Well.. it'll work out for ya 👍
I javent seen the damage first hand, but from what the pix sho, I reckon its not as big a deal to fix as it looks...I think the only thing that will be a big hassle is finding the panels...once you have them, then the corner can come out, hence the battery... then just a matter of stabilising the metal and then welding the new bits in....I imagine the munted side panel could be fixed with sheet metal. the intake might come up reasonably well with a good hammering and bending until you find another.
The only thing that worries me is that it looked as though the roof had been pulled down slightly upon impact...as if it had bucled a tiny bit at the middle section rear seem could be an optical illusion tho.
just as a thought... could it be possible to graft in late bay rear corners on both sides and put on a late engine lid to match? 🙂
1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
[img]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/cyeah I was thinkning of cutting out and then straightening and then enlisting the help of an expert to put the corner back on. As I haven't really got any where to do it.
The chassis seams ok and it drives as bad / good as it ever did, so its only consmetic.
nothing wrong with the pop top or roof I worried about that too, there is a small crack from the accident but that was probably due to the hinge is bent from where I had to break in when I locked my keys in, and it is not secured fully ;-)
WANTED kombi drivers side rear corner for a early bay! found after six years lol
WANTED engine lid for early kombi 71
Thats a real shame.
it might never be that straight but it is definately going to go again. I have all the bits and done alot of work so not going to give up now ;-)
WANTED kombi drivers side rear corner for a early bay! found after six years lol
WANTED engine lid for early kombi 71
thats what i like to hear !!! :-) Plenty of support from us!
thanks mate a bit of positive mental attitude, and it is solid, spent most of my life in the uk trying to get a rust free car.
now wheres my hammer :beer
WANTED kombi drivers side rear corner for a early bay! found after six years lol
WANTED engine lid for early kombi 71
my 'other ' advice is to nail a horses head to his car!
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:-) thats the spirit! definantly not an option to wreck it. Good news about the damage being only costmetic... hammer and bog and you will be styling shortly.
yep... lets see that beast on its way back onto the road again! 👍
If any panels or bits come up then I'll let ya know.
1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
[img]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/cso sorry to here beerboy,
that is just tragic.
Lee.
some people are like slinky's
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs
thanks mate shit happens, even worse was that i just spent 400 bucks putting a new clutch and exhaust on. And I just imported a load of suspension bits too
horses head if they dont pay ;-) karma i suppose....
so maybe not, how much does a horses head cost LOL
WANTED kombi drivers side rear corner for a early bay! found after six years lol
WANTED engine lid for early kombi 71
still looking for a 71 corner.
WANTED kombi drivers side rear corner for a early bay! found after six years lol
WANTED engine lid for early kombi 71
dude I am sharing some of your pain tonight. took my 2yo to the shops to give the very pregnant missus a rest and some selfish twerp backed into my brand new pug 307 while I was inside, did a runner leaving no details and left me with a $500 excess to pay...😠
If you find the guy (Or gal) It'd probably be best not to post the details here.
-Staggers.
STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist
JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders
2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains
You all know why.
-Staggers.
STAGGERS AUTOMOTIVE - Heavy Vehicle Diesel Specialist
JB CUSTOMS & CLASSICS - Car Builders
2/53 Tradelink Drive, Browns Plains
there is no way of finding them, there are no cameras in the car park and no one was around it seems. 😢
Maybe its easier to get a decent wreck and move your running gear over. Thats the approach I've taken.......doesn't allow for the sentimentle attachment to the old girl though!!
if he found a decent wreck it'd prob still be easier to take the panels off it than to swap running gear over...i'd assume anyway.. and that would allow for the sentimental attachment too! 👍
1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
[img]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/ccorrect mate, i haven't really go the room and the 2nd one would probably be to good to wreck, unless someone wants to do a deal
WANTED kombi drivers side rear corner for a early bay! found after six years lol
WANTED engine lid for early kombi 71
Do you still want those bits pushed out and the other bit bored out to the new size? Send me a U2U so I can meet you.
DH
