Front Panel Confusion

[JamesKT25]

So ive got the van to a point where i could trial fit the new front panel, its lines up beautifully on the outside seams and sits great on the front bumper structure, but in the middle it is sitting high, i can get my fingers under the back edge and its sat the same distance proud of the top join. Im stumped....



Sits nice both sides.





Problem gap, the top edge is the same distant to high in the middle too.

[JamesKT25]

Ill try and sort some more useful pictures if that would help, im not sure why its sitting higher in the middle, i dont even think my grill would fit in....

[lloydy]

The repro panels are a bit crap, the ones that were trial fitted to my van had the wrong curve on them. I ended up buying a genuine one and it fitted perfectly.
you can see the issues of the repro ones on the bodywork thread of my van. link should get you to page 15 which is where the front is trial fitted
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[JamesKT25]

The curve on this panel is spot on, i believe MM did some fettling to get it right. I just cant work out why its sat so high....

[lloydy]

Ah ok, read it wrong.

[JamesKT25]

Nah its ok Im just stumped if it was just that rear lip that sat high then i wouldnt be bothered but its the whole panel in the middle....hahah

[Plasticman]

your last picky. where is it, lower middle?they all including the genuine seem to fit a little high when matched to the inner ,,clamp it in place and try the grill
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[JamesKT25]

Last pick is the back lick at the bottom, in the middle. The front top lip that would meet the grill, also ends up higher in the middle.....

[Plasticman]

Yes,they are like that,have you tried sitting the grill in place ,as the originals sit higher as well
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[JamesKT25]

Ill line it all up and see. What do i do about water getting underneath from the back?

[Plasticman]

if that inner lip is causing grief then cut it off, it would then be the same as the lower repair ones, and as for sealing well use brush on seam sealer and there is a spray one as well, just coat it and use a product like dynax uc
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[JamesKT25]

I was gonna just chop it off yh it was the height of the top that worried me then hahaha, Im not sure if the lights would fit in. ha. Ill do some investigation today.

[JamesKT25]

Right well, put the panel back on today. The front lower seam sits flush with the bumper right across. Both sides are sitting nice. Grill and lights fit so winner. Not sure how I'm gonna plug weld across the top though as its still rather high...

[Plasticman]

They do ait a bit high,try a 5mm hole or tack the top back

[JamesKT25]

Ill give it a go, cheers mm. Should hopefully have it in for paint next month!