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by Pedro Orange
Wed May 02, 2012 9:04 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rear inner wing flange removal
Replies: 16
Views: 4741

Re: Rear inner wing flange removal

The thicker metal strip idea is a good one but unfortunately I've already started welding it up! It should at least make repacing/removing the bolts easier :wink: I thought about it stopping water going into the inner/outer wing join, but figured that as the front wing doesn't have a flange to sit o...
by Pedro Orange
Wed May 02, 2012 12:26 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rear inner wing flange removal
Replies: 16
Views: 4741

Re: Rear inner wing flange removal

Thanks for the welcome and the advice :D
I think I'll have a go at removing the flange then, just didn't want to be the first person to try it!
by Pedro Orange
Tue May 01, 2012 11:06 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rear inner wing flange removal
Replies: 16
Views: 4741

Re: Rear inner wing flange removal

Thanks for the reply, I don't think i explained myself very well though. :oops: Sorry, I didn't mean welding the wing to the body, I meant the spot welded seam that the rear wing rests on. Can anyone think of any disadvantages to grinding this off and welding it up, other than not having a ridge to ...
by Pedro Orange
Tue May 01, 2012 5:42 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rear inner wing flange removal
Replies: 16
Views: 4741

Rear inner wing flange removal

Hello all Please could someone tell me if there is any reason not to remove the rear wing mounting flange? Its just that mine have pretty much rusted through and surely if they were removed and welded up they would be easier to repair and be less of a rust trap? I can't find any threads of anyone el...
by Pedro Orange
Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:30 pm
Forum: Young Members
Topic: How local?
Replies: 67
Views: 381588

Re: How local?

Edward92 wrote:Live near Hull :D
:D Same here! I saw a nice white one the other day with a young driver so if that wasn't you there's at least three of us!