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Ruby B post picture. - Pricey - 13-04-2019
Hello
Please can somebody assist with a couple of images for reference.
I'm dealing with the trick bodgery of a previous owner on my 1937 Ruby.
The area I'm working on is the nearside b-post.
As you can see from my picture the filler fairies and pop rivet renegades made an appearance.
Then as a finale the patch which was pop riveted and filled over was also welded to the side step.
So has anyone got or can take an image they'd care to share so I can rebuild this properly or if you are close to Chesterfield and have the same vehicle and would allow it, I could attend with my CAD kit and make templates.....Card Aided Design kit = cardboard, pencil and scissors.
Any help very much appreciated.
Cheers
Dave
RE: Ruby B post picture. - rubyman - 13-04-2019
Hi Pricey
I am not to far away in Swallownest (junc 31 M1) you are welcome to come and view my 1938 Ruby if that would be any use to you, I will send you a contact No
Graham
RE: Ruby B post picture. - Pricey - 13-04-2019
Hello Graham
Thank you
I've replied by email on here
Cheers
Dave
RE: Ruby B post picture. - Nick Lettington - 13-04-2019
Does this help?
Structural bodge tape available in yellow?
Perhaps you would be kind enough to share the CAD files? (I'll send an sae!)
RE: Ruby B post picture. - Pricey - 13-04-2019
Hello Nick
Now I have to be careful in my reply to you here just in case the duct tape miscreant is your good self
....but who an earth uses duct tape as a structural repair apart from someone who is a kingpin short of an Austin 7 
Of course you can have access to the CAD files. They will be available in period correct Imperial Cornflake packet or for the younger generation unable to convert, Metric Shredded Wheat packet.
RE: Ruby B post picture. - Jamie - 14-04-2019
I reckon that you could do a roaring trade in templates. My Ruby B posts appear to have left the car almost altogether. The other side is no quite as healthy. Mind you, the rest of the car is in pretty much the same state.
Regards,
Jamie.
RE: Ruby B post picture. - Pricey - 15-04-2019
Jamie
I was feeling sorry for myself until you posted that picture.
Ouch.
Dave
RE: Ruby B post picture. - Chris KC - 15-04-2019
Suddenly pop rivets don't sound so bad!
RE: Ruby B post picture. - Mike Costigan - 15-04-2019
It sounds like there's an opportunity for someone to market repair panels - say the bottom 4", or maybe 6", as an assembled unit to tack onto the remains of the original body - anyone?
RE: Ruby B post picture. - Pricey - 15-04-2019
(15-04-2019, 02:14 PM)Chris KC Wrote: Suddenly pop rivets don't sound so bad!
I suppose not....except that was all that supported the rear of the step
(15-04-2019, 04:24 PM)Mike Costigan Wrote: It sounds like there's an opportunity for someone to market repair panels - say the bottom 4", or maybe 6", as an assembled unit to tack onto the remains of the original body - anyone?
Mike,
I've emailed a cherished supplier in case one is available but no reply to date.
I have the ability to make/tack in repair panels, jigsaw style, but I don't think I could produce a reliable repair piece.
I will shout if I get a reply to my email.
Cheers
Dave
Ps. Having grown up being transported in various Lancia's my father had, I would love to see that Lancia Appia in the flesh.