If I've converted to UK terminoligy correctly, the strips you are referring
to are rust traps. I didn't have them put back on my car and just used some
sealant instead.
Ian Southwell, Coventry
GT6 Mk3 x 2
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Pat and Kammy Willems [SMTP:pwillems@cyberramp.net]
> Sent: Friday, September 18, 1998 4:41 PM
> To: Spitfires
> Subject: Spitfire Fender Welding Question
>
> A question for anyone who has ever welded on Spitfire fenders. There is a
> seam aft of the rear wheels where the bottom of the fender is spot welded
> to
> the rear valance and the side panels that are part of the trunk. This
> seam
> had a sheet metal strip on it that covered up the joint--it was held in
> place with two spot welds. This cover seemed to be a good rust attracter.
> Anyone have any suggestions for a better way to cover this joint? I have
> welded on new fenders and am hesitant to put the rust attracter back on.
> Has anyone else on the list done this before? Thanks in advance for the
> help.
>
> Pat
> '72 Spit Mk IV (in pieces still)
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