Back to the LE - Sill Work

It's been a while since I've done much work on the MG's. One of our Great Danes took ill in mid November and our other one passed away at age 10 and a half only 5 days before Christmas. We still don't have a diagnosis for our boy, who turned 6 years old in February. So my heart has not been into the cars as of late.

I have been doing a little work as time and finances allow. I decided to turn my attention back to the sill work on the LE in the hopes of having it back on the road this summer. I will finish the drivers side and leave the passenger side for later.

It was a year ago when I had attached the castle rail and work stalled at that point. The outer rocker is shown on the floor. The inner membrane is first welded into the castle rail, then the rocker.
A pneumatic hole puncher was a great help in prepping the inner membrane for the welds to the castle rail. Holes for welding were punched approximately every inch, then the section was welded to the castle rail (not shown)
Adjusting the rocker took a long time. This is where you start to see how well (or badly) you have lined things up. Getting the gaps correct around the door is critical. If you mess this up you might as well quit right there. So I took my time and found that things are a little off at the front but overall are ok. For a first timer I am happy with the fit. The front wing is on temporarily to assist with fitment only. It was then removed and the rocker plug welded into place.

Next up - the dog leg repair behind the door.