CHASSIS | spitfirerestoration

Front end before strip down

The whole area was plastered in underseal/Ziebart which had to cleaned off before work could start.

Accident damage discovered

Passenger side bonnet hinge box was 15mm off centre from previous impact (and was rusty!)

Crossmember ends

Both sides badly rusted and plated.

Front end removed

Decision was made to chop off complete front end to effect lasting repairs, nearside gusset was replaced at this point.

Remains of Bonnet Hinge boxes

A collection of rough patches, accident damage and heavy corrosion - had to go.

Crossmember offered up

Trial fitting of crossmember with self tapping screws.

Crossmember Modification

The replacement crossmember was supplied without any of the mounting holes cut so these were replicated.

Gusset & Crossmember welded on

After much checking and adjustment these parts were seam welded to the chassis as originally done at the factory.

Nearside Gusset

Fully welded and dressed with flap disc.