900 clasic convertible body panels
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gregcotier said:
So, RP, are you saying that if I buy wheel arches for a 900 2 door then a panel beater could make them into the correct size for my cabriolet?
It is only the wheel arches that need replacing because of rust.
Greg
Indeed. I think you'll find three and five door are the same too. I've got a five door 900SE I'm breaking. Don't know if the arches are good, but there's every reason they should be, so you should consider cutting good arches out of a shell. Consider the steel when you think about what I'm suggesting. The classic 900's used a high grade of steel and one of thicker gauge than any other manufacturer I can think of. You won't have a problem finding a shell in great condition to cut sound condition arches out of. Your biggest challenge will be finding a body shop. I know one of those too. It's all about doing your homework. It is only the wheel arches that need replacing because of rust.
Greg
Zaphod I said:
Try www.jamsaab.co.uk although he is in Keynsham.
I recommend him, has he has the correct replacement panels, and knows his stuff.Zaphod I said:
Zaphod I said:
Try www.jamsaab.co.uk although he is in Keynsham.
I recommend him, has he has the correct replacement panels, and knows his stuff.
I have heard a lot of good things about JamSaab - would they be good people to approach about a restoration of my T16S? What are their prices like?
The one in my profile.
91MY T16S
could do with:
- respray
- refurbish wheels
- headlining
- restitching of seats / general refreshing of leather
- sorting of rust (door bottoms, beneath tailgate, engine bay (probably needs engine removal but if it's being fully resprayed...), n/s/r wheelarch
- mechanical freshening, replacement of old pipes, etc.
- replacement of old bits that have had their day (indicator stalk, etc.)
I'm pretty anal about it - I guess what I'm after is a new car
or as close as possible, so just a bloody good going over mechanically replacing any parts that need it.
I realise it is not going to be cheap and I will never see the money again, but it is something that I am considering
91MY T16S
could do with:
- respray
- refurbish wheels
- headlining
- restitching of seats / general refreshing of leather
- sorting of rust (door bottoms, beneath tailgate, engine bay (probably needs engine removal but if it's being fully resprayed...), n/s/r wheelarch
- mechanical freshening, replacement of old pipes, etc.
- replacement of old bits that have had their day (indicator stalk, etc.)
I'm pretty anal about it - I guess what I'm after is a new car
or as close as possible, so just a bloody good going over mechanically replacing any parts that need it.I realise it is not going to be cheap and I will never see the money again, but it is something that I am considering
NiceCupOfTea said:
The one in my profile.
91MY T16S
could do with:
- respray
- refurbish wheels
- headlining
- restitching of seats / general refreshing of leather
- sorting of rust (door bottoms, beneath tailgate, engine bay (probably needs engine removal but if it's being fully resprayed...), n/s/r wheelarch
- mechanical freshening, replacement of old pipes, etc.
- replacement of old bits that have had their day (indicator stalk, etc.)
I'm pretty anal about it - I guess what I'm after is a new car or as close as possible, so just a bloody good going over mechanically replacing any parts that need it.
I realise it is not going to be cheap and I will never see the money again, but it is something that I am considering
Sorry, I appear to have overlooked this post.91MY T16S
could do with:
- respray
- refurbish wheels
- headlining
- restitching of seats / general refreshing of leather
- sorting of rust (door bottoms, beneath tailgate, engine bay (probably needs engine removal but if it's being fully resprayed...), n/s/r wheelarch
- mechanical freshening, replacement of old pipes, etc.
- replacement of old bits that have had their day (indicator stalk, etc.)
I'm pretty anal about it - I guess what I'm after is a new car
or as close as possible, so just a bloody good going over mechanically replacing any parts that need it.I realise it is not going to be cheap and I will never see the money again, but it is something that I am considering
Yes I know where you could have that work done, but it would be quite costly.
Yes, I knew it was going to be pricey! Realistically I don't think I would be going that much to town, at least not unless my numbers come up!
More likely would be a "freshening" I guess - cosmetic sorting, but most importantly seriously cutting out all the rust and making sure it's all properly rustproofed so no more is coming back (can you tell I'm battling with rust at the mo? ) Also, going through the running gear and freshening hoses/cables/tired components etc.
Out of interest, care to take a ball park figure guess at either procedure? Would be interested to know who you would recommend to do this - feel free to PM me via my profile.
Had another miserable day today where I discovered a new whine from belts/pulleys, I am definitely losing coolant somewhere, and it rained hard again and rain is leaking into the footwell
More likely would be a "freshening" I guess - cosmetic sorting, but most importantly seriously cutting out all the rust and making sure it's all properly rustproofed so no more is coming back (can you tell I'm battling with rust at the mo?
) Also, going through the running gear and freshening hoses/cables/tired components etc.Out of interest, care to take a ball park figure guess at either procedure? Would be interested to know who you would recommend to do this - feel free to PM me via my profile.
Had another miserable day today where I discovered a new whine from belts/pulleys, I am definitely losing coolant somewhere, and it rained hard again and rain is leaking into the footwell
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