horrocks Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Driver's side. I'm restoring a jeep that's had a crunch there. From mid-wheel arch to back-panel join. An outsider, I know, but worth a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Try Joes Motor Pool, they make body panels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrocks Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 Hi Richard. I actually have one, the full panel from the middle to the back. The trouble is that it was so expensive, and is so beautiful, that I don't want to cut it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Farrant Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 I can see your dilemma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrocks Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 The axe/shovel area will of course be good for another tub, so it will be a perfect case of 'two birds with one stone', but the thought of cutting it is still making me wince. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 I made one by making a former from a 6” steel tube and some 3mm sheet and angle iron. The JMP are good but the top and bottom on the corner are welded and not formed as the original. They are good and a little filler and careful sanding can disguise that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrocks Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 I bit the bullet. Getting the correct measurement was hair-raising, as there is little to work on. In the end I did triangulations from the grab-handle bolt hole centres, but even then I had to bridge a fairly wide gap with the mig as a result of the compression/stretching on the damaged rear three quarter. I guess I could have repaired the damaged bit, but I'm short of time. Very happy with this. Test fit; Thanks for the help and tips. Toby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Are you putting in a new riser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrocks Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 No, repairing the existing. Its a bit thin in places behind the rear floor fold. I've done a couple of repairs, one to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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