I'm restoring a TR3 and when I found that the tub I bought had a VERY lacy trunk floor, the first thing I did was get out the MIG. Everywhere I tried to fill, I ended up with a bigger hole. I wasn't
OK, I'm far from an expert on anything to do with MG's but all I have read on this list indicates that aside from keeping you off the roadway the floor pans provide strength to the uinibody construct
As long as there is sound metal at points of contact with other structural portions of the floor a fiberglass repair can extend the life for years without weakening the body. This requires that there
Hi Ross, I'm not talking about areas that have been structurally compromised. The areas I repaired were only lacey and cratered from previous rust. I agree, it's probably not the "be all end all" for
Basically, it started out as an experiment. I felt I could always cut the section out and weld in new metal...but I wanted to try it. Some of the lacey areas were REAL bad and extensive (half dollar
Author: "James H. Nazarian, Ph.D." <microdoc@apk.net>
Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2001 09:48:28 -0500
And, if you think fiberglass construction isn't strong, better not get in small craft boating.... or Corvettes... or... written in the style of a true Ed-ism. Jim P.S. I think it fascinating that my