In this pic of my 77 SII: http://www.4wdxterra.com/scout/blacktop3.jpg - see that big freekin' hole on the left corner from where the spare tire carrier ripped away from the body?

What's the best way to repair that? patch it up somehow or replace that entire corner altogether? I think it's spot-welded on, right? Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!

(Also, didn't find much while searching so you can't flame me too hard! <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

[ 11-01-2001: Message edited by: IHJohn ]

Originally posted by IHJohn:
<STRONG>In this pic of my 77 SII:
What's the best way to repair that? patch it up somehow or replace that entire corner altogether? I think it's spot-welded on, right? Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!

(Also, didn't find much while searching so you can't flame me too hard! <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

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Yeah, but we don't usually worry about *fixing* body damage - the best we do is CUT IT OFF. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

That said.. you might be able to just have it welded up, body filler applied, and new paint..

They also sell complete replacement steel "end-caps" that replace just the corner if you'd rather go that way..

Terra-izer is the resident body-man..

Damm, that's a nice bumper, is that original? I never seen one in such nice condition, you could trade a collector for a whole Scout, so much for the idea of making a bumper mounted tire carrier. If you have access to a MIG welder I would go the route of repair panel. You could also try fiberglass and bondo, but I'd doubt that you could use the tire carrier again. After the repair you could use a backing plate, (round the corners) to help reinforce the corner.

Joe

Thanks for the suggestions. Actually I mounted the spare 33 carefully back inside (you can see it in the window) using an extended mess of long bolts, so the tire carrier effectively might be for sale at a fair price <IMG SRC="smilies/question.gif" border="0">

I don't have access to a welder so I'd probably go with just filling it with that fiberglass stuff...probably be easiest I would think?

Yeah, the bumper appears to be original, but it does have some 'bends' in it. The pic makes it out to look pretty good though.

Originally posted by tsm1mt:
<STRONG>Terra-izer is the resident body-man..</STRONG>

That hurts man <IMG SRC="smilies/crybaby2.gif" border="0">

After my "GRAFTING" in a portion of a rear quarter including the End-Cap; Terra-izer is still the "RESIDENT BODY MAN" what-up wit dat homie??? <IMG SRC="smilies/rasta.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by Cliffhanger:
<STRONG>That hurts man <IMG SRC="smilies/crybaby2.gif" border="0">

After my "GRAFTING" in a portion of a rear quarter including the End-Cap; Terra-izer is still the "RESIDENT BODY MAN" what-up wit dat homie??? <IMG SRC="smilies/rasta.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

Well, y'know, the 60 thing fell through... <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Hey, I do lots of body work too - just that only on one occasion did I make it look BETTER when I was done. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

I want to know if Terra-izer chose to become a professional body man just because he knew his Scouts would cost a fortune otherwise? <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

His pic gets me thinkin' What do you guys think looks better, a scout with a matching color top or a black or white top with whatever color body.

For example, I'm going to be painting my scout metallic grey, and I was gonna paint the top the same, but I be a black top would look pretty sweet on it.

Originally posted by tsm1mt:
<STRONG>Well, y'know, the 60 thing fell through... <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"></STRONG>


OK,OK, I rest my case..... <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">

Dam right! to what Tom said. With as many times as my truck has been on it's top or side i had to pick up the trade or i would be really broke at $40.00 an hour i would have atleast $6,000 or so on top of my current $4500.00.

IHjohn, a piece of sheet metal (mount behind the hole), some pop rivits(to hold the sheet metal in place since you don't have a welder), some long strand fiberglass filler or short strand what ever you prefere, and some light weight filler(Bondo) and it's as good as new and will last a long time with out cracking. white paint is really easy to match. Hope this helps.

Originally posted by Cliffhanger:
<STRONG>For example, I'm going to be painting my scout metallic grey, and I was gonna paint the top the same, but I be a black top would look pretty sweet on it.</STRONG>

I'll see if I can find a pic, but a guy at the West Coast Nats had a Grey with Black top Scout. Looked real nice, so nice I never saw him on the trails only in camp.

Joe

Originally posted by Cliffhanger:
<STRONG>That hurts man <IMG SRC="smilies/crybaby2.gif" border="0">

After my "GRAFTING" in a portion of a rear quarter including the End-Cap; Terra-izer is still the "RESIDENT BODY MAN" what-up wit dat homie??? <IMG SRC="smilies/rasta.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

You did a hell of a job but as I recall you did not line up the graphics.

Originally posted by jdjanda:
<STRONG>I'll see if I can find a pic, but a guy at the West Coast Nats had a Grey with Black top Scout. Looked real nice, so nice I never saw him on the trails only in camp.

Joe</STRONG>

I bet you'll never see this one on the trail either!!

http://atlas.binderbulletin.org/classifieds/photo/p394n1.jpg
http://atlas.binderbulletin.org/classifieds/photo/p394n2.jpg

Originally posted by jdjanda:
<STRONG>You did a hell of a job but as I recall you did not line up the graphics.</STRONG>

Hey all those stripes were FACTORY!!! <IMG SRC="smilies/tongue.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by TORC:
<STRONG>I bet you'll never see this one on the trail either!!

http://atlas.binderbulletin.org/classifieds/photo/p394n1.jpg </STRONG>

That is a very nice rig, who's selling it?

Joe

Originally posted by Cliffhanger:
<STRONG>His pic gets me thinkin' What do you guys think looks better, a scout with a matching color top or a black or white top with whatever color body.</STRONG>

Ya know, I like the looks of the black top (the previous top was matching white), but if you live in a warm, sunny climate, that thing gets hotter than heck inside - but I know - OPEN the window and vents!

Originally posted by TERRA-IZER:
<STRONG>IHjohn, a piece of sheet metal (mount behind the hole), some pop rivits(to hold the sheet metal in place since you don't have a welder), some long strand fiberglass filler or short strand what ever you prefere, and some light weight filler(Bondo) and it's as good as new and will last a long time with out cracking. white paint is really easy to match. Hope this helps.</STRONG>

Thanks TERRA-IZER. That seems like the easiest route and I'll get to learn about Bondo at the same time. <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

The opposite side (right) is pulling away too, but the sheet metal is still attached pretty well - at least for repairing purposes. I may as well do that side at the same time. I'll post results as soon as I get around to it.

Originally posted by jdjanda:
<STRONG>That is a very nice rig, who's selling it?

Joe</STRONG>

It's for sale in the BB classifieds... listed for $14,900
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