I have bought used something similar ... Have a few sizes 6mm 8mm etc..
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| Author: | Neils72 [ Sat Oct 01, 2016 10:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Guard removal |
I'm in the process of removing the left hand guard on my 72 clubman . Removing to repair inner panel due to hit in off centre left front so guard is repairable so want to save it. Any hints or tips would be greatly appreciated . Thank in advance Neil . |
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| Author: | simon k [ Sat Oct 01, 2016 11:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guard removal |
drill out the spot welds...? |
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| Author: | simonw [ Sun Oct 02, 2016 7:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guard removal |
Beer... Lots of beer Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | DavidE [ Sun Oct 02, 2016 7:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guard removal |
simon k wrote: drill out the spot welds...? I have a Sykes-Pickavent spot weld remover which does a great job. A pilot drill goes through the centre of the spot weld and then a cutter removes the welded piece. Cheers |
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| Author: | Alexw [ Sun Oct 02, 2016 12:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guard removal |
I grind down a suitably sized drill bit so it's almost flat. Lots of patience. Sore wrists. |
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| Author: | Neils72 [ Sun Oct 02, 2016 3:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guard removal |
Simonw beer did not help but have decided patience is the go and in no great hurry so will take some time . |
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| Author: | Neils72 [ Sun Oct 02, 2016 3:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guard removal |
DavidE have similar but having trouble getting square on to welds being so close to the edge . |
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| Author: | Neils72 [ Sun Oct 02, 2016 3:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guard removal |
Simon k is that what they are . LOL |
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| Author: | simonw [ Sun Oct 02, 2016 7:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guard removal |
I have bought used something similar ... Have a few sizes 6mm 8mm etc.. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Scoop [ Mon Oct 03, 2016 6:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guard removal |
Neils72 wrote: DavidE have similar but having trouble getting square on to welds being so close to the edge . Try adapting an extension to it. I've seen it done before with spade bit extensions I believe. |
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| Author: | Neils72 [ Fri Aug 25, 2017 7:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guard removal |
Ended up buying donor car and cut complete left front out . |
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| Author: | peterb [ Fri Aug 25, 2017 7:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guard removal |
I was about to mention putting an inner guard on as well. It's easier to join at rear near shock mount than drilling out a stack of spots. |
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| Author: | Neils72 [ Sun Sep 03, 2017 4:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Guard removal |
Spent last two days stripping and cutting up donor car . Not a lot that's any good but getting what I can of it . Body badly rusted and twisted from a bad hit in right rear . |
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