phillip ridley Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Hello I’m fitting a drivers sill to my spit and it’s a poor fit it hangs about an inch lower than the strengthening plate I’ve tried to clamp in place and it won’t go anyone had this problem can anyone recommend a place to get a good fitting one thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Now what did I say? Always get the best.You cant bend it otherwise you get a kink.....or has the strengthener been fitted correctly and the sill is OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip ridley Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 The sill strengthener only goes in one way I would have thought so I’m assuming if it doesn’t fit correctly it’s a bad pattern outer sill as I bought it off someone local would a Fitchett sill fit spot on without having to alter slightly thanks phill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 If the strengthener is fitted ok I would trust a Fitchett panel more than most Pity you did n`t take that at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip ridley Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 I’m going to order a drivers side sill panel from Fitchett should sort it I hope thanks Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 I have been told even the Heritage sills do not fit very well now. I think it is that there is either not enough curvature in the panel perhaps, or may have been that the top is the wrong shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 .... and also be aware that the reproduction inner sills are not quite correct, so when fitted to the floor panel at what you think is the correct height, you end up putting the strengthener at the wrong height, which leads to the outer sill being in the wrong place vertically. There used to be a Nordic member on here some time ago (Vens? Hans? Vans?...) who posted a through-section diagram with measurements of how it should be. I can't find it now but someone may have a copy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip ridley Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 Quoted from thescrapman- I have been told even the Heritage sills do not fit very well now. I think it is that there is either not enough curvature in the panel perhaps, or may have been that the top is the wrong shape. The problem with mine it hangs to low not touching the strengthening panel enough to weld or even look right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip ridley Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 Quoted from sparky_spit- .... and also be aware that the reproduction inner sills are not quite correct, so when fitted to the floor panel at what you think is the correct height, you end up putting the strengthener at the wrong height, which leads to the outer sill being in the wrong place vertically. There used to be a Nordic member on here some time ago (Vens? Hans? Vans?...) who posted a through-section diagram with measurements of how it should be. I can't find it now but someone may have a copy? Thanks Michael I’m not sure what way to go with it I was going to buy another panel but from Fitchett as there rear wings are a good fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Don't be tempted to just pull/push the sill in and upwards with grips until it "fits" and then weld it on. I did with mine and the result is not good; you get a large gap between the outside top of the sill surface and the door bottom. Mine's big enough to get your fingers in from underneath and the door fit is awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 Quoted from phillip ridley- Quoted from sparky_spit- .... and also be aware that the reproduction inner sills are not quite correct, so when fitted to the floor panel at what you think is the correct height, you end up putting the strengthener at the wrong height, which leads to the outer sill being in the wrong place vertically. There used to be a Nordic member on here some time ago (Vens? Hans? Vans?...) who posted a through-section diagram with measurements of how it should be. I can't find it now but someone may have a copy? Thanks Michael I’m not sure what way to go with it I was going to buy another panel but from Fitchett as there rear wings are a good fit I know.....that`s why I sold them to you.....and still got the Fitchet sills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip ridley Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 Quoted from Velocita Rosso- Quoted from phillip ridley- Quoted from sparky_spit- .... and also be aware that the reproduction inner sills are not quite correct, so when fitted to the floor panel at what you think is the correct height, you end up putting the strengthener at the wrong height, which leads to the outer sill being in the wrong place vertically. There used to be a Nordic member on here some time ago (Vens? Hans? Vans?...) who posted a through-section diagram with measurements of how it should be. I can't find it now but someone may have a copy? Thanks Michael I’m not sure what way to go with it I was going to buy another panel but from Fitchett as there rear wings are a good fit I know.....that`s why I sold them to you.....and still got the Fitchet sills! Thanks Michael I had already ordered the panel I forgot you had these just received it today you can see the between this original and the one I’ve had originally going to try it now for fitment fingers crossed thanks phill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip ridley Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 I’ve fitted the new sill panel and it’s a much better fit as are the rear wings very good I’ve cut of the old rear wing off as there both rotten and the inner wing needs replacing the next job I will get there eventually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Found it! I read this post because I was looking for this. Then found it in an old folder on my PC. Does anybody know, are the outer edges of the floor parallel? I measure 46" at the heelboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 Well done Philip. And well done Richard for finding that diagram. I remember his name now, "VensH". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillip ridley Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 Thank you Richard and Michael for the help I’m going to check it on Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 @Michael - very close :-) Just got my login fixed thanks to Keith. /Jens - Denmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Quoted from JensH- @Michael - very close :-) Just got my login fixed thanks to Keith. /Jens - Denmark Hi Jens - good to have you back here! That diagram of yours is very useful indeed; it explained to me how I put my sills/inners/strengtheners on in the wrong place 10 years ago. They are still the same now but at least I know what I need to do when I finally get round to doing it properly. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensH Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 Thanks Michael, no problem - and don't ask how I know (re the sill measure)! 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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