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Old 18 May 2016, 12:46 AM
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Default Rusted rear arches

OK so it's time to do the rear arches on the classic.....no surprises there then....

After googling and searching on forums I have some questions....am fairly average to good at fabrication and welding but certainly not professional.

1) Have been looking on ebay and found these repair panels and wondered if anyone had experience with them.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121785758693

Are the decent profiles and decent metal, have had panels in the past that are just so thin.....

2) I've been reading a lot that front wing profiles reverse into rear fos--->rns and visa versa and how much time would it save from fabricating my own from a £20 sheet of sheet steel.
Old 18 May 2016, 08:08 AM
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At £88 a pair ? That's a bargain
They have been £180 a set
I as lucky and got a 20% discount on paypall
Mine fitted perfect

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Fit ok


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Don't forget your sills will need cut away and replaced section of it

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I'm very pleased
Old 18 May 2016, 09:59 AM
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Nice work.
Old 19 May 2016, 12:18 PM
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That looks a good job done, there seems to be more competition with the rear arches now, so there coming down in price.
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Have ordered some up at that price and will take some before, during and after. I know a lot have used front arches but for £40 a side youd do well to get a decent 2nd hand wing and a lot more work to cut what you need.

Cheers for the help, made my decision easier
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Similar items were used when I had the rear arches done on mine.
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Waiting on delivery of a set for my P1. Not ideal for a 2 door but will do after a bit of chopping but for that price, couldn't resist.
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What sort of price would a body shop charge for the cutting, welding and spraying with those arches supplied by me.
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What about the turret sections.
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Originally Posted by ditchyboy
What sort of price would a body shop charge for the cutting, welding and spraying with those arches supplied by me.
The Bodyshop I use changed 150 a side to gives you a idea
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