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Hatch back inner C pillar rust repair sections

Started by _hatcheddan_ , Sep 07 2007 04:09 PM

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#26 _hatcheddan_

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Posted 13 September 2007 - 01:21 AM

Hey guy's, I strongly recomend getting one of these baby's. Its worth its weight in gold when fixing rust, particulary on the C pillars. Dont bother with the cheap ones. They are $99 or $129 for the one with the atatchment to get into tiny gaps at bunnings, its well worth the investment

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#27 to fly

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Posted 14 September 2007 - 04:09 PM

The parcel arrived today, thanks Dan !!!

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#28 _ChiaLX_

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Posted 15 September 2007 - 05:23 PM

Got mine too, excellent work thanks mate. :spoton:

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#29 _hatcheddan_

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Posted 17 September 2007 - 04:44 PM

Heres a few picks of how mine turned out

Rust killed and etch primed

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Tacked in

Welded in

After a little grinding

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Still got some grinding to do I'll post some more pics when its done

cheers, Dan

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#30 LXM21

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Posted 17 September 2007 - 05:54 PM

thanks Dan, arrived today look great.

In your pics, whats the trick in getting the "seam line" (or join line) in as per original ?

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#31 _hatcheddan_

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Posted 17 September 2007 - 06:10 PM

thanks Dan, arrived today look great.

In your pics, whats the trick in getting the "seam line" (or join line) in as per original ?

No trick really, just Take your time making your repair panels so they will fit together nicely with a 1/2mm gap around them. My shed just flooded again last night so I'll have to deal with that before I get back into mine
Cheers, Dan

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#32 LXM21

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Posted 17 September 2007 - 06:19 PM

My seam line is currently missing under a load of bog !

I can now see why the dremel grinder is needed.

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#33 _hatcheddan_

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Posted 17 September 2007 - 06:21 PM

I can now see why the dremel grinder is needed.

They are worth their weight in gold

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#34 MR_J

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Posted 17 September 2007 - 06:32 PM

Got my set in the post today. One very happy customer

Thank you once again Dan. :spoton:

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#35 Racehatch

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Posted 17 September 2007 - 07:49 PM

Mine arrived today as well, very happy with the quality of the them!!

Thanks mate!

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#36 _youngy_11_

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Posted 17 September 2007 - 11:00 PM

Hey dan,

Yeah I might be interested in some too, just have to wait and see what the blaster uncovers.

Thanks
Ryan

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#37 _hatcheddan_

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Posted 17 September 2007 - 11:15 PM

Hey dan,

Yeah I might be interested in some too, just have to wait and see what the blaster uncovers.

Thanks
Ryan

No worries, I'll trade ya a pair for that chrome strip if you dont end up useing them

cheers, Dan

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#38 _youngy_11_

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Posted 18 September 2007 - 08:31 AM

Hehe, ok dan.

We will see what happens,

cheers mate

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#39 Toranamat69

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Posted 18 September 2007 - 11:02 AM

Got mine yesterday too- thanks Mate.

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#40 dattoman

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Posted 18 September 2007 - 12:21 PM

Arrived today

Will open them when I get around to looking at the car again

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#41 LXM21

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Posted 18 September 2007 - 06:20 PM

Dan, looking at your pics, did you drill the spot welds out from the original channel section ?

Also I take it you drilled holes in the new channel section to mig weld in ?

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#42 _Dan355_

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Posted 18 September 2007 - 07:16 PM

Dan, mine arrived today thank you for them and they look awesome.

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#43 _hatcheddan_

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Posted 18 September 2007 - 07:24 PM

Dan, looking at your pics, did you drill the spot welds out from the original channel section ?

Also I take it you drilled holes in the new channel section to mig weld in ?

Yes and yes

Glad to help guys, Dan

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#44 Dangerous

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Posted 19 September 2007 - 07:16 PM

Dan, looks a very good fit. Damn good welding too (he says jealously).

If you make another batch, count me in. No rush, as I'd just like to have a set available, not for any current project.

Cheers,

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#45 _hatcheddan_

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Posted 19 September 2007 - 07:23 PM

All good I've still got a few pairs left if any one still needs some.

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#46 slr5640

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Posted 19 September 2007 - 07:33 PM

ok then, can I have a pair please?
pm on the way

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#47 YiriSS

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Posted 22 September 2007 - 12:29 AM

i just found this thread, i have to say awesome,

can i order a set please?

if you are going to home on sunday i will be up emerald way , i might pick them up then .

cheers

Mick

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#48 _hatcheddan_

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Posted 22 September 2007 - 11:35 AM

i just found this thread, i have to say awesome,

can i order a set please?

if you are going to home on sunday i will be up emerald way , i might pick them up then .

cheers

Mick

Sorry I just sold the last pair, but I've ordered some more. They will be done by next week. I'll let ya's know when they are done.

Cheers, Dan