My first Rapier (the '73) was the same. My solution was less complex and much more home-made than yours. I used zinc coated 18 gauge for the main part of the panel with a 3mm thick steel plate (about 4 inches long) at the point that the damper bolts on. Then lots of rust proofing (can't remember what I used) - that was back in 1989 and it's still solid.
There's a couple of bubbles near the damper mounts on my '68 - so I might be doing the same job on that too .
Here's a pic of the new strut top repair panel, complete with the inner strengthening section which has been fabricated from another repair panel. And the smaller strengthening plate that supports the strut.
Once the existing grot has been cut out all of this will be spot welded together before being grafted onto the car.
That's nice to hear Jason - keeping my fingers crossed for you because I love going out in mine and although I'm not a show off type of person it always atracts attention,most of which is favourable! Regards etc
I had to wait to gain a few years driving experience before Dad let me loose in the H120, now having to look at it in the garage again and not be able to use it is awful.
The only consolation to having lots of rain is that it's fewer potential driving days wasted!!
Finally getting my welding done after 3 long years of waiting. Will hopefully be able to get a few miles in before the end of the year and maybe even attend a few events.
Hooray - Now with pictures.
Posted - 21 Jun 2010 : 13:39:00
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