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Jul 10, 2011 13:40:32 GMT
Post by preedster on Jul 10, 2011 13:40:32 GMT
hi everyone.
having just removed the outer sill on my p5 i have found not suprisingly that the spacer sill is made up of various plates just tacked here and there and the inner sill has had bodged repairs of plates pop rivetted half way up from the bottom.
so would it be ok ( structurally ) if i removed the inner and spacer sill then fit new inner sill followed by spacer sill then outer, or would it be best to remove inner sill, repair inner then remove spacer,then repair followed by outer.
best regards Paul
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Jul 10, 2011 15:08:21 GMT
Post by guidedog on Jul 10, 2011 15:08:21 GMT
Hi Paul. I will watch this thread with great interest as I have all these problems to deal with myself . I do feel that one would some support I.E cross braces on door openings to stop sagging .I a sure we will get some info in due course. Excuse any spelling mistakes I have been in the pub .Its what one does when on a sunday Bob
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Jul 10, 2011 16:41:13 GMT
Post by preedster on Jul 10, 2011 16:41:13 GMT
Hi Bob
thanks for your reply i wish that i had joined you in the pub looking at the work involved in the metal work to come, i have got the d posts as they are made of filler, roofing felt and mesh and then ive got bottoms of the a posts to do and various other rotten areas.
but your right hopefully someone will come up with some info.
regards Paul
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Jul 10, 2011 17:34:49 GMT
Post by Phil Nottingham on Jul 10, 2011 17:34:49 GMT
There is plenty on here use SEARCH - and there are two good ways of doing it if replacing the whole lot or patching the old ones. It really depend how bad they are - D posts seem typical!
Whichever way its essential to brace the door openings have the car standing dead level and (not jaked up one side or corner) as it WILL sag in the middle especially Coupes if not alreday done so
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