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SJHBryan *
Joined: 12 Apr 2016 Posts: 17 Location: West Midlands/Oxford
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Posted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 23:56 Post subject: B pillar repair |
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I have a '98 3.0TD trooper which has got slight damage to a few pillars and the roof. The rest of the car is superb and after having an engine overhaul and new clutch assembly, drives great too, therefore, I don't want to scrap her in. My question is whether its possible to repair the damage with replacement pillars and does anyone know if they are bolted/plug/spot welded together. What other considerations are there (apart from the obvious-I know for certain the chassis isn't twisted)?
Any thoughts and rambling would be appreciated |
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jacksdad1963 *******
Joined: 26 Jul 2011 Posts: 1939 Location: Oldham, Lancs
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Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 13:48 Post subject: |
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You can cut out the damage and weld in new sections but it needs to be done properly!
The posts are spot welded in, and its a huge job to replace the whole thing. I've worked in bodyshops including Porsche and VW/Audi dealers, and have seen many post repairs. The important thing is that the welding is strong enough, to maintain the shell strength should it go over again, and to retain rigidity.
Is the A post undamaged? _________________ 1999 3.0 TD Duty SWB
3" Body lift, 3" suspension lift, diff dropped, balljoints flipped, extended panhard, Tree sliders, Superwinch, +2" Pro Comps, 33" Mudders: Nearly finished! |
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SJHBryan *
Joined: 12 Apr 2016 Posts: 17 Location: West Midlands/Oxford
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Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 15:34 Post subject: |
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Yes it is unfortunately, never mind then, I'll just find a cheaper LWB trooper with a knackered engine and perform a heart and lungs transplant along with any other parts that are in better nick on mine
Thanks anyway!! |
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jacksdad1963 *******
Joined: 26 Jul 2011 Posts: 1939 Location: Oldham, Lancs
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Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2016 18:42 Post subject: |
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You can still repair the A post, just a bit tricky as its usually a double box section, like a number 8 in cross section.
Just look at all the cars Boyd Coddington and West Coast Customs etc. chop up, in the USA where laws are much tighter _________________ 1999 3.0 TD Duty SWB
3" Body lift, 3" suspension lift, diff dropped, balljoints flipped, extended panhard, Tree sliders, Superwinch, +2" Pro Comps, 33" Mudders: Nearly finished! |
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