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ianNJ
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 Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 3:18 am Post subject: PICS Wanted of removed side/rocker panel |
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Hey guys. Not sure what you call it but the side skirt/rocker panel on a later version GL...has anyone removed these? I know there are clips and holes under it. I would like to remove them, bondo the holes and not have them at all. Has anyone done this?
in the pic its the silver/tan part or part that wraps around and matches the bumper.
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mikemtnbike
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 5:40 am Post subject: Re: PICS Wanted of removed side/rocker panel |
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That's called "cladding."
It's easy to remove- there's bolts along the bottom that have to be loosened, probably rusty, spray with your favorite penetrant and let sit for a day or two before attacking. After the bolts are removed, it just lifts of the clips.
For filling the holes- I think the three options for that, in descending order of "proper", are:
1) Welding.
2) Goop. The (in)famous Terry Kay suggested this one, I've seen the results, not bad at all. In a nutshell, remove the cladding, drill out the rivets, put a backer behind the hole, fill with Goop, smooth, paint over.
3) Drill out the existing pop rivet, replace with another pop rivet. Would kind of give the van a steampunk look, I guess.
Why are you removing the cladding? It looks to be in good shape...if it's because you don't like the way it looks, check out my gallery, I painted my muuuuuuuch more beat up cladding with truckbed liner and I think it looks great.
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dabaron
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 5:52 am Post subject: Re: PICS Wanted of removed side/rocker panel |
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| mikemtnbike wrote: |
That's called "cladding."
It's easy to remove- there's bolts along the bottom that have to be loosened, probably rusty, spray with your favorite penetrant and let sit for a day or two before attacking. After the bolts are removed, it just lifts of the clips.
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i believe it's a 10mm nut. just loosen them (no need to remove the nut), then slowly pull the bottom away from the Vanagon. lift straight up. DO NOT FORCE, you might break the collar on the back that the nut/bolt clamp use to secure it to the Vanagon.
i need to Gorilla Glue a few of mine back on. you might also need to replace some rivets. the 1/4" rivets that come with the guns are not long enough. 1/2" is what you will need.
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mikemtnbike
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 7:41 am Post subject: Re: PICS Wanted of removed side/rocker panel |
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yeah, it's confusing that I said loosen at first, then say removal- loosen is all you have to do. Thanks dabaron.
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dabaron
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 8:16 am Post subject: Re: PICS Wanted of removed side/rocker panel |
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| mikemtnbike wrote: |
| yeah, it's confusing that I said loosen at first, then say removal- loosen is all you have to do. Thanks dabaron. |
i had a heck of a time with mine because the collars at the bottom were torn but still hanging on, barely. took some time to figure out that the collars were borked and i was not helping them by being a hamfisted brute.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 8:53 am Post subject: Re: PICS Wanted of removed side/rocker panel |
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Regarding removal: PB blaster on the nuts (10mm), ratchet and socket to loosen and the nuts might loosen if not too rusted or the bolts might break off which is good, if not fashion a hook of some kind and from below, press down on the top of the carriage bolt while turning with the socket. The turning and pressure pushed the bottom hooks out along with the cladding on mine and no need to loosen the nut all the way.
I happened to have this in my workshop:
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ianNJ
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 8:49 pm Post subject: Re: PICS Wanted of removed side/rocker panel |
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Thanks!
I want to remove it because I think it looks too low. I’m gojng to wait until the wheels/tires and lift are in. I think it will appear to be an inch or so higher as it hangs down.
Thanks for the tip about bondo. I can have a buddy help
Me weld it for sure. Any idea how many holes are down there?
As for the bed liner. That is definitely a good idea. Which would be my second option so I am glad I see thoes pics.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 8:59 pm Post subject: Re: PICS Wanted of removed side/rocker panel |
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The Bentley show details and has templates for mounting the cladding on the front doors. The templates are off btw.
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