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Bally
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Fri Aug 13, 2010 10:51 pm

hi just trying to find out rough cost of replacing scuttle panel,

I know the panel is not that expensive just trying to see how much it would cost to get a garage to replace it as it needs to be welded in, do the wings need to come off or not , and then painted, I know it depends on labour charge , what should i budget for £300 or £500

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Sat Aug 14, 2010 8:16 am

Whats the cost of the panel? I need one of these aswell!
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Sat Aug 14, 2010 9:33 am

I think they are about £35, but fitting seems hard. need to be welded and not sure if wings need to be removed.
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Sat Aug 14, 2010 11:21 am

To do the job properly,not only the front wings will need removing,but the windscreen and dashboard and most of the interior as well!

I would suggest that you get a quote from a bodyman on the basis that you take him a car stripped ready for him to work his magic on.
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Sat Aug 14, 2010 12:47 pm

Don't the scuttles need ordering from bmw - since they have the chassis number stamped on them?
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Sat Aug 14, 2010 1:37 pm

I have an un-stamped one for sale! :wink:
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Sat Aug 14, 2010 6:29 pm

What side is the one your selling mate? I need a drivers side. Is it a genuine BM part or a pattern panel? Might be interested in buying it off you!

Or are these one complete piece? ie full length scuttle?
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Sat Aug 14, 2010 6:34 pm

Oh and Bally it'll be a costly job, wings, dash windscreen etc need to come out as Daimlerman says, and the other issue is painting it in as youll have to try and blend the paint into the roof pillars or paint the roof aswell as worst case scenario. To be honest, if you bought the car stripped of all interior to me, id charge about £3 to 400 to weld it in and paint it.

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mattmk1 where about are you
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If you buy your new panel from BMW already stamped with the VIN, make it clear when you order it that you expect the lettering to be stamped to OE standards.
I've seen some that look like they were stamped by the reception class at the local primary school!
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Sun Aug 15, 2010 10:35 pm

Brianmoooore wrote:If you buy your new panel from BMW already stamped with the VIN, make it clear when you order it that you expect the lettering to be stamped to OE standards.
I've seen some that look like they were stamped by the reception class at the local primary school!
Must use the same stamps that ive seen 'evidence' from on some warranty engine blocks :)
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