Bug Restoration Cork

Rybka

Hi all, my daily driver will probably die in a few years without some major work. The car needs bodywork - both doors hang wrong - one due to rust near the lower hinge. Various other pieces of body rot. A complete new interior. The car seems mechanically solid but probably a few unknown horrors.

Any recommendatons in the Cork area? - I am Fermoy.

carchaeologist

Sounds nasty,if the lower hinges are shot the heater channels are probably gone too?Nice bit of work in doing that properly.

Rybka

Yes, the car was 'restored' dreadfully a few years ago. It has got to the position where it would be cheaper to buy a good solid car. Unfortunately I have got a little attached and want to keep it alive.

Run_to_da_hills

carchaeologist wrote: »

Sounds nasty,if the lower hinges are shot the heater channels are probably gone too?Nice bit of work in doing that properly.

If the lower A Pillars are gone (floating hinges) there is also the chance that the front bulkhead is rotten and parts of the floor pan and heater tubes. Its worth having an expert look at it first and give you advice to the extent of the job needed. Might be worth taking a spin across to Martin Murry in Tip for a quote 087 2592448


There are plenty of local back street cowboys out there that would do a quick patch up job on it and then fill it with pon and spray it up again.

Rybka

Thanks Run,

That's what what I am looking for - someone who will give an honest assessment. The cars previous owner payed good money for what can only be described as a shocking job,

If the car has to die - it has to. I would love to keep her going.

Run_to_da_hills

Rybka wrote: »

Thanks Run,

That's what what I am looking for - someone who will give an honest assessment. The cars previous owner payed good money for what can only be described as a shocking job,

If the car has to die - it has to. I would love to keep her going.

Have a look at this site, theres also a forum you might get someone closer your way. http://www.eircooled.com/links.aspx?linktype=2

Blitzkrieger

Try Rigneys near Midleton. Top quality work but don't expect it done quickly as they're always busy.

Rigney Bros
Dungourney Midleton Co. Cork
(021)4668318
(086)2219881

Abelloid

Might be too far you but Tom Roberts in Sligo and KrazyKombis in Kilkenny both specialise in VW work.



Krazykombis in Kilkenny -

http://krazykombis.com/blog/

bugsntinas

welcome to the world of beetles.i was gutted when i recently sold my bug:mad:i don't do bodywork yet i'm just an enthausiast if ya like i'm in buttervant ya could bring it over and i could have a look over it to see how bad it is.i'm not fishing for work as i don't do it but just to help.

ji

Try this guy he seem to know his stuff i sold bugsntina's one to him and he was able to point out a lot of faults that i hadnt even spotted eamon long@0879540261 0851144085 midleton..

Rybka

Thanks all for the advice.

Bugsntinas, that would be great if I could take you up on your offer. I have work the next few weekends, but will send pm the next time I get a few days off.

wax

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

If the lower A Pillars are gone (floating hinges) there is also the chance that the front bulkhead is rotten and parts of the floor pan and heater tubes. Its worth having an expert look at it first and give you advice to the extent of the job needed. Might be worth taking a spin across to Martin Murry in Tip for a quote 087 2592448

Martin doesn't do welding but will possibly have anything else you might need to keep your car on the road.

briana7214

try this guy, had him down to quote me on some work a while back, nice guy

http://www.classicmotorscork.com/

carchaeologist

Blitzkrieger wrote: »

Try Rigneys near Midleton. Top quality work but don't expect it done quickly as they're always busy.

Rigney Bros
Dungourney Midleton Co. Cork
(021)4668318
(086)2219881

Well,they had my bug for awhile,and if they did the work that was done to it..i wouldnt recccomend them for anything.

retromotor

you could try and do it yourself
this guy is doing it DIY
and he,s never done anything like this before
http://www.coolkirky.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=192

bugsntinas

Rybka wrote: »

Thanks all for the advice.

Bugsntinas, that would be great if I could take you up on your offer. I have work the next few weekends, but will send pm the next time I get a few days off.

no problem.:)