Restoration > 1984 Renault 4 GTL

 

Underside of offside front. One of the worst corroded areas on the chassis, it looks like water got in.
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Some of the rust cut out.
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Rest of the rust cut out, a few patch panels welded and a thick coat of hammerite on the inside.
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Final weld on this area.
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Nearside front chassis leg, this supports the weight of the engine.
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Here you can see the rust eating into this vital part of the chassis
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Cut out and new metal welded.
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More Hammerite and final weld.
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