Here's mine as of 5 mins ago
Wing removal and front end overhaul
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ToledoZombie
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Re: Wing removal tips?
That did look pretty nasty
Here's mine as of 5 mins ago
Here's mine as of 5 mins ago
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1971 2 door Toledo aka Chuckie (porsche orange)
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ToledoZombie
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Re: Wing removal tips?
Got this off and will strip prime and offer for sale , thought it does have small bits of corrosion at the ends
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Re: Wing removal and front end overhaul (maybe move to resto
That nearside eyebrow is fantastic!
The top panel should sort someone out of a hole; congratulations on your patience!
The top panel should sort someone out of a hole; congratulations on your patience!
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Re: Wing removal and front end overhaul (maybe move to resto
Apologies on the size of my photo's
I uploaded straight from my phone. I guess i need to put the setting a bit lower.
I will put the panel in the for sale section to try and get some interest, then maybe put on the bay so to try and get as much as possible for new panels.
I uploaded straight from my phone. I guess i need to put the setting a bit lower.
I will put the panel in the for sale section to try and get some interest, then maybe put on the bay so to try and get as much as possible for new panels.
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Carledo
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Re: Wing removal and front end overhaul (maybe move to resto
YUP! That old inner panel looks pretty much like mine did, except you have slightly more in the way of eyebrows, believe it or not!
Steve
Steve
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'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
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Hi again....
Andy, I have moved the topic.
As for the photos, maybe Alan will resize these for you and put them onto a suitable hosting site.
Ian.
As for the photos, maybe Alan will resize these for you and put them onto a suitable hosting site.
Ian.
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DoloWIGHTY
Re: Wing removal and front end overhaul
I have resized them though I have a feeling one has gone missing during the editing? 
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Re: Wing removal and front end overhaul
Some inspiration for you! Mine was as bad as yours and look at it now!
At Prodrive
casual snap at a mate's yard
Steve
Club sills fitted and club GRP wings and front panel, the holes at the original numberplate area were my own idea to get more air into the Saab rad I have fitted!
At Prodrive
casual snap at a mate's yard
Steve
Club sills fitted and club GRP wings and front panel, the holes at the original numberplate area were my own idea to get more air into the Saab rad I have fitted!
'73 2 door Toledo with Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 8v engine (The Carledo)
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!
Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
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Re: Wing removal and front end overhaul
Looking good Steve, I look forward to getting mine looking good again
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ToledoZombie
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Re: Wing removal and front end overhaul
I have made a slow start today on Chuckie, many thanks has to goto Alun for his great service supplying the panels.
I've started with the nearside cill. Looks like I will be renewing parts of the inner cill while I'm at it
I've started with the nearside cill. Looks like I will be renewing parts of the inner cill while I'm at it
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DoloWIGHTY
Re: Wing removal and front end overhaul
As you say, that reinforcer only looks a few weeks old - good result 
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Re: Wing removal and front end overhaul
I was very surprised after 42 years hidden away inside the cill
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Re: Wing removal and front end overhaul
A little more progress today, I have put a step in the rear section and trimmed the edges so the new section should sit snugly in place.
I've chopped some inner section out ready to let in some new.
Also I think I may cut out and weld in a small piece that sits under the lower wing section as you'll see it warrants renewal if I'm to do a job that's going to last.
I was surprised at how good it was inside considering it hadn't been waxoyled, however I'm going to need to do this once its all welded. Any suggestions on the best way to do this?
Should I coat the edges to be welded in any sort of coating, such as zinc spray?
I've chopped some inner section out ready to let in some new.
Also I think I may cut out and weld in a small piece that sits under the lower wing section as you'll see it warrants renewal if I'm to do a job that's going to last.
I was surprised at how good it was inside considering it hadn't been waxoyled, however I'm going to need to do this once its all welded. Any suggestions on the best way to do this?
Should I coat the edges to be welded in any sort of coating, such as zinc spray?
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Nathan Mwk 627G
Re: Wing removal and front end overhaul
When I did the same work on my 1300fw earlier this year I used weld through primer on all the edges that were to be welded, worked great and you have the satisfaction that there is something there protecting the edges, I used a brush on type I bought from Stoneleigh, id never used it before but I was impressed with it.
When you have completed the rebuild the easiest way of getting wax oil in the sills was to drill some holes on the "upper" sill, around the area that is usually covered with the tread plate, I blasted about 1.5L each side using a compressor.....once your done refit the tread plates and nobody is non the wiser that its been done like that!
Nathan
When you have completed the rebuild the easiest way of getting wax oil in the sills was to drill some holes on the "upper" sill, around the area that is usually covered with the tread plate, I blasted about 1.5L each side using a compressor.....once your done refit the tread plates and nobody is non the wiser that its been done like that!
Nathan