herald wing repair

[Neilriser]

Hi all,im currently doing a body off refurb.i noticed when purchased that the doors seemed to be either set in to far or to proud to the rear tub alignment,i new there was rust around that area so was not to concerned.ive now removed paint and filler between doors and rear wheel arch to find that this area has previously been replace but a total bodge,the repair panels are not angled correctly.Does any body know of a body profile from top of wing to bottom of replacement panel showing correct profie shape or possible solution i know this is probably a stupid question but im sure someone may have an answer.Regards Neil

[ferny]

Do they only stick out at the bottom? If so, that's because the tub has spread and requires "tweaking".

[Neilriser]

Many thanks,yes they do stick out at the bottem one appears worse than the other however they do require replacement due to corrossion.They are baddly hollow in the middle with louds of filler and hammer blows,not sure if tub spread or just really badly fitted?i take it i should replace properly with correct angle@is it best to do these panels with scuttle and doors in situ???

[Mark Hammond]

Repair/adjust what you have to get the door fit correct first before replacing the rear wings or it'll never be right whatever you do.

Mark

[Mark Hammond]

Someone'll be along soon to advise on correcting tub spread.

M.