Tractor Boy Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Hi all Can I ask how the front panel is joined? Is it spot welded, riveted or bolted along the side of the inner wing. I have mangled my wing and i am thinking about just swapping the outer skin and front panel but cant see how the front panel attaches by the radiator panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Front panel bolts to the side and top panels, can't remember if the bit along the end of the rad is separate or not, I don't think it is. So it's a bolt to the chassis and bolts at the end of the slam panel. (I think ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedx Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 This help? (One of the advantages of having your Land Rover in pieces!) Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Boy Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Mines been in pieces too long, I was struggling to remember! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveturnbull Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Front panel is bolted to the radiator panel, but is bolted, riveted and spot welded to the top panel. So if replacing the front panel it's easier to change the top panel too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Sure? Last time I did some they are bolted to the outer wing panel and thought they were bolted to the top panel too ...I've slept since then though so could be wrong... Edited to add pic off the 'net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotts90 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Bolted and spotted iirc. The join along the top panel is bolts/spire nuts, the side cheek that bolts to the radiator surround is riveted and spot welded and the internal frame for the light housing is spotted on too. I have a pair of front panels that I bought cheap with the idea to replace my old knackered ones. It worked out less hassle to buy new wings with all attached. Easier to see above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Last one I did I drilled out the spot welds on flat inside panel and used countersunk pop rivets to fix the new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Similar to the side & front panel I changed a few years ago, spotwelds & rivets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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