aargh! - Urgently need new door card and a bit of paint!
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What a fricking dumb ass I have been 
Prospective buyer comes round to see the car ... loves it ... I back it out the garage and leave the sodding driver's door open ... no comments please as they will pale into insignificance alongside what I called myself
The upshot ... not too bad, just a very badly scuffed door card and a small crack at the top of the door return. Just needs mending properly and a proper paint touch up. There is no structural damage and no flexing around the crack (again, no jokes please
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Anyone know where I can get a replacement door card? It is black vinyl with pale yellow stitching or, can it be re-covered in matching material.
Also, any suggestions for someone to do it in Yorkshire, Hull/York/Doncaster area.
All suggestions gratefully received as I obviously cannot sell the car until it is done
Thanks,
al.
Prospective buyer comes round to see the car ... loves it ... I back it out the garage and leave the sodding driver's door open ... no comments please as they will pale into insignificance alongside what I called myself
The upshot ... not too bad, just a very badly scuffed door card and a small crack at the top of the door return. Just needs mending properly and a proper paint touch up. There is no structural damage and no flexing around the crack (again, no jokes please
)Anyone know where I can get a replacement door card? It is black vinyl with pale yellow stitching or, can it be re-covered in matching material.
Also, any suggestions for someone to do it in Yorkshire, Hull/York/Doncaster area.
All suggestions gratefully received as I obviously cannot sell the car until it is done
Thanks,
al.
bet you feel like 
yourself
What, the scuffed curved bit covered in black vinyl is fibreglass? Or am I calling things the wrong name?jagdpanther said:
HTH
Seriously, its a bummer that this happened to you Al
No you're right, I'm not in the mood for jokes.
Edited by burriana on Sunday 24th June 20:54
Commiserations.
I'd give these a try in Bradford. They replaced my TVR hood about 15 years ago and they also do interiors.
http://www.aspickering.co.uk/
I'd give these a try in Bradford. They replaced my TVR hood about 15 years ago and they also do interiors.
http://www.aspickering.co.uk/
Al, I cant help other than to warn to watch for crazing - its an absolute bastard, everything looks ok until a few days later and it starts appearing. It's easy enough to get sorted and any competant bodyshop will be able to get everything perfect again - just watch out for it.
Hope it all gets sorted sharpish so you can get a Rarri 348 again and finally show me what all the fuss is about. I still play that tunnel sound clip every now and again - never fails to make me grin! 
Hope it all gets sorted sharpish so you can get a Rarri 348 again and finally show me what all the fuss is about.
I still play that tunnel sound clip every now and again - never fails to make me grin! Edited by BCA on Sunday 24th June 15:54
burriana said:
jagdpanther said:
HTH
Seriously, its a bummer that this happened to you Al
No you're right, I'm not in the mood for jokes.
I was laughing more at your comments " they will pale into insignificance alongside what I called myself
"I know exactly how you feel Al
I respectfully withdraw from this thread
Cheers Si but I won't need a temporary replacment. I just need to get it fixed or replaced, whether it means taking the car somewhere to have it done or not I don't know.
I have two people interested in the car and now this has just put put the kybosh on it fine style. i know I'm in no desparate hurry to sell it, but you know what it's like, once you have made the decision, you just want it sold.
I have two people interested in the car and now this has just put put the kybosh on it fine style. i know I'm in no desparate hurry to sell it, but you know what it's like, once you have made the decision, you just want it sold.
aah, I see. Sorry 
... shame it's got black stitching or I would have taken you up on your kind offer.
Took sarah out who is interested in buying it and she was reasonably impressed. I say reasonably as she has owned a 500 before so no real surprises ... then I took her Dad out
the second time I give it a boot in 2nd and 3rd, I only got to 4500 revs in third before he says "ok you've convinced me, it's quick!"
... shame it's got black stitching or I would have taken you up on your kind offer.Took sarah out who is interested in buying it and she was reasonably impressed. I say reasonably as she has owned a 500 before so no real surprises ... then I took her Dad out
the second time I give it a boot in 2nd and 3rd, I only got to 4500 revs in third before he says "ok you've convinced me, it's quick!" Zo-fo said:
Commiserations.
I'd give these a try in Bradford. They replaced my TVR hood about 15 years ago and they also do interiors.
http://www.aspickering.co.uk/
Cheers, I will try them this morning I'd give these a try in Bradford. They replaced my TVR hood about 15 years ago and they also do interiors.
http://www.aspickering.co.uk/
SEN 18 said:
Don't know if it was a customers or not its worth a call(K.R.J. TRIMMERS in Middlewich Cheshire 01606834480 Ken Broad)they have a complete door card r/h.He showed it to me on Friday this week.
Likewise Chris - I will give these a call too 
Thanks for the suggestions so far guys
What I could really do with is dropping it off somewhere this week before we go on holiday and picking it up in a couple of weeks time job done ... as I had an offer on the car yesterday, but obviously subject to door repair.
Should have said there are four 10mm bolts. One in front of the speaker and one just behind the speaker and then two more really awkward to reach ones towards the bottom. When you have undone the four, you have to lift the trim up and un-hook it over the glass.
I haven't ever done this myself so I hope the info makes sense
I haven't ever done this myself so I hope the info makes sense
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