

after some big drippy welds

we started on the jacking point

you can buy them new but we are off today and i got my sand blaster working again so

now welded in few we bits to finish and a load off buffing / seam sealer still to go

also we have a mk1 cavalier for sale some assembly required

 

[Darragh]

You love misery

 

[carmad.]

You love misery

ahh this is easy and i acctually enjoy the metal work

even tho it was a bit unexpected on this project

 

[Tufty]

The work you have done so far is a credit to both you and Junior you.

The fact you enjoy metal work is great as it wont feel like a chore to do it. I am sure its rewarding to see it progress as well.

 

[carmad.]

today the adventure was front air bags we started by making the spring cups

up and down we go

 

[carmad.]

with junior away on a sponsored charity cancer event i managed a couple off hours at the shed

something that you never know how bad it’s going to be is always body work and the front wings on these cavaliers mantas and asconas are all the same as they are a dirt trap

i need to buy a shrinker and stretcher in the near future

at this point most people would give up and buy a new wing

i noticed the heat was starting to warp the patch so i had make a bit off a relief cut

now on to the bottom bit

that looked like a few wee spots before i started in to it

still more to go but at least i know it’s metal now