220SE Restoration pt.5

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Drivers Side sill section at the Front .

this was hidden under patches and water was leaking in through holes causing more rust .

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A closer veiw Showing patches hidden inside.

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Drivers Footwell showing patches and rust holes.

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This cut out and replaced with a new part…

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The part is zinc coated to prevent rust occurring in the future .

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Firewall Section above the sill.

The rusted parts were all removed and new steel welded in.

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The drivers side outer sill has been fitted.

The Correct shape end caps are welded into place and the new steel painted with an etch primer.

 

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The welded seams are coated with seam sealer prior to the next coat of primer .

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Body under protection applied 

Passenger Side patches removed .

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New Front end of chassis rail welded in .

 

 

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