General Repairing some damage today

[Big Black Stilo]

Well last sunday, whilst out round rivington and the area, I ripped off a rear mudguard.

Basically i stopped to let someone pass me, and the rear passenger wheel sunk in the mud at the side of the road (it was quite low and i think the floor of the car met the floor at this point). Was a bit nervous as i could feel the back end going down in that corner.

As both front wheels on tarmac, i drove forward and got out easy, with an almighty bang.

The road wasnt wide enough for me to stop and inspect, so drove to where it was, pulled over and rear mudguard gone. Luckily it has took a chunk out the bumper and i retrieved said guard but lost two of the metal clips. The tow remaining are that rusted to buggery they are spent, so before i can put it back on I have to source some similar clips (u shaped metal with a bolt in one side to clamp it) so before i go have my wallet relieved at fiat, im going to go out and tour the DIY shops in the local area!

The guard has to go back on as although it didnt snap the bumper- it has scuppered the paint, which the guard will cover.

wish me luck!

 

[ChrisMClark]

Good luck, although I can't see it being too difficult to get hold of similar kits, even if it means a bit of b*stardising!

 

[Big Black Stilo]

yup, its looking like im going to have to get someone to make something for me as nothing about will do the job

eventually went to FIAT and was told they only come with the mudguards.

Gutted

The huny is on for someone to make me something like this

 

[french bean]

Think I've seen similair either in a proper ironmongers (those that still sell nails by weight) or in a woodyard. Know what you mean though, like a piece of U channel with a bolt going through one side - works like a G clamp.

 

[Big Black Stilo]

thats exactly what I need and not been able to locate, tried all local DIY and builders places, even wickes and b&q, asked my plumber mates, air con engineering mates and window fitters and no-ones got any or knows where to get them

 

[Steely]

thats exactly what I need and not been able to locate, tried all local DIY and builders places, even wickes and b&q, asked my plumber mates, air con engineering mates and window fitters and no-ones got any or knows where to get them

Im pretty sure we have those at work.. being industrial ironmongers... and powertool repairs...

i'l have a look tomorrow...

If we do i can always post them to you if needs be..

 

[Big Black Stilo]

If you have any that would be great

let us know either way

cheers

 

[Steely]

Dont have them at our branch sorry... have mentioned about them to one of our fixings suppliers so might get a few as freebies...

will keep you posted..

I know how annoying it can be getting hold of such things... and it will be sods law that as soon as you get them... you will start to see them everywhere....

 

[wing1200a]

Can't you get a cheap pair from halfords and use the clamps from those?

 

[ChrisMClark]

Another thought on this is try finding a sparco dealer and see if they do the replacemnt clips for their mudflaps. It's a bit of a long shot, but it's probably worth a try.

 

[Big Black Stilo]

This is driving me nuts- if i had my own little workshop with a vice i would have made some by now

Really want to get this back on so I can clean the car and get the winter cack off it and get it looking good.

does anyone else have a suggestion for where to get some of these from- its turned into an obsession! (ooh like a DIY hardware shop, lets just nip in and...)

 

[custard]

you stilo people make life so complicated.
if it doesnt come with an error light you are lost

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MUDFLAP-CLAMP...oryZ9895QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MUD-FLAP-CLAM...oryZ9895QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

 

[Big Black Stilo]

Believe me, im tempted to glue the fecker on

 

[custard]

those no good?

 

[Big Black Stilo]

Sorry Custard beieve it or not, I didnt see those links.

Having a butchers now

 

[Big Black Stilo]

Missed the cheaper ones now and bleeding heck have you seen the p&p on that first link

 

[Big Black Stilo]

Look what i found on my travels yesterday!

Cheers Tarrant's Shop & Garage, Broomhill, Sheffield :woot:

No longer will my head be done in by only having 1 rear mudguard on!

Just need to paint em black and get some sort of locktite