Inner wings

[minibitz]

Had exactly the same issue on a Crayford we are restoring. Heritage inner wings with M-machine outer A panels. Problem is with the inner wing as everything else lines up perfectly. Same combo used on R/H side and fit was perfect. We were replacing the A pillar closing panels so that gave enough access to massage the wing to the A panel and work our way up getting some decent mig tacks on. Was no way the panel would pull together for spot welding without surgery.

[Daz1968]

Thanks that makes me feel a lot better, think I will cut off the return on inner wing and make a piece to move it to correct position, it's easy at moment as I can just remove the inner wing again to weld it, I can then spotweld the flange to outer panel as std. My electrodes on spotwelder will just do it if I insulate some areas on panel. Thanks again

Darren

Hopefully if everything goes according to plan should be easier on the other side by sounds of it

[Callum]

I had the same issue on with my mk2, just cut and added a strip like previously mentioned

[Daz1968]

Well thanks for that as it really does put my mind at rest now, I will refit door and tighten hinges to be sure then alter the inner wing to suit, hopefully drivers side will be less hassle.
I just didn't expect this with a heritage panel as I thought they were from original tools

[Nick W]

maybe its because the heritage panels are modified mk4 internal hindge aren't they?
its difficult to measure but let me know if you want another measurement

[Daz1968]

thanks,

cant measure mine till end of the week but will post up findings as it may help others.

Darren

[Daz1968]

Done a few checks and am now 100% positive I need to alter the panel as everything else is spot on,

I made a template to shape I need to alter to, should get it modified the weekend so will post up the results, but thanks all for the information

[Daz1968]

Just to finish off the update I welded a piece in, didn't fully grind it down as once inner a panel in place won't be seen at all, I didn't want to weaken it too much.



Then trial fitted inner a panel all ok so started welding inner wing in, hopefully finish off next time,



Thanks for the advice on this and hopefully I will find other side easier

Darren

[InimiaD]

Glad you got it sorted. Just a shame that the extra hassle was necessary.
I believe the offside inners are a better fit.

[minibitz]

Nice work! Like you say it's hidden and will never be seen so just peace of mind that you have made a strong and long lasting repair. It's just a shame that this happens when you are going to the effort of doing a proper job with the supposedly "correct" panels.