S3 109 Safari project......

GSF 109 · Apr 3, 2020

Hi all, thought I had better post some pics of my latest folly, my 109 SW project...

It didn't look to promising in the Gumtree ad. In fact they guy was actually selling another SWB and he though I was joking when I said I wanted to buy the one behind it in the picture!
Anyway, a deal was done and I got the pile of bits delivered the following week.

GSF 109 · Apr 3, 2020

Thought I would get it stripped down to bare bones and start some major surgery!

The wee guy gave me a hand with some painting post surgery.

GSF 109 · Apr 3, 2020

Started with the rear crossmember replacement using the rear body as a jig. Then moved onto outriggers and springhangers. Made up some brackets for the seatbelt mounts. Then moved to the toe board outriggers. Again used and standard LWB outriggers and made the brackets to replicate the originals. If you want to see more, let me know - cheers!

stevema · Apr 12, 2020

That's a project for sure! Will be lovely when done

GSF 109 · Apr 12, 2020

A few more pics of the chassis work....

GSF 109 · Apr 12, 2020

GSF 109 · Apr 12, 2020

Some more chassis work....

GSF 109 · Apr 12, 2020

The o/s bulkhead outrigger was totally sound except for the top section so the plan was to replace that part only. Unknown to me the outrigger had its own pond inside complete with tide marks!

GSF 109 · Apr 12, 2020

After draining, cleaning internally and priming, I fabricated and fitted a repair section.

GSF 109 · Apr 12, 2020

Cut some angle iron to replace the bulkhead outrigger braces to replace the rotted out ones.

Knappster · Apr 12, 2020

Looking good!

GSF 109 · Apr 12, 2020

Knappster said:
Looking good!

Thanks for the positive comments! I’m starting to see it turn from a lump of rust to something resembling a solid chassis. I will move onto the bulkhead next and see if I can turn the sorry mess it is into something decent. I am also going to investigate doing a power steering conversion.... just in case I get bored

Anchored · Apr 15, 2020

And I thought I had a project! At least my chassis is sound, what paint have you used as your primer?

GSF 109 · Apr 15, 2020

Hi, yes it’s a full on project for sure! I starting to show some progress now though. I will post some more pics soon. It is corroless primer. I swear by it to be honest. I bought it from arc-rite paints. I have the black topcoat for it too.

Anchored · Apr 15, 2020

GSF 109 said:
Hi, yes it’s a full on project for sure! I starting to show some progress now though. I will post some more pics soon. It is corroless primer. I swear by it to be honest. I bought it from arc-rite paints. I have the black topcoat for it too.

Thanks pal, much appreciated.

GSF 109 · Apr 16, 2020

GSF 109 · Apr 16, 2020

Bulkhead doesn’t look to promising but it is saveable. Got it stripped ready for foot wells, pillars and patch repairs...

GSF 109 · Apr 18, 2020

Footwell repairs started!

GSF 109 · Apr 18, 2020

The ‘A’ pillar repair section was not ideal as the fold where it meets the footwell was folded 5mm out! No wonder it was cheap on eBay! I had to straighten the fold, then bend it again, but in the right place this time. Lesson learned regarding ‘cheap’ panels!

GSF 109 · Apr 18, 2020

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