Deans mk1 Eunos project

[Dean m]

So I have recently bought a mk1 Eunos that was going to be a kit car doner. However after a fun B-road drive home and thinking of the added practicalities I have decided to keep the Eunos.
But I need to sort out some rust issues first.

Here she is

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Hmmm doesn't look to bad......

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Oh it is bad, small part of the chopped out rust

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[Yolo]

looks like you are getting stuck straight in... Good job and good luck with her.
Keep the pics coming

[Dean m]

I have just completed a ten week beginners welding course at night school, so hopefully this will stand me in good stead for getting this back on the road!

Started by opening up the rear portion of the sills what a mess it was, the outside is only a hint of how bad things had got inside the sill structure.

It extend up in to the inner rear arch and all the way to the front arch

All the bad stuff cut out

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Inside the rear arch, the brown stuff is rust converter

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Starting to get some new plate in

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[Dean m]

Thanks Yolo, I'm really enjoying this little project, my first time at car body work repairs, these little cars really get under your skin don't they and I've only been able to drive it a couple of times (all with a big grin on my face of course)

Oh forgot here are some pictures of the rot when I cut the outer sill off.

Hole in the inner sill, now patched up

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[DavesBRG5]

Well done for saving another one from the dreaded tin worm.

It will all be worth it when you hit the road again

[fujikun]

great work dean, its challenging isnt it, my california resto is similar too yours. keep up the good work and the photos.

[Mazda Mender]

Well done Dean, another saved to still be enjoyed
M-m

[Dean m]

Thanks for the positive comments.
Hopefully tonight at work I will be fabricating my inner sills.
Fujikun do you have a thread on your car? It would be a great help to see how others have tackled similar issues.

[Mazda Mender]

Roadster1980 is a good chap to contact for good info and pic's
M-m

[fujikun]

Thanks for the positive comments.
Hopefully tonight at work I will be fabricating my inner sills.
Fujikun do you have a thread on your car? It would be a great help to see how others have tackled similar issues.

hi dean, yeah its just titled california, few lines down from yours.