Rear wing flange

[brimar]

I have a 1955 4 door series 2. My problem concerns the rear wing flange repair panel which I purchased from Charles Ware's of Bath. Do I have to cut the top part of the flange off so that I can weld it to the body? If so, why is the extra part on there?
I hope this makes sense to someone out there.


Brian

[Arfron]

I have completed the repair which you mention . I made my panel out of 1 mm sheet steel I think the flange which you are referring to is the up-turned part , just above the swaged < bit ??

Not having used a commercial part , I assume that the extra steel is to fill in the possible missing steel above the < bit. Suggest you look at the Haynes MM/ 1000 Restoration Manual L Porter pages 101 to 107 , where all will be revealed !

John

[brimar]

Thanks for your reply. Yes, I think you are right, the extra flange is probably there just in case it is needed, if not, cut it off.

[Arfron]

I tucked the repair section under the original metal , to give it a bit of extra support . Also , it was quite handy to have another mm. of metal to make a lap joint, which is inherently stronger .

All the best with your project .

Arfron