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Post by Custard on Nov 5, 2010 23:44:36 GMT 1
Am thinking of cutting off the inner wings at the bulk head and welding in replacement panels,is this stong enough ? was thinking of cutting of custards complete front end and welding onto the new shell as is in fab condition  any thoughts on problems that can occur |
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Huntyfm
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Post by Huntyfm on Nov 5, 2010 23:46:46 GMT 1
Could be easier to turn it into a flip front?
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Post by Custard on Nov 5, 2010 23:56:28 GMT 1
No flip fronts as is going back to my Dad, wouldnt know what to do with it ;D
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Huntyfm
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Post by Huntyfm on Nov 6, 2010 0:03:21 GMT 1
ahh shame, as you would of got away without majority of inner wing, and welding the wings on, bolt it on?
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ljonez
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Post by ljonez on Nov 6, 2010 0:27:02 GMT 1
Getting the wings and front panel off complete is possible but not the easiest of jobs as you have to try drill out the spot wells on the scuttle. However the a panels can't be removed complete as you have to grind through the folded lip to get it off.
I love a challenge and saving money but I think in this case a new front is the better option.
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Post by Custard on Nov 6, 2010 0:59:28 GMT 1
Wasnt gonna remove the whole inner wing only just before the bulkhead, where you cut for a flip front and needs new A;s anyway , so thats the plan as would need repairs to the front inner wing anyway
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phill54
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Post by phill54 on Nov 8, 2010 21:04:46 GMT 1
custard i would cut it off pal where u said and i would use a joggler to join the 2 panels together and weld away
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Post by Custard on Nov 10, 2010 14:51:28 GMT 1
joggler ?
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ljonez
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Post by ljonez on Nov 10, 2010 14:53:45 GMT 1
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Post by Custard on Nov 10, 2010 17:38:41 GMT 1
AAAhhh, was planning on a seam weld. What would be stronger ?
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phill54
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Post by phill54 on Nov 10, 2010 23:00:28 GMT 1
u can still seam weld it . the tool is used to bend the panel so u get a good join then when u weld it and clean it up u cant see the welding best way i think
i have a air one here if u need to use one
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ljonez
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Post by ljonez on Nov 10, 2010 23:46:16 GMT 1
The one thing to consider is with a joggled joint is for the NOT both sides have to be welded. I used one on the floor pans of my van and they drastically lower the chance of blowing through as there's metal behind to take some of the heat
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Post by Custard on Nov 13, 2010 20:57:46 GMT 1
Cool thought you would have to weld both sides, OK thats the way to go ;D
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any thoughts on problems that can occur
