The Wifes Worst Nightmare 83 Full Resto by Minidarren83

6 minute(s) of a 192 minute read

So another day in the cave and another significant update

Knocked some new genuine bearings in the front hubs and made this happen







As you can see this is full lock and no touching from anything which I was shocked about maybe it's the fiesta calipers that help







And the last one I couldn't resist see how much poke ill have



I've had to cut the front panel for the tiebars but ill make it look good again maybe trim round them and out a new lip on then only the keen eyed would tell.

9-25-2013

Not much to report of late just trying to get the back end done so it can be a full rolling chassis again.

Painted the rear subby in 2k black and did it with a brush turned out the nuts and the paint is rock solid then painted and fitted the trunions with new poly bushes and stainless fittings



Next I got one side of the rear end fully de-bumpered it looks a mess at the minute but will be ok



Will get the other side done tomorrow then arches and one rear quarter with repairs to the other then the welding will be done and I won't be using such a rotten shell in a hurry lol

9-26-2013

Done a bit more today welded in the rest of the rear panel ready for left side de-bumpering

9-27-2013

Epic day in the garage today started with a wedathon finishing up the rear panel and de-bumpering then the big grind with my usual finish on the edge if the boot lip



And this is an overall shot if the finished rear panel



Then I started something I wish I never stripping the rear end back to metal hour and a half later and it was all done





No nasty puffs of white dust just turd loads of red paint lol. And with that now ready to rust again I thought I'd best put some non porus etch on there





Three good full coats and ready for filler well pleased about 5 hours though lol

9-30-2013

Hi there mate glad you liked the thread any questions don't hesitate to ask the inner wing came from a member off here but it is this part from minispares

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I would strongly suggest a full scuttle and genuine one at that but the ends can be fitted with a lot of work and filler ill link you to both ends and the full one

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A cheaper less well fitting alternative

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And then the end pieces should you go down the route just search the site for the other side

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And whichever route you take to repair the scuttle you will need one of the closure panels for either side

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Hope this is what you are looking for

10-3-2013

So last couple of days update

Not done a massive amount but it's something made a start on the rear arch renewal and cut the old one out



Then seeing as this is the last time I will have major access to the boot I cut the skin off an old boot lid and taped n tied it in place



Then started on the internal hinges that will flip up to match the front pulled the old bonnet hinge mounts off as they seem a foot place to start with and clamped some 3mm between them to get the spacing needed



Then using my marks made with the boot kid on I welded then to the parcel shelf





I must also admit at this point I have run out of gas so it's gasless until I can get some more