Ian's MGB GT

On the "rotisserie" ready to start work

Poor previous corrosion repairs exposed by soda blasting

Severe corrosion to LH wheelbox and all sill panels

Severe corrosion to LH floor, sill and castle panels

Close up of previous repair showing section of metal welded over existing corrosion

Corrosion to LH rear wheel arch

LH sills, rear wheelarch and rear wing panels cut away. Strengthening bar welded in place to retain correct door aperture

LH side panels removed

LH rear wheelarch and wing removed

New British Heritage body panels prior to fitting

New LH inner sills & wheelarch fitted and etch primed

New LH inner side panels

New LH rear wheelarch and inner sill panels replaced and etch primed

LH rear inner panels replaced and etch primed

LH rear wheelarch, sill panels and inner rear wing painted in black prior to fitting of outer panels

LH rear wing to roof panel joint prepared for welding

LH rear wing to roof panel joint welded and lead loaded (as original) to correct contour

Corroded section of LH rear chassis bumper / suspension spring mounting cut away

Side view of new LH body panels in place

LH rear wing to rear panel joint aligned and ready for welding

New LH rear wing spot welded around rear window aperture

LH rear wing spot welded to B post / door aperture

LH rear wing ready for fitting of new drip rail / roof gutter channel section

Side view of new LH panels in place and etch primed

LH rear wing joint to B pillar