Tub Mounts and Sills

A few little jobs done towards the tub fitting.

I have cut the tops off the chassis’ forward 6 floor support hoops. Once the tub has been bolted in the right place using the rear x-member and middle outrigger mounts, the front hoops will be measured and marked, the tub removed and the theoops welded back in. Once the front hoops are in, a length of box tubing will provide a straight datum to align the other cut hoops for refitting. By cutting them as I have, the welded joints will be in compression, thus less likely to crack, and the welds will be far enough away from the main rails to leave the galv coat unaffected.

I have also refurbished the oiginal sills removing all the filth but leaving the galv in place. There were a few small patches of light surface rust where the galv has given way (principally on the front end brackets), but a spray of silver enamel and Waxoiling when fitted will give plenty of protection. The lower door seals have been removed to fit new counterparts.