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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!

Got any pics mate!

Beardymatt is well worth the trip mate if you want it sorted out properly.

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!

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.

Very Jealous, are you bringing this to Bealieu Rod?

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?

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

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

Yeah, with only about 20 onlookers!:)

I know nothing about it this year, but I geuss the word has gone out to other clubs?

Have I died an gone to heaven!

beautiful !!!!!

that is a beautifull cab

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?

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?

the sky is the limit with these turds sadly,

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?

rodderz,il pm you details of someone excellent

Hi Rod,

Ive still got your red cab,been through 2 MOT's now no problems,even got the same battery on it that we jumped started that Sunday morning.
Hope your keeping well.

Andy

Yes, I'm good thanks Andy, your cars looking good. Have you still got the vinyl roof on it?

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.

keep it!!!

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

Ok, that could be handy!

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

Sorry, I lost your message!

Was it Pittstop garage you used?

no passed then down the bottom first unit on the right

Oh, when I asked on the estate they sent me to Pittstop. But thier bodyshop is in another building though?

go to derick motorhouse say dave sent you about paint work he will know where to go

does anyone happen to know the spring drop from standard on an Alpina cab ?

Unfortunately my car doesn't appear to be on its original front springs!

Just had a bodyshop have a quick look at the Alpina, and to tell you the truth the rust isn't as bad as i though it may be. It will need the engine taking out though to repair the inner wing!

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.

Get it done , that looks lovely

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?

Nobody?