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Post by Horney on Mar 10, 2016 22:03:55 GMT
One bonnet collected.  |
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Post by Horney on Mar 10, 2016 23:27:03 GMT
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Post by Horney on Mar 10, 2016 23:28:02 GMT
It was a tight fit but it's in.
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Post by 5alive on Mar 11, 2016 0:08:04 GMT
A snug fit.Good luck getting it out again  |
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Post by rhyswh on Mar 11, 2016 15:48:29 GMT
Thanks guys! Really appreciate it.
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Post by rhyswh on Mar 17, 2016 15:16:08 GMT
Took the bumper off last night to have a look and I'm not sure if I can fix it. The cross-member (the thing the radiator attaches to) is bent and where the sidelight sits has been completely crushed! Is the cross-member (if that's what it's called) something that bolts in? Good side  Bad side  The cross-member looks worse in real life!   What do you guys think? |
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Post by Horney on Mar 17, 2016 15:26:57 GMT
I'm pretty sure it bolts onto the end of the chassis rails. Certainly looks like it form the pics.
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Post by rhyswh on Mar 17, 2016 16:18:54 GMT
From what I could make out it looks part of the chassis rails.
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Post by Horney on Mar 17, 2016 16:23:16 GMT
I think you might be right. I don't think that bit does much though. Maybe mounts for the side light/indicator unit? Get that wing and headlight unit off and you'll have a better understanding of what you've got to deal with. I have to be honest, if it was me I'd hack that end off with a grinder, slap on all the new panels and forget about it. I'm a bit cowboy sometimes though.  |
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Post by rhyswh on Mar 17, 2016 16:27:16 GMT
Well that is what I'm considering lol
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Post by rhyswh on Mar 17, 2016 16:55:24 GMT
I think the sidelights actually attach to the bumper so that shouldn't be a problem. Biggest issue I might have is I think the wing is attached to something that's now been crushed!
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Post by Reechard on Mar 17, 2016 17:24:24 GMT
Id cowboy it as well myself and hack it off. But as Nick says get the wing and bits off so you can have a proper look at it and go from there
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Post by rhyswh on Mar 17, 2016 18:31:16 GMT
Huge thanks to boringgit, got the sidelights, headlight casing and lid in the post yesterday.
Will take the wing off this weekend and have a proper look.
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Post by 5alive on Mar 18, 2016 0:02:20 GMT
The leg looks straight,square and ok from the pic`s,if it were me,i would try to pull it out as best as poss,cut off the worst bits like Horney said. Find one at a breakers,cut a repair panel more from the car in the breakers and trim it back so it fits perfectly,then weld the part back together. It`s all hidden behind the outer panels anyway,so a bit of paint once it`s all back together and job done. Don`t give up,anything can be fixed Have a look here for inspiration, www.mx5cartalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=45260you will learn more about how it went together in the first place and have the satisfaction you repaired it yourself. Very best of luck to you. |
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Post by rhyswh on Mar 18, 2016 9:05:54 GMT
That link is very helpful and from what I can make out the crossmember is welded on. How much does a cheap welding kit cost? This could be my way of learning how to weld! I have no knowledge at all when it comes to welding but I think the cheapest option is MIG?
Edit: Just remembered my garage is limited to 13amps, does this mean I wouldn't be able to use a welder in the garage?
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