02-12-2013, 05:42 PM | #1 |
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Patch panels
I'm going to install rear quarter and inner fender patch panels on a '29 Tudor. Each panel has a 1" flange on the bottom that is at a right angle to the panel. When installing the panels should the flanges be bent up inside the subrails or should they be left flat?
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02-12-2013, 05:49 PM | #2 |
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Re: Patch panels
they were orig. folded under and spot welded. make sure you remove all of the old one first. If you got a good spot welder it will keep them tight and no rattles.
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02-12-2013, 05:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: Patch panels
These should be crimped over. Originally these were somewhat scallaped on the back side. Also not the spot welds that were also used in afew key places. I wish I would have taken better pic's to help you out abit more. Small details make a difference to some and are overlooked by others. Rod
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02-12-2013, 06:42 PM | #4 |
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Re: Patch panels
i drilled 1/4 inch holes through the lower front lip. every 3 inches. clamped tight and plug welded them to the sub-rail. used a flapper wheel to smooth out and buff. cant even see anything was changed. i left the tab stick stright out and go under the wooded block. snipped on either side of the block, folded up into inner sub-rail and seam sealed inner rail. much stronger also much eaiser to do
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02-12-2013, 09:23 PM | #5 |
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