My 71 GT has developed slight rusted through spots on both these lower side
members or what are correctly called castle rails by the MG wizzard we use.
The damage is modest, less than 5% visible but it won't get better and I
suspect that it will get worse.
The body is otherwise solid. At the last repaint, about 9 years ago, we
had the quarter panel acme and pockmarks properly cut out and repaired with
steel patch panels. No bondo. The car is a very presentable and dependable
regular driver, but not a show car.
Has anyone on the list replaced or repaired these castle rails? The parts
seem quite available and reasonable by mail order. Both replacement parts
and original equipment type parts are offerred. How big a job is
it?.......How specialized or skilled must a body repair person be?.......What
is involved?........Is the original equipment part(s) superior to the
replacement part(s)? ........ What is an appropriate amount of time involved
by a compentent body repair person and what is a fair price?
All replies are appreciated.....Thanks
Mel
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