RE: [T3] hinges and the "A" pillar

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RE: [T3] hinges and the "A" pillar

To: "Scott Taylor" <scottbtaylor@earthlink.net>, "T3-Mailing List" <type3@vwtype3.org>
Subject: RE: [T3] hinges and the "A" pillar
From: "daveb" <nomeansyes@cox.net>
Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 21:31:24 -0700
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On Monday, July 05, 2004 9:24 PM Scott wrote

>> I've never seen a section of an early hinge pillar so I don't know
exactly
>> what's retaining the anchor plates, but I'd suspect a stamped metal
>> piece welded behind the inner pillar.

>>Could it be rust or metal fatigue? Broken welds inside somewhere?

I'm beginning to believe a weld or 2 may be broken.  I'll investigate some
more.

Thanks,

DaveB
Carpinteria, CA


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