arches
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timwilks13
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arches
Getting on with my arches whilst I wait for engine bits to arrive, but how have people done theirs with just metal? I'm planning on just using a strip of metal sticking out an inch or so so I can attach rubber to the lip, but should I have the strip sitting on the top of the arch inside the wing or underneath the arch? Is there a 'right or wrong' way or is it personal preference?
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dan_2k_uk
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Re: arches
Anything you want really. Mine is just butted up to it as it means its easier to shape the old inner arch to meet it and put relief slits in if you end up with excess material at some point.
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Jordi
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Re: arches
Use a joggler and overlap it on the top and seam weld the underside.
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timwilks13
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Re: arches
Joggler....?Jordi wrote:Use a joggler and overlap it on the top and seam weld the underside.
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Edweird
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Re: arches
There's three ways of doing things:
The right way,
The wrong way
And my way, which is like the wrong way but faster.
The right way,
The wrong way
And my way, which is like the wrong way but faster.
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timwilks13
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Re: arches
Virtual lift, taking the arches to the inner arch height.ScottieJ wrote:Are we talking virtual lift here or just arch repair?
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Re: arches
you can just overlap the two pieces of metal. and weld them an inch, and then leave an inch, and do the oposite on the underside if you know what i mean. this will create a zipper weld, and it is very strong. when you are done, just fully seam seal both sides, and it will last a very long time. this way it is easier then just butting up, and also stronger
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Re: arches
No point doing more than a butt weld on bodywork in my opinion, also means less welding and nowhere for moisture to sit like there is with overlapped repairs.
Nowadays I prefer to remove the original arch lip and re-attach it after the virtual lift so you can fit the original arches, then just add spats for extra width etc.
Nowadays I prefer to remove the original arch lip and re-attach it after the virtual lift so you can fit the original arches, then just add spats for extra width etc.
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mike harris
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Re: arches
Just take some of a samurai?
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