Its not far from me, but is it repairable to road going standard??
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What you think?
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ROBBIE
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What you think?
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Jordi
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Re: What you think?
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?
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!
It is possible with some good hours put in though!
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Re: What you think?
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?
Going to have a look tomorrow, will let you know what the damage is
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Re: What you think?
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?
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.
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?
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 