bodywork

Jamesw · Post by **Jamesw** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:56 pm

I have a perfect body, well i would say that but it is perfect because it is as it left the factory and has no rust.

But the bootlid is high of the wings on both sides and will need to be bent down on both sides to retension it.

How is it done as i need to know before i stupidly destroy an otherwise perfect 33 year old panel.

Rgds

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harryetype · Post by **harryetype** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 7:34 am

I would sugest using a good bodyshop, it involves pieces of wood, a lot of time and skill.

Sorry I can't be more specific.

Harry

BevanIMP · Post by **BevanIMP** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:58 pm

"Wood" this be the great lump of timber wedged in the middle of the boot and even pressure applied each side!!!

Bevan IMP

harryetype · Post by **harryetype** » Sat Nov 24, 2007 11:06 am

Something like that, depends on where it is out of shape.

alfi · Post by **alfi** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 6:10 pm

Just a thought but are you sure its not just a bad after market seal raising the lid to high, Alfi

Jamesw · Post by **Jamesw** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 1:40 pm

The body is down to the metal and the boot is structurally sound but raised along the wing lines either side by about 10mm, i am inclined to use wood and a heavy hammer to tap down these edges in situ until flush etc and then lead to smooth.

I am in no hurry so will leave it about a month before coming back to it.

Thanks for the input so far

DCOUPE · Post by **DCOUPE** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:41 pm

Hi James if you want a second opinion just give me a shout I am in
Wakefield and I am currently rebuilding my S3. If the kettle is on I dont mind the drive!

I am a Panel beater of 30 yrs which may help and I just love E types

Regards Dave C
07860754984

Jamesw · Post by **Jamesw** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 1:58 pm

DCOUPE wrote:Hi James if you want a second opinion just give me a shout I am in
Wakefield and I am currently rebuilding my S3. If the kettle is on I dont mind the drive!

I am a Panel beater of 30 yrs which may help and I just love E types

Regards Dave C
07860754984

Dave,

This car is now for sale s3 OTS manual ?12,000.00 no rot

Rgds

James

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