Battery Box Rusting - Best way to replace?
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Battery Box Rusting - Best way to replace?
So I was wanting to freshen up my battery box, but after pulling up all the aluminum sheet on top I discovered substantial rust underneath. I ended up tearing out some of the plastic that was situation more toward the nose, so now I have a fantastic hole!
Whats the best way to go about putting in a new panel (cut and weld seems the obvious choice) and how much material do I tear out at the sides (plastic linings, etc) to get it clean for the install? Theres just a bunch of decaying plastic and fibrous synthetic sheet that seems like it needs to go, but maybe I was wrong for starting to tear that out.
Whats the best way to go about putting in a new panel (cut and weld seems the obvious choice) and how much material do I tear out at the sides (plastic linings, etc) to get it clean for the install? Theres just a bunch of decaying plastic and fibrous synthetic sheet that seems like it needs to go, but maybe I was wrong for starting to tear that out.
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So I was wanting to freshen up my battery box, but after pulling up all the aluminum sheet on top I discovered substantial rust underneath. I ended up tearing out some of the plastic that was situation more toward the nose, so now I have a fantastic hole!
Whats the best way to go about putting in a new panel (cut and weld seems the obvious choice) and how much material do I tear out at the sides (plastic linings, etc) to get it clean for the install? Theres just a bunch of decaying plastic and fibrous synthetic sheet that seems like it needs to go, but maybe I was wrong for starting to tear that out.
Whats the best way to go about putting in a new panel (cut and weld seems the obvious choice) and how much material do I tear out at the sides (plastic linings, etc) to get it clean for the install? Theres just a bunch of decaying plastic and fibrous synthetic sheet that seems like it needs to go, but maybe I was wrong for starting to tear that out.
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That method has been used thousands of times to repair battery boxes on these cars, there were even "repair kits" that companies sold with instructions and the right amount of fiberglass to repair the box. The best par is that the fiberglass will not rust out. I guess it comes down to personal preference more than anything
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That method has been used thousands of times to repair battery boxes on these cars, there were even "repair kits" that companies sold with instructions and the right amount of fiberglass to repair the box. The best par is that the fiberglass will not rust out. I guess it comes down to personal preference more than anything
seen such a repair. Propose this method to a reputably body/restore business and they laugh at you. What you are claiming is just wrong, causes more damage down the road and simply destroys the value of the vehicle. The 924s eventually will increase in value but not with such a poorly executed repair. Best!