(15-04-2019, 05:47 PM)Denis Sweeney Wrote: Dave, I had very much the same problem with loads of aluminium sheeting, rivets and filler as you can see hopefully on the attached pictures.
However before cutting anything away I fitted a steel frame inside Ruby made from angle Dexion top to bottom and criss-cross to stop any movement of the body when you end up removing so much material. This may have been over the to but I did not want to risk the body shifting.
The last pic shows the door post finished welded but further fettling need and skimming with filler but I the original door post finished above the running board, but I took mine down below.
Denis S
Denis
Thank you.
Did you notice any movement when cutting, i.e. Could you see your braces taking up the strain?
Also what was your reasoning for extending below the running board?
(15-04-2019, 06:38 PM)Peter Naulls Wrote: Dave,
Our Ruby is quite different to the last photo posted by Denis. I'm not sure if I can get to it to photograph it this evening but I'll try tomorrow. Basically the visible face of the quarter panel folds inwards at the bottom and meets a slightly smaller vertical square section which drops down through the running board aperture.
Someone with an un-welded Ruby might be able to confirm which of these options is correct. As with most cars there will have been some educated guesswork when ours was restored!
Peter.
Peter thank you.
A picture would be good if possible. The more I have to reference the better.