Frax Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Have you used then and if what are you thoughts on them. Quailty = Fit = Would you buy them again? Regards Frax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtod Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I imagine they would look a bit rippled after painting has anyone seen them in the flesh (plastic)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Don't know about the ones you mean the ones on my tomcat took a hell of a beating and still looked fine. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 Did you build the tomcat and if so is it in the Members Vehicles Forum, love to see it. Frax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Yeah it's in member vehicles but it'll be a long way back. Fibre glass takes a fare bit of pressure before it breaks and doesn't dent but unlike metal when it breaks it tends to tear mind it's surprisingly easy to repair when you know how. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtod Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Sorry, the wings I'm referring to are ABS defender wing skins like on the link below: Wing Skin Cheers Tod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I've got some fitted, got them from Paddocks. correct shape and dimensions, but I had to elongate all the bolt holes as they where drilled about 5 mm out, not difficult, juts annoying. They look good on the vehicle, not got them painted yet but run them this past 5 months without paint and they're pretty tough. they feel a good thinkness too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 At last someone who has used them. Strange that you are in Aberdeenshire, are you near me by any chance ? Love the Tomcat Mike looks real good but I see you have sold or are selling it. Regards Frax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtod Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I've got some fitted, got them from Paddocks. correct shape and dimensions, but I had to elongate all the bolt holes as they where drilled about 5 mm out, not difficult, juts annoying. They look good on the vehicle, not got them painted yet but run them this past 5 months without paint and they're pretty tough. they feel a good thinkness too. I presume the elongated holes are hidden (I've never fitted a wing skin). Also do you think when they are painted they will look just like the alloy ones? Just one more (maybe) do you think the wing as a whole is as strong as with an alloy skin (can you still stand on the wing)? Thanks Tod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I presume the elongated holes are hidden (I've never fitted a wing skin). Also do you think when they are painted they will look just like the alloy ones? Just one more (maybe) do you think the wing as a whole is as strong as with an alloy skin (can you still stand on the wing)? Thanks Tod Have a good poke about your wings and the skins, they can be a total ball ache to remove, I think I found a wee youtube video of a guy doing it. its just very tight thats all getting a spanner type device to one side of the bolts... - aye the holes are on the inside of the wings like a flange fitting. The wings look the part, I'd say just as robust if not better, not had any problems with the strength of the wings been compromised either. I also can't see that painting them would be a problem, just as long as you use the right primer. I lot less prone to those small dints and dings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtod Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Have a good poke about your wings and the skins, they can be a total ball ache to remove, I think I found a wee youtube video of a guy doing it. its just very tight thats all getting a spanner type device to one side of the bolts... - aye the holes are on the inside of the wings like a flange fitting. The wings look the part, I'd say just as robust if not better, not had any problems with the strength of the wings been compromised either. I also can't see that painting them would be a problem, just as long as you use the right primer. I lot less prone to those small dints and dings. Thanks very much for the info - these now go on the (very long) wish-list:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 But can you still stand on the top to put things on the roof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 But can you still stand on the top to put things on the roof? I've got cheqer plate covering them, also the wing type with a inner support strut... don;t know if thats common or not? but yeah you can jump up and down on them and not noticed any adverse effects... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepeefreelee Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 hi i just fitted 2 last week and they look great as said before the holes need a bit of ajustment but apart from that every thing looks wise is the same. as for my old wings i just cut them off with a angle grinder and cuttind disc this only took 5 mins and lets you see where all the bolts are. the indicators need a hole drilled for the wire as there is no indication as to where the flasher goes. i got mine from mm4x4 they were around 70 quid delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natas Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 To bad they dont make more body parts out of plastic(ABS), like door skins and rear tubs? I rebuilt a 1973 AMC CJ5, the whole body was fiberglass. Strong and easy to repair. AND it dont rust or corrode. Perhaps thats why they wont do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy4x4xfar Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 i used them on project you cant even tell there plastic. painted they look the same as the aluminium tops as well. id recomend them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtod Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 i used them on project you cant even tell there plastic. painted they look the same as the aluminium tops as well. id recomend them Damn you - even higher up the wish list now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 Thank you for all the replies and information, I am even now convinced that a plastic skin would be OK to use now. Frax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtod Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Thank you for all the replies and information, I am even now convinced that a plastic skin would be OK to use now. Frax Post some pics if you put some on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frax Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 I will do but it could be a while as I am in the middle of a rebuild and at the moment I am at the strip down stage, I am also trying to buy bits as I go along. Frax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtod Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I will do but it could be a while as I am in the middle of a rebuild and at the moment I am at the strip down stage, I am also trying to buy bits as I go along. Frax No worries - hope it goes well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars L Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I think I've got myself a 110 CSW from 1997 with an almost unseen low mileage. If nothing goes wrong, I'll pick it up on Monday. It's had a little battering in the corners due to an old driver and one of the front outer fenders might be too hard to get back into shape. Paddock sell these made in ABS plastic which seems to be a good idea since they spring back instead of being crushed. Within reason... Maybe that's why many modern euroboxes have plastic fenders too. Does anyone here have any experience of these? Do they look OK. Do they at all fit? Should I buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomikey Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 my mate got a C reg 110 pick up with 1600km on the clock a couple of months ago that is almost unseen he since quadroupled the mileage. be careful who made them, if they are britpart i would personally stay clear, however t ive not had any experience of these wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 I spotted these the other day too and would be interested of hearing any experiences of them. I am quite able to speculate by myself! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=66754 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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