Andrew writes:
>> After having my car for two days, I'm already starting to wonder just how
>>far over my head I'm actually in. The car isn't in quite the shape I thought,
>>but I did manage to find one panel that hasn't rusted completely through yet.
>>I suppose this is a start...
>> ...
>>
>> Another question--does anyone know offhand if any of the overseas companies
>>mentioned earlier sell body panels for the Midget at a reasonable price? I
>>know at least three places in the States who can help me, but I'm looking for
>>the lowest bidder, as usual. I've heard this isn't a good idea, with the fit
>>of cheap body panels being notoriously bad and all, but I'm only looking to
>>replace floor pans and the like. Anything would have to fit better than the
>>stolen real-estate signs the PO used.
It doesn't sound like you have a big budget for this project, but if the car is
REALLY that rusty, a new body shell might be the best (and cheapest) way to fix
it correctly. The body pannels are available through places, but some are
rather
expensive. A body shell, albiet expensive, is cheaper than buying most of the
panels separately. Food for thought...
A lot of this depends on what you want the car to be when you're done. A
driver
that is safe but not necessarily beautiful, a show peice, or something in
between.
-Al
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