i have my self a AE71 panel van and am starting on my qest to do it up.

i have come to a problem as i am a motor mechanic and have no idea what to do as far as panel work gos.

 

i started to strip down the car so i could see just how much rust there was and to my suprise there is a f@#k load lots that need to be plated :dance:

 

is there anyone out there in the sydney 2233 area that does this kind of work on the side,

as every day i look at it the project just seems to be too far away from a result.

 

i have through about a new shell but AE71 panel vans are just too hard to find and thats y this one needs to be repaired.

 

open too any advice.

 

or if any one knows of a AE71 panel van for sale that would also help

 

this is the rear end

this is under the wipper from outside and inside

this is on the side of the roof

this is the fuel filler suround

Edited July 7, 200620 yr by BOAT ANCHER

wow, thats some real speed holes mate.

 

Yup, Ae71 Panel-Vans are quite the rares.

AE71 sedan perhaps, for parts and panels to cut out? Thats where I'd be looking... also perhaps a KE70 wagon or panelvan to cut shit out of from the rear half of the car?

 

Actually, you could probably find all the bits you need from a KE70 wagon or panelvan, they're a dime a dozen over here (the wagons)

Thats a crazy amount of rust. Should ring up a tafe that teaches panel beating and say you have a car they can practise on. :dance:

uhhh rust i will never do body work again :dance:

Thats a crazy amount of rust. Should ring up a tafe that teaches panel beating and say you have a car they can practise on.

 

Does that actually work? *eyes light up* Would be a great way to have your car worked on :dance:

not sure if ke70 would help me with rear end does any one have a pic of a ke70 rear end this is my AE71 before i strped it

Edited July 6, 200620 yr by BOAT ANCHER

its differant, the skin around the fuel filler is also differant

Edited July 6, 200620 yr by Jason

thats what i thought i have a sheet metal guy on the case he is going to try make up the rear end i think thats my only hope :dance:

Edited July 6, 200620 yr by BOAT ANCHER

Perhaps with the lower rear end, you might be able to fabricate a roll pan for it, similar to what the minitruckers do on their rides. Essentially it is a dead straight piece of metal with clean bends in it.. cut and bend the corners into shape and add a little bit of bog, and wa-la.. would work great on an pano, actually..

Did a dodgy paint thingo for you of what I'm trying to say, because I'm sure I can't explain it very well :dance:

Perhaps with the lower rear end, you might be able to fabricate a roll pan for it, similar to what the minitruckers do on their rides. Essentially it is a dead straight piece of metal with clean bends in it.. cut and bend the corners into shape and add a little bit of bog, and wa-la.. would work great on an pano, actually..

Did a dodgy paint thingo for you of what I'm trying to say, because I'm sure I can't explain it very well :dance:

 

that is great u have just said what the sheet metal guy is trying to do so that all sits well i am on the right track thanks

i am now looking for a sedan AE71 to cut some panels out as one of u guys said thanks if anyone knows of one for sale let me know as i have priced the new part i work for toyota and still can only get it for about $800 this will be last resort

Edited July 7, 200620 yr by BOAT ANCHER

also here are some more rust shots the window at top

and this is of the front holes from inside

Edited July 7, 200620 yr by BOAT ANCHER

wow is it really worth it?

Abit of bog and she will be all good!! :dance: :abuse: