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Mar 16th, 2015, 13:27 | #1 |
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Front wing quandary
I'm considering getting some new front wings fitted to my Amazon. There is bubbling around the headlights and along the top edge where the wing meets the bonnet. The inner wings are past their best and I'll probably get these done at the same time (I was told that they don't look too bad, but it's hard to tell until the outers are removed).
A local bodyshop who specialise in classics has quoted £350 per side for fitting & painting the outer wings which seems quite reasonable to me (they have a pair of Ferrari Dino's in at the moment so they know what they are doing!). The chap also quoted £300-400 per side to fit bottom sections and paint for my doors as they are bubbling in the usual places. They guarantee all their work for 3 years. Basically, I'm facing a £2500 bill which is a LOT of money to me. As I don't really want to sell my car I can (sort of) justify the money, but I'm still a bit worried. Do I cut my losses and sell her for 4 grand or so and take the bodywork money to buy something 'better' (always wanted an Amazon estate and I do love my Capri's), or do I take the plunge and go for it? The rest of the bodywork is pretty good with just the odd minor blemish in places. My missus and I are in the process of buying a house which has a garage so my car will no longer be living outside, which will certainly help look after the body a lot better. So, what should I do? |
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