993 A-pillar door strap fix repair

[Micker747]

Hi guys,

has any of you repaired this commonly loose door strap fix in the A-pillar? I am thinking if it is possible to cut out a piece of metal from inside, at the foot well and weld it from there??
I have heard some guys take the wing off and approach that way

Mike

[TMc993]

Door Check Strap Repair - Rennlist Discussion Forums

[Micker747]

Thanks, i guess there is only the hard way..

[TMc993]

Originally Posted by Micker747

Thanks, i guess there is only the hard way..

There may be less involved methods, but I from what I've read, the most effective involved removal of the door and fender.

[bri450sl]

Had my drivers and passenger door strap attachement point welded from the door opening. The shop did such a good job by welding around the entire piece with fine "fillet". They then sanded it and painted. If you did'nt know, you would swear it came that way.

[earossi]

I looked at the ways to do this repair and elected to effect the repair as did the last poster. I had the door check attachment lug (that breaks loose from the A-pillar internally) attached to the A pillar with an external fillet weld, both above and below the attachement lug. Then took a Dremel tool and cleaned up the fillet to look cosmetically nice. Then repainted the A pillar. The welder charged me $75 to make the fillet welds and to dress them down cosmetically. I used an air brush to apply epoxy primer and then to paint out the A pillar. The cost to do this with removal of the fender would have been over $500. Paint and welding cost me about $125.

In my opinion, unless you intend to compete in a concures, the external repair is both structurally and cosmetically fine. When I look at the area now, I really can't tell there has been a repair unless I compare it with the other door check.