There were had been “bad repairs” at the left wing. The old welding was cut of and a new piece of metal welded in. The rear parts that folds to the chassis was also renewed.
The fit on chassis was checked before the wings was riveted in place.
In this blog I will share my experiences during restoration of my Bristol 408. The car has been in bits and pieces for many years. Engine, gearbox and rear axle are rebuilt earlier. The journey begins with preparation of the body and chassis before the car is going to the panel beater.
There were had been “bad repairs” at the left wing. The old welding was cut of and a new piece of metal welded in. The rear parts that folds to the chassis was also renewed.
The fit on chassis was checked before the wings was riveted in place.