| [ Total Views: 5192 | Total Replies: 5 | Thread Id: 70047 ] |
|
|
 ewat2702
Learner Dubber
Posts: 5
Threads: 2
Registered: June 26th, 2008
Member Is Offline
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
 posted on June 26th, 2008 at 11:45 AM |
|
|
In need of desperate help regarding rust!
I've just bought a 1971 beetle and after having it inspected by a panel beater he's discovered that the car is riddled with rust, and has quoted a
minimum $5000 to cut out rust and respray. However, he has also told me that the car is not worth the cost of repairing it, and recommends selling it
asap to try to get some of my money back.
But, i really don't want to have to sell it, as i'll have to sell it for a huge loss, plus i love it and had great restoration plans for it.
Can anyone give me any advice?
Is it worth trying to get it restored?
Will the rust come back even once it's been cut out?
Should i instead try to replace the entire panels instead of cutting the rust out?
Are there any other solutions to my problem?
Help, i'm lost! |
|
|
Mick058
Custom Title Time!
Posts: 1580
Threads: 109
Registered: January 29th, 2008
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on June 26th, 2008 at 03:18 PM |
|
|
Where are u located?
If u can take some photos that will help heaps
cheers, Mick
|
|
|
badbug67
Learner Dubber
Posts: 9
Threads: 2
Registered: April 11th, 2011
Member Is Offline
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue ( Default )
|
| posted on June 4th, 2011 at 05:42 PM |
|
|
if you can replace panels thats probably the best way to go.
but on places you cant, you will need to cut them out. when cutting out lets just say if its the size of a 5c piece, cut out the size of a 50c
piece.
then before welding in a new piece, make sure that pice is immac, paint the inside of the plate ith rust kill, and leave the side your going to weld
bare metal.
send over some pics of it to te78ford1@hotmail.com
maybe if you come help me on weekends we can work something out on doing it. or i can possibly work on it at your place removing the rust and prepping
the car for paint.
regards isaac. yeh btw im in sydney
favourite vw - w12 coupe
|
|
|
68AutoBug
A.k.a.: Lee Noonan
Aircooled Master
Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138% - YIKES --
Posts: 11654
Threads: 449
Registered: August 31st, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: SCONE in UPPER HUNTER VALLEY NSW
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Yellow
Mood: Really Mentally Ill - all of the time -
|
| posted on June 4th, 2011 at 10:01 PM |
|
|
| Quote: | Originally
posted by ewat2702
I've just bought a 1971 beetle and after having it inspected by a panel beater he's discovered that the car is riddled with rust, and has quoted a
minimum $5000 to cut out rust and respray. However, he has also told me that the car is not worth the cost of repairing it, and recommends selling it
asap to try to get some of my money back.
But, i really don't want to have to sell it, as i'll have to sell it for a huge loss, plus i love it and had great restoration plans for it.
Can anyone give me any advice?
Is it worth trying to get it restored?
Will the rust come back even once it's been cut out?
Should i instead try to replace the entire panels instead of cutting the rust out?
Are there any other solutions to my problem?
Help, i'm lost!
|
Hi
its a common problem with later model beetles...
[later- after 1968]
the flow thru ventilation behind the side rear windows sucked in moisture after 20+ years...
and worse if it was left in the open and not garaged...
Guards, doors, running boards, bonnet and engine lid are all bolt on bits and good 2nd hand ones can be found...
other new pieces are also available for rust repairs as rust is a major problem in the northern hemisphere...
best to take it to a VW owner who knows what to look for
and can advise...
cheers
LEE
- [size=4]Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY--- [/size]
|
|
|
waltermitty
Custom Title Time!
Legend when my beer goggles are on
Posts: 1993
Threads: 268
Registered: August 29th, 2002
Member Is Offline
Location: Port Macquarie now Yipee!
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Grey
Mood: Hungry for mor
|
| posted on June 4th, 2011 at 10:03 PM |
|
|
| Quote: | Originally
posted by ewat2702
quoted a minimum $5000 to cut out rust and respray.
|
If its done properly that is a bargin! M
23 windows ...8 too many!
|
|
|
Camo
A.k.a.: Kev
Custom Title Time!
Posts: 1936
Threads: 209
Registered: October 29th, 2007
Member Is Offline
Location: Sydney - Liverpool area
Theme: UltimaBB Pro Blue
|
| posted on June 9th, 2011 at 06:01 PM |
|
|
Guys,
you are 2 years behind the times. This started in June 2008 
Kev
|
|
|
