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Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:29 am
by EK283
To Be honest,

I reckon that's repairable. Roof may be warped a bit but the rest looks ok still.

If only I had the time ?????

Greg

Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute

Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 10:24 am
by Blacky
EK283 wrote: Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:29 am To Be honest,

I reckon that's repairable. Roof may be warped a bit but the rest looks ok still.

If only I had the time ?????

Greg
I reckon it could be repaired, still has paint on the bulk of the rear quarters so it cant have gotten that hot, I am in the same boat - way too time poor ........ :cry: :cry:

Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute

Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:46 am
by FireKraka
I've got a roof if anybody takes it on :ebiggrin: just saying :lol:
Neil

Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute

Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 12:26 pm
by Brett027
Me too- got one sitting here. I reckon its the sunvisor that is making it look like the roof is bent. I don't think the roof is too bad looking at the photos.

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Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute

Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 3:42 pm
by Errol62
I've only got a panel van roof and a sedan roof. You guys are making me feel inadequate.

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Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute

Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 3:56 pm
by Brett027
Dont feel inadequate. That's one and a half more good roof cuts than me.

Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute

Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 9:37 pm
by Mick
EK283 wrote: Sat Nov 06, 2021 8:29 am To Be honest,

I reckon that's repairable. Roof may be warped a bit but the rest looks ok still.

If only I had the time ?????

Greg
i've asked about it she said she will let me know what the insurance Co says, people won't be happy if i get it get the roof to look as good as possible clean up and clear coat replace glass and interior bit :twisted: job done, try and find an engineer that will pass wheel tubs

Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 6:49 pm
by Errol62
Had dome time today so I finished of the fiddly corner bit of the drivers floor and started welding the passenger sill bottom up. Just tacked it every 6" at this stage. Interested in opinions as to whether to fully weld or leave as is.ImageImage

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Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 6:58 pm
by Blacky
That would be plenty I would think , are they about 100mm apart ? A mate of mine has a spot welder, they are perfect for doing stuff like that 8)

Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 6:59 pm
by FbSTDwagon
Can it be finished with spot weld?

Certainly fully welding it would be the strongest.

Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 7:10 pm
by Errol62
Blacky fyi 6" = 152.4mm, so no. I will plug weld where I used the two screws as well. Should be more than strong enough. Outer sills are mainly cosmetic after all.

Drew I've heard stitch welding can actu a lot be st r on her than a full weld, but then I'm thinking more about sealing things up. B it t h an I suppose I will blow them full of cavity wax any hoo.

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Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 7:17 pm
by EK283
I welded around both sides of the drain holes and spot welded the rest.

Greg

Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 7:46 pm
by Errol62
Thanks Greg yes prolly a good idea to weld around drain holes.


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Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 7:50 pm
by Brett027
Van stuff in the ute post?
I always forget to pre -drill the floor weld spot holes on the outer sill and forgot again the other day. I will remember for the drivers side.

Re: Clay’s Wedgewood Blue FB Ute

Posted: Tue Nov 09, 2021 9:32 pm
by Errol62
Uh, oh yes, whoops. 8 ) 8 )


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