Windy Wednesday
Unfortunately, today's title was supposed to be '
Welding Wednesday', but the wind caused havoc.
It all started well enough, as I removed the mirror and bolted the builder's band to the two plates.
I then used strips of cardboard to give me the rough angles for the support pillars.
Before cutting sections of steel tube to match.
I then spend ages with my angle grinder fine tuning the fit.
After all the surfaces were cleaned up it was time to start welding, but that was when the gusts of wind arrived.
Which left me with some rubbish welds in places.
But rather than sitting around feeling sorry for myself, I decided to press on.
So the final pillar was cut, shaped, cleaned and welded into place.
(Sorry for the blurred photo as the sun had set by now. )
I then removed the builders band and was left with this.
The only good news is the bottom middle weld shows the machine setting were correct when there was no wind.
Actually, the other bit of good news is that this whole structure is rock solid.
And this will only get better when I clean it all up again and finish the welding.
( As the builder's band was in the way and I couldn't reach all the edges. )
I might I have mentioned this once or twice before, but this really is a top tip…
Never, ever think it is a good idea to build a car outside!
With a bit of luck, by the time this is all finished and painted it will look like a pit lane modification.
Until next time, take care, Paul.
