Replacing Capri Wing
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Replacing Capri Wing
Hi,
I have to replace my Capri front wing. I have already removed it by drilling the spot welds on the top and removing the bolts connecting to the front panel. I had to cut along the rear part of the wing as I could not get at the welds at the back because of the door. My question is if it is possible to replace the wing without removing the door? Also the fit at the rear of the wing was not too good and the door gap appears very wide. Any tips on improving this. The wing is from Hadrian car panels.
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Tom
I have to replace my Capri front wing. I have already removed it by drilling the spot welds on the top and removing the bolts connecting to the front panel. I had to cut along the rear part of the wing as I could not get at the welds at the back because of the door. My question is if it is possible to replace the wing without removing the door? Also the fit at the rear of the wing was not too good and the door gap appears very wide. Any tips on improving this. The wing is from Hadrian car panels.
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Tom
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for best fittment you will need to remove the door to make it look factory fit mate,
you may have to weld a strip on the back edge of the wing to close the gap up,
you may have to weld a strip on the back edge of the wing to close the gap up,
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I hate to say this but, unless you're 1) made of money, and 2) lucky enough to find one, then a genuine wing is pretty much a pipe dream!
Yes of course genuine is going to fit better, but some of the pattern stuff is not that bad. I've replaced around 5 or 6 wings on the capris i've owned over the years, unfortunately it something your going to have to learn how to do if you want to own a capri!
The best advice is;
1) remove the old wing as carefully as possibly, drill out the spot welds instead of just trying the rip the wing off. It takes longer but the more metal your left with underneath the better your chances of getting the new one lined up.
2) obviously prep the inner wing ready for the new panel.
3) when you order a new wing, don't be scared to take it back!!! You have rights as a customer and if the thing is a mile off demand a refund!! There are loads of companies doing pattern panels, try someone else if your not happy!!
4) try offering the panel up to the inner wing. Use mole-grips or clamps to simulate where the welds will be so you can get a good idea of the position the wing will sit in.
5) for the best fit the door will have to go on and off many times so you can adjust, check the lines, re-adjust, re-check. Unfortunately that's the way it is, no avaoiding it if you want it to look right so just get on with it!
6) now it's time to get the hammer out! If you want it to fit, the wing will need 'tweaking'. bend and shape the edges uses hammers, pliers, etc until you close all the fitment gaps up and your happy.
7) don't be afraid to 'tweak' the inner wing! Pattern panels are well, patterns of original panels (usually moulded from the inside) and tend to be smaller, hence they fit a little 'tighter'.
8 ) use strips of steel as spacers or to fill wider gaps, just remember to weld them ALL to each other though!
If you give yourself a weekend to work with and are prepared to tweak the wing till it's right, then there is no reason why a £60 pattern panel cannot be made to fit very, very well.
At the end of the day, with all things Capri, the job you end up with is only as good as the time you put in!
Yes of course genuine is going to fit better, but some of the pattern stuff is not that bad. I've replaced around 5 or 6 wings on the capris i've owned over the years, unfortunately it something your going to have to learn how to do if you want to own a capri!
The best advice is;
1) remove the old wing as carefully as possibly, drill out the spot welds instead of just trying the rip the wing off. It takes longer but the more metal your left with underneath the better your chances of getting the new one lined up.
2) obviously prep the inner wing ready for the new panel.
3) when you order a new wing, don't be scared to take it back!!! You have rights as a customer and if the thing is a mile off demand a refund!! There are loads of companies doing pattern panels, try someone else if your not happy!!
4) try offering the panel up to the inner wing. Use mole-grips or clamps to simulate where the welds will be so you can get a good idea of the position the wing will sit in.
5) for the best fit the door will have to go on and off many times so you can adjust, check the lines, re-adjust, re-check. Unfortunately that's the way it is, no avaoiding it if you want it to look right so just get on with it!
6) now it's time to get the hammer out! If you want it to fit, the wing will need 'tweaking'. bend and shape the edges uses hammers, pliers, etc until you close all the fitment gaps up and your happy.
7) don't be afraid to 'tweak' the inner wing! Pattern panels are well, patterns of original panels (usually moulded from the inside) and tend to be smaller, hence they fit a little 'tighter'.
8 ) use strips of steel as spacers or to fill wider gaps, just remember to weld them ALL to each other though!
If you give yourself a weekend to work with and are prepared to tweak the wing till it's right, then there is no reason why a £60 pattern panel cannot be made to fit very, very well.
At the end of the day, with all things Capri, the job you end up with is only as good as the time you put in!
I have just put new pattern wings on my capri which cost me £116 the pairfleurbygerby wrote:I have been told by a whole bunch of peope that your best bet is if you can get an original wing, rather than a more modern replica...
and Nos ford wings are roughly £350 each.
With the right amount of playing with and preperation you can get that factory look with all the right gaps and lines and wing height.
you got to work out your labour getting the job right against the cost of genuine wings and i saved bundles.
Food for thought!
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Hi Guys, read through the thread, but i have been told the quality of the metal is also a factor. Can anyone advise the best company to deal with or make of pattern wings to go for? The two names I have had so far are Haidrians and express steel.