simon
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Post by simon on May 12, 2018 17:59:53 GMT
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Post by sANDYbAY on May 12, 2018 19:48:11 GMT
Oh wow! That must be costing you a fortune.
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Post by Zed on May 13, 2018 8:09:25 GMT
Not much left of that!
Is there more is that where you are?
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Post by chad on May 13, 2018 9:53:52 GMT
These pictures bring back memories.
Mine was coated in thick underseal and when it was blasted there was far more daylight than metal.
It's probably about half a ton lighter now it doesn't have it on and all the repair plates welded on top of each other have been replaced by proper panels.
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Post by VW Toast on May 14, 2018 7:14:15 GMT
Crumbs. Whoever did the "resto" the first time must have been a right boycow. 10 Years and it looks like that  Thanks for pics, i'm sure it'll be ok this time. (crosses fingers) |
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Post by Zed on May 14, 2018 9:20:10 GMT
Crumbs. Whoever did the "resto" the first time must have been a right boycow. 10 Years and it looks like that Thanks for pics, i'm sure it'll be ok this time. (crosses fingers) If it didn't need much 10 years ago all those bits now chopped out would have been left. No point hacking out a floor if it's just a bit of surface rust. Etc. A mate of mine has had his for 35 years and had it restored 3 times. |
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Post by VW Toast on May 14, 2018 10:29:24 GMT
Crumbs. Whoever did the "resto" the first time must have been a right boycow. 10 Years and it looks like that Thanks for pics, i'm sure it'll be ok this time. (crosses fingers) If it didn't need much 10 years ago all those bits now chopped out would have been left. No point hacking out a floor if it's just a bit of surface rust. Etc. A mate of mine has had his for 35 years and had it restored 3 times. It's the weather. |
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Post by Zed on May 14, 2018 11:59:09 GMT
If it didn't need much 10 years ago all those bits now chopped out would have been left. No point hacking out a floor if it's just a bit of surface rust. Etc. A mate of mine has had his for 35 years and had it restored 3 times. It's the weather. keeping them outside and using all year round doesn't help. |
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Post by VW Toast on May 14, 2018 13:07:46 GMT
keeping them outside and using all year round doesn't help. Dunno really. Had my pans off 1st time since i've had the beastie (7 or 8 years) and very little to see really certainly no rot. The only thing that needs replacing is the n/s front arch/step. He lives outside in all weathers, no cover but I don't drive in the salty road conditions. Must say though the pans are home made and seal very well. |
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simon
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Post by simon on May 14, 2018 15:39:40 GMT
I think Zed hit the nail on the head, van was kept outside and used all year round, there is no point owing a van and not using it. Ive just been sent this pic from the body shop.  |
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Post by chad on May 14, 2018 17:17:24 GMT
It won't be cheap but at least you can see it isn't being bodged.
Loads of waxoyl, dynawax or whatever should help keep it in good condition.
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Post by Zed on May 14, 2018 17:23:35 GMT
You couldn't get that sloped panel between the rear wheel tubs when I were a lad. How I wished it had been available.  Chassis looks solid. 👍 |
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simon
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Post by simon on May 17, 2018 18:28:18 GMT
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Post by Zed on May 17, 2018 18:54:17 GMT
Nasty. Do you have genuine front arches this time round or are they unavailable now?
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Thanks for pics, i'm sure it'll be ok this time. (crosses fingers)
