Grille

[mmjosh]

hi how do i go about getting rid of the bumper holes like the picture[frame][/frame]

[les]

You will have to cut around the existing holes, making them slightly bigger, then make a metal insert to fit the shape that you end up with, and then butt weld together. To get the right shape make a paper template by pressing against the hole that you make. You will need to trim the work and probably skim with filler.

[mmjosh]

how much bigger will i have to make the holes

[charlie_morris_minor]

the smaller the better..

just remove the lip on the inside of the panel..

if you remove too much metal you will then have to reshape more

[kittyfell]

This will be quite a skilled job - to do it well, easy to make a real mess. So don't get into it unless you have the welding equipment and the skills.

[mmjosh]

if i remove the inside lip do i sut a circle of metal to fit the hole or put a plate at the back of it

[stanley0070]

Josh,

Good luck
Brian..

[les]

In my first reply I suggested matching the metal to suit the hole,as i consider this to be the 'proper' way, but if you don't mind a load of filler in the front, you could patch from behind. the choice is yours! Bear in mind you might see a circular crack appear in time if you go for the latter.

[Dean]

Josh, these intergrip panel clamps might help you get the whole thing flat before welding up.


http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp? ... ck+of+5%29

[mmjosh]

already got clamps dean but thanks for the though

[mmjosh]

I have now done my grille [frame][/frame]

[les]

Looks like you went for the filler option!!

[mmjosh]

i welded a patch and then a skim of filler

[andrew.searston]

looks like you need a little more prep work
filler wise and then more sanding.