Fitting the heater channel

We fitted the heater channel today - didn't take too long, went in easy and fitted quite well.
The shell hadn't shifted due to the bracing we used in the door aperture.

We used a pair of scissor jacks to hold it while we checked measurements and tacked it in place
What didn't go quite so well was fitting the rear quarter panel repair section - the panel isn't a factory grade one to say the least.....A classic case of one size fits all, or rather doesn't.
Pressing on regardless we marked the extents of the panel and removed the old rotten metal.

No going back now

Matt prepping the car to accept the repair panel
The panel is a bit short front to back so we have opted for a best-fit approach and we'll thrash the reluctant bits into line later.
You can see the panel tack-welded into place and that's where we've left it - no choice really as the bloody MIG has run out of gas so it's game over boys!

Looks better already though.
You can see the panel fits nice at the rear end and is a bit shy at the front, it's easier to adjust the smaller of the two ends to fit ie: the door end........Blimey,anyone would think we know what we're doing

John's bringing the spare gas bottle over next time and we'll finish welding the whole lot.
Just the other side to do then.......oh joy! can't wait.