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[JonnyAlpha]

Hi;

 

Just fitted replacement outer Arches to my Mini (Welded to the Inner Arch with the Rear Shock Support).

 

Before I start Painting I need to know whether and how much by, do the Arches / Mudguards overghang or should the be ground flush with the boot floor front and back?

 

Mine overhang at the front:

 

On the rear LH side I have 20mm at front and 5mm at the back, on the RH side I have 10mm at the front and 15mm at the back? 

[JonnyAlpha]

Anyone?

[rally515]

It is supposed to be fluch with the closing panel, but not seam welded in, just spot welded with the closing panel and then seam sealed, it might be a better idea to seam weld over but you've got t think somewhat longterm as to how easy it'll make it for a replacement closing panel/ arch.

[JonnyAlpha]

It is supposed to be fluch with the closing panel, but not seam welded in, just spot welded with the closing panel and then seam sealed, it might be a better idea to seam weld over but you've got t think somewhat longterm as to how easy it'll make it for a replacement closing panel/ arch.

 

I'll grind it back flush with the closing panel and seam seal inside and out, what about the rear is that flush with the Boot Floor? 

 

Not a good picture sorry:

 

 

Edited by JonnyAlpha, 22 August 2014 - 08:59 AM.

[alex-95]

Mine was overhanging the boor end and flush the other IIRC, I don't think it'd matter too much that it isn't.

[rally515]

If anything it's just a rust trap area, the inner arch lip that hangs down from the bootfloor has been rotted through in atleast one area one 3 minis I've had, might be best to grind them all flush and seam weld if you don't mind making that extra effort.