We have tried 3 times to make the rust repair panel for the C pillar on the LX hatch but unfortunately we have failed , without spending a lot more money that I am doubtful we will recoup we will not be able to proceed . So for those who have been waiting for this product I am sorry it will not be made in the foreseeable future
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LX "C" Pillar
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, Feb 17 2006 02:46 PM
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Posted 17 February 2006 - 03:14 PM
Yeah but use chicken wire too because its structural. 
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Posted 17 February 2006 - 03:52 PM
I guess I'll just have to make my own
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Posted 17 February 2006 - 04:11 PM
That's a shame Les. It's probably the one area that will turn a potentially rebuildable hatch into a basket case without the availability of a rust replacement section.
It is a complex shape though. Have you thought about building a rust replacement panel that covers above and below the seam, with a groove in the panel to simulate the seam? That might be a bit simpler to make.
It is a complex shape though. Have you thought about building a rust replacement panel that covers above and below the seam, with a groove in the panel to simulate the seam? That might be a bit simpler to make.
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Posted 18 February 2006 - 10:07 PM
these sections are wonderful aren't they,
Looks like its 1"x1/2" tube and DIY.
Or find someone silly enough to do it for u
(Says he who is on his fifth c pillar)
Looks like its 1"x1/2" tube and DIY.
Or find someone silly enough to do it for u
(Says he who is on his fifth c pillar)
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Posted 18 February 2006 - 10:29 PM
Or get me to bring over a N.O.S. 1/4 panel when I bring over munro's stuff.I guess I'll just have to make my own
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Posted 19 February 2006 - 02:55 PM
- dont mean to hijack thread, but what was that Chop?
Do you have a 1/4 panel? I'm after a passenger side LX panel.
What are they worth? Seen a few on Ebay, but drivers side.
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Les, are the 1/4 panels floating about NOS or are they Rare Spares
new parts? if so couldnt you just do the pillar part off the same tool?
Also, RODOMO, are you serious about the chicken wire? It sounds
like a good idea, like putting reo in concrete.
Hmmm, thinking cap is on.
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Do you have a 1/4 panel? I'm after a passenger side LX panel.
What are they worth? Seen a few on Ebay, but drivers side.
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Back to this thread.
Les, are the 1/4 panels floating about NOS or are they Rare Spares
new parts? if so couldnt you just do the pillar part off the same tool?
Also, RODOMO, are you serious about the chicken wire? It sounds
like a good idea, like putting reo in concrete.
Hmmm, thinking cap is on.
- Leakey
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Posted 19 February 2006 - 03:32 PM
Definately not serious about chicken wire.
Are you serious?
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Are you serious?
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Posted 19 February 2006 - 04:49 PM
Is that a threat that your coming to Perth ?Or get me to bring over a N.O.S. 1/4 panel when I bring over munro's stuff.I guess I'll just have to make my own
Might need to fill your van up with Torana parts Chop
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Posted 19 February 2006 - 05:11 PM
I'm considering the trip around Christmas. If there were a few people interested in me transporting goods all or part of the way there or back, it would definitely be on.Is that a threat that your coming to Perth ?
Or get me to bring over a N.O.S. 1/4 panel when I bring over munro's stuff.I guess I'll just have to make my own
Might need to fill your van up with Torana parts Chop
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Posted 19 February 2006 - 05:13 PM
Passenger side LX? I shall check. Fairly sure there's a couple of drivers side, but not 100% about passenger side.- dont mean to hijack thread, but what was that Chop?
Do you have a 1/4 panel? I'm after a passenger side LX panel.
What are they worth? Seen a few on Ebay, but drivers side.
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Posted 19 February 2006 - 07:35 PM
The 1/4 panels are NOS but they do not come with the outer "c"pillar only the inner partLes, are the 1/4 panels floating about NOS or are they Rare Spares
new parts? if so couldnt you just do the pillar part off the same tool?
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Posted 22 February 2006 - 03:16 PM
I'm learning all the time. Thanks Les.
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As for the chicken wire...
I hear red carpet chopped up in the bog mix works well too.....LOL
Thinking cap is on though folks.
Cheers, Leakey
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As for the chicken wire...
I hear red carpet chopped up in the bog mix works well too.....LOL
Thinking cap is on though folks.
Cheers, Leakey
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Posted 22 February 2006 - 03:23 PM
Hi Chop, been drooling over that passenger 1/4 panel.
Needs to save a few bickies though....
- I have (3) kids, you could take one for it and put 'em to work!!
Nah... they're too lazy.
Strut chappy is getting back to me tomorrow.
How many threads have I mixed here??**##!
- Leakey
Needs to save a few bickies though....
- I have (3) kids, you could take one for it and put 'em to work!!
Nah... they're too lazy.
Strut chappy is getting back to me tomorrow.
How many threads have I mixed here??**##!
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Posted 22 February 2006 - 05:01 PM
That is dissapointing Les, just wondering how much is too expensive ?? I know I would part with a reasonable amount for a decent C pillar repair kit. Im sure there wouldnt be many Hatches out there without this dreaded rust in the C pillar. Sure you can bog it, but long term , it has to be something like this kit. Les could you reconsider at all ? how about a poll on these forums regarding price, and demand before you shelf it , anyhow I think Rares are doing the right thing by us old car enthusiasts, and keep up the good work!!!!
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Posted 22 February 2006 - 05:29 PM
^^^ aggreed, i would be willing two buy a couple of sets of repair kits.
We should have a poll to see just how many people are interested and what prices would be
We should have a poll to see just how many people are interested and what prices would be
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Posted 23 February 2006 - 07:27 AM
geez ill be happy with a new skin for the hatch door doovie thing.
(yes thats a technical term)
my hatch has NO rust in the c pillar and there is no sign that there ever was *shrug*
(yes thats a technical term)
my hatch has NO rust in the c pillar and there is no sign that there ever was *shrug*
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Posted 23 February 2006 - 10:29 AM
errrrrrrmy hatch has NO rust in the c pillar and there is no sign that there ever was *shrug*
No Need to Rub it in!Yeah real shame about the C Pillars, i did an averrage job on mine when i did it before, was really hoping that these new versions would work! Wat was teh problem with them? Just couldnt get them the right shape?
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Posted 23 February 2006 - 10:51 AM
Does any one have a donor hatch with rusted pillars L&R that they could cut out below the overlap at the bottom and through the very top that they can mail to me? I will pay postage.
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Posted 23 February 2006 - 01:10 PM
answered your other post mate if you can wait till weekend I can cut them out for you on my spares ss hatch. I also have a SS hatch with not a spot of rust sorry to brag....
actually if you can wait, my mate who I got the channel picked up by at xmas (Ray) will be down there in a few days for his daughters engagement party so maybe he can bring them down???
actually if you can wait, my mate who I got the channel picked up by at xmas (Ray) will be down there in a few days for his daughters engagement party so maybe he can bring them down???
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Posted 25 February 2006 - 11:29 AM
Make that 2 sets!
GML-31 has offered a set, thank you.
I would use his to make the patterns but would need another set to chop out the rust sections to check fit.
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GML-31 has offered a set, thank you.
I would use his to make the patterns but would need another set to chop out the rust sections to check fit.
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Posted 04 March 2006 - 02:41 PM
Just moving this to the top. Still looking for donors.
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