This was a Little Hillman Minx I did for a friend. I started back in 2016, before I opened my shop. I finished it early last year.
Inner guard supports, absolute pain to remove due to their position and accessibility.




Migged up, then sanded.

Ah! Pigeon Pair..


Bad pigeon pair..

Top inner guard replaced.

Inner Guard support installed.

Original Accident damage, they filled with around 3 sticks of lead.

New piece made,Tricky shape with a bit of reverse in this one.

Left side done. Fully enclosed. primed and sealed on inside, with Sika.


Now Right side.

Done....

Onto the right side sill repair.


Jacking box only being secured by 1 spot weld.

Reinforced Jacking Box supports.


Fabbed sill end closing plate.

Finished Right side sill, Migged in place. Yahoo!
Just need to dress it, until next time.
![]() Here are some Pics of a Very Rusty 1959 Hillman Minx Wagon I'm in the process of doing now. Front Guards are fully welded on these models, and took me 1 and half days to remove from the vehicle. Not a very nice job, especially when over the years many have welded and re-welded the guards to the body, so finding factory spots welds, was like trying to find a needle in haystack. The Guards were totally shot around lower and upper rear sections and along gutter rails, Inner guard stiffener supports are also gone. They are a pain and were time consuming to make. Making a paper pattern. Marking out length datum lines so you can fit your replacement back in the right position. In position and Tigged. Welded up the 1 1/4 inch aerial hole also. |
Migged up, then sanded.
Ah! Pigeon Pair..

Bad pigeon pair..

Top inner guard replaced.
Inner Guard support installed.
Original Accident damage, they filled with around 3 sticks of lead.
New piece made,Tricky shape with a bit of reverse in this one.
Left side done. Fully enclosed. primed and sealed on inside, with Sika.
Now Right side.
Done....

Onto the right side sill repair.
Jacking box only being secured by 1 spot weld.

Reinforced Jacking Box supports.
Fabbed sill end closing plate.
Finished Right side sill, Migged in place. Yahoo!

Just need to dress it, until next time.
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