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castle rail repair/replacement advice

To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: castle rail repair/replacement advice
From: Pointparty@aol.com
Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2000 11:30:17 EDT
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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