Hi all,
I'm re-posting this thread in this forum as could not upload pics in the "welcome forum" where this thread starts......soory about the quality, only had a phone with me. First one shows nomal join on left with crack on right. Second one shows close up of crack..........
Here is the original text from the first thread on the topic: -
Hi to all,
at present in Tasmania checking out a 1978 4 seater Plus 4. Generally in good condition but there is one thing that I've seen that concerns me. I took a check list with me on what to look for ( not sure which site I downloaded it from but very useful )and one of the things it mentioned specifically in relation to the 4 seaters was the proneness to cracking ( presumably stress ) in the quarter panels between the door apertures and the wing piping.
On the vehicle I am looking at there is a stepped vertical crack in the sill, below the drivers side door roughly two thirds of the way back from the leading edge.Seems to be only in the skin but difficult to tell.
Questions for the incredibly knowledgable guys on this site....
Is it serious?
Is it easily fixable?
Could it be associated with a crack in the chassis?....I have checked out the chassis as well as I could and can see no evidence of one but then again I'm a rookie!
This is probably the only thing holding me back from proceeding as it will make a terrific restoration project and the big bonus is ......my 6'3" frame can fit in OK!!
Thanks in advance,
so grateful for the help Im getting from guys on this site.
Cheers. Neil.
Now, onto the photos: -
The crack is about 6-8 inches behind the join that Frank mentioned. With the door open I managed to carefully lift the metal strip secured with pins/nails to the horizontal surface of the sill. Access was very limited but at the point directly over the crack I could not see or feel any wood rot.
Is this serious and can it be easily fixed.
Thanks guys
Cheers,
Neil
