Wheel Arch repairs

As some readers of my blog and other MG Midget restoration enthusiasts will know that before welding in the outer rear bulkhead I have to make good the wheel arch where is connects to the bulkhead, as shown here:

So where do you go from here? Well I thought I would give a step by step guide as to how I went about it.

Lucky I love these I'll be needing the cardboard!

Pressed up to left hand side which is less damaged

Drew line to highlight the edge

Measured in 1.5 cms

Followed 1.5cms gap all way round

Drew in line

Cut out

Checked shape on left hand side

Flipped over

Check curve again joining repair panel (made earlier)

New Steel

Best place for I reckon!

Mark out

Looks about right

Ready for grinding out

Nearly there

Looks good match, thanks to flap discs!

Might squeeze it in

Cuts to make flange

Flange should be ok 

Need to work out how to fill those gaps

Looking good

Think it'll fit

Little by little think I might just get there!