GQ Roll Over

[04OFF]

The slide hammer can work good, but drilling holes method should be last resort, i feel you will end up needing/spreading so many holes all over the place to get that straight-ish, you will just end up with a bigger mess to fix.

Another way you may be able to try,(but need access to a welder) is to tack weld a washer on to the panel, then insert slide hammer in to the hole in the "washer" and pull that way, perhaps if you buy a box of cheap washers, you can afford to leave them all on allowing you to pull in different locations to ease the damage out by spreading the pulls.






Getting back to your roof, while i think of it, im pretty sure "Ti" model Qs came with clip on chrome covers for the roof gutters, may be worth keeping in mind for later to cover damage.

[spektrum]

That's a good idea welding the washers, might give that a try.

I'll get a few measurements later. From memory it's only pressed in about 10-15mm at the deepest spots.

It has been so cold in Melbourne the past few weeks ... I have really had the CBF's after getting home from work ...

The slide hammer can work good, but drilling holes method should be last resort, i feel you will end up needing/spreading so many holes allover the place to get that straight-ish, you will just end up with a bigger mess to fix.

Another way you may be able to try,(but need access to a welder) is to tack weld a washer on to the panel, then insert slide hammer in to the hole in the "washer" and pull that way, perhaps if you buy a box of cheap washers, you can afford to leave them all on allowing you to pull in different locations to ease the damage out by spreading the pulls.






Getting back to your roof, while i think of it, im pretty sure "Ti" model Qs came with clip on chrome covers for the roof gutters, may be worth keeping in mind for later to cover damage.

[spektrum]

Status Update:

Not sure about repairing the RL panel damage -- I'll probably just make it look worse. There are quite a few complex creases. I think the best action would be to cut it out, then weld in a section from another vehicle -- It's a job for another day...

Gutters are now almost finished .. can't believe they actually look straight again. I'm thinking about running a thick bead of Sikaflex along the inside of the gutter to ensure a good water seal.

Repaired the wheel arch flares. Most of the tabs had been ripped off the RL and RR plastic flares... but it turns out they are easy to repair. Plastic creases are easy to straighten with the heat gun. There is a lot of surface area for the glue to adhere to for the tabs. I spent some time locating and numbering each tab location, then roughened up the surfaces with a razor blade. After taping each one in position, I used 30min epoxy resin and filled in the whole area between the tab and flare. I'm thinking about also passing a pop-rivet or M4 screw/nut through to add extra support. (pics coming soon)

The new RR door had window tinting .. so had to remove it. Rubber window trims were perished , so I've switched out the trims from the old door. Fitted the electric windows, central locking, and interior trim from the old door.

In a lucky find at the wreckers .. they had a few bits to repair the electric side mirror. Also bought a new grille .. one less thing that I need to repair

[97_gq_lwb]

I'd try the local panel shops i had a roof dent on a gq a few years back in a bitch of a spot they used the easy beat pulled it out near perfect for $40 cash.
If you find a good one you'd be amazed at how straight they will get it.

[spektrum]

I'd try the local panel shops i had a roof dent on a gq a few years back in a bitch of a spot they used the easy beat pulled it out near perfect for $40 cash.
If you find a good one you'd be amazed at how straight they will get it.

Thanks. I guess they have years of experience and the right tools ..

[97_gq_lwb]

Yeah the prices aren't usually bad either if you do most of the work and make it easy for them.
considering the time you could spend yourself stuffing about.

[spektrum]

Yeah the prices aren't usually bad either if you do most of the work and make it easy for them.
considering the time you could spend yourself stuffing about.

100% true!

I'm waiting on a new front panel .. once that's on I can drive around a get a few quotes. Can't wait to have a working Patrol again...

[spektrum]

Thought I might post up a quick progress report. Basically it's mostly all done. It's not a perfect job, but then again it's mainly used for camping/4wd'ing ...

After straightening, body-filler, primer, and spray-putty .. I didn't put enough newspaper around. The spray putty over-spray made a mess!




Old vs. New guard. It's an aftermarket panel, but it would've been better to buy a genuine from the wrecker and respray it. The aftermarket panel had an antenna hole which needing to be filled, no hole for the indicator, and some minor cutting/modification to make it fit.


I filled the antenna hole, and added indicator hole. Guard has just been sprayed, and the clear-coat be be done next.


The roof has just been sprayed .. Clear-coat going on next.


Semi-finished. Good enough for now.

[Stropp]

good job mate, better than i could do.

[spektrum]

Thanks .. it's good having it working again. I missed driving it !!