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  • More cleaning and disassembly

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    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.2″ text_text_color=”#000000″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] We’re continuing to take this XKE rear carrier assembly apart. We’re going to have to replace the shocks and springs, and one of the halfshaft splined ends is actually rusted into the hub so badly that we’re…

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  • Arrival, cleaning, and disassembly

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    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ text_text_color=”#000000″ sticky_enabled=”0″]This rear carrier arrived in the back of an SUV for a complete rebuild and restoration. It was covered in grease and road grime. This picture is actually AFTER the first round of scraping and cleaning. \  …

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  • Removing and repainting floorboards

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    Before we install the new carpet we need to make some corrections to the floorboards. These replacement floorboards were installed unpainted and are already showing signs of water damage that we want to stop with a good coat of paint. Additionally, the rear half of the tunnel was installed over top of the floorboards and…

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  • Installing the new floorboards

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    It’s time to fit the floorboards into this MGB. These floorboards are from Heritage and are of excellent quality and have the added bonus of the seat rail capture nuts pre-installed in the proper locations. There is still some light trimming to do however, so each is laid down and minor tweaks are made so…

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  • Arrival and parts sorting

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    This beautiful 1951 RHD MGTD in Pale Primrose arrived after a lengthy stay at another shop where nothing much had been accomplished. The owner purchased a new seat, carpet kit, and wire wheels for a conversion and has asked us to finish the job. In addition, this car is in need of a tune-up which…

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  • Prepping for floorboard installation

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    Before we can install the floorboards we need to make some repairs to the rear corners above the spring perches. The right side needed some sheetmetal fabrication to repair a large rust hole. We cut out the damaged area, made a template, fabricated a repair piece and welded it in place.   On the driver’s…

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  • Fitting the rockers

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    The Steelcraft rockers we were provided don’t fit as nicely as the Heritage ones (which are still acceptable, but getting worse as the tooling wears out) so some extra adjustments were needed when fitting these to the car. We carefully fit and adjusted both rockers  to match up with the doors and fenders.   Once…

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  • Fitting the passenger castle and membrane

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    With the front section of the inner sill repaired we continued the rest of the repairs. We needed to carefully chisel out the rear section of the outer rocker and remove the remains of the castle on the portion of the inner rocker we left in place. Once everything had been cleaned up it was…

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  • Inner sill repairs on passenger side

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    The front section of the inner sill is too badly rusted to work with. The rear section is fine, there is heavy pitting and significant damage from the jack support forward. We’ll be cutting this portion completely from the car and replacing it. We measured from the front to a point where the metal was…

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  • Uncovering the passenger side damage

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    With the driver’s side stabilized we started on the passenger side. Double-sills was the order of the day again and we found significantly more damage on this die. The car slipped on a jack at some point, which is why the bottom of the rocker and castle are caved in upwards. This is very common…

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