Cut Rear Quarter......what next?

[bigbluemav]

Hi All

I got stuck in and cut off my rear quarters. Of all those who have made this mod, how did you seal up the large holes now there?

I can't weld, so I was wondering if there were any non'welding options.

All perspectives and opinions gratefully accepted.

[JK]

Have a good read thru this thread and see if your questions are answered...

http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/PHP_Modul ... php?t=7164

[chimpboy]

I got stuck in and cut off my rear quarters. Of all those who have made this mod, how did you seal up the large holes now there?

I can't weld, so I was wondering if there were any non'welding options.

Hrmmm... no offence mate but it takes a special kind of person to start cutting before finding out the answers to questions like that!

As for non-welding options, it looks as though you could conceivably fibreglass it. You can buy kits with sheets, resin, and hardener at Supercheap or even better at a good boat shop. Done well, fibreglass is an acceptable material for a car body.

Looking at the thread DirtPigs referred to, it sounds like the *cut less off and fold some of the extra steel up* option is preferable. Cut, fold, then go over the area with fibreglass and finally tidy up with bog, sanding, and paint.

I don't actually think this is as good as welding, but it's an answer to your question at least.

Cheers,

Jason

[A1]

Bigblue mav wen i went about doin mine all i did was cut -em off (as im a sheety and have steel handy) was getsome 2mm zincseal place it under the cut 1/4 and trace around cut on the inside of theline and just keep trimmin (grinding to shape) until it fitted firmly in place bout 10 mm up from the bottom of the hole .......once a firm fit was acquired remove and paint with Galmet or zinc it for added protection then place back in and sikaflex in place and leave to set ..............bingo ...........i also added a 20mm hole in the front corner and added a rubber bung so that if shite did get in ..ie water(and it has from the vent on the side above ) all i have to do is remove and let it dry...........you'll find that they come with a bung already from factory on the back side of the 1/4 these are the ones i used............the 1 on the under side would work great as it allows the trapped water to escape but from memory is very close the side and in my case was farked.......


pm me if you like and i can send a few pic's ( sorry bout the story )

[Ryan]

quick question b4 i crack out the grinder 2moro is this a legal mod without engineers cert?? and also, car runs on LPG if i turn the tap off at the tank i should be ok with the grinder yeah??


Cheers

Ryan

[chimpboy]

quick question b4 i crack out the grinder 2moro is this a legal mod without engineers cert?? and also, car runs on LPG if i turn the tap off at the tank i should be ok with the grinder yeah??

I'm pretty sure that the bodywork is legal provided you don't hack into the chassis and you don't open it up in a way that would let exhaust gases in - neither of which is the case here. However, no suing me if I'm wrong...

I imagine that taking the fuel tank(s) right out is recommended but as a slack bastard I would probably run them low then make sure I had a sheet hanging wherever necessary to prevent sparks from landing in that general area.

Good luck; we'll come visit you in hospital

Jason

[Wendle]

quick question b4 i crack out the grinder 2moro is this a legal mod without engineers cert?? and also, car runs on LPG if i turn the tap off at the tank i should be ok with the grinder yeah??


Cheers

Ryan

if your area is bad for cops/RTA you'll need to find a new way to attatch mud flaps..

[Ryan]

yeah mudflaps are no worries, already got that bit sorted, just wanna kno if the bodywork will be legal ?


Cheers

Ryan

[N*A*M]

when i did my rear quarters, i removed the fuel tank and kept it well away. it won't take much longer to do really. safety first!

[Ryan]

quarters are off turned out lookin better than i thought, just gotta neaten the cuts up a bit then seal it all, then for the bar work.... hey A1MAV how secure is your rear bar and where do u park your car at night????


Cheers

Ryan

[A1]

I got pulled over on sundy after attending a club mild to wild comp day .................. wearing my 37"s no flaps thought i was farked the cop only wanted a breath test made sure i had rego >>>>>>>>didnt even ask if i had and engineers cert or even ask bout my tyres nor lack of flaps ......


Fark i was happy

[Madmac]

im going to chop mine this weekend, think ill use an air body saw rather than the angle grinder, i reckon ill get a neater cut with that, im not real good at welding thin stuff so ill go with the silkaflex stuff

[Cossie]

It would be pretty easy to put a bend in the new piece and rivet it in a coulpe of places, it would also be stronger than bog if you take a hit there.

[nooki]

quick question b4 i crack out the grinder 2moro is this a legal mod without engineers cert?? and also, car runs on LPG if i turn the tap off at the tank i should be ok with the grinder yeah??

I'm pretty sure that the bodywork is legal provided you don't hack into the chassis and you don't open it up in a way that would let exhaust gases in - neither of which is the case here. However, no suing me if I'm wrong...

I imagine that taking the fuel tank(s) right out is recommended but as a slack bastard I would probably run them low then make sure I had a sheet hanging wherever necessary to prevent sparks from landing in that general area.

Good luck; we'll come visit you in hospital

Jason

I JUST READ YOUR REPLY TO RUN YOUR TANKS LOW THEN WELD NEAR THEM,,,DONT DO THAT HAHA FILL THEM UP TO THE MAX,, VAPOUR EXPLODES NOT FUEL,,EMPTY TANKS WILL SCORE YOU A PLOT IN THE GRAVEYARD HAHAHA

[VooDoo]

The post you replied to was 7yrs old. IM pretty sure he is either dead or has the problem sorted by now