Hi Ben,
I'm doing some major rust repairs on my 75 right now. It started out as a
floor and sill replacement but has mushroomed into much much more. The B
post is also badly rusted where it joins the sills. Before I cut away the
remains of the floor and sills I have carefully measured the B post
location. I want to be certain it remains in the same place.
I have used an air abrasive cut off with a 3" wheel for much of the cutting
but will also use a spot weld cutter as Greg suggested. Just ordered a hand
punch so that I can ready the new panels for plug welding. There is quite a
bit of fabrication to be done before reassembly.
Like I said, my biggest concern now is the alignment of the B post when all
is said and done. I've been taking pictures of the project but there are
still many left on the roll. Perhaps by the end of next week I can post a
few. Please let me know how your project is coming along.
Rick Patton
75 TR6
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Date: 02-Mar-2000 10:52:50
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Subject: FW: "b" post panels
-----Original Message-----
From: Ben Heller
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2000 9:52 AM
To: '6 Pack List'
Subject: "b" post panels
I am replacing my rear fenders on my six. I have the
fenders off and I am
cleaning up rust and preparing the inner fender for
paint. The back section
of the "b" post where the fenders bolt on is badly
rusted and need to be
replaced. I bought replacement panels. How would I go
about seperating the
back part from the front (door jam) without damaging
the front section. It
has a bunch of spot welds. I tried an air chisel but it
started to cut into
post panel before breaking the weld. Could I shave most
of the back of the
panel down with a sawzall and put the fender back on?
Would that screw up
the alignment of the fender?
Ben Heller
73 TR-6 itching to drive
Baltimore, Md
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