Pick up Restoration (Part 1)
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I think that's a wise decision. I had to scrap my 4-door recently as it was clear that it would have needed so much work (and money!) that I wouldn't be driving it for many years - and even then I would be worrying if my welding skills were good enough to end up with a roadworthy car. There are plenty of rescue projects out there that have slightly less structural decay. Here's a pic of my now departed moggie on the day of its scrapping. Note the pile of rust and filler in the back which I had swept off the floor when I rolled it out of my garage!
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Yes you're right, I'll save a bit and spend out on something decent, I'm still going to keep the rear body sides, and the new floor panels from andrew, but I'm keeping an open mind at what type I'll go for next, I've always admired the traveller as much as the pickup. I'm not giving up on the pickup idea at all though. with all Ive learnt over the last few weeks, I'll be far better informed about buying one.
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I’m so sorry now that the one in Lindfield wasn’t any better…. It’s a shame… But the phoenix will rise from the ashes, I have no doubt….
With the idea of possible donor vehicles in mind how different is the front of a 4 door??? Could one with a bad rear but a serviceable front be a good substitute or are they just too different?? It’ll just make it easier to look out for spares….
Cut out the chassis number before you loose the cab, it makes a great key ring....
With the idea of possible donor vehicles in mind how different is the front of a 4 door??? Could one with a bad rear but a serviceable front be a good substitute or are they just too different?? It’ll just make it easier to look out for spares….
Cut out the chassis number before you loose the cab, it makes a great key ring....
Peter Gisby.
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That front cross member was the only really strong part, I made the mistake of cutting in there and I wish I'd left it alone, mind you there is so much missing, you live and learn. those dimensions and templet you did for me won't go to waste Les, either I'll use them myself or they'll go to a user of this forum. lets see what the project market has in stall for me in the future,I'll keep you all up to speed of course, after all the support you've all given me I'm here to stay.
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Cor ................ this is only about 10 minutes away from me but unfortunately I'm not really qualified to check it out structurally. Looks like he want to get rid of it quickly - only a couple of days to go. I would have suggested Charlie might consider having a look but I know he's of to Wales tomorrow lunch-time. David - if there is anything you want me to do (if you're interested) just let me know.
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Cheers Ani & Dennis, I'm saving some cash up to get myself a decent donor van, I'm staying with the pickup restoration plan, just want to give myself a better chance this time with a decent start point. I may have to put that old chassis up on e bay to part fund it.<br><br>
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