Graham Posted July 5, 2022 Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 Just doing a repair on the near side inner wing and wheel arch tub to replace the ‘welded flap’ repair by a PO and I’ve noticed that the rear deck sections appear not to be aligned, if I put a straight edge down them you can see the run out. now before I weld it all back up could somebody let me know if this is correct or if I need to cure this before welding the arch up. Shall we say that this is not the old girls first rodeo and I know that somebody has been in here before me so although I’m pretty sure nothing has moved in doing what I’m doing, I’m not sure it was right in the first place. TIA Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 5, 2022 Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 It should be straight with the top tapering down slightly towards the tail lights. I dont have a picture looking all the way along Im afraid but this may help. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Posted July 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 1 hour ago, stuart said: It should be straight with the top tapering down slightly towards the tail lights. I dont have a picture looking all the way along Im afraid but this may help. Stuart. Thanks Stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr graham Posted July 5, 2022 Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 Graham it should not have a gap like that , as Stuart says tapers down slightly towards the rear . graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted July 5, 2022 Report Share Posted July 5, 2022 You have my sash clamp Graham. Maybe 'B' post top out of alignment? Regards Harry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 6, 2022 Report Share Posted July 6, 2022 Do some triangulation measurement Graham, that will show up if the cab is out of square. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Posted July 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2022 6 hours ago, stuart said: Do some triangulation measurement Graham, that will show up if the cab is out of square. Stuart. Yes good point, I’ve even got a tram gauge ! What’s an acceptable + or - ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 7, 2022 Report Share Posted July 7, 2022 (edited) 18 hours ago, Graham said: Yes good point, I’ve even got a tram gauge ! What’s an acceptable + or - ? Aim for zero but failing that 1/16" Dont forget you`ll probably have to go past and then let it spring back. Stuart. Edited July 7, 2022 by stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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