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| posted on 15/1/14 at 10:00 AM |
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Rear bulkhead panel - snugness of fit...
Next task is to fit my floor and rear bulkhead panels. I am using alu - 3mm for the floor - 2mm for the rear bulkhead - and will be using
sikaflex/tigerseal and rivets.
Having tried to 'dry fit' the rear bulkhead - it's obvious that some of the welds where the tunnel meets the diff foul the panel and
stop it sitting perfectly flush. I am loathe to grind back those welds given the importance of strength in the chassis.
Do I trim the panel to accomodate the welds - then use trim to cover up any small gaps?
Or do I use alu panel which is 'full size' but thin enough to flex over the welds where necessary?
Your practical experiences and advice is appreciated as always!!!
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40inches
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| posted on 15/1/14 at 10:30 AM |
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I used 1.5mm thick ally and used a rubber mallet/small hammer over any welds. A bead of Sikaflex on the chassis before final fitting will seal the
panel and add strength.
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adithorp
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| posted on 15/1/14 at 01:18 PM |
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I'd use thinner ally and shape it over the welds. 3mm floor and 2mm for the rest is pretty thick. Think mine are 2 + 1.5 and thats more common.
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jps
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| posted on 15/1/14 at 02:18 PM |
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I'll go 1.5mm on everything except the floor then. I've got a big sheet of 3mm for free - if you haven't seen in other threads
i'm the 'using the pub sign for my floor' man :-D Photo evidence here: http://meandthekitcar.wordpress.com/2013/08/18/floored-pt-3/
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