403 Front Wing wheel arch strengthener

[p5b401]

An excellent way which does not involve welding or riveting is to bond/glue them.

One such is the Redux bond system which has been used in aircraft manufacture since 1940.

There are several other very successful bonding agents available many of them to do with the car industry.

[mikebro]

Originally Posted by p5b401

An excellent way which does not involve welding or riveting is to bond/glue them.

One such is the Redux bond system which has been used in aircraft manufacture since 1940.

There are several other very successful bonding agents available many of them to do with the car industry.

That's what I'll do. I've followed up to see what's available in the UK and Pliogrip seems to be one to try.

[jasa]

Hi Mike

If it's any help, this is what I did with mine - copied what was there.

I assumed it was original ...

Mike

[mikebro]

Originally Posted by jasa

Hi Mike

If it's any help, this is what I did with mine - copied what was there.

I assumed it was original ...

Mike

Thanks Mike. Looking at the photo of the complete front from underneath ,I can see the strengthener is fixed to the wing edge in several places. Is it aluminium welded or glued?

Mike

[jasa]

Mike

I welded them in place.

I know modern adhesives are said to be brilliant but I'm to old to be sure.

There was so much work required on my car, I decided to buy a cheap TIG welder and taught myself to use it.

Best

Mike