Door Striker Plates

[ti]

I was just about to fill in the gap between the rear arch and the panel just behind the door,when i thought what if i need to take off my door striker plates?!?!

With my current set up i will no longer be able to undo the bolts and nylocs-as once this gap is filled in, there is no longer any acess to the nylocs!

Any suggestions please?!?!?!?

[robinj66]

I have yet to resolve this problem myself but a provisional thought is to glass in a panel as per normal but to fit a plate over a hole to allow for access. Probably secure the plate with self tappers. To be honest it's something I will leave until after the SVA when I'm wondering where all this spare time came from.

[Paul B]

Why do you feel it is necessary to fill in this area ?

I have left this open and found very little debris gets thrown into the sill area by the rear wheels and it leaves the area open to get to the body mounting bolts, brake and fuel lines etc.

You never know when you may want to get to something to repair or replace it.

[JOHN C]

Hi Terry,

after sealing off the inner arch i had to get to the door striker plate nuts to make adjustment. Cut a hole in the wheel arch area fill panel, behind the nuts to gain access. Then made an aluminium cover so access could be made at any time in the future. hope this helps.

[Kevin W]

My money's with Paul B's approach..............if it aint broke.....

[ti]

Thanks Everyone

Now i have to make the choice-
leave them open or fill em in??

It never rains but poors!!!!!!!!!!!

[Paul B]

Terry

Given that the rear wheel arches are glassed in, these provide sufficient support for the body to prevent any movement, the filling in of the front area is only going to be cosmetic.

The issue of the front wheel arch inners, is a completely different matter. I have screwed the inners into place to allow for easy removal but I think they are intended to be glassed in to provide support and anti- shake of the wings.

[ti]

Cheers for that Paul !!

Still undecided though!