Side Plank Removal

[Blue Meanies]

I need to remove the side planks from my van.
I have no idea how they are attached anyone know how to get them off?

[Titus A Duxass]

Look up from the lower edge, between the plank and body you'll see 10mm hex heads, undo these.

They will be very rusty.

You could have found this information using the search function.

[Blue Meanies]

Thank you.

[trentjim]

the planks "hang" off the black plastic fixings which are riveted to the bodywork
freeing the nuts at the bottom can be tricky, especially if they are rusted tight and the bolt starts to turn.
once they are all off the bottom of the plank can swing towards you and you can lift it off the hangers.

I've replaced all the fixings with stainless steel when refitting, used a 3d printer to make some pieces to hold the top of the bolts captive and had to print a handful of replacement hangers too, that was childs play compared to getting one or two of the rusted nuts off...

[Blue Meanies]

Thanks Jim.
Got to get them off to replace rotten sills and a dirty great hole in the fridge panel.

So are you saying you manufacttured new hangers?

[Titus A Duxass]

If you want to you can buy new ones from Brick weeks.co.UK along with stainless plank fittings.

I used to get them from eBay.Dr but they are going for 8+ Euros each now, from brick weeks they're just over four quid.

[trentjim]

Thanks Jim.
Got to get them off to replace rotten sills and a dirty great hole in the fridge panel.
So are you saying you manufacttured new hangers?

you'll need to drill out the rivets holding the hangers on then as well... mine were off all winter... looks great now they are back on though...

yep I printed some replacement bits with a Makerbot Replicator printer using ABS plastic.... around 20p worth of plastic for each piece,

pics might give you a better look at what is hidden behind the planks...

[Plasticman]

will you post up some picks as is and as repairs progress
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[Blue Meanies]

Here is a quick snap of the rot.

[Blue Meanies]

Oh and plank(s) off no problem

Something went well!!!!

[Plasticman]

are you going to do it right as in all out and rebuild or what
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[Blue Meanies]

Doing it as properly as I can.
I have got new outer sill and lower side panel.
Will have to make a section for the floor.
But everything getting chopped out that needs to be.
My local friendly welder is primed and ready..