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What you think?

Post by ROBBIE » Tue Oct 28, 2014 8:50 am

Its not far from me, but is it repairable to road going standard??

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Re: What you think?

Post by Jordi » Tue Oct 28, 2014 10:46 am

It's the roof and windscreen frame that'll be the bastard to get back into shape.
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Re: What you think?

Post by ScottieJ » Tue Oct 28, 2014 12:45 pm

I think That's going to be a hell of a lot of work, there might be more rust hiding underneath as well.

It is possible with some good hours put in though!
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Re: What you think?

Post by twiss » Tue Oct 28, 2014 12:48 pm

Would be a hell of a lot easier to fix if it was a soft top, unbolt all the damaged bits and replace!
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Re: What you think?

Post by ROBBIE » Tue Oct 28, 2014 1:37 pm

Going to have a look tomorrow, will let you know what the damage is
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Re: What you think?

Post by donkeychomp » Tue Oct 28, 2014 10:32 pm

Doable but I'd be wary of that sellers feedback...
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Re: What you think?

Post by Edweird » Wed Oct 29, 2014 5:28 pm

Just my opinion, but as it's a type 1/2 I think that should swing in favour of the restoration option.
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Re: What you think?

Post by ScottieJ » Wed Oct 29, 2014 5:53 pm

looks like a type 2 as it has front discs.
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Re: What you think?

Post by Anton » Wed Oct 29, 2014 10:54 pm

I'd be tempted to cut the windscreen surround out and weld a new one in.

Getting the roof to line up will be a pain in the arse, but I really can't see that windscreen surround ever being straight enough again.

If it's not 100%, it'll put strain on the new windscreen, which could then crack.
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Re: What you think?

Post by ScottieJ » Wed Oct 29, 2014 10:59 pm

Robbie.....if you can find a donor roof from a rusted out tintop and can get it up to me I'll happliy do the transplant :thumbup:
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