Slam panel pics anyone???

[Infectus-Guy]

Hey guys,
Has anyone got a photo of a MK3 panel (fitted on the van). I ripped out my old buggered one and my old man chucked it away! Now i've got the hadrian pattern part it just doesn't seem to sit right. The bolt holes like up OK, but the strengthening pressings just don't look right, the pattern ones are much prouder and don't flush up with the ends.
Thanks for any help, once this resto is done expect a BIG writeup with LOADS of pics!
Guy

[madvanman]

the ends of the slam panel dont sit flush, there is a few millimeters gap on both my mk5 and mk3, they dont look like they fit properly but its the way there designed

[rover]

the ends of the slam panel dont sit flush, there is a few millimeters gap on both my mk5 and mk3, they dont look like they fit properly but its the way there designed

Yup!

If you are still struggling at lunchtime I will go and take a pic of mine..

Rover.

[Infectus-Guy]

heh, we're talking cm's here! The ridges probably sit about 1cm above the ones on the headlamp housings. Thats not really the problem though, i'm not sure if its all gonna latch properly after i've fitted it on you see. Damn repair slam panel cost me £50 too!!! Tomorrow morning i'll take a pick of what i mean, then someone might be able to tell me if it looks normal or not.
Thanks for any ideas/help,
Guy

[AndyG]

Mk5

[Infectus-Guy]

Thanks Andy, yeah that shows it pretty well. I can't believe that's what they're supposed to look like!!!
Guy

[AndyG]

Thanks Andy, yeah that shows it pretty well. I can't believe that's what they're supposed to look like!!!
Guy

Believe it or not I reckon it helps, stop them going rusty in this area

[Transitwalla]

Mk5

My MK5's dead the same . . could almost get yer finger under the ends . .

[rover]

They are closer than mine Andyg!

Rover.

[AndyG]

They are closer than mine Andyg!

Rover.

So the mk3 has larger gaps

[rover]

This is mine..



Its the original and has never had any bumps or damage, I can definately get my fingers under it. I think to be honest if you get one that sits close you are lucky, if not dont worry about it.

Rover.

[Infectus-Guy]

This is mine..



Its the original and has never had any bumps or damage, I can definately get my fingers under it. I think to be honest if you get one that sits close you are lucky, if not dont worry about it.

Rover.

Hahahah thanks dude, this picture make me feel a lot happier! I was mainly worrying about the bonnet latch lining up and such, but i don't think its a fine art by the looks of things!
Thanks for all your help guys, i'm just off out to fit it now.............
Guy

[Gunslinger]

christ .... looks like frauds took panel fitting lessons from hadrian panels there that is shocking

[AndyG]

christ .... looks like frauds took panel fitting lessons from hadrian panels there that is shocking

It's so the rain water won't get trapped Or would you rather have rust

[Gunslinger]

lol ... if they applied that thinking to the rest of the van then maybe it wouldnt be compulsory for all transit owners to own a welder ..... either that or we'd all be driving open top flintstone vans with no doors