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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: knobby on 09 July 2005, 22:51

Title: Cutting / Rolling Arches...
Post by: knobby on 09 July 2005, 22:51
k guys.. i got the angle grinder out...

Picture of arch without plastic trim

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b185/kn0bby/Image025.jpg)

Arch Cut...

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b185/kn0bby/Image0631.jpg)

Arch Cut and a small lip folded back.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b185/kn0bby/Image066.jpg)

Arch Filed and sanded down and painted with hammerite...

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b185/kn0bby/Image067.jpg)


I have cut down to the rivet points.. So that i can still use these points on the G60 Arch.. recon i am gonna have problems with a 16x9 Wheel???



Cheers Guys

Any advice welcome.

KNOBBY!
Title: Re: Cutting / Rolling Arches...
Post by: mix on 09 July 2005, 22:52
Doesnt look to bad
Title: Re: Cutting / Rolling Arches...
Post by: knobby on 09 July 2005, 22:58
What size wheels u running one?? have ur arches been cut?

Cheers

Knobby!
Title: Re: Cutting / Rolling Arches...
Post by: Mr Blue on 09 July 2005, 23:24
knobby u coming to the show 2mro?

nice work. i wud cut that a little more lower too. the 9'' width might catch on full lock?

was it easy with the angle grinder and did you damage any paint with the heat of the grinder?
Title: Re: Cutting / Rolling Arches...
Post by: mix on 09 July 2005, 23:30
What size wheels u running one?? have ur arches been cut?

Cheers

Knobby!

Size 13 feets......im currently dubless :cry:
Title: Re: Cutting / Rolling Arches...
Post by: knobby on 09 July 2005, 23:32
WHAT SHOW TOMORROW???????

I dont really wanna go any lower as there are small rivet holes which i wanna use to hold the G60 arches in place.. Gonna try it out and see how i get on.. when i first fitted the wheels.. the main concern was the top of the arch hitting the tyre.. nothing lower down seemed a problem. Unfortunately the wheels are at the Refurbisher at the mo so can't try them out..

The heat of the grinder does bubble the paint.. but i just sanded this down and covered in hamerite.. Didnt damage any paintwork which you would see.. it will all be covered up by the Black G60 arch trim..

Whats going on tomorrow???
Title: Re: Cutting / Rolling Arches...
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 10 July 2005, 11:31
What size wheels u running one?? have ur arches been cut?

Cheers

Knobby!

Size 13 feets......im currently dubless :cry:

13's, thats old skool :cool: :grin:
Title: Re: Cutting / Rolling Arches...
Post by: Judderi on 11 July 2005, 12:41
You got balls to try this yourself mate! The 1st picture of the cut looked so painfull but after filler and painting looks like you done a real good job. Well done 10 gold stars!

I hate to say it but mix might be right and you may need to cut a bit further down. Time will tell when you get the wheels back though. Keep us updated!
Title: Re: Cutting / Rolling Arches...
Post by: mix on 11 July 2005, 14:33
What size wheels u running one?? have ur arches been cut?

Cheers

Knobby!

Size 13 feets......im currently dubless :cry:

13's, thats old skool :cool: :grin:

With low profiles.... :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Cutting / Rolling Arches...
Post by: knobby on 11 July 2005, 15:49
13" with low profile tyres must be proper tiny!

Work on the arches has been put on hold..Currently replacing the cylinder head.. causing me a few problems but she should be back on the road within the next few days.. then i shall start work on the arches again.. I'll put up the finished results..

Cheers

Knobby!
Title: Re: Cutting / Rolling Arches...
Post by: mix on 11 July 2005, 19:53
I think someone needs a project section.....quick bombard JV with pm's
Title: Re: Cutting / Rolling Arches...
Post by: knobby on 11 July 2005, 22:50
ummm.. not sure mine is such a show car as the rest..  :embarassed:
Title: Re: Cutting / Rolling Arches...
Post by: ...joe on 12 July 2005, 11:25
^^ doesn't matter, thats the whole point! its a project and its good to see what other people are up to. i'd go for it mate, you never know what your going to do in the future so get on the case now!
Title: Re: Cutting / Rolling Arches...
Post by: knobby on 14 July 2005, 16:06
just started cuttin the rear arches.. blimey these are thick.. ive killed one grinder already...

anyone else notice how this these rear arches are...