Welding wings

[Childnurse]

Hi,

I am preparing to MIG-weld a new left rear inner-wing to my Traveller.

How do I know if it is properly aligned? I am guessing that I can remove the rear suspension shackle, position the wing and replace the shackle, which will hold the wing in place enough for me to do a tack weld. But I want to ensure the wing is in the correct position before I do anything that will be more difficult to undo.

Any thoughts?

[ianmack]

The new panel needs to be aligned with surrounding items so I guess it depends how far you have dismantled it already. If you use the spring shackle for floor fitting the wood frame should give location higher up. If the side is off it's probably worth a trial refit at the tack weld stage.

[Mark Wilson]

I came on here tonight to ask a related question, so hope you'll view this as broadening the discussion rather than hijacking! I'm also doing the inner rear left hand wing of a Traveller, but will be renewing the rear spring hanger as well. As the price of a new inner wing and the Traveller flange is a bit eye watering I picked up a pair of solid second hand inner wings, with decent flanges still attached. They have been cut just above the upper flange of the chassis leg. I haven't got it yet, but I imagine the outer plate of the spring hanger replacement will cover the rear part of the top flange. Has anyone here used one of the front repair sections - if so, how far above the flange and into the wing bowl do these extend?

I suspect I'll end up with completely new panels, but saving £100 or so per side does have its attractions......

I've left the old wood, or most of it, in place to help align the inner wings, although if I do use new panels I expect I'll leave welding the flanges till after trial fitting the new wood, as Steve Foreman recommends.

Mark

[Mark Wilson]

Quick update - I've overcome my Northern tightfistedness and ordered a new inner wing and flange from BM. Haven't got to the other side yet, so any experience of using the repair panel would still be of interest.

Mark

[alexandermclaren]

Quick update - I've overcome my Northern tightfistedness and ordered a new inner wing and flange from BM. Haven't got to the other side yet, so any experience of using the repair panel would still be of interest.

Mark

[Childnurse]

Quick update - I've overcome my Northern tightfistedness and ordered a new inner wing and flange from BM. Haven't got to the other side yet, so any experience of using the repair panel would still be of interest.

Mark

I've chickened-out and am getting someone else to do it! See my post under 'Traveller Welding.'