Triumph TR3-Front Wheel Well Patch Panel Finishing

Thursday garage time: 2-1/2 hours. I finished off the left front wheel well patch panel by trimming it down substantially ( I was just not pleased with the fit-more rework but worth it) and applying a skim coat of filler to the surface. I also cleaned up the right hand side wheel well area where I had attached a patch panel many months ago. A skim coat of filler followed. I need to go out today and finish up both areas and apply primer. Right now I am on schedule with respect to my critical path planning (end of January completion) ...however I have spent more hours than originally anticipated (nothing new there)....

I pulled out my Haynes TR3 repair manual,TR3 Restoration Guide and the very well used (and oil saturated) Shop Manual (that came with the car) to go over the steps for the front suspension reassembly. I can feel my excitement building as I contemplate actually reassembling mechanical components..