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rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
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10/24/2007 02:46PM

Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Dog Leg repair
Posted by: rficalora
Date: May 22, 2009 06:31PM

For those of you who've done it (or somethign similar), how'd you deal with the overlap at the door edge? I don't like the idea of leaving the area represented by the dotted lines unwelded... am I worrying about it too much or should I go ahead & cut away the that area of the grey flange on the door opening, weld the dog leg all the way to the edge, then put the door opening flange back on?

Note, the gap isn't that big, the dog leg slipped down when while I was taking the pic.
Dog Leg 3.jpg


jbarila
John Barilaro
Red Sox Nation!
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11/02/2007 08:29AM

Main British Car:
1977 MGB Ford 302/5L

Re: Dog Leg repair
Posted by: jbarila
Date: May 26, 2009 01:50PM

Rob,
I've done a few and the small area not welded has never been a problem. If you want to weld it drill a hole for a plug weld. Weld and grind it smooth, Just means more body work.
JB


rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
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Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Re: Dog Leg repair
Posted by: rficalora
Date: May 26, 2009 09:00PM

Thanks John!
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