Repair cost?

Specter06 · 01-18-2009, 10:42 PM

I had just recently bought a 85 MR2 with very bad rust on it. Parts of the Quarter panels are broken off. Side skirts are almost non-existant. Bumpers are ok, front needs a little work done. Anywhere i can buy the panels online?

Specter06 · 01-18-2009, 10:42 PM

Here's a pic of the worse side (passenger)

urladyswidme · 01-18-2009, 11:15 PM

Whats up specter, welcome to the club. Share some photos if you have any. Id troll craigslist for parted MR2s if I were you. I see some here and there esp. in cali.

Specter06 · 01-18-2009, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by urladyswidme

Whats up specter, welcome to the club. Share some photos if you have any. Id troll craigslist for parted MR2s if I were you. I see some here and there esp. in cali.

Thanks. I actually got mine off of Craigslist of Kansas City,MO. Been searching around for parts. not really finding much but body kits. I put up a pic it took it a little to post it.

86tymr2 · 01-18-2009, 11:38 PM

i know they have some here Twos R Us - Parts for Toyotas from Club MR2 ...other than that check junkyards or craigslist

Jackstand Queen · 01-19-2009, 12:10 AM

A fiberglass bumper and side skirt kit like the one I have would cover up a lot of the rot.

Here's a link cause I can't get this capron stuff to work.

sum08 005

Specter06 · 01-19-2009, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackstand Queen

A fiberglass bumper and side skirt kit like the one I have would cover up a lot of the rot.

sum08 005

Here's a link cause I can't get this capron stuff to work.

sum08 005

I see... Any clue on the average price of a fiberglas body kit?

Specter06 · 01-19-2009, 02:55 AM

I saw an 87 that is being parted out. Is the body the same?

muffinman · 01-19-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Specter06

I saw an 87 that is being parted out. Is the body the same?

for the parts you need there should be no difference

Jackstand Queen · 01-19-2009, 01:50 PM

My body kit was a Gypo kit from Ebay. I bought it from a guy who bought off Ebay, and then backed out of installing it.

I paid $300. for mine with shipping included. Expect to pay nearly double that for a unit from a parts dealer.

It did not fit on well at all. Forget an easy fit. After you fit it on, it should be melded in with rivets, and fiberglass body filler (for strength). Its a lot of work. But fabbing up a bunch of sheet metal, cutting out body parts from a donor car would be even more work.

Maybe you should find another Mk I with a better body and build a car up from the two cars. Sell the excess parts on Ebay to help finance it all?

krazy2 · 01-19-2009, 11:47 PM

There was a guy on e-bay that has been posting cut off quaters, hes reposted them several times with no bids. If he is close to your area, shipping might be reasonable. Post what you need in parts wanted in MK1 parts needed andyou might find some.

328FTW · 01-19-2009, 11:50 PM

The term quarters is unreasonable on these cars. They should be back thirds lol.

Specter06 · 01-20-2009, 04:40 AM

If only the MTV show Pimp my Ride was still going on. I'd submit my car.lmao

Jackstand Queen · 01-20-2009, 08:19 PM

The Pimp my ride show would screw up my car beyond all recognition. After the show my car would weigh 1000 more pounds, most of that in ridiculous, over the top computer, video, audio nonsense. If any recipient of that show ever drove out to the suburbs, they'd be a laughingstock.

"Flibbity Flabbel" says the Grumpy Old Man.

If you car can outrun a graduate of Pimp my Ride, you win.

Specter06 · 01-20-2009, 10:06 PM

lmao, yeah. But after they did what ever they could of done i could probably fix the body to more of what i'd want. maybe even cheeper.

randomxzero · 01-21-2009, 09:41 PM

I would be really careful with that car man..
it already has rust on the fchassis..
theres a liquid you could buy to prevent the rust from spreading..
i would use it anywhere where there is rust..
just to be safe

85silverna · 01-23-2009, 02:03 AM

Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market

nothing more...
nothing less...

Specter06 · 01-23-2009, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 85silverna

Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market

nothing more...
nothing less...

Sweet site man, thanks for the link.

85silverna · 01-24-2009, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Specter06

Sweet site man, thanks for the link.

