Hi Peter. Triumph were the first manufacturer to supply door skins (by the request of the insurance companies ) We were Triumph main dealers and a representive came to see me fit the first skin. You can understand that rust was not an issue . It was purely for accident damage purposes . However , the salesmen soon realised they could buy cheap , get us to fit skins in our lunchtime , and likewise the painters and make a nice earner. I never used those crimping tools. I just peaned them over with a hammer and dolly . I became very good at this and l could complete a skin from the car rolling in to going back out in less than an hour . And you're spot on with hanging the door before welding ! Thanks Peter.
That was class, what a finish, the workmanship is top notch.
Thank you very much it's nice to know somebody appreciate it. Thanks for commenting.
Hi Peter. Triumph were the first manufacturer to supply door skins (by the request of the insurance companies ) We were Triumph main dealers and a representive came to see me fit the first skin. You can understand that rust was not an issue . It was purely for accident damage purposes . However , the salesmen soon realised they could buy cheap , get us to fit skins in our lunchtime , and likewise the painters and make a nice earner. I never used those crimping tools. I just peaned them over with a hammer and dolly . I became very good at this and l could complete a skin from the car rolling in to going back out in less than an hour . And you're spot on with hanging the door before welding ! Thanks Peter.
It must’ve been great doing those doors with original door skins and no rust to deal with.
@@peterdunne8107 it was Peter. And being in Torquay , going dowwn to the Pzlm Court Hotel for a pint at lunchtime was the icing on the cake !!!!!
I'm afraid not for me if I did that, I wouldn't go back to work that day.
Beautiful work as always!
BTW, the door twisting is how how it's done on the assembly line in a car factory.
Indeed it is!
Thanks for more great tips Peter
You are very welcome Thanks 👍
As usual, top quality work. You make it look easy, and many thanks for re-upload of these videos 👍
Glad you like them! Thanks 👍