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I removed the passengers side front wing this afternoon 9/11/12. It was an absolute TW*T to get off. I removed each of the bolts but it refused to move. I didn't want to damage the wing as it was in good condition but with all the pulling, twisting & lifting it took to get it off I've ended up creasing it  (You can clearly see a patch I had welded in on the inner wheel arch back in 2008, not long after I got the car. I'd forgotten all about it.)   The inner wing is in great condition, but I jumped the gun a bit when I said yesterday the passengers side headlight pannel is in good condition. It's a little more tatty than I initially thought but I think with a small amount of welding it can happily be saved.   |
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Nov 10, 2012 18:12:13 GMT
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Today (10/11/12), I removed the rear bumper. Both of the top side mounting brackets where totally rotten & crumbled apart as I unscrewed the screws.  The drivers side rear corner didn't seem too bad, however I'm quite dubious as to how solid it will actually be when I strip away the paint & thick skin of underseal.......  The passengers side rear corner however is badly rotten. The damage here is consistent with the damage sustained in the previously mentioned 2008 accident. I get the feeling repairs carried out where concentrated on the outer wing area to make the obvious parts look pretty, yet this almost hidden area received little or no attention and has been left to rot quietly.   |
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Nov 10, 2012 18:12:55 GMT
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Deev8
Part of things
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Nov 10, 2012 19:25:05 GMT
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Looking good mate for me its the 205.Good luck with the build.
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Just rolling along
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HI, Could you help me to upload pictures on this site please. It is a nightmare ! I have a forum TFMoggy. how do I post pictures ? This should be easy but it simply does not work for me. How do some build threads have a dozen or more pcitures?
Thanks Jonfiddler (Please be as detailed as poss.)
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Nov 11, 2012 13:56:08 GMT
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HI, Could you help me to upload pictures on this site please. It is a nightmare ! I have a forum TFMoggy. how do I post pictures ? This should be easy but it simply does not work for me. How do some build threads have a dozen or more pcitures? Thanks Jonfiddler (Please be as detailed as poss.) Hi Jonfiddler, Firstly, create a free account on Photobucket (other sites are available but I've found this one to be the simplest.) and upload your photos onto it. After you have uploaded, click to 'view your album'. Under each of your pictures you will see several web address links - highlight and copy the link labled 'Direct Link'. Now go back to this site and onto your thread and onto the page your typing. Click on the photo icon (it's on the tool bar with the Bold, Underline icons etc. Paste the 'Direct Link' address into the box which will have appeared on screen as prompted. Then click 'submit' or 'preview post'. You can only upload upto 4 pics on each post, but I don't think there is a limit on how many you can have on an entire thread. Hope this helps sir! |
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Lopez
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Nov 11, 2012 14:05:40 GMT
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That awful cream colour sealant is applied at the factory and makes the wings a proper sod to get off (it's on 205s as well)
If it was missing on the driver's side, I'd say the wing has been replaced after a knock (which would be consistent with the extra corrosion on the headlamp panel of that side)
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Nov 11, 2012 14:45:41 GMT
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That awful cream colour sealant is applied at the factory and makes the wings a proper sod to get off (it's on 205s as well) If it was missing on the driver's side, I'd say the wing has been replaced after a knock (which would be consistent with the extra corrosion on the headlamp panel of that side) Hi Lopez! My thoughts exactly. The passengers front wing was in good nic but I ended up creasing it when pulling / twisting it off. There was no gentle way of removing that wing as that sealant is like bloody industrial grade super glue  |
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Nov 12, 2012 17:55:49 GMT
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Hi,when you say'go back to this site',what do you mean. I have a thread (or at least I think I have one as I spent the whole of Sundy afternoon trying to follow all the links to create one) How do I find my thread? What link do you click on first ? Can you call me on 01547 540880 and help please. ATB Jonny
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