>
>
>++> but in looking at the rear end, underneath the bumpers, the lower edge of t
>he shroud?
>++> seems to be spot welded in place. I've not looked at it real close recentl
>y, but
>
> I think you are refering to the rivets used to attach the aluminum and
>the
>steel together. The front and rear shrouds (as well as the fenders and doors)
>have
>no welds which attach them to the substructure of the car. To get the shrouds
>off,
>you simply have to drill the rivets out By the way, it might be a good idea
>to warn
>you that the shrouds are worth a truckload of cash and it is very difficult to
>replace them (especially the BJ8 shrouds). In fact, I'm going all the way to
>Texas (From Michigan) to buy one for 600 bucks and I think I'm getting a good
>deal!
>I've seen them sell for 1500 or more.
>
>--
>William woodruff woodruff@caen.engin.umich.edu
>
Ok. I'm with you now. Rivets. When one reattaches these, are rivets the
best way to go? I'll also keep in mind that these pieces are to be treated with
great care. $800 - $1500?????? Ouch. :)
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