Troll Hunter Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 I'm doing a total rebuild of my 1991 110 CSW, and my query regards the front wings. Being vertically challenged, both wing tops are a little depressed due to me leaning on them when trying to access the engine compartment. Apart from fitting chequer plate wing tops, is there any other way to restore them to a more or less flat, horizontal state? I'm afraid that new LR or Bearmach panels are not an option ($$$$). Has anybody tried, for example, gluing a flat steel (?) panel beneath the aluminiumm wing top? Or should I consider a new flat ali panel on top of the present wing top? All views, comments and experiences will be gratefully received. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yostumpy Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 April 1st ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 You could bond / rivet some aluminium angle or box to the underside to flatten them and make them stiff enough to lean on . 90/110 wing tops are notoriously weak . cheers Steve b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Flatten then out with a dolly and hammer then glue a flat panel (aluminium or fibreglass) underneath. I assume you don't like chequer wing tops. How about making some Ali wing tops out of flat plate then apply some non slip paint or add some sand to matching paint. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Get a step.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 One of the over wheel steps would be a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 This is one area I'm happy to concede that chequer plate is worth fitting. The wing tops as they are just aren't man enough for standing on. My 110 has a pond on each wing after a shower. I'm planning to fit chequer plate at some point. I'll need to force to wing up a LOT from below to make it meet. Then rivets will be installed in appropriate positions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 54 minutes ago, mickeyw said: This is one area I'm happy to concede that chequer plate is worth fitting. The wing tops as they are just aren't man enough for standing on. My 110 has a pond on each wing after a shower. I'm planning to fit chequer plate at some point. I'll need to force to wing up a LOT from below to make it meet. Then rivets will be installed in appropriate positions. I agree though centre of the bonnet is useful especially if you have a roof rack. Painted body colour makes them more bearable too. If I were to do it again I'd use plain Ali and paint it non slip body colour. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 You can get plain ally wingtop protectors now as well, no chequerplate. Think bearmach do them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV8R Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Front fenders for Wolf type Defenders have internal bracing panels to support antenna's and other equipment. That should give you the neccesary rigidity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Hunter Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 Thank you, all, for your ideas and tips. Your pointer, Eightpot, looks like the dogs danglies, if I can get them here at a reasonable freight cost. One of the problems of getting the existing top surface flat again is that the skin has stretched, and my metal working skills are not up to shrinking it back. If I can get these panels I'll probably try glueing them to the original panels, with the wing, currently removed, upside down on a smooth concrete floor and a significant weight of sand bags inside it to try to get the two surfaces in contact. Optimistic, yes, so I'll also use countersunk screws or countersunk pop rivets, just to be sure. I'll post how I get on. In the meantime I've got a seriously corroded rear end door to perform major reconstructive surgery on. This might also get a brief report. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Yeah you'd need to rivet them down, they are exactly the same as normal chequer panels but in smooth finish, 2mm thick I think. I fitted some to a car a few weeks back and they looked good. Pic attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howitzer Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 I had some aluminium wing protectors made the same shape as chequer plate panels and then glued some non slip marine rubber on top. Non slip, look smart and 6 years on still come up looking good. I’m 20 stone and stand on them fine when us8ng the roof rack. Dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_ Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 I like the look of the smooth finished protectors too. Not sure about the cost of shipping but bearmach have these. https://bearmach.com/3mm-black-wing-top-protector-ba-113b-3p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Hunter Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share Posted April 4, 2018 Thanks for the pic, Eightpot. Yes, they look very good and I think that they will be the answer for me, provided I can get a reasonable quote for the freight. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 Might be worth getting in touch with http://www.totalparts.co.uk/ The stock them and do international delivery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Hunter Posted April 5, 2018 Author Share Posted April 5, 2018 Thanks. I'll follow up. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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