Cutting out a rusty rear wheel arch

Thin bits of metal and bright blue light.

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Cutting out a rusty rear wheel arch

Post by eddbmxdude »

I have almost got all my other projects out of the way now, so I am turning my attention to getting the van going.

Here is what I have found :(
[IMG:800:600]http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r190 ... CF5280.jpg[/img]
[IMG:600:800]http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r190 ... CF5281.jpg[/img]
[IMG:600:800]http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r190 ... CF5282.jpg[/img]

There is a skim of filler over the whole lot so I want to cut it all out and weld new metal in. My problem is I have no idea how to cut the old panel out. Can I drill out the spotwelds or should I take a grinder with a cutting disc to it?

Cheers,
Edd
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Post by Other-Power »

Similar to mine, rust wise.

The solution for me was to use an air chisel and 'pop' the spot welds.

You could try drilling them but i think it will be difficult.

You can try grinding them of.

You can use a chisel and a hammer/air chisel.

Let use know how you get on.

Jon
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