I have been thinking about what to do with my Alpina cab, do I chuck some money at it, to get all the metalwork up together? Or, do I sell it and buy something newer?
I would like to get a quote, but it seems that all the recommended bodyshops are quite some way away from me in Southampton!
My Alpina Convertible
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What happened to the 911?
Beardymatt is a long way away Rav. Not a problem for the job itself, but too far for a quote.
I still have the 911 Barry, don't ever see me getting rid of it. Same with the Alpina, depending on the cost of the work it needs? It has corrosion on the offside inner wing and top of the chassis rail, where the Alpina manifold pickles the paint, and it does feel a little crusty behind the battery too.. GULP!
I still have the 911 Barry, don't ever see me getting rid of it. Same with the Alpina, depending on the cost of the work it needs? It has corrosion on the offside inner wing and top of the chassis rail, where the Alpina manifold pickles the paint, and it does feel a little crusty behind the battery too.. GULP!
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Doesn't sound as bad as some stuff i've seen on here.
But best to get it sorted asap on a car as rare as that.
But best to get it sorted asap on a car as rare as that.
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CR24v??? Where's it all gone?? LOL
Yeah, with only about 20 onlookers!:)spook wrote:Rodderz wrote:Bealieu? It isn't MOT'd at the moment, not totaly sure I will? If it's the German show again I will try and come along in the Porsche?
Great, another ride around the showground it is
I know nothing about it this year, but I geuss the word has gone out to other clubs?
that is a beautifull cab 
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the sky is the limit with these turds sadly,Rodderz wrote:Thanks for your comments, I know I would regret it if I sold it.
What is the most anybody has spent on thier bodywork etc?
i have one in the making with 8k being spent to make it correct
does it need more than paint correction ? looks lovely in the pics
It's not quite as clean as it looks, as I said earlier, it has the engine bay corrosion, the rear end of the sills, but yes, I guess the rest is really just a respray.. I hope?
8k! What have you had done for that?
8k! What have you had done for that?
Yer still got the vinyl on it,its water tight no probs.The rust is coming up on the arches which is a shame.Reckon it will need some body work next winter If i keep it.
I'll give you the same money I gave for the red one for your Alpina!!!!!!! 
I havent used it much but its been a great car and I love it.
Get the Alpina sorted your regret it if you get rid.
I'll give you the same money I gave for the red one for your Alpina!!!!!!!
I havent used it much but its been a great car and I love it.
Get the Alpina sorted your regret it if you get rid.
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rod i used a guy in shirly soton i would recommend him he does not adertise word of mouth and has been doing the vw scene for yrs and they are very picky pm me and i will give you his address
Sorry, I lost your message!gaszman wrote:rod i used a guy in shirly soton i would recommend him he does not adertise word of mouth and has been doing the vw scene for yrs and they are very picky pm me and i will give you his address
Was it Pittstop garage you used?
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does anyone happen to know the spring drop from standard on an Alpina cab ?
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
1984 Hartge H35 in Black
2004 996 C4S in Silver 43k manual
2006 Audi S6 V10 in Black 58k
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Best bodyshop for this restoration work is Sandydown Bodyworks, address below.
Heath House Estate
Stockbridge
Hampshire, SO20 6BY
(01264) 810 757
info@sandydown.com
Quality work at a reasonable price. Well worth a visit if just to see some of the classics they are restoring for customers.
Heath House Estate
Stockbridge
Hampshire, SO20 6BY
(01264) 810 757
info@sandydown.com
Quality work at a reasonable price. Well worth a visit if just to see some of the classics they are restoring for customers.
Some of the other things that need addressing are..
If i fill the tank I get a dreadful smell of petrol, I don't know if it's the filler neck or tank, but how much is that likely to cost me to put right?
I need to drop the ride hight at the front, wether I need to just replace the springs? Or wether I will need to replace the struts too? I would imagine that these parts will cost a lot from Alpina, should I replace them with a cheaper brand?
How much would my Motorsport interior be worth? And how much would a mint black leather interior cost?
If i fill the tank I get a dreadful smell of petrol, I don't know if it's the filler neck or tank, but how much is that likely to cost me to put right?
I need to drop the ride hight at the front, wether I need to just replace the springs? Or wether I will need to replace the struts too? I would imagine that these parts will cost a lot from Alpina, should I replace them with a cheaper brand?
How much would my Motorsport interior be worth? And how much would a mint black leather interior cost?