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Rear arch repair
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2023 8:06 pm
by Joner1983
Hi all, there's a very old thread on here circa 2011 that mentions there is a PDF available of an old Total Vauxhall guide to repairing rear arches. The link doesn't work anymore and the time has come for me to have a stab at doing my arches so does anyone have the pdf?
Re: Rear arch repair
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2023 8:17 pm
by cavalier1990
Joner1983 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 17, 2023 8:06 pm
Hi all, there's a very old thread on here circa 2011 that mentions there is a PDF available of an old Total Vauxhall guide to repairing rear arches. The link doesn't work anymore and the time has come for me to have a stab at doing my arches so does anyone have the pdf?
Hi Joner
I think that's now not available I tried to find it myself a good few years ago. Robsey can enlighten me of course he might know where it is?
It's not too bad a job to do tbh, the messy bits come when you're at the back of the sills where it'll likely need a bit of work and the bumper hanger area if they are crusty. If you're handy with a welder should be well within your capabilities.
Cheers
Andy
Re: Rear arch repair
Posted: Fri Feb 17, 2023 8:55 pm
by Robsey
I have it in my drop box folder.
Email sent and reply received.
Re: Rear arch repair
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:21 pm
by Joner1983
Thanks both, I'll let you know how I get on. After having another look the arches on my SRi that I thought were shot, they may actually be salvageable. I'll get some pictures up at the weekend to see what you guys think. Would be nice to avoid welding as I've only ever done it once and that was in a college workshop
Re: Rear arch repair
Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:56 pm
by Robsey
Just work through the layers methodicallly.
And keep all off-cuts for reference / patterns.
People have told me many times...
Do a lot of practice with scrap metal, until you reach a standard you are happy with.
Then you can start attacking the car.
Just take your time - rushing will turn it into a dogs dinner.
Like you, my welding days were at college age.
Aged 16 going on 17 - dare I say in 1984 / 85, using electric arc, gas welding and brazing.
I have used gas-less mig a few times - my attempts in 2007 were much better than my recent attempts, but I am sure practice will help.
Re: Rear arch repair
Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2023 3:34 am
by ilovedmymantas
Robsey wrote: ↑Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:56 pm
Just work through the layers methodicallly.
And keep all off-cuts for reference / patterns.
People have told me many times...
Do a lot of practice with scrap metal, until you reach a standard you are happy with.
Then you can start attacking the car.
Just take your time - rushing will turn it into a dogs dinner.
Like you, my welding days were at college age.
Aged 16 going on 17 - dare I say in 1984 / 85, using electric arc, gas welding and brazing.
I have used gas-less mig a few times - my attempts in 2007 were much better than my recent attempts, but I am sure practice will help.
I agree, practice and more practice
Gasless mig is a godsend for the home welder, lidl regularly sells flux cored wire really cheap.
Couple of tips, fill a washing up liquid squeezy bottle with water and keep it at arms length to put out any flames, wear a cap unless you want to go prematurely bald
Re: Rear arch repair
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2024 10:36 pm
by Youngrankz
Anyone able to send on the pdf for the arch repair from total vauxhall please
Thanks
Re: Rear arch repair
Posted: Wed Feb 14, 2024 11:42 pm
by Robsey
You have an email.
Re: Rear arch repair
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:29 am
by Youngrankz
Recieved rob....Thanks alot...
Re: Rear arch repair
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:45 pm
by Joner1983
Still haven't got round to starting mine yet. Would be great to see a step by step on here if someone is planning to do their arches soon
Re: Rear arch repair
Posted: Thu Feb 15, 2024 10:14 pm
by Robsey
I did a bit of a write-up on James' V6 CDX.
Page 12 shows the majority of what was done.
http://www.vauxhallcavalier.com/forum/v ... &start=250
