Blocker, my HJ has similar rust problems and I was considering buying all rust replacement panels from Rare Spares but after I had a panel beater come and look at the van I think I will just be buying a new rear beaver panel and front cowlings. The panel beater told me he can cut out sections of the sill which has rust and my van also has the rust behind the rear wheels which again he get fix this, his brother owns his own metal fabrication business and he will utilise him if sections need to be made up, I also have a hx ute which can be used as a donor for lower sections. My advice would be to get panel beaters to come and look at your van and get a few opinions and rough costs verus what will be best for the van long term. Like a lot of things in life it comes down to how much money you are prepared to throw at it and how long you think you will keep the van for. My thoughts on my own project are to do it once and do it right. I have been quoted approximately $800-$1000 for all rust repairs/panels etc including filling in the sunroof , mine is a windowless so as previously discussed on another forum you need to get someone experienced in tackling this job. I wouldnt cutting any donor cars up unless the guy (panelbeater) that is welding them back in had come out and shown me exactly where he wants you to cut them?





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