Bodywork garage in East mids needed + advice on price etc
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I'm aware of another thread on this similar topic but I'm not a fan of highjacking threads on forums.
I have a tintop '83 gti that is in need of some new panels and welding
I'm looking for a garage in the Leicester area, however I'm not afraid to travel to find the right place
below is a list of work that is needed:
New sills – both side
New outer wings – both sides
New front valance
Small bit of plating at the back of rear passenger footwell
Bottom of doors need plating
If anyone could recommend a garage it'll be much appreciated, likewise if anyone has had this sort of work done before
and can advise of rough price.
Cheers
Cav
1983 VW Golf 1.8 GTi
2008 VW Golf GT TDI 170
2008 VW Golf GT TDI 170
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Just a thought mate. Andy.
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Shop about as well as there's quite a few places out there who will be able to do this sort of work for you. Sure someone from the local area on here can help you out
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It's the garage that is really becoming the issue, 2 not interested/didn't reply, one place wanted 1k for sills only and another booked up til past xmas! that's all the local places covered.
Hoping someone can recommend somewhere!
1983 VW Golf 1.8 GTi
2008 VW Golf GT TDI 170
2008 VW Golf GT TDI 170
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Is this work to get you through an M.O.T?
I'd be inclined to book in at the garage that's fully booked till after Christmas, as that seems like the place to go. Could you not bodge it till then? I personally hate bodging but if it's only temporary…..
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This is now irrelevant however Yomp very kindly came to have a look at the car and looks like I've bought a bit of a stinker. Shes had a lot of poor bodywork done to her and incorrect replacement panels used.
Its looking more like the start of a resto job, using her as the donor.
He also linked me to your restoration thread, great work!
1983 VW Golf 1.8 GTi
2008 VW Golf GT TDI 170
2008 VW Golf GT TDI 170
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Probably better off using her as a donor, like you say, Otherwise you could try and restore her yourself if you have time
Hope you find an answer soon mate
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