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Re: MG Midget bodyshell repairs

To: David Mrozinski <djmrozinski@home.net>
Subject: Re: MG Midget bodyshell repairs
From: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>
Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2000 02:25:38 -0400
David Mrozinski wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I would be interested in the opinion of list members. I have a bodyshell
> that would require replacement of outer footwells, lower door hinge
> attachment points, inner and outer sills, floor pans, one rear fender, trunk
> floor and some other misc. repairs. Quite an extensive restoration of the
> bodyshell.
> 
> My question is: What is the point at which the shell should be scrapped vs.
> repairing? I have the tools and my time is cheap, but I want a
> solid/straight car when I am done.

  All common logic would say scrap it, but it can all be repaired and
it sure is a lot of fun to do.

  Add up the dollar values of the panels you need, and make
your decision from that.

-- 
Trevor Boicey, P. Eng.
Ottawa, Canada, tboicey@brit.ca
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