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LiamParry95
Posted 8/6/2015 3:30 PM (#718476)
Subject: Arches!! Help!!


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Location: SandyCroft		Well i have done a fair few jobs on my little tro so far.
But there is one that keeps bugging me an needs sorting.

ARCHES!

They are at a stage of replacement.
What can i do/what is best for me to do.

Cheers guys!!
 
cooper1019
Posted 8/6/2015 3:36 PM (#718477 - in reply to #718476)
Subject: RE: Arches!! Help!!


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Location: wigan		You can buy replacement arches, Best to cut out the old and weld new ones in place otherwise the tin worm will keep coming back.
 
LiamParry95
Posted 8/6/2015 3:59 PM (#718478 - in reply to #718476)
Subject: RE: Arches!! Help!!


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Location: SandyCroft		Any ideas where from and ho much?

Looking to get them done this weekend cause it is doing my head in hahaa.

Cheers
 
cooper1019
Posted 8/6/2015 6:56 PM (#718482 - in reply to #718476)
Subject: RE: Arches!! Help!!


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Location: wigan		Take a look on e-bay i have seen them on there .
 
trebus
Posted 8/6/2015 8:29 PM (#718485 - in reply to #718476)
Subject: RE: Arches!! Help!!


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I'm looking for arches too for a 3 door r100 but most are not listed for a 1997 can someone confirm early ones will fit ??
 
Marv_666
Posted 8/6/2015 11:48 PM (#718490 - in reply to #718476)
Subject: RE: Arches!! Help!!


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Location: Dudley, Midlands		The actual arch bit was the same on ALL Metros!
The panels are obviously different between 3dr and 5dr models.
'Think' some of the earlier Mk1/2 O/S panels had a slight recess at the start of the filler flap.
I don't like to use the full height panel unless it really needed, trim them down to a suitable point...
that way you can cut out slightly higher if/when they need doing again.
Properly repairing the lip on the inner arch section is a must for longevity too!
 
cooper1019
Posted 9/6/2015 7:51 AM (#718491 - in reply to #718476)
Subject: RE: Arches!! Help!!


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Location: wigan		they sell them here.
www.carpanelsdirect.co.uk/

Edited by cooper1019 9/6/2015 7:54 AM
 
cooper1019
Posted 9/6/2015 7:58 AM (#718492 - in reply to #718476)
Subject: RE: Arches!! Help!!


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Location: wigan		www.metroownersclub.org/.../rear-wheel-arch-replacement-guide?
copy+paste the link on google.

Edited by cooper1019 9/6/2015 8:00 AM
 
LiamParry95
Posted 9/6/2015 2:28 PM (#718498 - in reply to #718476)
Subject: RE: Arches!! Help!!


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Location: SandyCroft		Thankyou Guys for all the help!!

I do have a more recent post with my lastest idea that may be a bit cheaper and means i dont have to dust off the welder!!

hahaa cheers.
 
Saxokid100
Posted 19/8/2015 4:13 AM (#719387 - in reply to #718476)
Subject: RE: Arches!! Help!!


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Location: Northwest		I used "new" rear metro panels from Rimmer bros.
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