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 Notchbacktastic
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| posted on May 30th, 2010 at 09:37 PM |
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How do you fix this!!??
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)
Ain't been there, ain't done that.......yet :P
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| posted on May 31st, 2010 at 06:54 AM |
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cut and weld in new metal you dont need the double on the inner guard
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| posted on May 31st, 2010 at 07:18 AM |
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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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| posted on May 31st, 2010 at 07:27 AM |
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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!
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Notchbacktastic
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| posted on June 2nd, 2010 at 07:35 AM |
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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!
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Yes, weld a new bit in, but PLEASE remove the tank first!
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Ain't been there, ain't done that.......yet :P
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| posted on June 12th, 2010 at 08:55 PM |
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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 .
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| posted on June 13th, 2010 at 04:30 PM |
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yeah weld,dont even think about bog lol.
good luck.
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| posted on June 17th, 2010 at 07:22 PM |
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notchbacktastic, If you need a box section let me know there would be a cost, but would save a lot of work .
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Notchbacktastic
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| posted on August 5th, 2010 at 06:56 PM |
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...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...
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Thanks OLLY.
Well I've made a start....
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Ain't been there, ain't done that.......yet :P
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Notchbacktastic
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| posted on August 5th, 2010 at 07:00 PM |
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It's coming away quite easy, still scares the hell outta me.
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Ain't been there, ain't done that.......yet :P
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OLLY
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| posted on August 9th, 2010 at 08:38 PM |
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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 .
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Notchbacktastic
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| posted on August 10th, 2010 at 09:22 PM |
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Thanks for the tip OLLY, that's an old Hot rodders trick isn't it!?
Ain't been there, ain't done that.......yet :P
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