new repair panels - MGF

[Oldmanlogan]

Well panel tacked on my first attempt at mig welding I need more time and practice

[Oldmanlogan]

Ok not too bad spent the day fine filling and spraying up a few bits to go but nearly there

[Buzzy-Beans]

Truly well done, when are you setting up in business?

[Oldmanlogan]

Seriously my first attempt at modern car bodywork but thanks for compliment I must admit it's pretty clean apart from this panel great car ,I have also fitted a semi race exhaust which was a challenge to fit, still got grooved disks and ebc green stuff race pads to fit

[Rob Bell]

Really good effort! Looks very good, and the completed job is surely better than some "professionals'" efforts

[Oldmanlogan]

Cheers Rob ,I must admit I'm happy with results I'm a chippy by trade so hand /eye coordination not too bad I was surprised by the lack of reasonably priced repair panels don't mgf,s rust?? I had to resort to halfrauds tins of rover flame red spray but good match thanks for advice and guidance much appreciated I am addicted to mgf I also own a rover 75 tourer

[Rob Bell]

Ha! I also have a ZTT! Great combo IMO I really like the R75. If the company had kept going, I'd have got another without doubt. But instead have kept this one An '03 CDTi - just got a fresh ticket for it today

I have a few welding projects in mind - and tempted to buy an old Land Rover just to learn how to weld on!

[Oldmanlogan]

Yup got a 01 CDT terrific car so comfy ,mgf is weekend fun car and track day animal if u want to practice welding buy a old triumph mine was bad

[Rob Bell]

My Triumph I got welded... that was 20 years ago, but rather wished I did it myself...

[Oldmanlogan]

Too true Rob there's a certain satisfaction from having a Go and I think u get a better understanding of your car over time I have tried to do most jobs the only one I shy away from is cambelts but I must change my one in mgf is it s straightforward job or a nightmare

[Reckless Rat]

The hardest thing is getting the crankshaft nut off. Easy if you have a windy gun. Youll need a cam locking tool and an allen key to loosen the tensioner bolt. Apart from that its fairly straightforward. Far easier than doing the belt on my Citroen C15 van! The belts and tensioners are different so make sure you get the right ones. Change the water pump and the alternator belt at the same time.

[Rob Bell]

I agree - pretty straightforward - and a windy gun is definitely the way forwards to make light work of the job

[Oldmanlogan]

Haven't got a windy gun guys but do have a battery torque gun it's on my to do list as well