Front panel replacement time

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by matty, Mar 26, 2019.

  1. matty

    matty Supporter

    So I've almost finished replacing the deformation panel and step but camping time is calling.
    How long do you think it would take to replace the whole front panel the bottom edge and a bit under the windscreen has gone.
    I can't decide to fix or just tape it up and do next winter.
     
  2. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    Bearing in mind you've sorted the deformation panel, the plinth where the bottom of the front panel sits may need a new lip, a days work give or take.

    The panel itself isn't difficult, we have done two and I reckon a week tops to sort it out including prepping the bits you cannot access with the panel in place.
     
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  3. What sort of cost are we looking at, for replacing the front panel?
     
  4. just done the front panel defo plus winscreen panel all new £400 parts 2 days from start to finish plus painting
     
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  5. depends on your skill level and how fast you work as above could take you a week
     
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  6. Depends if it's just the front panel, or also inner valence / deformation panel too. I asked the same recently and was told £2000 -£2500.
     
  7. When I had Matilda restored the garage found the rot around the window etc was too much to repair so offered to change the front panel at no extra cost if I supplied the parts, took them a day,,, result !!!!
     
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  8. its about right that inc paint its a lot of work tobe honest
     

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