audi 80 bits - Page 3

sinbin5t · 18-12-14, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Real MSH!

I wouldn't give up, though. While not absolutely correct, it looks feasible to do a little cut n shut on that scoop area. Let's face it, it's a fair bit of metal going in as it is.

Yes i agree with the above Frank

Flying Frank · 18-12-14, 09:10 PM

The body shop boys are viewing the car tomorrow so I'll have a chap with them , including the replacement panel into the conversation and see what they think....hard to judge from pictures , but perhaps cutting the bottom part of the panel and re-positioning MIGHT be an option....I'll see what they say. They also have to see the rest of the car tho'........

sinbin5t · 18-12-14, 09:23 PM

I will keep my fingers crossed and hope you get a favourable outcome from the meeting Frank

Flying Frank · 18-12-14, 09:34 PM

Thanks Bruce and Mark for your encouragement, sometimes I wonder why I get myself into these situations..... and I always come up with the same excuse...." it seemed like a good idea at the time your honour"

I must be

Flying Frank · 19-12-14, 06:50 PM

Well, I should have guessed really......got the quote from the two guys I trust with welding and spraying work and it is just NOT practical. One thing I learnt from my last job is that sometimes you "just have to turn back" .
The car is back on the dreaded fleabay, and whilst I will continue to try to get the engine serviceable, I have to draw the line at throwing THOUSANDS at the project. Some you win and some....well for me at least, you just have to walk away from.

andya · 20-12-14, 09:02 AM

Seen it for sale on fleabay. Hope you get back what youve spent so far

Flying Frank · 20-12-14, 09:14 AM

Well the quote for bodywork and re-spray was near the 4K mark so you can see my dilemma as I'm already 2K into it. But after half a sleepless night , and then 5 hours of good sleep thanks to a sleeping tablet, have come up with a possible solution in my mind at least. Get welding done and MOT , then re-think my options. Depends on the cost of the welding.....
Not a lot of interest via eBay so I may just have to "bite the bullet".

20-12-14, 09:02 AM	#26
andya Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1,149	Seen it for sale on fleabay. Hope you get back what youve spent so far __________________ 1985 Coupe Quattro 1986 Coupe 1.8 weber carb 1987 Coupe 2.2 GT

18-12-14, 09:10 PM	#22
Flying Frank 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kernow, Gods own county !! Posts: 2,388	The body shop boys are viewing the car tomorrow so I'll have a chap with them , including the replacement panel into the conversation and see what they think....hard to judge from pictures , but perhaps cutting the bottom part of the panel and re-positioning MIGHT be an option....I'll see what they say. They also have to see the rest of the car tho'........

18-12-14, 09:23 PM	#23
sinbin5t 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Where a spike points skywards Posts: 12,960	I will keep my fingers crossed and hope you get a favourable outcome from the meeting Frank

18-12-14, 09:34 PM	#24
Flying Frank 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kernow, Gods own county !! Posts: 2,388	Thanks Bruce and Mark for your encouragement, sometimes I wonder why I get myself into these situations..... and I always come up with the same excuse...." it seemed like a good idea at the time your honour" I must be

19-12-14, 06:50 PM	#25
Flying Frank 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kernow, Gods own county !! Posts: 2,388	Well, I should have guessed really......got the quote from the two guys I trust with welding and spraying work and it is just NOT practical. One thing I learnt from my last job is that sometimes you "just have to turn back" . The car is back on the dreaded fleabay, and whilst I will continue to try to get the engine serviceable, I have to draw the line at throwing THOUSANDS at the project. Some you win and some....well for me at least, you just have to walk away from.

20-12-14, 09:14 AM	#27
Flying Frank 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kernow, Gods own county !! Posts: 2,388	Well the quote for bodywork and re-spray was near the 4K mark so you can see my dilemma as I'm already 2K into it. But after half a sleepless night , and then 5 hours of good sleep thanks to a sleeping tablet, have come up with a possible solution in my mind at least. Get welding done and MOT , then re-think my options. Depends on the cost of the welding..... Not a lot of interest via eBay so I may just have to "bite the bullet".