Re: [doc] Dmc in barn

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thomas Mc Auley wrote:

>I have been making an estimate from DMC of Houston of the general repair of the car. Since I know only a small bit about the condition, its a rough estimate. But, I have included:
>-new front fascia and all the bits with that
>
The front fascia would have to be torn before you'll need a new one. 
repainting them properly gives fantastic results.

>-new suspension, both sides
>
You may be okay with the arms - it'd be unlucky to have bent all four. 
We've just sent off a set of suspension arms for nylon coating, will see 
the results next week. They're only mild steel so are fixable even if 
bent or torn by a competent fabricator. Bending the shock towers is more 
of a worry though.

>-new bonnet
>-new rh fender (dont have lh, what do I do?)
>
Get it fixed. In fact the rh could be fixed in all likelihood. We _can_ 
get you a brand new LH wing, but it'll be expensive, though not as much 
as some make out.

>-new front frame extension
>
This is something that could be made by a competent fabricator, and DMCH 
isn't the cheapest even if you do go to the US.

>-new steering rack etc etc
>
We'd be able to get the rack repaired/refurbed.

>-plastic moulding infil panels, mostly for the front
>-hose kit, complete with radiator
>
We haven't put the rad on the website yet but we can get these made, 
brand new, with metal side tanks for around £250. We've just had one 
repaired that needed one side tank and a brand new core.

> 
>I think I may have covered the main parts. I suppose I am getting a little bit ahead of myself too :)
>Did anybody follow the posts on the DML about the car that has been sitting around? Then you might have seen the guy talking about fibre glass repair. He said it can be fixed even in extreme cases. Is there anybody in the UK who would be able to repair the tub, assuming damage?
>
We know of a company up in Manchester, who I worked with us on our robot 
- they would be able to help, but it wouldn't be cheap. Remember you're 
not talking body damage, but structural strength in the fibreglass too. 
They specialise in composite car parts.

>(p.s. I have not forgotten DMUK, I just think its easier getting an estimate using DMC Houstons cart ;) )
>
One thing DMCH can do is supply sections of the underbody for the 
damaged part to be cut away and the new part to be bonded on. Not 
possible over a certain size though (I think 25% of the total underbody?)

Martin

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