Finally managed to get some garage time today. First job was to strip out the old wiring loom and air conditioning/ blower unit. This is all surplus to requirements as the donor car has a complete loom, and a light weight blower unit will be used.
Next I started removal of the sunroof cassette, then closing of the opening. Ideally this would have been a new skin, but I would rather use the money saved on upgrading the suspension and brakes!! Removal of the sunroof sleeve was easier than expected as a majority of it was bonded in.
Then closing of the sunroof opening. We used mig for this, on a very low power setting, initially we spent about an hour getting the alignment of the panel right. There was some distortion but nothing that we cannot take out with a dolly and light skim of filler. Really pleased with the progress.
Next job is to grind back, complete dressing the underside, as some of the sleeve was left in place for support whilst welding. Then the cage install can commence!!
Has anyone had any joy with using lead to fill?
Until next time,
Andy