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Jun 24, 2014 21:28:05 GMT
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I'm just wondering if anyone who works in a body shop could give me a rough idea how much it would be to put golf on a jig , fit a new inner wing/chassis rail , front panel , outer wing and paint -[ paint to resonable standard ] .The front panel and wing are off , but the inner wing is still there . Base on parts supplied.
I don't have clue .Would it be a grand , 1500 , 2000 ? Any idea ?
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Jun 24, 2014 22:05:53 GMT
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I take it its the front rail on it then ,and does it run the full length of the underside of car on them or not ??
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No , inner wing complete with integral rail which joins under the foot well. Its just the front wing and rail and bent so fairly east to just take it off as thats the only thing left .
Its a potential car I'm buying , i want to know if it would make economic sense to do .
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Jun 25, 2014 10:32:45 GMT
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If your handy with a mig and grinder and spot weld drill bits then its easily enough done by yourself but just time consuming ,and needs a methodical approach The fact its so time consuming may mean labour charges in a garage will be ridiculous for what the cars worth  People may flame me here but I've replaced complete inners before with no jig but a carefully made jig/brace and lots of measurements to keep it all square We're abouts are you as may be some local people in the trade that can spare a few hours here and there maybe ?? |
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Jun 25, 2014 10:35:29 GMT
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Also what car and how old is it as if its old then usually factor in longer time incase of tinworm that needs sorting also
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Jun 25, 2014 11:01:18 GMT
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Its a golf gti mk1 , damaged years ago and been stored in a barn for 15+ years .Good condition otherwise but front n/s damage .It would need a going on a jig to get the correct fit as the leg is bent already . Just want a idea .Surely it cant take more than a day to get it off if everything else is gone [ wing , bonnet , front panel , engine/box].
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Jun 25, 2014 11:02:27 GMT
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Campaign model so worth a bit done right .
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Jun 25, 2014 12:42:05 GMT
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Nice mate get the old leg cut off neatly mate ,is the new leg a s/h cut off a car or a pattern new one ??
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Jun 25, 2014 12:46:16 GMT
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Retro , i don't own the car , I'm trying to see if its worth doing to end up with a ok car for less than its worth . And yes it would be a knew vw part , they sell all sorts now .
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Jun 25, 2014 13:10:49 GMT
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Mate if its cheap enough and your gonna keep it then I would just get it and do it over time mate And want to see pics as only Vw I have ever owned are mk1,s mate  |
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Jun 25, 2014 13:31:05 GMT
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I'm not giving you any info wrongun , my view of you is someone with a huge hoard of projects and spares .I fear it would become part of your mountain!!!
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Jun 25, 2014 15:58:52 GMT
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Hey mate you only see what I have waiting to be done lol ,and not what I have or currently done prior Hahaha also to be fair my own stuff comes last mate as have payed jobs that take priority mate Fear not lol |
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I'd take it on if you have the time. It's all unseen bits, so if you can weld OK, it doesn't have to be immensely tidy and you can cover it with underseal once it's done.
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