Azman1984 Posted January 30, 2015 Posted January 30, 2015 Hey guys, I've seen rust repair panels for front guards getting around online. Has anyone used these? What's im most curious about is do these have the bolt holes in the bottom where they bolt back to the chassis/body? As I'm finding it hard to locate a drivers side guard so thinking this may be a better option. Any info would be great. Cheers Aaron Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted January 30, 2015 Administrators Posted January 30, 2015 Just drill holes if they are not already in there. I fabricated the lower section of my guards and copied the holes over from a paper template I'm sure the rare spares lower section has the holes but if not that is the easiest part to do. The door skins are pretty good quality so I don't see why the lower fender section wouldn't be. Quote
Azman1984 Posted January 31, 2015 Author Posted January 31, 2015 Thanks Gav! I'll had a look at doing that, I might have to make the template off the body though as the holes in the old guard almost don't exist now as it had been welded on at the bottom. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted January 31, 2015 Administrators Posted January 31, 2015 You can see what it looks like here: http://www.viczcar.com/forum/index.php/topic,13624.msg151581.html#msg151581 However it's possible that the original holes may look different and my guard could have been modified at some point to make it fit etc.. So I may have copied modified holes. Not that it's a big deal mind you. Hence I wouldn't stress about it so long as they line up with the bolt holes you'll be fine. Of course if your goal is concourse then maybe buy new OEM guards. Quote
Azman1984 Posted January 31, 2015 Author Posted January 31, 2015 Awesome thanks Gav! I'll have a decent read through of it after but I think that's the way I will go..... Now the big question does anyone want to do the welding work for me? More than happy to pay for it. Welding equipment isn't something I own and not one of my strongest skills. Quote
Administrators gav240z Posted January 31, 2015 Administrators Posted January 31, 2015 Awesome thanks Gav! I'll have a decent read through of it after but I think that's the way I will go..... Now the big question does anyone want to do the welding work for me? More than happy to pay for it. Welding equipment isn't something I own and not one of my strongest skills. Only way to learn is to give it a go. Mig welders are pretty forgiving if you have it on the correct setting. I somewhat prefer the old school oxy as it's a bit neater, but I still haven't mastered it. TIG would be awesome if you wanted to buy 1 and can afford it. It's 1 skill I'm glad I've started to learn, so useful. It's the kind of skill that once you start doing stuff you find more ways to apply it . For example I modified a pair of seat rails for my RX-7. http://www.fdrx7.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16961 Which I would never have been able to do before I started the tafe course. Of course if you don't want to learn or have the time for it that's fine also. Just encouraging others as I always wanted to learn but was afraid to give it a try. Quote
Azman1984 Posted January 31, 2015 Author Posted January 31, 2015 I did a welding course when I did my mechanics apprenticeship, I don't mind welding and can do it if I need to but at this stage I just don't have the room in the garage for more stuff haha plus it's not something I can see a real long term use for currently. Down the track though I wouldn't mind getting a Mig through work to have just in case. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.