One of the last jobs to do was sort out the rusty lip that holds the engine lid seal in place. The engine lid hinge carrier box section was fine so didn't need replacing, but the lip was formed from the section at the back of this and a very complex piece to make.
I bent a couple of lengths of thin sheet on wider than the other as I didn't know how much Id need. The width was cut after I had folded the lip so the bending machine had some material to grip while bending.
Placing the seal in the new lip I measured the width to help position it later.
I then cut the old lip off from the outside.
Clamping the new lip in place I could position it where It needed to go.
I then scribed a line from the inside where I needed to cut I then very carefully I cut the inner skin below the line.
Using the narrower of the two lips I made allowed the cut to be half way thought the original spot welds, this kept the upper section in place. I used a pair of pliers to peal the lower strip out of the way.
I cut a few notches along the length of the lip to help with the welding.
I cleaned up and treated the rust on the old parts and then tacked welded along the inside edge.
The welds were grounded down and a few drain holes drilled at the original locations. bit of paint and job done.
I thought all the rust repairs were now done but then found these very aquard positions. Going to have fun sorting these out.
