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Originally Posted by Derek Millard  Hi Iain
No probs with the delay but many thanks for sending such a good set of photos. Since I last posted I have been thinking it might be a shame to make the inner wheel arch coverings permanent because it gives so much more access to the manifolds etc. I was thinking of ali (because I do not have the f/glass panels) and slotting them into a channel bonded/sikoflexed to the top inner wings. I can see from your photos what shape I should be aiming for. Well done and thanks a lot.
Dek:thumb: |
Derek,
A word of warning mate. Having the inner arches fibreglassed into the body and then rigidly fixed to the chassis greatly increases the strength of the body when fitted. I have still used steel braces and supports where possible but I believe it still needs the arches and body becoming one solid piece. Having your Ally arches just sikaflexed to the body may cause you problems with the strength of the body (cracking etc.) in the future.
Have a chat with Bob Busbridge at Cobretti. He should be able to supply you with the inner arch panels. Let me know if you want his contact details.
Just a thought...