All is revealed (well nearly)
Posted: Tue, 15 Mar 2011, 4:13 pm
I have now removed the roof of my porty to carry out the repairs necessary to the rather large cracks in the side and corners.
The cracks have been strengthened from behind. Whilst I am at it I have gone round and fibreglassed anywhere there was a hole, like the rear fins which had been drilled for the reflectors and I have also put a layer behind the handle holes. These will also have an aluminium strip fitted on the inside to spread the load.
This was the first time I have lifted the roof and I can already see more work lining up on the inside. The front wall has a split right along the bottom but, surprisingly, the hinges work alright. I haven't tried the side walls as yet but I have been spraying the hinges regularly. The end window has been replaced with a bit of perspex which has completely yellowed so that will need replacing as well. The quilting is still in tact but looks decidedly past it's sell-by date but that can wait until later.
More updates as work progresses............
The cracks have been strengthened from behind. Whilst I am at it I have gone round and fibreglassed anywhere there was a hole, like the rear fins which had been drilled for the reflectors and I have also put a layer behind the handle holes. These will also have an aluminium strip fitted on the inside to spread the load.
This was the first time I have lifted the roof and I can already see more work lining up on the inside. The front wall has a split right along the bottom but, surprisingly, the hinges work alright. I haven't tried the side walls as yet but I have been spraying the hinges regularly. The end window has been replaced with a bit of perspex which has completely yellowed so that will need replacing as well. The quilting is still in tact but looks decidedly past it's sell-by date but that can wait until later.
More updates as work progresses............