How do I fit new rear wheel arch to escort van (p reg) for sale on flea bay
Do I have to cut away shape of new arch and weld in new one ??
How does this look
OR am I thinking totaly wrong here!!
Any help greatful.
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I don't know how much a P reg Escort van is worth, but I can't imagine it's worth the time and effort to do a proper repair.
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Anyone got some USEFUL info please
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You got some.
It's a big job if it's done properly. Buy a new rear quarter and cut the old one away. Many, many spot welds to cut through.
A botch job would be cheaper, cut the rotten bit out and form metal to fit. Or newspaper and filler.
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Sorry, I missed the VAN bit. Even more of a job. My mate was quoted 1600 quid for a rear crumpled wing.
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The advice given so far seems rather negative. Depending on the cause of the damage/corrosion that necessitates the replacement of the arch you can easily cut one off roughly from a scrap van, trim it and joddle the joint to cause a lap then weld and fill it. If it is a decent van otherwise it would be worth it. I had a Midi van years ago with a similar problem. Repair was totally un-noticable afterwards!
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Basic steps are :-
1. Offer up wheel arch repair panel and mark position with marker pen.
2. Using a grinder with cutting disc cut out old arch leaving 3/4" of old panel to overlap new panel.Do not attempt to butt weld in new panel. A flap wheel is best to remove outer from inner arch, if the inner arch is reasonably sound it will save a lot of work. Be very careful about cutting into petrol tank filler pipes!
3. Position repair panel and clamp it in position around wheelarch after cleaning off paint /rust with flap wheel.
4. Seam weld repair panel an inch at a time to minimise distortion. Have a bucket of water and a sponge handy to minimise buckling. Drill some 7 mm holes around wheelarch flange and plug weld through.
5. Tap down high spots and fill.
hope this helps
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