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Offline PCB93

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Re: 1968 Series IIA Carawagon
« Reply #75 on: August 03, 2022, 02:17:17 am »
Very minor update - front bumper removal.  A story of corrosion!  I already have a new galvanised chassis waiting in the wings, so despite the apparent horrors, there's nothing of much concern here.

Chequer-plate 'engine inspection step' fitted in place of the original front valance.  All bolts offered only limited resistance:


Away it goes; grille off too.  I reinstated one bolt to hold the radiator panel in place at the bottom.  With no evident welds, it appears to be in remarkably good condition; the lower section tends to rot:


Bumper bolts removed.  They snapped under minimal torque - easier than dealing with fused threads, I suppose!:


Off-side front dumb iron, or what's left of it:


Near-side.  Similar affair.  The bumper needed a bit of persuasion with a crow-bar in order to come free from this side:


Front bumper off, following moderate exertion:


The standard front valance panel is with the vehicle; I intend to reinstate that.  Front bumper will be replaced with a new one, as it's more beaten up than these pictures may suggest.  I've yet to make a decision on the spot lamps - they're unfortunately not in great nick.

If anyone would like the chequer-plate 'engine inspection step,' let me know.  It's solidly built, but not to my taste.  Same applies to the battered bumper.  Can bring them to t'Pit at the end of the month if needed.

Phil
1979 Series III 88" Hard-top - daily drive
1968 Series IIA 109" Carawagon - project