Great video Chris. You are making great progress. Can see that your video and sheet metal skills are now at a high level. Your work is very impressive. Cheers
Hi Chris, You are one patient man. Its amazing how tight the bends are on the original sills compared to the 'replacement' sills, and how tight the gaps were originally around the door post bottoms. I went with riveting the bits together rather than spot welding due to the corrosion resistance with a cold joint vs the welded hot joint which burns the paint away allowing moisture to eventually leach back in which is why these things rust so readily. I'm glad you are progressing, I had to stop several times after frustration set in and I had to trash the center part of the Moss ones due to poor fit and welded in the galvanized ones available on ebay.....A lot of work!! But now all behind me. I'm working on finding a better bonnet now as mine has too much work to get it even close. Thanks for sharing all you work!! it really helps
Thanks, Gerald. I just started on the passenger's side the other day. Floor is sorta out, but that's it. I still have work on the driver's side yet to do, but it's in there solid enough for now. Thanks for watching!!
Thanks, Michael. Still some good amount of tweaking to do, but I'm happy with it, especially the outer still. Reading about other people's fit issues, I was pleasantly surprised.
Great progress Chris! I really can't recommend the MasterSeries paint for areas like the inner A and B posts. Wire brush off the loose stuff, then 3 coats of MasterSeries and it will never be a concern again.
Thanks, Steve. I'm a Southern Polyurethanes guy. Used all of their stuff on the Spitfire and I've been very happy with it, but I will be using an epoxy all over the place.
@@StevesProjectCarGarage They are more of an primer and clear company. I used their red for the Spitfire, but will have to find someone else for the TR4.
Hi Ray. Thanks for watching. I did dry fit everything, including the doors and wings, during the repair. I'm not sure if I showed that in future videos or not, but I'm pretty sure I did mention it at some point (maybe not in this video). I think I tacked the stuff in a few spots, then fit everything up. I'm actually happy with the gaps I have - much better than I got on my Spitfire. Thanks again!
Taking it apart like a surgeon! Sure looks good with the new panels fit up. on Dorothy I wonder could it be the condenser? My dad said those can cause weird issues. Just a thought.
Yes, it does. I'm really happy with how the panels fit. Better than Dorothy from what I remember. As for her, I will be replacing the condenser. Lots of votes for that and, in my research, the currently manufactured ones are simply horrible. Maybe I'll break down and go with an ignition module, like a Pertronix.
Nice job. Your patience is quite admirable. I hope I have the same when I get to the floors. Look forward to seeing more. Thanks
Thanks, Paul. It helps to have no time line for the patience thing. And having another Triumph to drive while I work definitely helps!
I've always enjoyed a good puzzle.
You're getting it done!
I'm trying! Though I do prefer puzzles I don't have to use a grinding wheel on. I am having fun, though!
Great video Chris. You are making great progress. Can see that your video and sheet metal skills are now at a high level. Your work is very impressive. Cheers
Thank you! Not sure I'd say high level, but it's going pretty well so far. Thanks for watching!
Hi Chris, You are one patient man. Its amazing how tight the bends are on the original sills compared to the 'replacement' sills, and how tight the gaps were originally around the door post bottoms. I went with riveting the bits together rather than spot welding due to the corrosion resistance with a cold joint vs the welded hot joint which burns the paint away allowing moisture to eventually leach back in which is why these things rust so readily. I'm glad you are progressing, I had to stop several times after frustration set in and I had to trash the center part of the Moss ones due to poor fit and welded in the galvanized ones available on ebay.....A lot of work!! But now all behind me. I'm working on finding a better bonnet now as mine has too much work to get it even close. Thanks for sharing all you work!! it really helps
Thanks, Gerald. I just started on the passenger's side the other day. Floor is sorta out, but that's it. I still have work on the driver's side yet to do, but it's in there solid enough for now. Thanks for watching!!
Went very well Chris. Fingers crossed for the door.
Thanks, Graham!
Great fit Chris, tedious work but excellent result
Thanks, Michael. Still some good amount of tweaking to do, but I'm happy with it, especially the outer still. Reading about other people's fit issues, I was pleasantly surprised.
Really looks nice. Brazing would make some interesting videos and another skill for your tool box. Thanks for the videos. I always learn from them.
Great to hear you are liking these! Yeah, I think brazing is in my future. Wish the tanks weren't so expressive, but it sure does sound like fun!
Good job Chris. Bit of a puzzle but it’s looking great.
Thanks, Chef. Puzzle is right. And I think this will be easy compared to have to fix the bottom of the b-post.
Great progress Chris! I really can't recommend the MasterSeries paint for areas like the inner A and B posts. Wire brush off the loose stuff, then 3 coats of MasterSeries and it will never be a concern again.
Thanks, Steve. I'm a Southern Polyurethanes guy. Used all of their stuff on the Spitfire and I've been very happy with it, but I will be using an epoxy all over the place.
@@roundtailrestoration I have still been considering going with them for my paint. Just with they had a BRG!
@@StevesProjectCarGarage They are more of an primer and clear company. I used their red for the Spitfire, but will have to find someone else for the TR4.
Hi Chris
You are doing a good job but before wielding sills inner and outer you must put wings and door on
Thanks Ray
Hi Ray. Thanks for watching. I did dry fit everything, including the doors and wings, during the repair. I'm not sure if I showed that in future videos or not, but I'm pretty sure I did mention it at some point (maybe not in this video). I think I tacked the stuff in a few spots, then fit everything up. I'm actually happy with the gaps I have - much better than I got on my Spitfire. Thanks again!
Acrossed - no such word!
Lol. Past tense of a verb or preposition? That didn't work? Thanks for watching?
Taking it apart like a surgeon! Sure looks good with the new panels fit up.
on Dorothy I wonder could it be the condenser? My dad said those can cause weird issues. Just a thought.
Yes, it does. I'm really happy with how the panels fit. Better than Dorothy from what I remember. As for her, I will be replacing the condenser. Lots of votes for that and, in my research, the currently manufactured ones are simply horrible. Maybe I'll break down and go with an ignition module, like a Pertronix.
I know you'd rather keep the points if you can, because you are a purist like me. But, if we can't get good parts...
Yeah, good point
Brazing is the easiest thing to do. If you can use a Mig then erasing will seem like child's play.
That's good to know, thank you!