Mini Pick Up Rebuild - Warning - Not for Sensitive Veiwers

[Richie Rich]

I built a sheetmetal bender to assist in the next step in the build.
Quite happy with the outcome, but needed work as I used it more often I suppose a bit of customization

Started by making templates of the rust affected areas which were shown earlier. 1mm mild steel sheet was purchased and primed before surface rust started.
The rear arches were marked and then cut out, these will be tubbed to allow for better clearance



The rear mudflaps were also removed due to rust and some brass brazing from previous repairs



An area of the tray was marked and cut off, a new panel was bent and welded in









The section under the tail light was badly repaired and rusted. Marked and cut out this section, later cutting out more to make a better repair



A new panel was measured and cut, welded to a new base and then welded into place and primed





With access a bit easier, new rear subframe mounts were made and welded inside the rear crossmember





In the below picture, you can see the wheelarch removed and ready for tubbing.



Mocking up a couple panels to start making the new mudflaps and wheel arches





Will keep you posted as soon as I manage to get back in the garage