MK1 Suspension reinforcement ring

[Steve 155C]

I've just noticed they my car does not have the reinforment ring where the strut mounts through the inner wing - see pic 1. In pic 2 you can see the ring. The question is should this ring be loose , or should it be welded in place?

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[Bertil]

It is spotwelded in place and very often neglected when repairs are done in this area.

 

[Steve 155C]

Thanks - the strange thing is my inner wing has never been repaired, Its a genuine ford item fitted in the 80's. I notice the ring is listed as a separate part in the parts book. Maybe you had to buy it separately and weld it in yourself.

Looks like I have to make some up.

 

[Bertil]

If the wing was fitted in the 80´s it might have been a skin only inner wing and not an assembled unit. I have had some assembled ones during the years and I know for sure that the ring was on them. But if you get it as a skin only and the supports and pan separate the ring is not in the pan. If you want it right you should fit a ring to it.