| [ Total Views: 883 | Total Replies: 6 | Thread Id: 18199 ] |
|
|
 57 Panel
Officially Full-On Dubber
Posts: 279
Threads: 56
Registered: June 3rd, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on January 28th, 2004 at 02:55 PM |
|
|
S/c tray removal
Has anyone done this and what is the best method. I also need to remove and replace the cargo bay floor if anyone has any suggestions on how to and
where to get a replacement it would be appreciated.
ADAM....
|
|
|
crazyfiggi
A.k.a.: Alex
Wolfsburg Wizard
Posts: 657
Threads: 138
Registered: June 23rd, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: sydney, north side.
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: lost
|
| posted on January 28th, 2004 at 05:40 PM |
|
|
I used a angle grinder and cut through the tops of the spotwelds and the turned edge around it then just peeled it off. I need to replace the cargo
floor in my 71 single cab and think i will just uses sheet metal, mabey checker plate.
|
|
|
Craig Torrens
A.k.a.: Craig Torrens
Scirocco Rare
6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
Posts: 8040
Threads: 347
Registered: January 10th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Time to go Salt lake racing, and actually achieve a result.
|
| posted on January 28th, 2004 at 05:56 PM |
|
|
you can also buy a drill bit that cuts spot welds. It cuts around the weld, about a 8mm Dia, and only damages the piece you are removing. :thumb
A lot quicker and less messy than the angle grinder.
|
|
|
57 Panel
Officially Full-On Dubber
Posts: 279
Threads: 56
Registered: June 3rd, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Newcastle
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on January 28th, 2004 at 05:59 PM |
|
|
re-use of tray
I'm hoping I can re-use the tray. It's not to bad
|
|
|
crazyfiggi
A.k.a.: Alex
Wolfsburg Wizard
Posts: 657
Threads: 138
Registered: June 23rd, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: sydney, north side.
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: lost
|
| posted on January 28th, 2004 at 06:59 PM |
|
|
Hmmm, best not use my method then, as it destroyed the old tray I took
mine off before i new anything bout body work, so i had no idea a spot weld drill even existed
|
|
|
Buggyboy
Officially Full-On Dubber
Posts: 255
Threads: 46
Registered: October 9th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Brisbane
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on January 28th, 2004 at 09:08 PM |
|
|
Drill bits
Are these drill bits readily available, I didnt know they existed either and may be needing one soon, otherwise was looking at the grinding option....
|
|
|
Craig Torrens
A.k.a.: Craig Torrens
Scirocco Rare
6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
Posts: 8040
Threads: 347
Registered: January 10th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: Time to go Salt lake racing, and actually achieve a result.
|
| posted on January 28th, 2004 at 09:16 PM |
|
|
Yes, try your local Auto paint shop.
They work well, they cut/drill from the outside edge of the drill,instead of the middle (concave drill), so they cut around the outside of the spot
weld ! They have a small point in the middle to act as a guide hole. Use them on a slow speed and they will not damage the underlying panel/metal.
|
|
|
sgetty
Fahrvergnugen
Posts: 994
Threads: 117
Registered: September 29th, 2003
Member Is Offline
Location: bendemeer nsw
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
Mood: yep
|
| posted on January 29th, 2004 at 07:05 AM |
|
|
yes sure is a prick of a job i got mine half way off then realised the twin cab wasnt worth resto.
|
|
|
