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bulkhead
Posted: 10 May 2011, 19:34
by leevw
just got me an `88 panel van. gonna remove the metal bulkhead as soon as i get chance.
any tips on the easiest way to do this please??
was thinking of drilling out or grind off the rivets, would this work??
Re: bulkhead
Posted: 10 May 2011, 20:57
by leevw
any advise would be apreciated guys

Re: bulkhead
Posted: 10 May 2011, 21:05
by Plasticman
Bliddy impatient arent you

youve not got any of us on retainers you know....
right, yes to both your questions, drill the heads of poprivits and use a spotweld drill to to the spots, dont rush it..
mike
oh and post up pickies please so we can all follow it

Re: bulkhead
Posted: 10 May 2011, 21:34
by leevw
ha ha a little impatient

just keen to get cracking with this!!
just been looking at painting with a roller!!
did this to my T4, used military vehicle paint, didnt look to bad to be honest
might give it another go
Re: bulkhead
Posted: 11 May 2011, 17:28
by Hacksawbob
Re: bulkhead
Posted: 11 May 2011, 17:47
by leevw
Hacksawbob wrote:
that will come in very handy
thanks Hacksawbob

Re: bulkhead
Posted: 11 May 2011, 18:45
by Plasticman
They would work well on pattern panals
mike

Re: bulkhead
Posted: 11 May 2011, 19:12
by kevtherev
Re: bulkhead
Posted: 11 May 2011, 21:08
by miggs
spotweld drill bit will be your best friend

Re: bulkhead
Posted: 22 May 2011, 18:19
by leevw
OMG now they are not easy to get out!!!!
made me bloody sweat

Re: bulkhead
Posted: 22 May 2011, 18:52
by Oldiebut goodie
Must have been 'golden rivets'.

Re: bulkhead
Posted: 22 May 2011, 20:40
by pmoc_2001
miggs wrote:spotweld drill bit will be your best friend

I bought these from amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003 ... ss_product. Not arrived yet though

Re: bulkhead
Posted: 23 May 2011, 15:57
by leevw
i used a grinder, a crow bar and of course.....a big hammer
done the job
