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Post by rookierrestorer on Jul 25, 2023 2:58:31 GMT -8
Thinking hammer and a wee bit of jweld will fix this split.
Before proceeding, is this a rookie mistake in the making? Any other advice?
(Wood frame being replaced below wheel well but floor is solid as is the integrity of the base of the wheel well; it just split on that one outside top edge.
Photo link:
flickr.com/photos/198809625@N03/
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Post by Teachndad on Jul 25, 2023 6:44:06 GMT -8
I will wait for other replies, but make sure it's sealed from underneath after pushing it together as best you can. Make sure you clean it up and get rid of as much dirt, grease, grime etc. and then caulk it. Under the trailer caulking is okay. Truck bed spray liner might help. We have seen folks use that. See what other folks say. BTW, you are really close to posting pictures into your posts. When you see the image below to grab the image link, click on BBC code as indicated by the green circle. The link will change. Then left click on the now visible link and it will copy automatically. Then paste into your post. 
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Post by rookierrestorer on Jul 25, 2023 9:08:14 GMT -8
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Post by nccamper on Jul 26, 2023 16:48:17 GMT -8
Two suggestions for a split wheel well. I’ve done both.
1. Epoxy….like J-B weld and a tar like undercoating.
2. Rivet a patch in place…then tar/undercoat.
I’ve had good results both ways.
With a big gap likes yours, I’d go with the second option.
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Post by rookierrestorer on Jul 31, 2023 4:06:57 GMT -8
Riveting a patch will be a more permanent fix. Going that route for sure.
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