Scratch Beneath the Surface

[ccjnr]

Noticed alot of cars on ebay recently, some of which look cosmetically good. Pictures of our Mk3, purchased with a new Mot & drove very well the long journey home.

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At Castell Coch just outside Cardiff

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A few miles later & upon closer inspection!

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getting to the bottom of it

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Leaving nothing to chance

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The floorpan out not for the first time

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Glad to say the car is now back fully operational, flew through Mot just some interior cosmetics to finish

[ccjnr]

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A little help from Phil

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More rebuild pics

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New chassis sections

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axle repairs / trailing arm brackets
Enjoying the pitfalls of owning a Gilbern, heavy on the pocket but still great fun nevertheless,
More to come at a later date

[Greybags]

Looking good, and cant wait to see more pictures.

Just completing the last bit of welding on mine this week, and then just body and interior..

Grahame