The wheelarch mudwing is now painted (first coat of madder red) and Abigail and I installed the flexible black piping that seals the joint between the wing and the body at the wheel arch. This enabled me to refit the curved beading.

Nearside rear mudwing replaced.

view looking towards the rear.

Whilst this work was in progress I refurbished the entrance step light.  This involved making a new base (complete with lampholder bracket) for the light unit as the original cast alloy one had corroded to the point of being unusable.  This is now finished in red undercoat and awaiting the final paint, white inside and DG red outside.  I also drilled and tapped the mounting holes for the assembly in the step bay.  I’m also waiting for a replacement for the small piece of glass through which the bulb shines.