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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Terbs on 01 August 2025, 19:49:30
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I am not happy !!!! Swmbo has stoved in the wing of the Omega. She hit the fence reversing into the drive. Not sure if it can be pulled out and filled, or whether it means a new wing.
What is involved in changing a wing (Facelift). I know it bolts on under the bonnet, but what else has to come off, and is there any welding.
I am not a happy bunny >:( >:( >:( >:(
TIA
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Nuts and bolts and about half an hour.
You around tomorrow?
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Yes, but I haven't got a wing yet... I'm in Brackley now :y
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Might be pull out able too.
Basically bumper end released, sill end unclipped, headlight out and two bolts to the A pillar, another one (or two) Infront of the door and two behind the bumper. Plus what you can see.
Car on ramps and wheel off/arch liner out make it easier. But car needs to be level and on the wheels when refitting just to ensure correct gappage ;)
Heading up that way after lunch. Pm if you like a hand/some guidance for what goes where ;)
That's not code for anything nefarious btw ;D
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Might be pull out able too.
Basically bumper end released, sill end unclipped, headlight out and two bolts to the A pillar, another one (or two) Infront of the door and two behind the bumper. Plus what you can see.
Car on ramps and wheel off/arch liner out make it easier. But car needs to be level and on the wheels when refitting just to ensure correct gappage ;)
Heading up that way after lunch. Pm if you like a hand/some guidance for what goes where ;)
That's not code for anything nefarious btw ;D
Not sure if it will pull out...it looks creased to me
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You might be surprised ;)
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That explanation is very good, Al. Don't come out of your way to see it. I may just pop it round to a body place in Brackers to see what they say if it can be pulled. Not worried about having it painted, I was going to respray the wing anyway, as the lacquer is starting to peel.
Ill have to source a wing from somewhere, which will probably be the cheapest option. *Update*....My Grandson has just come round and said he will have it in his workshop and put a replacement wing on it. :y
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It's not out of the way on the scheme of tomorrow, but sounds like you've got it in hand :y
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Thanks for the offer anyway, Al, it was most appreciated. Evidently my grandson has a mate up north who has a wing I can have, no dents or rust, just need flatting and a respray :y :y Just a case of me keeping on at him to go and get it !! ;D
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There might be one nearer you... ;)