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Bodywork repairs recommendation- Manchester area
Posted: 26 Aug 2011, 13:13
by peteandnero
Hi, now the engine seems to be sorted for the time being I must focus my funds and time onto bodywork repairs. Can anyone recommend someone good in the Manchester area for my Westfalia Joker 1.6TD?
cheers, Pete
Re: Bodywork repairs recommendation- Manchester area
Posted: 26 Aug 2011, 15:14
by Cruz
Manchester Aircooled do bodywork IIRC
Re: Bodywork repairs recommendation- Manchester area
Posted: 27 Aug 2011, 07:59
by jimpainter
How much work needs doing. Always remember that the rust wont be as localised as you first think.
Re: Bodywork repairs recommendation- Manchester area
Posted: 27 Aug 2011, 10:11
by peteandnero
I think I'm pretty realistic about how much work needs done; as you say probably much more than I can see. Probably both rear wings and maybe the NS lower rear quarter, plus seam rot all round. I used to have a 1979 Devon Bay and through a series of totally shabby but well disguised welding jobs done by a local guy, the van became unrepairable. It was really sad but now I really want this van as a keeper. I got a MIG welder for my 40th but the metalwork and taking this on as first job seems too daunting. Maybe I'll sell the welder to finance some of the work!