Important tip when welding your rear inner wings...

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Important tip when welding your rear inner wings...

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I would recommend removing the rear seat and door card. I managed to set mine alight this weekend :o
I now need a rear side card for my 1968 2 door in light blue,if anyone has one for sale???

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RE: Important tip when welding your rear inner wings...

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Good tip!

BTW, its important to remove ALL trim, carpets etc from the inside of the car in the area you are going to weld, I also like to vacuum/ brush up any rubbish/ dust left behind as this may also be flammable.
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Post by Handy »

Hi John,
I think I've learnt my lesson here!

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Post by brixtonmorris »

watch out for trailing seat belts on the floor too! :lol:
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.... and mouse nests in the rear box section under the back seat.
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.... and mouse nests in the rear box section under the back seat.
ah - so that's where all my mice are living! I'll have to have a look to see if they've hidden my missing tools and bolts there :lol:
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