Scuttle Panel Replacement
#1
Posted 01 December 2009 - 12:55 PM
I'm about to have my windscreen replaced and whilst getting it done the bodyshop recommends that I replace the scuttle panel at the same time(but i like the rust ), I was looking on minispares at the panel required and was wondering if it would be worth saving some money and buying a non genuine replacement?
I realise that it won't be as perfect as a genuine panel, but will it be a lot of extra work for the bodyshop to make it fit?
Thanks!
#2
Posted 01 December 2009 - 01:06 PM
Hello all,
I'm about to have my windscreen replaced and whilst getting it done the bodyshop recommends that I replace the scuttle panel at the same time(but i like the rust ), I was looking on minispares at the panel required and was wondering if it would be worth saving some money and buying a non genuine replacement?
I realise that it won't be as perfect as a genuine panel, but will it be a lot of extra work for the bodyshop to make it fit?
Thanks!
I've heard on lots of occasions that the scuttle is really the only part you should always buy genuine as non-heritage ones are just not formed 'right' ????
#3
Posted 01 December 2009 - 01:21 PM
#4
Posted 01 December 2009 - 01:42 PM
#5
Posted 02 December 2009 - 01:29 PM
#6
Posted 02 December 2009 - 07:32 PM
It seemed to be too long, too wide and badly shaped. It threw the wings out by a mile, I was close to cutting it all off and starting again!
#7
Posted 02 December 2009 - 07:55 PM
#8
Posted 02 December 2009 - 09:18 PM
#9
Posted 03 December 2009 - 01:00 PM
I'v gotta get both of the scuttle ends sorted on mine soon and i'll definitely be buying genuine parts!!
#10
Posted 03 December 2009 - 01:59 PM
method one, run a lenght of masking tape along the top of the aperture and measure in about 9 inches from each side and put a pencil mark on the tape,measure straight down to the top of the lip on the lower aperture panel and make a note of the measurments then cut the panel out, (only can be done if you are fitting the lower section) as you trial fit the new panel adjust to give you the same measurments before welding up.
method two, cut a cardboard template to the shape of the end of the apertures and use this when replacing the panel to give you the correct size.
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