The Thursday’s work group was reactivated after a long time inactive. During our first meeting we made an inventory of tools in order to see what was really necessary to start work, thus avoiding repeated purchases that we can not afford.
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Work goes on in our Chausson: the pieces floor replacing the rotten remainders are already in place. Meanwhile, the window frame immediately next to the rear door is being repaired.
Photos: Albert Gonzàlez Masip Today we dealt with the rear-platform lower corners, which used to accumulate water and dirt, causing the metal both to rot and to disintegrate. Albert applied on the damaged surface an anti-rust paint called Watrol (I like this high-sounding word). Next step would be to cut Read more…
Today we piled-up the seats outside the Chausson, both the ones which were already dismantled and those from the left-hand side, which were already in place. Unscrewing was easy and no degreaser or hammer blows were necessary. We were left without challenge!
The three panels making up the rear were assembled. The centre panel had to be adjusted to allow room for the towing hook. Anyway, the whole will not be all right until our body repair’s specialist takes the damage off the panels. Door handles for the rear doors were fixed.
The morning’s team put in place the rear panelling. It is ready for welding, puttying and sanding before painting.
New task started: the rear platform was cleaned up, rust taken off and new panels cut. Panels are either curved and/or L-shaped so that they fit onto the side panels, which meant a challenge for our team. The nearside doorstep box of the rear platform was also fitted, not without Read more…
Our new associate Ot Triviño came today to help us with Chausson’s restoration. You can see him in the picture with his brand new overall (for a short time, though). The paunchy and grudging bloke on the left is the one who writes this summary. Let’s do it: Next step, Read more…