Finishing the upper part

It's about time to post some photos. I've continued with the car when I've had time.

Patches here were easy to do. The upper part of the pillar is now quite good. 

I continued to the lower section of the pillar and side plate. This side is much better than the other was but there is rust to repair.

I also tried rust removal from parts by bathing them in citric acid. These parts were only lightly cleaned beforehand. Here the parts are just after the acid bath. Note painted areas are not effected.

 

Are we having a GT-specific spring clip plates here? (No, they aren't specific to GT and common in various models)

Christmas came early this year. We're having the first snowflakes too. The rear arch repair panels I ordered few months ago arrived today. Made by Kustom Garage and the quality looks and feels really good.

More pillar work

Continued with the left side pillar. Patched the top of the pillar and repaired the upper door hinge mounting area.

 Fitting the next patch on the top of the pillar.

Same patch welded and grinded.

Next patch to the door hinge mounting area.

 Just welded..

Cowl and pillar again

Some welding and grinding during last nights. Again, photos tells it all.

Cowl and pillar continued

Slow progress again. Fitted one of the new patches and welded it

Bits and pieces

Fitting the patch

Welded in place

Welded. Could be worse.

Cowl and pillar

Some photos again. I continued with the cowl area, removed the left door and examined the hinge pillar. This side is somewhat more solid than the other.

I already cut and bent the patches for these but they need more fitting. Btw. the temp was 5°C and freezing wind out there.