The next day, the end result with a bit of daylight.
I like it !
front replacement
Painting the front
I use an electric spraygun that is designed for wooden fences 🙂 the last time i used it, it gave a nice result. And also bought a good air&dust filter, which i can recommend !
Sanding time
Time for total sanding !
Last pieces to be welded and shaped
Removing the windscreen wipers was not that easy. The lock nut is famous about is sturdy grip, but in this case it was the threaded “bolt” that came loose from the ground plate so nut and bolt were rotating together.… Continue Reading
The last part of welding.
Mounting the front a-panel.
Power belt file
A piece of equipment I love. Easy for sanding down welds, removing paint and get rid of sharp edges.
Welding the front left fender.
Ready to fit the front left fender.
Welding the right front fender
first sealing the gaps and corrosion sensitive places.
Welding the front grill.
First I wanted to only remove the paint on the places that are spot welded. But I was not convinced that the black paint would prevent corrosion so I removed it all.
Preparation for final welding.
Today is the day that everything will be welded in place. So we have to say goodbye to the bad ass look.