dave bailey Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 Hi. I'm repairing the front wings on my TR5 restoration project, and have welded in a new top flange, (where they all seem to rot) I've drilled all the holes, but am a bit mystified as to why at the forward end of the flange there are two cut-outs which don't seem to have any function. The only thing that I can think of is that they help the inward curvature of the wing at the forward end. Any thoughts ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) Not sure what you meant. This is what it should look like Stuart. Edited March 31, 2023 by stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kenrow Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 (edited) Deleted… Edited March 31, 2023 by Kenrow Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dave bailey Posted March 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 Hi Stuart. As your picture shows, the top flange is the same width all the way from the back until about 30cm from the front, where there are two cutouts about 10cm long between the first and second hole, and the second and third hole. Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 31, 2023 Report Share Posted March 31, 2023 6 minutes ago, dave bailey said: Hi Stuart. As your picture shows, the top flange is the same width all the way from the back until about 30cm from the front, where there are two cutouts about 10cm long between the first and second hole, and the second and third hole. Dave. They dont really do anything, I suspect it was just trimmed back like that to aid the pressing round the curve like you thought. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dave bailey Posted April 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 Thanks. Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted April 1, 2023 Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 23 hours ago, stuart said: Not sure what you meant. This is what it should look like Stuart. Hi Stuart, great picture of a cleaned wing, is that what you do to all your tubs and panels now ? Or is it just a single wing replacement. I knew you'd gone off the dipping because of reactions and cleaning problems. Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted April 1, 2023 Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 Just now, Motorsport Mickey said: Hi Stuart, great picture of a cleaned wing, is that what you do to all your tubs and panels now ? Or is it just a single wing replacement. I knew you'd gone off the dipping because of reactions and cleaning problems. Mick Richards Yes it always pays to go right back especially when theyve had some dodgy repairs in the past. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted April 1, 2023 Report Share Posted April 1, 2023 How do you get them that clean Stuart ??? especially round the edges. Roy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted April 2, 2023 Report Share Posted April 2, 2023 (edited) 20 hours ago, roy53 said: How do you get them that clean Stuart ??? especially round the edges. Roy Hot air gun strip first, then DA, then small air sander with 3M scotch pads and air die grinder with pointed rotary wire brush and obviously a lot of patience. If needed 80 grit folded up small to get right into the very corners. Oh and any pitted rust gets soaked in Jenolite. There used to be a really good blasters down here who was great at unsupported panels but unfortunately hes given up due to illness so its do it by hand. Stuart. Edited April 2, 2023 by stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted April 3, 2023 Report Share Posted April 3, 2023 i just knew it wouldn't be an easy solution . Roy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.