I am doing the van a bit at a time to avoid getting overwhelmed and as more is pealed back its clear that there is quite a lot of hidden rust. What appears to be a usable support strut seems to be readily pitted with rust once I wire brushed the surface.
The front section and wheel arch had to be removed because the chassis panel needs a repair. Above the wheel arch is a small triangular piece that readily rusts on HY vans I've seen.
When the front panel was removed it appeared that the previous owner had done some DIY and made two previous panels. I found a label on one but couldn't work out what it was until breakfast out a few days later......
When the front panel was removed it appeared that the previous owner had done some DIY and made two previous panels. I found a label on one but couldn't work out what it was until breakfast out a few days later......
..... its metal from a large coffee tin! I certainly intend to use a better quality material when I replace the triangle.