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MMT Door repair
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 12:28 pm
by Stubmiester
Does anyone know which volume in Minor Matters showed how to successfully repair split metal on the inside window ledge-just above where the pull to leather strap is secured. I am in need!
Re: MMT Door repair
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 10:46 pm
by graham1957
hi i dont know if it has been in minor matters, but what i would do is cut a piece of metal about two inch long and place it behind the crack and secure it by two self tapping screws one each side of crack. next mig weld the crack together. next remove one screw and drill hole out to 6 mm and plug weld the hole, next do the same with the other screw, grind welds flush to outer surface and a thin skim with body filler, sand and paint. Dont forget to treat with waxoyl or similar on the inside area, hope this helps Graham
Re: MMT Door repair
Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2015 8:55 pm
by bmcecosse
Protect (or remove|) the glass !
Re: MMT Door repair
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2015 9:49 am
by Mark Wilson
It's one of the few things covered fairly well in the Lindsay Porter Restoration Manual (Haynes).