Bodywork repair

For manual exterior cleaning body was returned onto the frame.

During previous repairs body defects were not corrected, instead thick layer of filler was used to cover imperfections.

Even rusted through spots were plugged by filler.

Both rear wings were damaged.

Filler was hiding defects of the doorsteps.

Doorframes by corrosion were separated from doorsills.

Manually cleaned body was prepared for installation onto special rig for cleaning of the carcass in the sand blast camera and following welding.

Preparing frame for repairs we continued dismantling of remaining components.

We manually cleaned removed body parts.

Like body shell, thick layer of filler also covered these panels.

Most serious damages amongst aluminium components in form of dents and cracks were on the luggage compartment lid.

Body was fixed onto the rig for further treatment and welding.

We cut off damaged areas of the font wings.

We self-manufactured replacement segments.

Our fresh patches were welded into the position.

We grinded weld seams and finally applied tin loading, achieving correct shape of the surface.

We corrected shape of the luggage compartment lid, which was made from aluminium.

We cleaned carcass of the body in sand blast camera.

After cleaning, it became obvious, that all layers of the doorsteps require replacement.

Floor pan was separated from doorsteps because of corrosion.

We cut out damaged floor sections.

Precise copies of necessary floor segments were self-manufactured.

As patches were welded into position, welding seams were grinded.

Front door post was heavily damaged by corrosion.

We replaced damaged body components.

We cut away heavily damaged front end of the doorstep.

Removed from the body remnants were used as specimen for manufacturing of unavailable from suppliers of body parts.

Arrived batch of ordered parts for reconstruction of rear wings.

We received available parts for restoration of front wings and body.

Finally, we received delayed from supplier body sheet metal parts.

We cut away rear panel of the body providing access for restoration of rusted through rear wall of the luggage compartment.

One of delivered replacement parts of the rear panel was made incorrectly.

We completely reworked improper part.

Finally, replacement parts suited each other and our body.

We cut out corroded rear wall and floor fragments of the luggage compartment.

As replacement patches were fabricated, we reconstructed rear section of the luggage compartment.

We reconstructed rear panel of the body using new sheet metal parts.

We cut out damaged areas of the rear wings and body side panels.

We cut out damaged junctions of the rear wheel arches and doorsills.

Missing sections of the body side panels were fabricated and welded into dedicated place.

As welding seams were grinded, we applied surface protection agent over restored areas.

We prepared rear wheel arches for reconstruction of the rear wings, using received wing patch panels.

Rear wing panels were also prepared for welding into place.

We continued restoration works on the body, chassis and engine components.

We completely removed damaged by corrosion areas of the doorsteps.

Recreation of the doorsteps we started welding into the place new inner plates.

We created new bottom parts of the doorposts and recreated junctions between doorposts and doorsteps.

Junctions between doorsteps and firewall were ruined by corrosion.

We completely cut away damaged structures.

Removed junction we used as specimen for manufacturing of replacement parts recreating lost structures.

After certain aligning, new intermediate profiles of the doorsteps, we welded into the place.

We welded into the place new reinforcement profiles of the firewall.

After aligning and precise tailoring, outer doorstep profiles we welded into the place.

Side panels of the engine compartment had penetrating corrosion damages on the panels itself and on the reinforcements as well.

We completely removed damaged areas.

Self-manufactured replacement patches we welded into the place.

Restored engine compartment panels we attached to the body.

Restoration of the front wings we started removing damaged areas.

We weld into place precisely tailored and prepared patches.

After welding all weld seams were grinded.

Prepared elements of the front wings we attached to the body.

We cut away damaged areas of the outer skin of the front wings.

Prepared wings for further recreation works we completely attached to the body.

We finished preparation of the body for painting and continued restoration of the chassis and engine components.

We finished manufacturing and welding of the body sheet metal parts.

We finished additional treatment of the surface achieving smooth lines.

After tin loading surface of the rear wings was grinded.

We completed tinplating of the front wings.

Shape of the doorpost we corrected applying tin loading.

We checked fit of all chromed decorations before body we moved to the paintshop.

We separated from chassis braking, fuel supply and lubrication system piping.

We removed from chassis wiring loom – it had damaged insulation.

We dismantled fuel tank attachments.

All body supports had ageing damages.

One of jack ports was broken, so we planned repair this junction.

We removed all detachable frame components.

We restored damaged body attachment arm.

We cleaned frame in the sand blast camera.

We corrected previously noticed defects of the frame after cleaning.

Several brackets on the frame were damaged.

We reconstructed shape of the frame brackets before painting.

There were several smashes over the frame area.

We restored initial shape of the frame members.

We welded broken frame weld seams.

We restored damaged frame eyes.

For detailed inspection and repair we completely disassembled body supports.

All elastic components of the supports were irreversibly damaged.

We received for assembling powder-coated frame.

For compatibility check we assembled onto restored body all removable body components and decoration elements.

Prepared body we delivered to paintshop.

We applied primer over restored body and all components.

We carefully prepared all external surfaces for painting.

During preparation process we continuously monitored compatibility of all body components.

We corrected shape of damaged bumper brackets and sent whole kit for powdercoating.

We prepared body and removable components of the body for painting.

All surfaces were primed Before painting.

We sealed all weld seams.

We applied protective coat over whole bottom surface of the body.

Inner surfaces of the body were painted according to Bentley traditions.

As firewall was painted according to Bentley traditions, body was delivered for installation onto the chassis.