Hi,
My series 1 fhc is mechanically v good, but cosmetically a little tired.
I can't afford a full on resto.
It's doors are its worst feature, bubbling on the outside, and leaving a trail of rust crumbs from inside whenever the doors are shut.
I presume new doors are the order of the day?
All words of wisdom gratefully received, a rough idea of cost wOuld also be appreciated.,
Cheers
Fenton
Doors
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christopher storey
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- Joined: Sun Mar 09, 2008 3:07 pm
- Location: cheshire , england
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If the doors are original and have not been "doctored" i.e stuffed with filler etc., there is no reason why you cannot repair them at relatively moderate cost by re-skinning them. The last time I bought a skin it was about ?60 so they are probably rather more than that now- checked Robeys and it is about ?120 a side . Even if the frame itself is rusty, this is usually confined to the bottom of the frame and can usually be repaired by inserting a new section and tig welding it . This sort of work is well within the competence of most DIYers as long as you take your time and get someone else to do the welding ( effectively just a few plug welds with a skinning job ) if you are not in a position to do that . This is a much better value operation than new doors which for a pair are well in excess of ?1200
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