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Author:  samfieldhouse [ February 11th, 2010, 10:43 am ]
Post subject:  Split rear sweeps
Any extra advice on how to repair these?

I'm sick of filler so the repairers are gonna stick new metal in, but how high up should they go?

Ecas sell these: http://www.ecas2cvparts.co.uk/panel-rear-rear-wing-left-p-681.html

and these: http://www.ecas2cvparts.co.uk/rear-body-quarter-left-stock-p-920.html

Any suggestions?

The rear quarters were always ok until the first time I was hit. They repaired and cracked a year later. Had them 'repaired' by a local body shop who ended up being total cowboys so I really want to make sure its done properly. The last shunt really enlarged the cracks so I'm guessing there's ayers of filler :evil:

Really want it done properly. No cracking!
Author:  2CViking [ February 11th, 2010, 12:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Split rear sweeps
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These panels are good repair panels but can be a little difficult to fit. They are not original but better than replacing the complete panel. The folded face is around 255 mm long. Fitted many without any problems.

If you have plenty of rust around the little triangle window, you might as well do this panel. It is nearly the same job and you get rid of the rust

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Author:  Jonathan [ February 11th, 2010, 1:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Split rear sweeps
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I've had both sides done with these panels and had the boot floor and rear lamp panel replaced, at the same time....Along with the windscreen surround, A-panels, A-posts, C-posts....et al. Think most people would of scrapped the shell, but I payed to save it :)
Author:  2CViking [ February 11th, 2010, 1:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Split rear sweeps
Good man you are....

You are not the only one. See the rest of the photos here

http://www.aussiefrogs.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43983

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Author:  Jonathan [ February 11th, 2010, 2:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Split rear sweeps
Cool pic. Here's mine(not quite as extreme :lol: )

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/alb ... 1395199199
Author:  2CViking [ February 11th, 2010, 2:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Split rear sweeps
Jonathan wrote:
Cool pic. Here's mine(not quite as extreme :lol: )

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/alb ... 1395199199


Love to see the pics but can't log in.
Author:  Jonathan [ February 11th, 2010, 4:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Split rear sweeps
Sorry Viking, I'll sort it out soon, but in the mean time, I'll direct you here.....

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=70&start=110

for a flavour of what was done.
Author:  samfieldhouse [ February 11th, 2010, 4:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Split rear sweeps
Exactly - no such thing as 'too rusty'

My rear window franes are ok, might go with the smaller panels then.

Should they be welded or brazed?
Author:  Jonathan [ February 11th, 2010, 4:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Split rear sweeps
I had my car restored by Peter Cross, at Tibberton,Worcester. He has a genuine spot-welder and that was used(no distortion of thin metal). If you were nearer, I'd recommend him to do your car.
Author:  Matt S [ February 11th, 2010, 5:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Split rear sweeps
I think its fair to say that pretty much ALL of us here have saved cars that were beyond economic repair. Its part of what we do and cos' we love em :D
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