“I hope they do not mind I share:”
Well, I certainly appreciate it.
Yeah, my car is not on a rotisserie as it is a FHC and I don’t know any folks who are of sufficient strength and age to lift off the body from the frame. Old age is a bitch, but we have to make do with the hand we were dealt.
In the pics what is the pink string stretched across the opening? I can only assume is for a level reference, but it is too far above the chin top land.
Currently, I plan to accurately close the bonnet, but not lock it in any way. From there, I will survey what needs to be done to the slightly mangled existing chime piece, choose enough side metal to weld to the wings, cut the old piece out and fit the new one. I assume I’ll have to futz with the result no matter the care I take as I am not an accomplished body man. I do fine with mechanicals and am confident in my abilities in that regard.
Before I do anything, is there any measuring, cutting, welding, etc. tips that you can impart to me? I ask all this because I like to know all I can about any job I am about to embark on so I can maximize my chances of success and minimize my propensities for do-overs. I have generally made my own flat pieces for the car (parcel shelf, tire shelf, floors) - either metal or wood and am constantly looking for ways others have found to “skin the cat”.
For instance, I have been asking for a long time if anyone knows how to DIY put a 140/150 rack (I have) in the 120. I know it involves possibly slanting a 140 radiator (I have) along with certain modifications to the inner wings, etc., BUT I cannot find an info on this here or, really, anywhere. I have not done anything yet in this regard as, accordingly, there has not been enough info gathered or available to decide one way or another.
I have added front disc brakes to this car and have added more modern Volvo front disc brakes to my XKE (a long time ago). I wrote that one up and I intend to picture and write up everything I do so others can benefit if they wish to.
Thanks again. Best, Brian