Probably at some point in time the battery, which is located in the trunk, was damaged in some way resulting in damage to the trunk floor. When we were removing the fuel tank, we noticed a copper plate screwed to the floor. Removing the plate revealed some damage to the trunk floor pan and frame. In the photo to the right you will notice that the damage to the frame is not severe, but repair is required.
A gusset of 16 gauge sheet metal, shown in the photo to the left, was fabricated to strengthen the frame. It will be stitch and spot welded to the existing frame. After the welding is complete, the frame will be stronger than it was originally, and the repair will not be visible at any angle.
The photo to the right shows the patch panel that was fabricated to repair the trunk floor. It will be stitch welded to the existing floor and spot welded to the frame. The welds will be ground off level. When the surfaces are sandblasted and a small amount of filler and epoxy primer is applied, the repairs will be invisible from all angles.
Today, Paxton has been working straightening and aligning the door structure and adjacent wheel house. The damage to the door frame and wheel house was the result of collision damage which probably occurred in the early years of this car's existence and was not repaired correctly. Photos of this work will be posted tomorrow.
I love work,
Tom McCurry
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