After making the patch panel for the passenger side last week, I decided to have a go at the drivers side one. I had to take the door off, which was about as awkward as it could be due to being close to the garage wall. I ended up holding up the door with my foot while I unbolted it. Not the brightest idea, cos they weigh a ton!

The drivers side was nowhere near as far gone as the passenger side, so I made a panel that would bolt in between the door mount and the bodywork, and cover the rusted out part.

After measuring it all up, I came up with a template that fitted neatly. I transferred it to metal, and cut it out with the nibbler. Ten minutes with the files, and it was ready to fold.
It went on as it should first time, so I bolted the hinge mount back up to hold it in place, then tacked it in a few places. A few more minutes with the welder and it was in. My welding is not improving much unfortunately, but it’s in solidly. Better go back to doing the floor while I try to get hold of the missing panels for the bulkhead.