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71 rebuild
craigh:
Am enjoying the process Brad, learning a lot.
wabco40:
--- Quote from: craigh on November 22, 2014, 10:32:02 PM ---Am enjoying the process Brad, learning a lot.
--- End quote ---
Thanks Craig :thumb:
I have bonded the left fender on this morning. I am back to work tomorrow for another seven days so I'll do the right side next week.
The fenders ready to bond on.
One last dry fit. The panel is temporary held in place with button head screws. The screws are tightened down just enough to get the panels and door rear sitting flush.
When I finish bonding both fenders on I will sand a bevel on the edges of the panels and fibreglass matt the seam and screw holes.
Bonding adhesive applied
and the fender fitted.
wabco40:
Side views of the original and new fenders.
The original fenders have the wheel too far forward in the opening. The new fenders fit the wheel much better.
One of the reasons I spliced the new fender onto the existing rear fender section (instead of just replacing the whole fender) is because it allowed me to position the wheel opening a bit better.
I have positioned these fenders back slightly to even the gap around the wheel, hence the large door gap. This area will be built up with fibreglass and the door gaps re-cut.
wabco40:
Both rear fenders are now bonded on.
I decided to use a resin/chopped strand mixture to fill the gap between the panels instead of glassing the seam with fibreglass matt. It as too much of a hassle to try get matt to lay in small gap.
A thin skim of filler over the rear seam area and then start sanding. Most of this will be sanded off.
I am just doing a section at a time, working from the back forward to the door.
Sting 69:
Outstanding work. Great step by step pics and a very thorough guide for anyone attempting a similar modification. Can't wait to see the finished product.
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