Bedford J4 Guards Mod

Blackduck59 wrote:

MrsM, If you use a Flange tool to run an edge the lap joint is excellent and does not distort as a normal over lap does.
Cheers Steve

I have been told about this tool but have no experience with one

Is there a concern with rust forming with the over lap ?

Im no metal work so dont know these things

Paul

Zuffen wrote:

If I was doing this mod I'd be looking for a pair of guards that had the profile and radius I wanted and cut the bits you want off and weld away.

The hardest part of these mods is getting any shape into the lip of the guard.

That is a great idea .....funny thing is I was looking at that yellow truck and notice it would look nicer with a swagged guards....

@ Hayseed, you are correct...id love a removable bonnet

Paul, like any lap weld you need to seal the seam, how good a seal will depend on where it is located.
I used lead on my doors but a good Acrylic sealer then Underbody sealer will work too. ( Acrylic sealer can be painted over unlike Silicone)
Cheers Steve

I have never used one of these lap tools but seen them used a few times and as already suggested the use of a good sealant is a must but also having the offset facing down as not to trap moisture.

Buzzliteyear wrote:

@ Hayseed, you are correct...id love a removable bonnet

I thought I Took More Pictures , But Can't Find'em..

From Memory It wasn't Too complicated or Fussy, How They went about It..