Major body work decision

Thin bits of metal and bright blue light. Including glass & trim.

Moderators: User administrators, Moderators

Post Reply
stesully
Registered user
Posts: 10
Joined: 17 Aug 2016, 23:33
80-90 Mem No: 15550
Location: Salford, Lancashire

Major body work decision

Post by stesully »

My 1987 1.6TD has failed it's MOT & now I'm left with a major decision. My wife thinks we've invested to much money into it already. Over the last 2 years I have bought;
New Fuel Injection Pump
New Turbo
New Gear Lever
New Alternator
New Starter Motor
New Battery
New Timing Belt
New Fuel Filter
I need to know A) rough cost to repair or B) rough value of the van if I sold it as is? The MOT guy draw a yellow one where the work needs doing. Thanks in advance
See pics:
Image
Image

Plasticman
Trader
Posts: 8047
Joined: 12 Oct 2005, 20:55
80-90 Mem No: 1948
Location: lincolnshire

Re: Major body work decision

Post by Plasticman »

dont know how long youve had the van but the stuff youve bought/done show some signs of previous neglect and would be changed out over time anyway so look at it as getting the van to where it should be :)
So far you now have a devil that you know to a certain extent so you are left with the visible (and hidden) issues ....body.
the rear corners are usual and most either need doing or have been done already
the o/s ie fridge panal, that is also usual, it will need at a minimum the outer sill and a bottom half of the main panal , it will also need the inner closures to the main floor fabricating, the B post outers and 99% inners as well , also you will likely find the c post / rear arm mount unhappy, ,
you can wizz over the big hill to J37 M 62 and i would be happy to go through it for you to help you decide
mm

Fugeh
Registered user
Posts: 193
Joined: 27 Jun 2019, 12:37
80-90 Mem No: 0

Re: Major body work decision

Post by Fugeh »

stesully wrote:My wife thinks we've invested to much money into it already.

And that, Your Honour, is why I am filing for divorce.
88 Autosleeper Trident 1.9
Hythe, Kent.

mighty millsy
Registered user
Posts: 26
Joined: 16 Mar 2012, 21:33
80-90 Mem No: 10422
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester

Re: Major body work decision

Post by mighty millsy »

Give mac VW a call 07435965853.they are in Salford. Never used them but heard a great review about them

Post Reply