The dreaded classic rear arches
27 September 2016, 08:04 PM
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The dreaded classic rear arches
Can anyone recommend a bodyshop capable of the task around West Yorks. Need both rear arches cutting out and sorting!! I've seen the arch replacements on ebay. Are they worth taking to the bodyshop?
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28 September 2016, 09:07 AM
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Arches need doing too
Sorry for the thread hijack, but I have the same issue.
Is there anyone near Eastbourne way (south coast) that can do mine? I have the replacement arches, they just need cutting, welding and prepping. Pic attached.
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Is there anyone near Eastbourne way (south coast) that can do mine? I have the replacement arches, they just need cutting, welding and prepping. Pic attached.
Cheers
29 September 2016, 05:41 PM
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No worries. Where did you get the arch replacements from? So far I've seen em at 75 quid but off eBay. Not sure on the quality!!
29 September 2016, 05:54 PM
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Cool, got them off eBay for£75 as you say, it says they're galv which would stop the rust. I was quoted 2k a couple of months ago which seemed a bit steep for 1 arch, but that did include rolling or cutting them for ABW's, don't need that done now so just looking for a price to cut and weld them in.
29 September 2016, 06:19 PM
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2k wow, that's more than I paid for the car, let me know what price you get so I've a ball park. I know prices can vary massively depending on the quality of the result I guess.
29 September 2016, 07:02 PM
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A coachworks will be cheaper than a "body shop".
Mine was £500, IIRC, but that included painting a splitter, sideskirts and a bootlid. I supplied Ebay rear quarter panels, so £600 ish all in.
Mine was £500, IIRC, but that included painting a splitter, sideskirts and a bootlid. I supplied Ebay rear quarter panels, so £600 ish all in.
29 September 2016, 07:14 PM
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Interesting you should say that. I've found one near me. Looks like s good job. What splitter did you put on it? I'm thinking P1. Any pics? Mines silver too.
29 September 2016, 08:09 PM
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I thought you were all about the times man! Rust is lighter than carbon fibre, i cant believe you would ruin a car by adding all that weight!
30 September 2016, 08:19 AM
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thats pretty awesome tbh... for both sides as well? I've never heard of a coachworks, what is it and why are they cheaper than bodyshops?
30 September 2016, 08:28 PM
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Coachworks are like "body shops" but, not rip off bastards.
Bodyshops tend to have dealt with the Max Power brigade and got their heads up their own *****, IMHO. Coachworks deal with bread and butter all day long and charge accordingly.