2914

1957 AEC REGAL IV 9823E

The Restoration of 2914

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2914 - 1957 AEC Regal IV 9823E
2914 - 1957 AEC Regal IV 9823E
2914 at rally at Wagga Wagga, 1992

The new near side cant rails can easily be seen.

2914 - 1957 AEC Regal IV 9823E

2914 - 1957 AEC Regal IV 9823E
BEFORE - the rusted frame in front of the near side rear wheelarch had been removed. The jack holds up the new skirt rail to the new pillar which has been cut and welded to the correct shape.

AFTER - new horizontal frame has been welded in front of the near side rear wheel.



2914 - 1957 AEC Regal IV 9823E

2914 - 1957 AEC Regal IV 9823E
All panels have been removed from the near side & rear. Rust repairs carried out can been seen by the new framework.

New framework has been welded into the off side rear.


2914 - 1957 AEC Regal IV 9823E

2914 - 1957 AEC Regal IV 9823E
With all of the off-side & front panels removed. Most of the rust work has been completed & new panels are being test fitted above the engine hatch.



The near side has received a coat of proofcoat and the new skirt panels are riveted into place. The moulded standee window panels are also in place. Squares of underlay can be seen on the middle framework to stop the panels from 'drumming'.

2914 - 1957 AEC Regal IV 9823E

2914 - 1957 AEC Regal IV 9823E
The rear canopies have been panel-beaten then fitted, and will be filled & sanded to shape.

Ready for painting.


2914 - 1957 AEC Regal IV 9823E

2914 - 1957 AEC Regal IV 9823E
The Riveara White being applied to the roof.


With the Mandarin Blue finished, the 2 inch Basillica Blue band is applied.

2914 - 1957 AEC Regal IV 9823E


Shown just after repainting.



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