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Mine (on RTA51R - miss that car!) - steel spare wheel mount. Top of tank visible to lower edge. No tank cover.  That's exactly what mine's like.
1972 4/4 2 Seater
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I suspect this is a daft 'newbie' question but why isn't it panelled in behind the spare wheel to stop water ingress?
Tom
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I suspect this is a daft 'newbie' question but why isn't it panelled in behind the spare wheel to stop water ingress? . Because it runs out the bottom.
.+8 Now gone for a 1800 4/4. Duratec in bright yellow.
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But it wouldn't have to if it didn't get in the top 
Tom
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Confirm metal plate - needs the strength to carry spare wheel.
Panelled? The only way to stop water ingress would be to have a cover over the spare wheel orifice.
Graham (G4FUJ)
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Graham are the edges of the metal plate, presumably galvanised sheetmetal, has the edges turned over to offer some sort of reinforcement to the panel and to stop it flapping.
If the edges are turned over would it be about 5mm turned over. The factory must have used a variety of covers metal or wood or nothing. Thanks for all replies.
Doug
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Haven't got that car now Doug. I remember the plate was quite thick - no turned edges. Pretty sure the plate on the current car is of similar thickness. However, as it is snowing at present I'm not going out to investigate! 
Graham (G4FUJ)
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My 1969 car looks the same as this . The panel is approx 1mm thick and the edges are turned over to add rigidity. The panel is made in steel .
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My 1969 car looks the same as this . The panel is approx 1mm thick and the edges are turned over to add rigidity. The panel is made in steel . My late-built 1968 4/4 (B1800) same also..... 
Bert & B1800
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