Rosscos GQ Rejuvenation

[PeeBee]

Looks like a hippo with a heavy duty c...k ring going for gold, or is this a misinterpretation?

[AB]

That's enough internet for you today old mate...


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[AB]

And yes a massive misinterpretation old sausage...it used to look like this...

Poor Rossco it's getting hijacked...




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[Rossco]

Looks like a hippo with a heavy duty c...k ring going for gold, or is this a misinterpretation?

Haha, just got a dirty mind phil. ☺

Yeah was a bit worried about hole for snorkel but don't think I am 2 much now ? Hmm . . Only because im going through near firewall & battery, haven't had an issue with the 3 " but 4" is a bit more chopping away. Very glad i found this kit tho there's a fair bit more support in this area now. The other option is through bonnet but not sure if I like the look, and also don't think you can retain the battery.

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[PeeBee]

Andy, take a 6mm drillbit and drill a hole at the end of each of the cracks. This will stop the crack extending any further - it distributes the 'tear stress' around the circumference of the 6mm hole. From there I would make a rectangular splice plate and if you can only get to one side of the skin, drill and rivet it thru the two outer zones of the bodywork and also the torn flap. If you can get to both sides of the torn area, match drill two plates and drill and sandwich both the assy together. Keep your match drilled holes 'neat' with the bolts, say use M8 bolts and 8.5mm dia holes. I would use 4 bolts on the torn sections at both ends and 2 bolts on the flap section, so 10 holes in total. Its going to be a mission, but the tearing will then stop. You might need something like 40mm flat bar or whatever the flat zone is left for you to clamp thru, does not have to be thick, say 3mm would suffice and clamp if up tight. Stagger the holes on the end sections so they are not working thru the same line of action - helps with stress distribution.

[PeeBee]

Rosso, pls empty your pm-box its full

[Rossco]

Rosso, pls empty your pm-box its full

Sorry Phil emptied a few, rarely look at it . Silly tapa always says there's new meseages when there's not. .

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[Sir Roofy]

Sorry Phil emptied a few, rarely look at it . Silly tapa always says there's new meseages when there's not. .

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Delete the lot mate start a fresh batch

[matfew]

Looking great Rosco. I might have to look at this brace kit myself. My poor old girl is getting quite a list of braces to be installed soon ish.....

Gotta keep the rep on these silver GQ's up

[Chappy]

Looking awesome, will no doubt be worth it in the long run. I'm doing my body swap this weekend, nothing as extreme as yours but it will be nice to have a clean body again.