How do you fix this!!??

Notchbacktastic Seriously Crusin Dubber

169 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 30 May 2010, 9:37 pm

#781941

I had my suspicions this'd be why my feet were getting wet...
Question is... do I bog it, cut 'n' shut it, or try something else...
(Just throw'n it out there in case someone's been through this too)

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 31 May 2010, 6:54 am

#781979

cut and weld in new metal you dont need the double on the inner guard

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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zocstar Officially Full-On Dubber

279 posts · joined May 2010 · 31 May 2010, 7:18 am

#781983

I think that I've got the same issue and I'll just be cutting and welding a new piece in. Good luck.

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HappyDaze Superannuated

2,887 posts · joined Jun 2009 · 31 May 2010, 7:27 am

#781984

Yes, weld a new bit in, but PLEASE remove the tank first!

I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!

Notchbacktastic Seriously Crusin Dubber

169 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 2 Jun 2010, 7:35 am

#782396

Thanks everyone for your replies, sometimes I just need a second opinion!
HD - Yes I intended to do that, but 'better safe than sorry' and thanks for reminding me!

HappyDaze wrote:Yes, weld a new bit in, but PLEASE remove the tank first!

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OLLY Slammed & Awesome Dubber

78 posts · joined May 2009 · 12 Jun 2010, 8:55 pm

#784471

Hi been there just idea due to it being on driver side the inner behind what you see is close to you wiring and fuse box.
before you start a donor box section from a wreck.
buy drill bit for spot welds . drill the spots which if you sand around eadge of the box section you will see the indent of the weld.remove box section.
sheet metal worker may help to knock up box section or some thing good as.
once removed, simple replace inner section. then weld box section over top.I try to make the metal patch before cutting can help with true shape.
If your feet are still wet check vents rubber or any crack .

jjwebb123 Wolfsburg Wizard

617 posts · joined Aug 2009 · 13 Jun 2010, 4:30 pm

#784565

yeah weld,dont even think about bog lol.
good luck.

"A car for the people, an affordable Volkswagen, would bring great joy to the masses and the problems of building such a car must be faced with courage."
Adolf Hitler At opening of 1934 Berlin Auto Show

OLLY Slammed & Awesome Dubber

78 posts · joined May 2009 · 17 Jun 2010, 7:22 pm

#785429

notchbacktastic, If you need a box section let me know there would be a cost, but would save a lot of work .

Notchbacktastic Seriously Crusin Dubber

169 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 5 Aug 2010, 6:56 pm

#794362

OLLY wrote:...before you start a donor box section from a wreck.
buy drill bit for spot welds . drill the spots which if you sand around eadge of the box section you will see the indent of the weld.remove box section...

Thanks OLLY.
Well I've made a start....

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Notchbacktastic Seriously Crusin Dubber

169 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 5 Aug 2010, 7:00 pm

#794364

It's coming away quite easy, still scares the hell outta me.

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OLLY Slammed & Awesome Dubber

78 posts · joined May 2009 · 9 Aug 2010, 8:38 pm

#794980

Well all looks good ,Just a tip when you butt weld the box section back in were you drilled out ,get a brass rod and place at the back off drill hole in the front boot area this will help with blowing out the hole and making more work.Bit hard to explain but this method will help.The weld won't stick to the rod but leave a nice flat weld in the boot area.May have to wear a glove while holding the rod can get hot.
good luck .

Notchbacktastic Seriously Crusin Dubber

169 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 10 Aug 2010, 9:22 pm

#795191

Thanks for the tip OLLY, that's an old Hot rodders trick isn't it!?

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