Date:         Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:01:56 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Advice needed RE: front wheel arch remvoal
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Hello Folks,

I managed to cut some front wheel arches to be used to replace my badly
damaged existing arches. After that long struggle today with the Sawzall. I
was rewarded with nice replacements. Trouble is I can't tell how they are
attached to the bodywork. It almost looks as if they are glued on. Before I
spend another afternoon peeling paint to look for spot welds, I thought
about asking some of you who may have dealt with this before. I know now is
they are welded at the rear corners the doorjamb. I know how to cut those
out to free them up. The bottom is thick with undercoating.

As soon as I locate where I stored my heatgun, I am going to try to peel all
this stuff off. I hoped to learn how to remove them properly on my parts
vans. I don't want to butcher my Doka to so careful removal is critical.

My plan is to cut out the existing arches towards the body. Then I was going
to ground away any remaining material. That way the bodywork does not get
damaged. Arches are being removed so I can thrash those parts. The opposite
is true with the parts from the donor van. I cut the bodywork to keep the
arches intact. Then will be grinding the remaining bodywork off from the
arches. Thoughts?

TIA,

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BenT