mtc R32 0 Posted May 11, 2006 Well guys just thought i'd post some pics of my project in-hand. Firstly to repair the rear and replace the tailgate.... And the other minor little issues. Hoping to get the front painted too while its in for the rear.... Do you think the rear pannel will pull out? I dont' think its that bad really... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sciroccotune 0 Posted May 11, 2006 i would think a smidge of filler and an impact hammer should see that back to good mate. or at worst i new bit of metal welded in? what have the body shop said? nice colour that! what is it? :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtc R32 0 Posted May 11, 2006 LC5U - Aqua Blue Pearl i've been told... Can't wait to get my teeth into it.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
logicaltuning 0 Posted May 12, 2006 just check it hasnt bent the boot floor! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bojmobile 0 Posted May 12, 2006 Looks like an Aqua one to me! Good luck with the project mate - how's the rest of it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolrado 0 Posted May 12, 2006 it would probably be better to find a corrado in a scrappy and cut the rear section you need out as that is quite a strong panel and would require quite a bit of straightening and filling to get just right, there are a couple of corrado's in a local scrappy to me which are both straight at the back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtc R32 0 Posted May 12, 2006 The Rest of the car is sweet... Really just that back panel took the impact and the tailgate, but its not that bad when looking at it in person. Wha i am trying to find is a tailgate the same colour, as it would make it hat much easier to spray and keep costs down. I would be greatful if you could get me a price on that rear end panel.. Probably will be changed, no breakers round me have any C's in, they just look at me wierd if ou ask... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveVR6 0 Posted May 12, 2006 What was it hit by!? wierd dent pattern Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolrado 0 Posted May 12, 2006 i may be going to the scrappy on the weekend at some point as there are a couple of bits of trim i am after, i will ask them how much they want for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtc R32 0 Posted May 12, 2006 Hit by a big durty rang rover..... Whilst sat in traffic... Cheers Coolrado Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoxyLaad 0 Posted May 12, 2006 ah, hence the total lack of damage to the rear bumper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted May 12, 2006 8) like the back lights! id agree on that rear panel,being strong...much better to throw another on :) not a massive job for someone who knows what they are doing. good luck with the project :D neil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe M 0 Posted May 12, 2006 The back panel on mine looked similar to that a few weeks ago after an x5 reversed into me, the bodyshop managed to pull it out and sort it with a bit of filler no bother. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riley 0 Posted May 12, 2006 must've taken a bit of bashing if it was creased like above? :shock: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe M 0 Posted May 12, 2006 was just at the one side thankfully, but looked just like the dent on the right of that pic. The x5 just had a bit of my paint on its bumper and a smashed tail light. :x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtc R32 0 Posted May 12, 2006 Heres what the rest of the Car looks like..... Love the colour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swfblade 0 Posted May 15, 2006 Glad that my old girl has got a good new home m8! Good luck with the repair, Ive still got the whiplash from that dam Range Rover :x Apart from that i think you'll be extremaly happy with her. I had 2 years of great joy with that car, but since the accident I kinda fell out of love with her, got a result with some money and got my VR. Keep us all updated with the progress m8, cant wait to see her in the flesh again all fixed up! 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillT 0 Posted May 15, 2006 rest of the car looks sweet! not sure on the gold VW badge personally I'd stick a new panel in, won't show up the repair work as easily if at all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16vradge 0 Posted May 15, 2006 The gold badge looks a bit Renault Clio Williams to me. You could pull the dent out with a slide hammer, seen 'em on Pimp my ride. Smaller link You have to put a small hole in the panel to pull it, so it'd need welding afterwards. *Mod edit - link shortened* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben16v 0 Posted May 15, 2006 jesus what a link!!!! nice car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcstudent 0 Posted May 15, 2006 Might want to sort that link out 16vradge! This does the same thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16vradge 0 Posted May 15, 2006 Cheers bcstudent - I'm making a right balls of it today! :oops: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swfblade 0 Posted May 15, 2006 that gold badge was all my own work! :lol: Was spraying up a m8's Astra in one of there Gold's, had some paint left over, the badge had all faded so fort "hmm....i wonder what that......." ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtc R32 0 Posted May 28, 2006 Took delivery of my wheels early hours this morning (4am!!!!!) Many thanks to Gaz the Geezer for collecting and dropping them off, Sorted bloke and another Credit to the forum... Anyhow quickly put them to see how they'd look!!!! Thought i'd share it with you all... I'm pleased, one step closer to bringing upto scratch. Sorry it's so dirty haven't cleaned it yet, decided not to untill i get the rear sorted.. What do you all think Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcstudent 0 Posted May 28, 2006 Nice wheel choice. I think they really suit the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites