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by big_j
15 Apr 2021, 09:31
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: steel panel bonding
Replies: 4
Views: 1058

Re: steel panel bonding

the central and inner sills are good and solid thankfully. its the front and rear arches plus steps, lower b-pillar sliding door bottom... tailgate bottom all the usual places. I was thinking of bonding talgate lower and sliding door lower outer to help prevent distortion..... probably the least of ...
by big_j
12 Apr 2021, 09:19
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: steel panel bonding
Replies: 4
Views: 1058

steel panel bonding

Question. What steel>steel bonding compound have people used and would people recommend for restoration work as a supplement for welding panel flanges and overlaps.... maybe even as a replacement for none structural panel joints. Ive seen the 3M panel bond and also the Sikaflex 221 plus many others ...
by big_j
06 Apr 2021, 15:12
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: Just starting a restoration and unsure how far to go....
Replies: 1
Views: 829

Just starting a restoration and unsure how far to go....

Im just about to start the restoration of my LLE. it is completely original at them moment but requires the bottom few inches all round sorting out which isnt an issue. however the donor van I have bought has a 1/3rd length factory metal sliding roof in working order. I have always liked the idea of...
by big_j
18 Oct 2016, 17:50
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: JR / JX Engine Reconditioning
Replies: 1
Views: 694

JR / JX Engine Reconditioning

looking to refurbish my JR engine bottom end (pistons, rings bearings and crank re grind) and was wondering if anyone had any advice or recommendations for any one out there that does exchange units?

cheers

Johnathan
by big_j
29 Oct 2015, 22:19
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: T3 Tailgate Repair Panels
Replies: 11
Views: 5561

Re: T3 Tailgate Repair Panels

Still searching. Brickwerks out of stock and not likley to get any more...

Amazing that for a part that is getting really difficult to get hold of that there is no repair panel anymore....
by big_j
17 Oct 2015, 20:20
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: T3 Tailgate Repair Panels
Replies: 11
Views: 5561

Re: T3 Tailgate Repair Panels

^^ nice :D

..found this in in the Brickwerks list

https://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php/ ... -skin.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

no stock though.

Mine has gone in the corners as well as the lower edge.
by big_j
17 Oct 2015, 18:39
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: T3 Tailgate Repair Panels
Replies: 11
Views: 5561

Re: T3 Tailgate Repair Panels

..i'm sure I have seen outer repair panels... maybe not....

I shall change my question then... does anyone make any form of repair panel for T25 tailgates...
by big_j
17 Oct 2015, 14:29
Forum: Bodywork, Seats & Glass
Topic: T3 Tailgate Repair Panels
Replies: 11
Views: 5561

T3 Tailgate Repair Panels

OK I have a tailgate on a late (1992) T3 and the inner lower tailgate seam is very rotten with the left hand side almost completely gone. The question I have is does anyone make inner tailgate repair panels? ive seen plenty of outer ones but not come accross inners... anyone help? regards Johnathan
by big_j
12 Dec 2014, 22:23
Forum: Any Other Matters
Topic: Photo's wanted 1.6 JX Engine Under Tray Mint Condition
Replies: 33
Views: 14036

Re: Photo's wanted 1.6 JX Engine Under Tray Mint Condition

my JX engined bus hasnt got one ot these fitted, I guess it has been lost/removed/not fitted.

Is it worth having one on there?

..if yes does anyone have any of the tin work or are they reproduced?

Cheers

Johnathan
by big_j
06 Dec 2014, 13:41
Forum: Electrical & Instrumentation
Topic: Addition Boost Gauge Pod
Replies: 1
Views: 1025

Addition Boost Gauge Pod

Ok, not sure if this is the right section but I am looking to identify this gauge pod. The bus is originally from Germany, and these have been fitted for some time. http://i60.tinypic.com/nyw6jc.jpg I am looking for another one to mount a boost gauge in, does anyone have one? Any help/sourcing would...