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Old 14th January 2018, 11:22   #31
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It’s handy if there is someone close by that can do the work but distance for me isn’t an issue. I’d travel the length of the country if I have to if it means getting the job done right. I already have travelled large distances for work on all my cars. It’s worth it to get the job done properly.
And i would. .... and have to done extent.
But having kids on my own somewhat limits my traveling.
Quality welding is not a quick job........ so add that to the travel time......... limits me even more.
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Old 14th January 2018, 12:04   #32
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It's good to know he's nearby, but I hope I don't ever need him.
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Old 14th January 2018, 12:22   #33
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Given the increasing demand for this repair perhaps there's an opportunity for the club to encourage one of the after-market panel companies to run off a batch of sill repair sections?

Would save Tom and others having to recreate from scratch each time.

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Old 14th January 2018, 12:32   #34
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I have asked Roy to post the details of the company who undertook the work.

I believe there is also a chap in Hampshire who does the same job to an excellent standard. I'll try to find his details and post them too.
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Old 14th January 2018, 12:42   #35
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Given the increasing demand for this repair perhaps there's an opportunity for the club to encourage one of the after-market panel companies to run off a batch of sill repair sections?

Would save Tom and others having to recreate from scratch each time.


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God knows we've tried, and keep trying.......
I doubt there is much need, the 75's sills are such a simple shape to bend as needed. Not a complex bend as on some cars.

I can recommend a local to me company for dealing with dents, pulling out of dents and repainting. They fixed my crushed outer sill as good as new without any filling or welding. http://www.stationroadbodyshopleeds.co.uk/
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Old 14th January 2018, 15:29   #36
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For anyone living in the South there is a chap used by member higed_bap called Paul Baker Custom Metalwork Ltd. Based in Fishers Pond Hampshire the work looks to be a good standard too.

The thread about his car (with some pics) is here

Their website is http://www.pbcm.co.uk/
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Old 14th January 2018, 15:40   #37
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This is Tom's web page with contact details:
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Old 14th January 2018, 15:48   #38
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This is Tom's web page with contact details:
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Thankyou Dawn, I have saved his site on my PC
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Old 14th January 2018, 15:53   #39
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This might be a silly suggestion, but could Tom make a few repair panels up for people who can't get to him in person? I assume he'd need paying upfront, but I don't see a difference in him making them or a person buying them from a panel manufacturer? Considering what he charges for making AND fitting, I doubt there would be a huge price difference from his to bulk manufacture prices?
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Old 14th January 2018, 23:51   #40
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It would be an idea Dawn


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