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Post by chrispbug on Apr 7, 2017 8:07:54 GMT
 Right it's about time I got motivated and start to get some work done on my poor old bug. It has been months since I even looked at it but I know it needs some welding to the passenger side chassis rail, work on the brakes (they only work after pumping the pedal which makes life interesting) and the fuel leak which prevented me getting an mot last year. There's bound to be other things to sort out but we'll see as we go along. One thing at a time ! |
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Post by Biggles on Apr 7, 2017 18:37:02 GMT
Bravo Chris and hope all goes to plan  |
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Post by chrispbug on Apr 7, 2017 22:12:31 GMT
Taking some time off in May to get started and also to go to Jeff'so early bird get together - not in the bug though
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Post by bondbug750 on Apr 8, 2017 8:15:01 GMT
Well done Chris ...go for it :-)
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Post by ady on Apr 8, 2017 19:44:13 GMT
Keep going Chris, you will get there.
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Post by chrispbug on Apr 11, 2017 19:50:57 GMT
Been looking locally for someone who can do the work but no joy.
My budget is about £500 but it seems nobody is interested.
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Post by chrispbug on Apr 12, 2017 18:25:08 GMT
OK been looking locally for prices. Welding of the chassis £400. Paint work £1500 which is me stripping all the Brightwork , internal seats etc. Masking and everything affect by spraying including rubbing down the existing paintwork!
Seriously got to be joking !! They can forget that on a car that's probably worth half that.
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Post by ayrbugger on Apr 12, 2017 20:32:33 GMT
Crispbug,
Not too surprised at the prices if you are getting them from the trade, there is the all consuming item that has to be priced...Health and Safety and that runs up the costs.
Garage insurance for gas bottles is costly, as are the restriction on the exposure to painting fumes.
Paint cost is expensive too. If you are doing the stripping and prep then the cost is high, I painted mine over two days, undercoat/primer and top coat. He will have priced for discontent if there is rework , re prep!!
Did mine outside in the sun...was living in France at the time.
B
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Post by sd1 on Apr 12, 2017 21:46:30 GMT
Hi just an idea but Why do you not go the rialto route and convert a rialto chassis to fit your bug if you need £400 of welding done on your chassis
as for paint jobs that's always the expensive part I was quoted by 6 body shops in Lincoln £3500 to £7500 to respray a Cortina
and I had already stripped and prept it.
It seems body shops seem to like insurance work and would rather fill there body shops with them.
as its been said health and safety plays a big part in the cost still think there silly prices mind you.
steve.
sd1
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Post by vannin on Apr 13, 2017 10:21:29 GMT
as you rightly point out steve, most bodyshops don't do full resprays anymore
as it's far more cost effective for them to do accident damage insurance work.
my last paint job was only last month and i had to strip and prep everything
and even then bend a local sprayers ear to do it for me one saturday, luckily
it turned out really well but the standard of work some of them think is
acceptable is a joke.
concentrate on the welding and mechanicals get it mot'd then get a few rattle
cans to tidy it up,job done
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Post by chrispbug on Apr 13, 2017 18:57:36 GMT
Thanks for the comments people.
Probably better in the long run, get the caright running first then the welding and not worry too much about the bodywork.
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Post by chrispbug on Apr 15, 2017 21:15:42 GMT
OK my bug's coming up for sale. Once I've checked it over and got a good appraisal of what is needed it will go on eBay. Looking for about £2500. Need to take photos etc over the next week or so.
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Post by tod on Apr 16, 2017 8:52:50 GMT
This highlights the problems of classic vehicle ownership you need to be either a good mechanic or have very deep pockets . When I got my Bug it was mostly complete but had not been on the road for over five years . I dread to think how much it would have cost so far if I did not have my own workshop .
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Post by helen on Apr 16, 2017 12:36:13 GMT
That's a real shame Chris - it's such a pity that there is nobody local to you who could put it right at a reasonable price.
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Post by sd1 on Apr 16, 2017 14:29:25 GMT
Be great to see were we all live on are posts on here or a map of the uk/world showing members.
I would be happy to help anyone local to me.(Derbyshire)de11
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Post by Biggles on Apr 16, 2017 17:15:40 GMT
OK my bug's coming up for sale. Once I've checked it over and got a good appraisal of what is needed it will go on eBay. Looking for about £2500. Need to take photos etc over the next week or so. Hi Chris i will take it off your Hands For that ... please let me Know needn't advertise elsewhere . Cheers Ron |
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Post by Biggles on Apr 16, 2017 17:17:35 GMT
Be great to see were we all live on are posts on here or a map of the uk/world showing members. I would be happy to help anyone local to me.(Derbyshire)de11 I live at the top left corner of England at a place called Cumbria .. |
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Post by chrispbug on Apr 16, 2017 19:28:41 GMT
Hi Biggles.
Just to put you in the picture, the bug has no mot at the moment. There's a fuel leak which I believe either coming from the filler pipeline or the pipe coming off the fuel sender to the fuel pump. There's also a problem with the brakes - you need to pump the pedal to get them to work.
The chassis has a few issues - probably need welding on the passenger side chassis rail where my trolley jack went through.
The bodywork needs a bit of work. There's quite a few cracks above the rear window and the front as well.
Good points are the sidescreens are great, lots of spare parts including brake cylinders, canopy claw and it was totally rewired a couple of years ago.
I am based in South Wales. Can put you up for the night if you're in the area.
I would prefer to see it go to an enthusiastic person like yourself.
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Post by Biggles on Apr 17, 2017 8:32:05 GMT
Hi Chris ... I will take it from you ... it will be restored . Can i collect and pay cash it will be in May if that is ok with you...
Cheers Ron
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Post by chrispbug on Apr 17, 2017 8:59:59 GMT
Hiya Ron
I have got your messages and will get back to you later
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Post by Biggles on Apr 17, 2017 9:10:06 GMT
Chris Don't feel that you are Pressured in to selling your Bond Bug just think carefully or even longer than today its not the easiest decision ...
Take Care
Ron
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Post by chrispbug on Apr 17, 2017 16:11:32 GMT
I'm thinking over this as I've now got 5 people who have contacted me. I'll make some decisions later this week. It's not going on eBay now !
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Post by Biggles on Apr 17, 2017 17:39:38 GMT
I'm thinking over this as I've now got 5 people who have contacted me. I'll make some decisions later this week. It's not going on eBay now .. Marvelous tool is social media ... Anyways Chris you know where i am if you decide to go along with me on the sale .. All The Best Ron |
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