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1. Solving a bodywork problem (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 09:46:01 -0400; Dear List: I recently purchased a 1974 Midget, the 1275 style. The engine and transmission are relatively healthy, and the former owner has done a relatively decent job of improving the engine to nea; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00746.html (9,429 bytes)
2. Re: Solving a bodywork problem (score: 1): Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 10:14:10 -0400; For that kind of money, you could get a complete, new bodyshell shipped from England to your door (or your mechanic), ready for paint. In short, your mechanic is overestimating the repair costs, pos; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00747.html (11,202 bytes)
3. Re: Solving a bodywork problem (score: 1): Author: Jpp963@aol.com; Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 10:28:24 EDT; Chris's reply is right on. If you would like to get an idea of what this repair involves look in Lindsay Porter's Guide to purchase and DIY Restoration for Midgets and Sprites. Great reference for b; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00748.html (7,692 bytes)
4. Re: Solving a bodywork problem (score: 1): Author: "Wiedemeyer" <boxweed@thebest.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 10:57:18 -0400; If you are just talking about repairing the area where the rear springs attach, that shouldn' cost much more than a couple hundred dollars to fix; but if you are talking about repairing rust problems; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00752.html (10,600 bytes)
5. Re: Solving a bodywork problem (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 11:45:13 -0400; Thank's for the supportive replies. Most of the car's rust problem seems to be related to that back wheel well and suspension. The other items can wait, as they are not safety issues. I was rather ta; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00756.html (9,365 bytes)
6. Re: Solving a bodywork problem (score: 1): Author: Brad Fornal <toyman@htcomp.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 12:36:45 -0500; I may be an isolated case but I have been able to buy 5 Midgets very cheaply as parts cars,with titles I might add,perhaps you may find a car needing a engine and tranny that may suit your needs.I do; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00759.html (11,054 bytes)
7. Re: Solving a bodywork problem (score: 1): Author: Chris Kotting <ckotting@iwaynet.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 16:21:23 -0400; Trevor's got a point here. If all you're talking about fixing is the immediate spring mount area, then you're not talking about much of a problem. (I thought that the mechanic was quoting $5,000 just; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00769.html (10,937 bytes)
8. Re: Solving a bodywork problem (score: 1): Author: Trevor Boicey <tboicey@brit.ca>; Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 16:08:05 -0400; The problem with this is that, in general, when this part of the car goes you need a SIGNIFICANT amount of metal replacement to shore up the area. As the saying goes, you can't weld to air. Once you; /html/spridgets/1999-07/msg00770.html (9,483 bytes)

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