Here are some more pictures of re-bonding the drivers side 'A' post steel support.....
This is the 'A' post steel support after painting. I have abraded the areas that will be bonded to the GRP bodywork.
'A' post steel by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
'A' post steel by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
The windscreen support was clamped in place while the bonding is setting.
'A' post steel by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
Drivers door hinge by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
Passenger hinge by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
The hinges and doors must have been in place when the OB had the body painted. The hinges were primed and painted but the primer had not adhered well to the plated metal. I was able to scrape off all the paint with a hand chisel.
Passenger hinge by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
Paint removed and degreased. I've painted it with and acid etch primer with the hope that this will stick better.
It was too cold in the garage today to do any more bonding so I did some woodwork....
I've built an additional frame to support the rear of the body tub.
Body Support by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
The body is now bolted down to the wooden frame on the trailer.
Body support by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
I also added this support to take the trailer lightboard.
Trailer lightboard support by
Sabrebuilder, on Flickr
Hopefully the weather will warm up a little next week so I can on with rebonding the passenger side post.
....peter