Wing...roll Snip Or Cut Off?
#1
Posted 30 January 2017 - 08:46 PM
I like this idea as it retains the original lip.....thoughts anyone
#2
Posted 30 January 2017 - 08:56 PM
I think you will struggle to keep the arch line the correct profile doing that plus if you are going to move it up slightly behind and weld, you will create a rust trap between the two pieces of metal.
As you say, its going to be behind the wheel arches so it seems like an awful lot of work for something like that.
I would cut what you need and then reform the arch lip. The easiest way to do this at home is to cut a 1mm slot in a piece of bar or tube the depth of the lip and then use this to slide over the edge of the arch bend the lip back in.
Just do it a little at a time to avoid distortion.
Ben
#3
Posted 30 January 2017 - 09:01 PM
#4
Posted 30 January 2017 - 09:18 PM
Slits in the panel would make folding easier but it depends on your skill/patience.
It can be done without slitting if you are careful
#5
Posted 30 January 2017 - 09:38 PM
They showed forming a lip on the rear arch in project binky
but I can't remember which one
https://www.google.c...t binky youtube
#6
Posted 30 January 2017 - 09:46 PM
#7
Posted 30 January 2017 - 09:47 PM
#8
Posted 30 January 2017 - 11:06 PM
If what you want is the same as a Sports Pack arch, just buy the cutting template and new edge sections from Somerford. Item 11 in the link below.
http://www.somerford...&id=6&chapter=1
That way you will get a neat job without messing about, trying to fold the metal in stages, while keeping to the required curve.
#9
Posted 31 January 2017 - 04:30 PM
My brain almost hurt from over thinking this project so at lunchtime I tackled one side with angle grinder, mulgrips and steel tube with a 10mm deep 1mm slit in end!
I would say it's not a bad effort given that I've never attempted any sort of bodywork before but I soon realised that the easy way was to simply cut off existing lip and make new one that sat at a higher profile than the stock (pretty obvious really)!
Anyway not to unahhpy with result, will look better once I hammered it out nice and flat and rust proofed it before fitting wheelarch. Wheel clears nicely now (about 10mm which allows for bumps in road!). One side down one to go
#10
Posted 31 January 2017 - 06:56 PM
#11
Posted 31 January 2017 - 06:59 PM
Looks fine to me.
Paint is the best thing to put on it so why not just use a rattle can of your colour (or similar) as it's hidden and that will protect it.
Don't just use a can of primer and leave it there (unless its epoxy) as it will absorb moisture and rust quickly
#12
Posted 01 February 2017 - 12:05 PM
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