Oh $#!+ pulled a bonehead move. Backed into my wifes car. I want to make some repairs. What is the best way to straighten out crinkled aluminum. Just happens tha about two weeks ago I took a beat tub to the dump. Could use the back galvy piece and back panel now.
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My thought exactly!! I was glad I didn't damage either the 4" amber or the red one hard to get those.THING 1 - 1973 88 SIII - SOLD
THING 2 -1974 88 SIII Daily Driver - SOLD
THING 3 - 1969 88 SIIA Bugeye Project
THING 4 - 1971 109 SIIA ExMod - SOLD
THING 5 - 1958 109 PU
THING 6 - 1954 86" HTComment
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I had similar damage when I got mine. I drilled out the rivets, straightened the steel bits with a regular hammer and dolly but used a piece of wood and plastic hammer on the aluminum so I wouldn't stretch or work harden it. Then rivet back together. Much easier than trying to straighten all the pieces at the same time.Gale Breitkreutz
'03 Disco
'74 Series III 88 (sold, 4/13)
'47 CJ2AComment
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Well...Replacement bodysides and galv corners are still available. Used 88 tubs are plentiful too.--Mark
1973 SIII 109 RHD 2.5NA Diesel
0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
(9.7 minutes now that she's a 3-door).Comment
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Don't think I'll change the tub. This is my everyday driver and perfection is not a high priority with this truck. I would be interested in a decent straight galv corner if anyone has one.THING 1 - 1973 88 SIII - SOLD
THING 2 -1974 88 SIII Daily Driver - SOLD
THING 3 - 1969 88 SIIA Bugeye Project
THING 4 - 1971 109 SIIA ExMod - SOLD
THING 5 - 1958 109 PU
THING 6 - 1954 86" HTComment
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Bits and bobs
Bob,
I think there's one in the pile in my garage attic. Along with the bare engine block, con-rods and other oddments......Les Parker
Tech. Support and Parts Specialist
Rovers North Inc.
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Fair enough. I was under the (incorrect) impression that the galv corners were universal and that the lamp assemblies all fit the same size holes, but I suppose it's not the holes that are different, but rather the amount of metal around the holes.--Mark
1973 SIII 109 RHD 2.5NA Diesel
0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
(9.7 minutes now that she's a 3-door).Comment
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You're still kinda right Mark. The outside profile of the early 2A, and S3 are the same. The hole for the lower lamp is in the same position, but the hole for the upper (brake/tail) is up a tad on the late 2A/S3 pieces. Also, the side rivet hole pattern is a little different( Which doesn't matter, because when you redrill the body for the 'other' style, whichever way you're going, the capping covers the old rivet holes in the body.
Some light grinding of the upper lamp hole (in galvy and tub)would be necessary to use the old style corner on a newer truck.Comment
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You're still kinda right Mark. The outside profile of the early 2A, and S3 are the same. The hole for the lower lamp is in the same position, but the hole for the upper (brake/tail) is up a tad on the late 2A/S3 pieces. Also, the side rivet hole pattern is a little different( Which doesn't matter, because when you redrill the body for the 'other' style, whichever way you're going, the capping covers the old rivet holes in the body.
Some light grinding of the upper lamp hole (in galvy and tub)would be necessary to use the old style corner on a newer truck.
thanks.---------------------------
1961 Ser IIa Hybrid Defender
1969 Ser IIa Bugeye
1980 Ser III Lightweight 24V RHD- sold
1988 LR90 turbo diesel RHD - currently frame off rebuild in progress
1998 Disco - ex wife :-(
2000 Disco - RIP , end over end 2.5 times
2010 RR Sport Supercharged
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Ahh...makes sense.
It looks as if one could "adjust" the position of the upper hole to accomodate the larger lower lens and the modification would be hidden by the upper lamp assemblly.--Mark
1973 SIII 109 RHD 2.5NA Diesel
0-54mph in just under 11.5 minutes
(9.7 minutes now that she's a 3-door).Comment
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Finished my repairs last week. Came out OK. Pictures attachedLast edited by siii8873; 04-20-2011, 06:23 PM.THING 1 - 1973 88 SIII - SOLD
THING 2 -1974 88 SIII Daily Driver - SOLD
THING 3 - 1969 88 SIIA Bugeye Project
THING 4 - 1971 109 SIIA ExMod - SOLD
THING 5 - 1958 109 PU
THING 6 - 1954 86" HTComment
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