14-10-2020, 09:26 PM
I temporarily removed the jig in order to fit the parcel shelf and upper part of the rear bulkhead. I have now halved the nearside panel of the jig (making an overlap join) to make it possible to remove it once the roof goes on. That could have been embarrassing!
At this stage it seemed sensible to remove the floor and cut the holes for the rear spring shackles & bolts. I also etch primed and painted the panel, including all the flanges. It was fitted back in with lots of screws and a bead of Sikaflex sealant. This acts as an adhesive (a bit of a "belt & braces" approach) and also prevents moisture getting into the joints.
The 4 brackets for the outriggers also support the back of the sills - transferring most of the weight of the body directly onto the crossmembers.
At this stage it seemed sensible to remove the floor and cut the holes for the rear spring shackles & bolts. I also etch primed and painted the panel, including all the flanges. It was fitted back in with lots of screws and a bead of Sikaflex sealant. This acts as an adhesive (a bit of a "belt & braces" approach) and also prevents moisture getting into the joints.
The 4 brackets for the outriggers also support the back of the sills - transferring most of the weight of the body directly onto the crossmembers.