Cracks in H2O 914 wheel wells, I recall a discussion, can't find the thread. Options

[ruby914]

I recall a discussion about cracks in front wheel wells, just over the radiator exhaust openings. I know my opening is small but if this is a flex and stress point I would like to reinforce the area.
I cut some doublers for the area marked in yellow but before I weld them in I would like to see where the fenders were cracking again.
Anyone recall seeing this? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

[ruby914]

they crack at the corners of the cuts when people make 90* cuts. Make your edges nice and round, and as you said, I would definitely make a double/outilned edge outof some 18 gauge and make the edge thicker.



Now...tell us about that ductwork (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Me likey (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Yes Scooty all corners are rounded and the doubler will go on the far side. I think I should bend the edge of the doubler to give it a small lip and add rigidity. My plan is to tie it in to the fire wall and the horizontal shelf in the front trunk. I am sure what I have will do the trick.

One of these days I hope to revisit the idea of moving the coolant lines from the bottom center to inside the rocker panels. For one, I think, I could be using smaller ID rubber lines. Then, I keep my eye out for a new path to the forward rocker panel. I found this photo that may work but it is at that stress point again.

I see you found my NARP thread. Now my eyes are on what you're up to. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
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