rear panel

[Bumble]

So...

 

to replace my rear panel isn't just £84 and a little hard graft. As I now understand, I need a sheet metal worker and a good welder to replace it!! Anyone got a rough idea how much this might be so I can start budgeting?

 

Thanks,

 

Bumble

[Ian B]

Matt, you won't do better than Bruce at Arch here

 

[Bumble]

oh, and does anyone know how I can replace the Caterham badge/branding on the rear, I'm guessing it doesn't come as part of the rear panel assembly? (hint of sarcasm in voice)

 

Bumble

[Bumble]

Thanks Ian, once I've started, I fear I won't stop. I'll become one of the kent polishers!

 

 

Matt

[Drumster]

When you say a sheet metal worker and a welder, you'll need to find someone who is skilled in working aluminium, but I'm sure you knew that......

[Ian B]

Noooo! You can still have a dirty rear panel, no need to polish it! 😳

 

For original badges and logos have a look at Caterham Parts

 

[k.russell]

I am a sheet metalworker and a competant ali welder but chose to get arch to put the rear panel on. if you have a vinyl boot cover and painted car you coud get away with putting a few rivets in the joint that is welded as the cover fits over this area. Bruce at Aarch did suggest that it would take me a few attempts to get a back panel on with a good finish.

[TomB]

If you do some of the work yourself, you can keep costs down to a few hundred. Several years ago my Mum drove into the back of the 7. I stripped all the fuel tank out, boot floor, wings & lights and trailered the car to Arch. A few hours later, I had a new panel on, cut for fuel filler & popper holes. Of course, it then needed spraying which I arranged at a local classic car specialist. I cant remember the exact cost, but if you budget £500 for Arch & spraying, you probably wont be a million miles out.