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Small Update
On closer inspection the ARB bolts will only do up to a certain point as the rust is fairly bad and one of the gearbox spacer bolts is slightly damaged. Looks like I'll be off to B&Q and the like to get some replacement nuts and bolts. Hopefully I can find some.
Looking good mate. Please don't buy your bolts from B&Q! Go to a specialist supplier that deals in appropriate fasteners. They're usually just a few quid for a handful anyway!
Cheers dude. Any reason for not buying it from B&Q?
They're the closest to me and I've bought most of my bolt shizzle from them before be it automotive or general and haven't had problems.
When it comes to things like suspension components you need to ensure the bolts are the correct shear strength for the application. Some bend, some snap. It depends on the loads they are experiencing.
It's just a fail safe TBH. Read this I'm sure there's a much more simplified version around though! lol
I see what you're saying. I'll go have a look anyway and ask some questions.
looking good tek! i like how much care seems to be going into this:)
Thanks Auzzy.
Further Update
After finishing the bits I was sorting at home, I thought I'd go pay a visit to the bodyshop. When I arrived I was confronted by a satisfying site. I'll let the pictures do the talking...
Passenger side rear arch, door lock and door corners have been fiberglassed over and door dent pulled out
https://images2.imgbox.com/d0/c0/0rUMt03l_o.jpg
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Plastic gutter strip removed. I've decided not to replace them.
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Other side
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Rear O/S arch fiberglassed
https://images2.imgbox.com/f4/c2/K3bbe8lD_o.jpg
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Close up of petrol cap fiberglassed
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Drivers door lock fiberglassed
https://images2.imgbox.com/5c/1f/zroPSMLW_o.jpg
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Driver lower door weld plate fiberglassed
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I'm expecting to see all the welded area filler work to be sorted most probably by Monday. Then there is the rest of the filler work to smooth out the panels. Cannot wait to see it smoothed should look sexy.
Will be visiting the shop tomorrow to hopefully pick up my dads b'day present, if I'm luck I may have see a bit more progress, hopefully.
Some work going/gone into that mate :) Will be well worth it when it's done :)
Thanks Vaughan :thumb:
Your back arches skinned over the originals mate ?