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[sc-em]

I thought it was time to start building up the panels I will need for the rear repairs. I am going to start with the small panels that go under the rear lights and the centre section for the boot hinge (yes I know there is one panel, but I need to budget a bit) followed by the half boot, rear valance and closing panels.

I was looking at the M Machine ones, as I hear they are good, but I may actually have time to drive down to Minispares on Tuesday and pick them up. Quality wise, are they M Machine or magnum or is it lottery. If the opinion is M Machine and just get them delivered then that's the way I will go.

Also, for patch repairs, 1.2mm or 1mm sheets as a general.

Look at my link on another site and you will see what I am dealing with. Lol

Cheers

http://forum.retro-r...ini-restoration

 

[alex-95]

I would say a genuine rear valance is worth getting over the cheaper ones (not sure on the m-machine one though) the quality is so much better.

 

Most repairs are 1mm sheet, the heel board and toe board are 1.2, plus a couple of other areas I think.

[sc-em]

Valance I agree, but I want to make a start now I have finished messing with the Landy. I would start with the small panels to at least have the valance to weld something to.

[sonikk4]

0.9mm is the standard panel thickness and the other items 1.2mm.

 

As for the M Machine panels, compare the prices against Minispares etc and that way you will see what are Magnum / Heritage etc. Either that or when you ring them to order ask on the day.

[Tupers]

M-Machine don’t make their own rear valance it will most likely be a Heritage one.

[sc-em]

There are all sorts of alternative to repair panels. Closing panels, repair panels, wheel arch repairs etc, subframe mount repair panels. Blimey. Which to buy?

[I hate Brian]

If you can afford it stick to Heritage, from my personnel opinion they are superior I had a terrible time with the front using non genuine panels in the end I sold them on. 

Shop around between the main companies Minispares, Minisport, Leacy and Bull motif stock genuine panels.

[sc-em]

Sound advise. I just need to have some sort of budget, but as you say, looking around may be the best option. Never heard of Leacy.

[I hate Brian]

LEACY CLASSICS they are very helpful I would recommend