17 inches...

[Fez_uk]

Look good but have I missed a step? Did you cut the rot out?

[The Patrolman]

Check out from #50

There was no rot!

but I did take a section of wing out and move it back 2" to clear the new tyres

Glad you cant tell, if you check the earlier posts you will see the limited clearance with these tyres. now they are spot on

[Fez_uk]

ooo very nice

[solarman216]

Originally Posted by The Patrolman

Thanks

I wanted a spare set of wings to practice on but they fell through. So I thought how do I keep the mint wings with out cutting away the return edge, What you see is the result of some brave cuts with the grinder

Very nice, just shows what you can do given the time, something I am desperately short of, Rick

[The Patrolman]

I need to order some paint to respray the wings, does anyone know the paint code for ths nissan metallic red.
Not sure if i will need base coat and laquer or just a one coat of something close

[solarman216]

We have a firm here in near by Hastings that given the paint code will make up a spray can or two of the correct paint, the code will be on the identification plate, on T2's it is under the bonnet right hand bulkhead but do not know on Patrols, I can give you their number if you want, Rick

[Sweety]

Your paint & trim codes will be on the ID plate which will prob be under the bonnet. If your going to respray the whole wing you'll need to flatten back all of the paint & primer on each wing with 800 wet&dry one so the wing is nice & smooth but also to give the surface a good key for the new paint & this is prob the most important stage if you want a good finish. It's upto you if you wish to use a primer first (some people do so don't) but if there are any low points i'd use a high build primer as it's also a filler, then add your colour & if it becomes a bit rough etc flatten it back lightly with 1200 wet&dry before covering with lacquer & the more coats of lacquer you do the deeper & better shine you'll get

[The Patrolman]

I can get some made up tomorrow, locally to work in Essex. Truck and id plate are back in Redcar in the North east. hence the question

I'm not too worried about a deep shine as I would then have to do the rest of the truck. just red to cover the primer

[The Patrolman]

And now for a go at the rears

How much do you cut away to start with

Hows about lots

[The Patrolman]

Slot in a sheet of 1.6mm St St and start welding

[The Patrolman]

Tap around the inner arch for a bit more clearance and a bit more welding and its as solid as a rock

[The Patrolman]

Ta da!!

[The Patrolman]

And a quickie of the other side

[The Patrolman]

Done for today

[The Patrolman]

Much better clearance around the arches.... now for a 1-2" body lift