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Can this be removed without the side posts?
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2014 4:35 pm
by LUR759H
As you can see the wood here is very bad, can i remove it without removing the sides? i also need to put a new one back which I need if you have a replacement section for free or for sale can you let me know.
Thank you
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Re: Can this be removed without the side posts?
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2014 4:37 pm
by LUR759H
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Re: Can this be removed without the side posts?
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2014 4:39 pm
by LUR759H
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Re: Can this be removed without the side posts?
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2014 4:39 pm
by LUR759H
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Re: Can this be removed without the side posts?
Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2014 8:37 pm
by les
Looks like someone has been messing about with it before, if you're ok with woodwork cut it out and get another piece made.
Re: Can this be removed without the side posts?
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2014 12:15 pm
by qwertyhenry
no it cant it has two tennens on each side and locate into the rear piller
Re: Can this be removed without the side posts?
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2014 1:24 pm
by LUR759H
thank you for this helpful answer...
Alan
Re: Can this be removed without the side posts?
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2014 7:11 pm
by les
Rather than disturb the sides, why don't you make the rear piece in two parts, then if tenoned, slide each side, when made, into each mortice and join in the middle with a half lap joint, or even a comb joint if you feel clever. As Said earlier you need to have the right gear, be accurate with measurements and have done a bit of woodwork before!
Re: Can this be removed without the side posts?
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2014 7:40 pm
by aupickup
i can do it

Re: Can this be removed without the side posts?
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2014 7:45 pm
by LUR759H
oh dear Les, I think this job will very difficult but I will try and find some wood maybe a hard wood like a door/window frame, or just get the proper thing from woodies.
but 45£ is two weeks money for my family, so its a lot for us.
Alan
Re: Can this be removed without the side posts?
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2014 8:00 pm
by les
aupickup wrote:i can do it

Give us a shout if you get stuck, Dennis.

Re: Can this be removed without the side posts?
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2014 8:04 pm
by LUR759H
are you boastful Dennis? how would you do it??
Alan
Re: Can this be removed without the side posts?
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2014 8:06 pm
by LUR759H
are you boastful Dennis? how would you do it??
Alan
Re: Can this be removed without the side posts?
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2014 8:22 pm
by simmitc
Here is a view of the inside bottom of the left hand rear post. On the right is the bottom of the arch where the wing fits. The hole is for the bottom light fitting, and the two cuts outs are where the "ladder" that Alan needs to replace, fits. It's just so that you know what you're trying to fit in to.[frame]

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Re: Can this be removed without the side posts?
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2014 8:41 pm
by LUR759H
this is really helpful thank you soo much for posting... this explains why the connection/joint has to be made....
THANK YOU
PS nice new wood...
Alan
Re: Can this be removed without the side posts?
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2014 10:19 pm
by aupickup
stuck heeeeelp
Re: Can this be removed without the side posts?
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2014 10:29 pm
by LUR759H
I hope I understand corectly do you want me to help you? I can try...
tell me what with?
Alan
Re: Can this be removed without the side posts?
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 5:31 pm
by aupickup
i am beyond help lol

Re: Can this be removed without the side posts?
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 6:09 pm
by POMMReg
Whatever Alan touches seems to be either rotten or broken!
What's the opposite of "The Midas Touch" in Minor speak?!
Re: Can this be removed without the side posts?
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 9:03 pm
by LUR759H
There are good things about my car! however you are right at the moment I plan to touch and try to restore or replace anything rotten or broken... There is a lot of rust and rotting woods, however it has been untouched for about 15 years.
Thank you for the reminder of how bad things are...
Alan