No problem, I have'nt used it yet but it seems like a great source. When I get the money... If ever.

krazy2 · 01-24-2009, 05:47 PM

Its not bad, I use it frequently at work. Sometimes its a little risky but so far has turned out good. If you find something you like, ask for a pic from them to see what u r getting.

01-18-2009, 10:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Specter06 No Skills Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Independence,MO Posts: 23 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Repair cost? I had just recently bought a 85 MR2 with very bad rust on it. Parts of the Quarter panels are broken off. Side skirts are almost non-existant. Bumpers are ok, front needs a little work done. Anywhere i can buy the panels online?

01-19-2009, 12:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jackstand Queen Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 677 Thanks: 52 Thanked 56 Times in 53 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	A fiberglass bumper and side skirt kit like the one I have would cover up a lot of the rot. Here's a link cause I can't get this capron stuff to work. sum08 005 Last edited by Jackstand Queen; 01-19-2009 at 12:21 AM. Reason: get capron to work

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01-18-2009, 10:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Specter06 No Skills Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Independence,MO Posts: 23 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Here's a pic of the worse side (passenger)

01-18-2009, 11:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
urladyswidme Just picked up a 86 MR2 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Whats up specter, welcome to the club. Share some photos if you have any. Id troll craigslist for parted MR2s if I were you. I see some here and there esp. in cali.

01-18-2009, 11:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
86tymr2 Some Skills Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: port angeles, wa Posts: 82 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i know they have some here Twos R Us - Parts for Toyotas from Club MR2 ...other than that check junkyards or craigslist

01-19-2009, 02:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
Specter06 No Skills Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Independence,MO Posts: 23 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I saw an 87 that is being parted out. Is the body the same?

01-19-2009, 01:50 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jackstand Queen Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 677 Thanks: 52 Thanked 56 Times in 53 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	My body kit was a Gypo kit from Ebay. I bought it from a guy who bought off Ebay, and then backed out of installing it. I paid $300. for mine with shipping included. Expect to pay nearly double that for a unit from a parts dealer. It did not fit on well at all. Forget an easy fit. After you fit it on, it should be melded in with rivets, and fiberglass body filler (for strength). Its a lot of work. But fabbing up a bunch of sheet metal, cutting out body parts from a donor car would be even more work. Maybe you should find another Mk I with a better body and build a car up from the two cars. Sell the excess parts on Ebay to help finance it all?

01-19-2009, 11:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
krazy2 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 205 Thanks: 4 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	There was a guy on e-bay that has been posting cut off quaters, hes reposted them several times with no bids. If he is close to your area, shipping might be reasonable. Post what you need in parts wanted in MK1 parts needed andyou might find some.

01-19-2009, 11:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
328FTW 3vzfe tinkering Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,531 Thanks: 12 Thanked 99 Times in 83 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	The term quarters is unreasonable on these cars. They should be back thirds lol.

01-20-2009, 04:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
Specter06 No Skills Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Independence,MO Posts: 23 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	If only the MTV show Pimp my Ride was still going on. I'd submit my car.lmao

01-20-2009, 08:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jackstand Queen Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 677 Thanks: 52 Thanked 56 Times in 53 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	The Pimp my ride show would screw up my car beyond all recognition. After the show my car would weigh 1000 more pounds, most of that in ridiculous, over the top computer, video, audio nonsense. If any recipient of that show ever drove out to the suburbs, they'd be a laughingstock. "Flibbity Flabbel" says the Grumpy Old Man. If you car can outrun a graduate of Pimp my Ride, you win.

01-20-2009, 10:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
Specter06 No Skills Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Independence,MO Posts: 23 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	lmao, yeah. But after they did what ever they could of done i could probably fix the body to more of what i'd want. maybe even cheeper.

01-21-2009, 09:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
randomxzero Downshift to Reverse! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 562 Posts: 1,032 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I would be really careful with that car man.. it already has rust on the fchassis.. theres a liquid you could buy to prevent the rust from spreading.. i would use it anywhere where there is rust.. just to be safe

01-23-2009, 02:03 AM	#17 (permalink)
85silverna Some Skills Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 85 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market nothing more... nothing less...

01-24-2009, 05:47 PM	#20 (permalink)
krazy2 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 205 Thanks: 4 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Its not bad, I use it frequently at work. Sometimes its a little risky but so far has turned out good. If you find something you like, ask for a pic from them to see what u r getting.