Re: Bill S. Stu.. I need classic mustang gurus for this one..

Jul 08, 2003 2 Replies


Johnny,


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> I had a set of the less expensive patch panels once, they do indeed
> need to be trimmed as needed...............When in doubt, fit it so that
> it is snug, even if you have to cut, trim, or slice in to the patch
> panel.....The idea is function and durability...............You can
> always make it look pretty later.............
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> Bill S.
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> Johnny K wrote:
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>> If you will note my pictures
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>> I'm having a little trouble.. I cut the toe extensions off, as i
>> discovered, they are NOT the top of the torque box, but weld right to
>> the top of it (no wonder they get rusty)... Now in the left picture,
>> with that part of the floor gone, the lip that goes up and gets welded
>> (to the very left of the toe extension), lips UPWARDS, and it's part
>> of the torque box, NOT the toe extension.. As you can see by my photo
>> in the right, my extensions lip Downwards.. He says no trimming should
>> be necessary.. Any ideas? Thanks loads.. Can't continute without this >> knowledge..
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I would not always cut off the lip, but instead overlap them then weld and spot weld if possible. As for the top of the torque box, you need a larger patch than that according to your pictures...............

Bill S.

Johnny K wrote:

After talking to you tonight now I can see what you mean! I'll try to drop by as the pics are pretty dark and I don't want to send you off on a tangent! StuK

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