Citroën BX – XPO – Tackling the Scuttle – Eps32
With the windscreen surround repaired and new glass in, focus moves to the scuttle. Refitting the blower, washer bottles and a small repair.
welding
Citroën BX – XPO – Windscreen Surround Repair – Eps29
Next task is windscreen surround repair. While it is now looking epic, the offside A-pillar wasn’t the only rot at the front of the BX.
Ford 7610 – Tractor Bucket
The Trima 1420 loader now adorning the Ford 7610 isn’t much use without implements. First up is a tractor bucket.
Citroën BX – XPO – Wheel Arch Repairs – Eps27
Taking a break from painting, in this article, we will look at wheel arch repairs to the fitch panel and wing bracket.
Citroën BX – XPO – Unpainting the A-pillar – Eps26
In the previous article, the repairs on XPO were finally completed and repainted. However, I soon find I’m unpainting the A-pillar!
Citroën BX – XPO – Painting the A-pillar – Eps25
With the welding finally finished, attention turns to painting the A-pillar. This several-month stage doesn’t end well!
Citroën BX – XPO – Wheel Arch Repair – Eps24
Just when I thought I was done with welding, I realised I had best tackle the wheel arch repair before committing to paint.
Citroën BX – XPO – Welding in the repair panel – Eps23
While the big cut hadn’t gone quite as I hoped, welding in the repair panel goes a little better. Quickly the car comes back together.
Citroën BX – XPO – The Big Cut – Eps22
I simply couldn’t put it off any longer. Time to put on my big boy pants and fire up the grinder. The day had come for the Big Cut. And after all the build up, it could have gone better!
Citroën BX – XPO – Old A-Pillar Removal – Eps21
Oh my, oh my! Yet another six months have passed since the last XPO update back in June. This is only the second update in twelve months. Frankly, you’d be forgiven for thinking XPO may have been scrapped. Sorry, my bad. So far, the scrap men haven’t had the joy of carting it off, nor