Is it possible to replace the side sills?

jvanzyl · July 17, 2019, 15:29

Hey folks,
Is it possible to replace the sills?
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StuC · July 17, 2019, 15:31

Replace them with what? cheese?

Seriously though...are you talking the welded in sills?

jvanzyl · July 17, 2019, 15:44

Quote from: StuC on July 17, 2019, 15:31Replace them with what? cheese?

Seriously though...are you talking the welded in sills?

I'd like to replace them with blue ones

Ah - didn't realise they were welded in.. so that means that the colour change options are, repainting, wrapping, and covering with side skirts and living with the small visible bit..

StuC · July 17, 2019, 15:48

yup pretty much

or

you could use wax crayons... if that tickled your fancy.

Carolyn · July 17, 2019, 16:34

John, please...

It's a convertible. In all modern cars, the sills are a vital part of the car's structure. Even more so when there's no roof!!!

They hold the front to the back!!!

That's why rusty sills must be cut out and replaced with continuously welded steel in all cases.

jvanzyl · July 17, 2019, 16:59

Quote from: Carolyn on July 17, 2019, 16:34John, please...

It's a convertible. In all modern cars, the sills are a vital part of the car's structure. Even more so when there's no roof!!!

They hold the front to the back!!!

That's why rusty sills must be cut out and replaced with continuously welded steel in all cases.

Didn't know if they were covers or actually integral to the structure - the fact that Deano said they could be swapped was what got me wondering.

StuC · July 17, 2019, 17:00

The kick plates on the top of the sills can be changed. The black trim pieces. They clip in and out without any drama.

Topdownman · July 17, 2019, 17:11

Can i suggest TTE style side skirts?

These cover a fair bit of the sills and only those special few would get to see the debacle* on the inside.

* Or amazing flawless paintwork?

Chilli Girl · July 17, 2019, 17:52

Simon, what's the black cable for draped over sill? Just interested, that's all.

Topdownman · July 17, 2019, 18:34

Ha, thats a temperature sensor (indoor and outdoor readings).

Sadly not plugged into anything now as it broke but not got round to removing the sensor...

Carolyn · July 17, 2019, 19:34

Quote from: jvanzyl on July 17, 2019, 16:59
Quote from: Carolyn on July 17, 2019, 16:34John, please...

It's a convertible. In all modern cars, the sills are a vital part of the car's structure. Even more so when there's no roof!!!

They hold the front to the back!!!

That's why rusty sills must be cut out and replaced with continuously welded steel in all cases.

Didn't know if they were covers or actually integral to the structure - the fact that Deano said they could be swapped was what got me wondering.

Sorry about being so brusque!! I've seen some horror stories regarding sills over the years. There's always paint!!

jvanzyl · July 18, 2019, 08:57

No worries Carolyn - I can appreciate that some comments I make must create much sighing and eye rolling in your household..probably with the occasional "get me my gun David I'm going to sort this fool out once and for all!".. or words to that effect

@Topdownman thanks very much for the pics! I think the sideskirts is the way to go...

StuC · July 19, 2019, 11:51

@jvanzyl it's all learning mate.
Just don't ask the same question twice!

shnazzle · July 19, 2019, 12:08

Quote from: jvanzyl on July 18, 2019, 08:57"get me my gun David I'm going to sort this fool out once and for all!".

LOL!! Brilliant. I can totally picture that

Dift · December 2, 2019, 10:48

Quote from: Topdownman on July 17, 2019, 17:11Can i suggest TTE style side skirts?

These cover a fair bit of the sills and only those special few would get to see the debacle* on the inside.

* Or amazing flawless paintwork?

not a bad idea